Exploration of new oil deposits begins in Belarus

4 декабря 2020
Belarusian oilmen started large-scale geological exploration work for the first time in the southern part of the Pripyat Progib. According to estimates, there may be new deposits of black gold. The recoverable reserves of the sites can amount to more than 14 million tons of hydrocarbons. The inflows of reservoir fluids, which have been obtained during the tests, testify to the good reservoir properties of the rocks. 3 most promising areas for seismic exploration have been identified.

Pyotr Povzhik, Deputy General Director for Belorusneft: "It is important that the zone of our geological interest, which is concentrated in the southern structure of the Pripyat Progib, is located at an insignificant distance from Moscow Refinery. It is only 70 kilometers, which will allow all the oil produced from this region to be sent to Mozyr refinery and load its capacity with good, high-quality oil."

A whole program of field-seismic exploration works in modern 3D technology has been prepared. It is designed for the next 5 years. During this time, research will be carried out on an area of   3 000 sq. km.