Oil-and-gas promising structures in Tuapsinskiy trough were discovered in 2000 as the result of 2D seismic regional survey.
In 2003 within the South-East Black Sea Area 2490 line-kms of detailed 2D seismic exploration were carried out. Structures T2, T6, Olginskaya, Zapadno-Olginskaya, Vostochno-Olginskaya, Sochinskaya were mapped as the result of the survey.
Report and Registration Certificate for structures Tuapsinskaya-2 and Anomalnaya with two recommended points of prospecting and appraisal well drilling were worked out according to the results of the seismic exploration.
In 2007 LLC “Schlumberger Vostok” carried out 1412 sq. km of 3D marine seismic survey for improvement of high priority prospecting and appraisal well drilling target.
In 2007 geological service of CJSC “Chernomorneftegaz” carried out basin model investigations of Russian sector of the Black Sea including the South-East Black Sea Area.
Processing and interpretation of the 3D seismic data are to be finished in 2008.
Carrying out of 3D seismics including the 3D data processing and interpretation will allow to improve geometry of the existing geological objects particularly faults, to get proved 3D velocity model as well as positional relation of seismic attributes and significantly reduce geological risks.