OREANDA-NEWS. July 09, 2009. “Razvedgeofizika” department of geophysics and geology administration of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has launched 2D shoot in Lokbatan-Puta-Gushkhana area.

SOCAr reported that work is being conducted by request of Azneft industrial union to define tectonic structure. Moreover, preparation has been launched to carry out 3D seismic in Bakhar-2 area. Geophysics and geology administration also conduct estimation for work to renew exploitation of not less than 20 wells in Lokbatan, Buzovna, Balakhani, Pirallakhi and Gumm Deniz fields. Research in 14 wells confirmed opportunity to obtain not less than 30 tons of oil and 30 cu b of gas per day.

New equipment is being bought for conducting of all this work. For example, the equipment of Tucker company is being bought to carry out research of wells in Bibi-Eybat and Umid structures.