A geographical unit of division used in the petroleum activities on the continental shelf. The maritime areas within the outermost limit of the continental shelf are divided into blocks

Drilling from an existing well path towards a new well target.

A large, natural depression on the Earth’s surface in which sediments, generally brought by water, accumulate.

One billion cubic feet of natural gas

A highly viscous formof crude oil(greater than 10,000 centipoise)resembling cold molasses (at room temperature). Bitumen must be heated or combined with lighter hydrocarbons for it tobe produced.Contains sulfur, metals and other nonhydrocarbons in its natural form.

A hole in the earth made by a drilling rig.

Condensate and gas is produced simultaneously from the outset of production.