OML 96 is a richly prospective oil and gas terrain spanning 221 square kilometer area. With a well-understood geology of faulted rollover structures and 21 stacked hydrocarbon-bearing sands currently identified, OML 96 is one of the most underdeveloped yet geologically promising blocks in Nigeria’s upstream portfolio. Within OML 96, the Ovia Field stands out as a high-impact opportunity for sustainable upstream oil and gas development. The field is accompanied by other significant producing assets such as Gili Gili and Gili Gili North, as well as at least seven additional prospective and contingent fields, positioning OML 96 as one of Nigeria’s most underutilized but richly endowed hydrocarbon acreages. Through and executed Financial Technical Services Agreement (FTSA), Eastlake Exploration and Production Limited has commenced it march towards the fullest development of the Ovia Field, bringing crude onstream within a record time. Through a combination of high-resolution 3D seismic datasets (acquired in 2010–2011) and a suite of advanced geotechnical and reservoir studies, Eastlake has confirmed significant upside in both discovered and undrilled sands. These findings establish Ovia as a multi-play, high-recovery field suitable for phased development. Eastlake draws and retains validation for the foregoing through: ♦ A Competent Person’s Report (CPR) by global petroleum consultancy RPS Group (2015), confirming commercial viability ♦ Reservoir modelling, well log interpretation, and dynamic simulations conducted by industry leaders such as Schlumberger, Degeconek, and Laser Engineering. ♦ Identification/confirmation of additional oil and gas sands with strong continuity, good porosity, and favourable drive mechanisms, ideal for efficient recovery and long-term field optimization. Eastlake’s commitments for the Ovia Field has seen it either commence or conclude key development activities centered around: ♦ Environmental Studies, Engagements Authorizations and Approvals ♦ Surveys and Mapping ♦ Site Preparation ♦ Procurement of Long Lead Items ♦ Regulatory Engagements Eastlake Exploration & Production Limited is transforming the narrative of underdeveloped Nigerian oil assets by taking decisive steps to unlock the full potential of Ovia Field in OML 96, which is at the cusp of First Oil by Q4 2025. |