El-Borma's main field was first discovered in 1964 with a Volume of oil in place of approximately 263 M Stm3
In addition to a 2D seismic acquisition made in 2002, the SITEP has made two 3D seismic acquisitions in the South-East of the Main Field (482 km2 in 2004), and in the North-East of the Main Field (595 Km2 in 2010)
Apart from the main field, nine smaller discoveries were made at El Borma.