Pakistan

The Company’s concession rights in Pakistan were relocated in two blocks near the River Indus in the northwestern flank of the petroliferous Potwar Basin, in a complex geological area that covered over 2000 sq km. The Company’s initial working interest was 95% and the work obligation required a seismic program and drilling of one well in partnership with Amoco.

During 1986, 782 km of seismic data was acquired using an SSL vibroseis crew over both blocks. In addition, a geological survey was carried out over Block A in order to integrate surface geology with the geophysics. The exploration work resulted in identification of several leads. Subsequently a well was drilled without commercial success in partnership with Amoco.On expiry of the permit, the blocks were handed back to the Government of Pakistan.

• Concession Holder of 2 blocks in the Potwar Basin of 2000 sq kms; 1986 through 1990.
• Amoco (now BP) was the joint venture partner, and the exploration work conducted included 782 kms seismic acquisition, processing, interpretation and drilling of an exploration well.