Total E&P Angola has let a contract to Ocean Infinity for 2D ultra high-resolution seismic surveys and seabed soil sampling in Block 32 and Block 17 in Angola.
Ocean Infinity recently expanded its fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles and has made advancements in battery technology.
Total operates Block 32 with a 30% participating interest. Partners are Sonangol P&P, 30%; Sonangol Sinopec International 32 Ltd., 20%; Esso Exploration & Production Angola (Overseas) Ltd., 15%; and Galp Energia Overseas Block 32 BV, 5%. The block started production in July 2018 with Kaombo Norte. The second floating production storage and offloading unit of the project, Kaombo Sul, launched full-field production in April.
Total operates Block 17 (40%) where investment decisions were taken in 2018 to launch three new satellite projects: Zinia 2, Clov 2, and Dalia 3. Partners are Equinor, 23.33%; ExxonMobil Corp., 20%; and BP PLC, 16.67%. State-owned Sonangol is the concessionaire.