The approximately 200 square kilometer 3D survey is expected to run for about 15 days and the company is using a vessel supplied by Polarcus, a pure play marine geophysical company.

Providence Resources is the operator of FEL 4/08 with 32% interest and its project partners are Chrysaor E&P Ireland (60%) and Sosina Exploration (8%).

Providence Resources is an Irish oil and gas exploration and production firm, and its portfolio includes extensive license interests in Ireland (offshore), the UK (onshore and offshore) and West Africa (offshore Nigeria).