For decades, deltaic environments have been a globally prolific source of hydrocarbons. The Niger, Nile and most recently the Mahakam Delta provides evidence of the significant potential of these depositional environments. Large deltaic deposits in frontier settings are becoming more challenging to find, particularly those with relatively proximal discoveries and good existing infrastructure.

One such opportunity where this exists is offshore Eastern Venezuela. Here, a significant deltaic deposit is present and would be categorised as frontier in terms of drilling density; however, significant discoveries have also been made offshore Trinidad & Tobago within the Columbus Basin. Due to this unique setting, DHI’s can be seen on both sides of the border that help to de-risk this frontier area. Geoex MCG, in partnership with DUG Technology, have completed the reprocessing of Delta Amacuro 80B with reprocessing of the Delta Amacuro 69B survey underway (Figure 2). Both surveys provide a complete imaging coverage of the deltaic setting. Within the data there are hydrocarbon indications that have been identified in multiple areas with tieback potential to Trinidad’s LNG plant. This untapped potential is sure to attract significant industry interest.