Geophysical data acquisition in Azerbaijan's Guba-Caspian oil and gas region to end in early October

Geophysical data acquisition in the Guba-Caspian oil and gas region of Azerbaijan will be completed in early October 2026, Report informs.

State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and Canadian Gran Tierra Energy have engaged Metatek Group to conduct these operations.

The data collection is outlined under a seismic exploration program initiated across the contract area.

To expedite data acquisition, Metatek plans to deploy a digital full tensor gravity gradiometry (dFTG) system within the Guba-Caspian oil and gas region.

Earlier in July, the parties announced intentions to carry out 2D seismic exploration work to detail the geological structure of the region.

SOCAR and Gran Tierra Energy signed the corresponding agreement in February 2026. Under the terms of the contract, Gran Tierra Energy Inc., acting as project operator, holds a 65% participating interest.

The exploration program encompasses gravity data collection, 3D seismic surveys, and the drilling of exploration wells aimed at assessing the hydrocarbon potential of the contract area.

Metatek is an international geophysical services company providing high-precision mapping of subsurface strategic and critical mineral resources, energy carriers (including hydrocarbons), helium, and hydrogen for exploration and development purposes.

Unlike traditional exploration companies, Metatek provides rapid airborne, ground, and marine data acquisition, processing, and scientific interpretation.