Viridien is doubling down on Angola’s offshore potential with a major seismic reimaging program over Block 22, a move set to bolster the country’s upcoming licensing round. The project, covering 4,300 square kilometers, aims to shed light on underexplored structures along the Atlantic Hinge zone—a region following the same promising trend as the proven Cameia and Golfinho fields.
This isn’t just another data set. Viridien is bringing its latest proprietary technologies to the table, including time-lag FWI, Q-FWI, Q-Kirchhoff, and advanced deghosting and demultiple techniques. The goal? To deliver a high-end data set that will complement its existing 2,900 square kilometers of data over nearby Block 20/11. Combined, these efforts will give operators access to over 7,200 square kilometers of ultramodern broadband PSDM data, crucial for evaluating both pre-salt and post-salt plays in the Kwanza Basin.
The stakes are high, and the timing is strategic. Fast-track results are scheduled for delivery in Q1 2026, with final products expected in Q3/Q4 2026—just in time to inform decisions ahead of Angola’s licensing round. This isn’t just about data; it’s about providing the industry with the critical insights needed to boost exploration success in one of Africa’s most promising basins.
Viridien’s commitment to Angola goes beyond this project. The company has been a longstanding player in the region, and this new initiative underscores its ongoing collaboration with Angola’s national energy agency, ANPG (Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombústíveis). “Viridien is delighted to continue its strong relationship with Angola’s national energy agency, ANPG, and longstanding presence in Angola by committing to this new reimaging project which will support their important upcoming licensing round,” said Dechun Lin, Head of Earth Data, Viridien.
The project isn’t just about technology; it’s about partnership and shared goals. By leveraging its most modern 3D broadband seismic data, Viridien aims to generate value that supports industry decision-making and ultimately increases exploration success. “We have the most modern 3D broadband seismic data available offshore Angola and will continue to generate value from it to provide critical support for industry decision-making and help to increase exploration success,” Lin added.
This move could set a precedent for how seismic data is leveraged in emerging markets. By focusing on high-impact areas and deploying cutting-edge technology, Viridien is not just supporting Angola’s energy ambitions—it’s redefining what it means to explore in the 21st century.