The JV is currently undertaking an 85km 2D seismic survey over the project area, which it expects to complete at the end of this month. So far, 47km of seismic data have been recorded in Stage 2 and 18km of seismic data in Stage 3.
In addition, the partners are also reprocessing 650km of high resolution seismic data recorded over the area in 1987, 1988 and 1990.
An integrated seismic interpretation will then be carried out using existing geological and production data to optimise the locations of future production wells. It will also assist in locating planned coreholes and pilot production test wells to develop resource and reserves estimates beyond the Stage 2 area, Sydney Gas said.
The data processing of both the current and previous seismic data is due for completion at the end of next month.
To achieve similar objectives, the JV plans to acquire an initial 125km of 2D seismic data in the Hunter region next January.
