Offshore seismic data specialist CGG, in a consortium with TGS and BGP, on Tuesday announced the completion of Phase IV of the deepwater 3D seismic survey offshore Suriname. Covering 1,800 sq km, Phase IV completes the programmed 14,500 sq km survey of newly acquired 3D data in deep and shallow water in the promising Guyana-Suriname... Continue Reading →
BW Energy targeting 2026 for Maromba project startup offshore Brazil
(OM) BW Energy is progressing its planned Maromba field development in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil, the company revealed in its latest results review. Last April it entered an agreement to purchase the FPSO Polvo from BW Offshore for deployment on Maromba following an upgrade. Discussions continue on financing this process, and planned first oil has now been pushed... Continue Reading →
Offshore wind shines bright for Fugro yet again
Fugro has reported a revenue of €1.76 billion for the whole year of 2022, representing a 14.8 per cent growth in comparison to 2021, said to be due to a 42 per cent increase in offshore wind. Infrastructure and oil & gas were also up, with 7 per cent and 9 per cent respectively. Marine... Continue Reading →
Fugro lands US offshore wind site survey deal
The Netherlands-based Fugro has signed a letter of intent to optimise and perform a site characterisation programme for undisclosed offshore wind development on the U.S. East Coast. The programme is focused on accelerating the construction and operations permitting process and represents Fugro’s latest work on the U.S. East Coast. Fieldwork will being in the second... Continue Reading →
Challenger targets 3D survey on offshore Uruguay block
(OM) Challenger Energy Group (CEG) expects to fulfil its work commitment for the first four-year exploration period on the AREA OFF-1 Block offshore Uruguay during second-quarter 2023. This includes 2D seismic reprocessing and various technical studies. In parallel, the company is seeking a farm-out to bring in a partner to fund an accelerated 3D seismic acquisition program.... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on the Permanent Seismic Monitoring System
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it has signed a contract with the consortium formed by Alcatel Submarine Networks and Maersk for the construction and installation of the Permanent Seismic Monitoring System (PSMS) in the Mero field, in the Santos Basin. The Mero PSMS project has unprecedented features in Brazil and incorporates state-of-the-art 4D... Continue Reading →
Siem vessel set for work in Brazil
Siem Offshore’s multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV) Siem Dorado is preparing to carry out a term campaign for marine geophysical service provider PXGEO in Brazil. The vessel arrived in Brazil in January. The 2009-built Siem Dorado is of a MT 6017 MK II design and can accommodate 68 people. The 93.6-meter long diesel electric-powered MPSV features a... Continue Reading →
Petrobras completes seismic survey in Itapu and starts new survey in Aram
Petrobras is managing to further expand its geological knowledge in pre-salt areas. The company announced that it has concluded a 3D seismic survey in the Itapu field, in the Santos Basin. The survey was carried out by PXGeo do Brasil using 3D node technology. Work began in October, approximately 174 kilometers from the coast, in... Continue Reading →
PGS wins first offshore wind contract
Norwegian marine geophysical company PGS has been awarded its first ultra-high resolution wind farm site characterization project, marking its entry into what the company described as ”a strategically important new energy market.” The survey will cover two European wind farm sites, both of which are in the development phase. PGS will mobilize a 3D vessel for... Continue Reading →
PGS, Marine Seismic Player, Enters Offshore Wind Market
(OE) Norwegian company PGS, best known for its seismic survey services in the offshore oil and gas sector, said Wednesday it had scored its first offshore wind contract. The company said it had secured its first ultra-high resolution offshore wind farm site characterization project, marking its debut in "a strategically important new energy market." "PGS... Continue Reading →