Sintana Energy, Chevron’s partner in the Area Off-1 lease off Uruguay, has announced a 3D seismic acquisition campaign on the lease. The survey will be carried out by Viridien using the BGP Prospector vessel and will cover approximately 4,300 sq km. Acquisition fieldwork will take place over two seasons: February-April 2026 and November 2026-April 2027, with most of the survey relevant to the key prospects on the license expected to be completed in the first season. Fast-track results from seismic acquired in the first season are expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, with full PSDM results from the first season expected in the second quarter of 2027. Sintana Energy holds a 40% non-operated interest in the block, following the 2025 farm-out of a 60% operating interest to a Chevron affiliate, and is carried for the total anticipated cost of the 3D seismic acquisition program. It is noted that the commencement of seismic acquisition follows the courts in Uruguay rejecting several attempted interventions by activist groups, demonstrating the depth of the upfront preparatory work for the campaign and the robustness of Uruguay’s environmental consultation and permitting process. “We are excited to see activity on Area Off-1 beginning so soon after completion of our acquisition of Challenger Energy in December 2025. 3D seismic acquisition is a key next step in defining the potential of Uruguay’s offshore,” said Robert Bose, CEO of Sintana Energy. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1_95_0_1_2'); }); TagsCanada United States Uruguay