Exploration of new oil deposits in the southern part of the Pripyat trough has begun in Belarus. According to experts, there may be more than 14 million tons of hydrocarbons. The formation fluid inflows that were obtained during the tests indicate good properties. Three most promising areas have been identified and a whole program of field seismic surveys in 3D technology has been prepared. It is designed for the next 5 years. During this time, research will be carried out on an area of three thousand square kilometers.