The National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) and Sonangol Exploration and Production are set to launch a geological data acquisition campaign in the Kwanza Basin Onshore Blocks starting this September.
This initiative aims to enhance geophysical and geological knowledge of the Kwanza Basin Onshore Blocks, which span the provinces of Luanda, Malanje, and Cuanza-Norte, specifically Blocks KON-11, KON-12, and KON-15.
According to a statement from ANPG, the first phase of the project will involve a 45-day period dedicated to data collection and processing.
This phase includes contracting specialized services for the acquisition of gravimetric data—focused on studying and analyzing residual gravity—and magnetometric data—concerning the degree of magnetization—in the designated Onshore Blocks.
The project will be conducted by the Striped-Horse and Metatek consortium, utilizing Airborne and Full Tensor Gravity (FTG) technology to gather essential data for creating high-resolution geophysical maps. Data collection will be performed using a specialized aircraft, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
The consortium is expected to deliver the final results of the study in the first quarter of 2025. The acquired data will help identify variations in rock properties and reveal geological structures that may contain oil and other hydrocarbons, aligning with ANPG’s exploration strategy.
