Seismologists of Belorusneft are searching for oil in the republican reserve “Vydritsa”

Given that the search is carried out in the territory of a nature reserve, the seismologists had to to comply with extraordinarily strict environmental requirements. In order to obtain an authorization for exploration, an estimation was implemented in the natural reserve with regard to their possible impact on the environment, a set of environmental protection measures was elaborated. The operations are carried out outside the habitat of rare animals and plants. Low-noise machinery with improved environmental features is used in order to minimize hazardous influence on the ecological system of the landscape natural complex. Working hours, as well as operations in water conservation districts, including the procedure of handling process and consumer waste are regulated. It was also taken into account that it is better to conduct seismic survey in winter to save nature.

Technical and technology solution also comply with all possible rules and regulations which allow to minimize possible impact on flora and fauna of “Vydritsa”.

According to geologists, significant oil reserves for commercial production may be concentrated within the Olansko-Iskrovskaya area. Currently, it is required to assess the accuracy of such assumptions. Especially given there are well-grounded. Olanskaya well No. 3 was drilled in this area which provided oil inflow. Seismic survey will allow to identify the areal limits of oil-bearing structures and perspectives of further operations at this area.