Fugro is carrying out geotechnical and geophysical surveys at the Pecan field, offshore Ghana for client Aker Energy.
Fugro is carrying out geotechnical and geophysical surveys at the Pecan field, offshore Ghana for client Aker Energy.
The surveys will obtain critical seabed and sub-seabed information to facilitate the planning and emplacement of the Pecan subsea infrastructure and the floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) ship.
The contract includes surveys performed by two vessels over a 10-week period starting in March, and subsequent laboratory testing. Geophysical survey data will be acquired using the Fugro Searcher and one of Fugro’s fleet of deepwater AUVs, Echo Surveyor VI; the geotechnical vessel Fugro Scout, specifically designed for geotechnical operations in water depths of up to 3000 m, will then follow to provide drilling, and seabed sampling and in situ testing.
The deepwater Tano Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) block is centrally located in the prolific Tano Basin offshore Ghana. Seven successful exploration wells and eight appraisal wells on the block have proved a significant resource base.
Aker Energy sees numerous opportunities in the DWT/CTP block, and is starting with development of the Pecan field with a purpose-built FPSO connected to a subsea production system at 2400 m below sea level offshore Ghana.
The Pecan field was discovered by Hess in 2012. Drill-stem tests showed a light, under-saturated oil with favourable oil characteristics suited for waterflood.
While improving reservoir understanding of the field, Fugro will place emphasis on local involvement via its Ghana office. The shore base for the two ships will be Takoradi, in the west of the country, materials will be locally sourced where possible, and the Fugro team will comprise at least one trainee surveyor and one experienced surveyor from Ghana. Educational and capacity-building activities will be implemented through partnerships with Ghanaian educational institutions and the Petroleum Commission of Ghana.
