Oil companies operating offshore Nigeria have completed a major seismic data acquisition campaign on Oil Mining Lease (OML) 100 and Oil Prospecting Lease (OPL) 2010, in a development expected to strengthen subsurface understanding and support future investment decisions on the assets.

The two-month 3D marine seismic survey conducted by global marine and geoscience organisation, Shearwater Geoservices AS, was carried out on behalf of TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited and Matrix Energy Group, marking a significant technical milestone in ongoing efforts to unlock additional hydrocarbon potential in the offshore blocks.

The programme delivered high-quality three-dimensional seismic data using a towed-streamer configuration with an undershoot, a method designed to improve imaging beneath complex geological structures. The acquisition campaign is expected to enhance reservoir characterisation and reduce uncertainties associated with exploration and field development planning.

Matrix Energy Group noted that the completion of the survey shows its growing technical involvement in upstream operations and reflects a deliberate push to deepen in-house capabilities in exploration and production.

As part of this effort, the company undertook a management and technical visit to the seismic acquisition vessel during the programme. Representatives engaged directly with offshore teams on key aspects of seismic operations, including control room activities, streamer deployment systems, gun deck operations, real-time data monitoring, and onboard health, safety and environment protocols.

The engagement provided Matrix Energy with practical insights into the full seismic acquisition workflow, from data capture to preliminary processing, while also strengthening collaboration with project partners, the organisation said in a statement. 

The company said the exercise aligns with its broader strategy of building technical competence, fostering operational excellence, and supporting responsible value creation across Nigeria’s energy value chain.

The completion of the seismic campaign is also expected to support future appraisal and development activities on OML 100 and OPL 2010, as operators move to interpret the newly acquired data and identify viable drilling targets.

With Nigeria seeking to boost crude oil production and optimise existing assets, the successful delivery of the seismic programme signals renewed momentum in upstream activities and highlights the importance of collaboration between international operators and indigenous firms such as Matrix Energy.

The next phase will involve detailed data processing and interpretation, which will ultimately guide investment decisions and potential field development strategies on the blocks.