Insight
Why explore in the Kara Sea?
Report summary
World-class discoveries and massive resource upgrades in the Kara Sea have grabbed exploration headlines since 2014. Rosneft, Gazprom and NOVATEK have dominated activity. Powered by our Lens platform, we assess the drivers for exploration in the Kara Sea, paying particular attention to the offshore area to the west of the Yamal Peninsula. Please read our insight to understand: Why is the Kara Sea an area of exploration focus? When might Gazprom’s discoveries be developed? What are the key risks? What’s next for exploration in the Kara Sea? Please do not hesitate to contact us for more in-depth discussions on exploration in the Arctic offshore.
Table of contents
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Executive Summary
- Why is the Kara Sea an area of exploration focus?
- Which basin does the Kara Sea lie in?
- What risks are there with exploration in the Kara Sea?
- A high-cost environment puts discoveries at the back of a long supply queue
- 2040 Vision
- What next for exploration in the Kara Sea?
Tables and charts
This report includes 5 images and tables including:
- Discovered resources by field
- Discovered resources by product type (mmboe) - Gas dominates
- South Kara/Yamal sub-basin outline
- Key Gazprom gas fields in the South Kara/Yamal basin
- Planned E&A wells in the Kara Sea
What's included
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