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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 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 →
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 →
(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 →
Karoon announced an increase in its proven reserves (1P) in block BM-S-40 – which encompasses the producing Baúna and Piracaba fields and the Patola field, which is under development. The block, located in the Santos Basin, has 42.8 million barrels in 1P reserves, according to an assessment reviewed and certified by AGR Energy Services (dated... Continue Reading →
(OET) Norwegian survey services provider Magseis Fairfield has delisted its shares from the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs) following the acquisition by TGS. The process with TGS started when the company announced a voluntary offer for all shares in Magseis Fairfield (ticker: MSEIS) on 29 June 2022. When this offer expired in October, TGS received accepts for... Continue Reading →
French offshore seismic data company CGG has announced the start of a new Foz do Amazonas 3D seismic reimaging project. This project is meant to support Brazil's Permanent Offer initiative in the Equatorial Margin. Supported by industry funding, the project is expected to complete by the end of 2023. CGG said that the related fast-track... Continue Reading →
Offshore seismic data companies TGS and CGG on Wednesday announced the second phase of the Foz do Amazonas 3D multi-client survey, located in the offshore Brazil equatorial margin. This survey, covering 11,425 square kilometers, will broaden the region's 3D coverage and deliver additional high-quality data essential for the exploration efforts in the basin, the companies... Continue Reading →
Marine seismic survey services firm Shearwater GeoServices has won two contracts for 4D seismic surveys with Petrobras for the Jubarte and Tartaruga Verde fields in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil. Combined, the two surveys add eight months to the Shearwater's order book. Financial details were not disclosed. The first contract is for a second... Continue Reading →
Nigeria plans to hold a mini-bid round for seven offshore blocks next year to spur new exploration, the petroleum regulator said on Wednesday, the first round after Africa's top oil exporter passed new fiscal regimes for its oil and gas sector. The last mini-bid round held in April 2007 under the old regulatory regime offered... Continue Reading →
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