What is the purpose of the seismic survey in Azerbaijan's Karabagh field?

The seismic surveys aim to enhance reservoir understanding, optimize field development strategies, and identify geological hazards for safe infrastructure installation.

When will bp conduct the seismic surveys on the Karabagh field?

The OBN survey began this week and will last up to 3.5 months, with the HR/UHR survey planned for March-April 2026.

What are the estimated reserves of Azerbaijan's Karabagh field?

The Karabagh field has estimated geological reserves exceeding 60 million tons of oil.

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bp Kicks Off Seismic Survey in Azerbaijan's Karabagh Field

23 Dec, 2025

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Summary

bp has commenced a seismic survey on Azerbaijan's Karabagh field.
Two surveys, OBN and HR/UHR, will enhance reservoir understanding and aid planning.
The field holds estimated geological reserves exceeding 60 million tons of oil.

bp Kicks Off Seismic Survey in Azerbaijan's Karabagh Field

bp has commenced the High Density Ocean Bottom Node (HDOBN) 3D seismic survey on Azerbaijan's Karabagh field, signaling the initial phase of the field's development. This program includes two distinct surveys: an Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) seismic survey, which began this week and is projected to last up to 3.5 months, and a High-Resolution (HR) / Ultra-High Resolution (UHR) seismic survey scheduled for March-April 2026, anticipated to conclude within 45 days.

The OBN survey is designed to deepen the understanding of the reservoir, assist in meticulous well planning, and refine the overall field development strategies. Complementing this, the HR/UHR seismic survey aims to pinpoint potential geological hazards that could compromise well integrity and identify subsurface risks impacting the safe installation of critical infrastructure, such as platforms.