LUKOIL completes seismic survey at Block 10 in Iraq

The acquired seismic data will be processed and interpreted to identify promising sites for exploration drilling.

The Mandatory Geologic Exploration Program at Block 10 has a 5-year time frame with a potential 2-year extension and includes drilling one exploration well in addition to the 2D seismic survey.

Block 10 covers a total area of 5,600 square kilometers and is located on the territory of Dhi Qar and Mutanna provinces, 120 km west of Basra. LUKOIL was granted the right to conduct exploration, development and production operations at Block 10 as a result of a licensing round held in June 2012. A 25-year Service Contract with a potential 5-year extension was signed on November 7, 2012.

Shares in the project are distributed as follows: LUKOIL – 60% (Operator) and Japanese INPEX CORPORATION – 40%. The Contract holder from the Iraqi side is the state-owned South Oil Company.