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Blue Ocean Seismic Services AUV project given funding
13 Oct 20202 min read

Blue Ocean Seismic Services AUV project given funding

The investment from bp Ventures, Woodside Energy and Blue Ocean Monitoring will be deployed to continue the development of a fully integrated system which uses long endurance self-repositioning autonomous underwater nodes to conduct offshore seismic surveys.

VAALCO Energy announces seismic survey for Etame Marin block
1 Oct 20202 min read

VAALCO Energy announces seismic survey for Etame Marin block

The company will begin acquiring and processing new 3D seismic data in 4Q20.

CGG launches interactive well path planning technology
30 Sept 20202 min read

CGG launches interactive well path planning technology

WellPath is a new interactive 3D well path planning solution for optimal well planning in unconventional and fractured reservoirs and offshore development platforms.

Maha Energy awarded onshore exploration block in Oman
29 Sept 20203 min read

Maha Energy awarded onshore exploration block in Oman

Block 70 is an onshore block that includes the shallow undeveloped Mafraq heavy oilfield, located in the middle of the Ghaba Salt Basin.

Oil and gas discovery made in Swisher prospect
29 Sept 20202 min read

Oil and gas discovery made in Swisher prospect

Recoverable resources are estimated to be in the range of 2-6 million m3 of oil equivalent, corresponding to 13-38 million boe.

Wintershall Noordzee successfully develops third Sillimanite exploration well
28 Sept 20202 min read

Wintershall Noordzee successfully develops third Sillimanite exploration well

Wintershall Noordzee is currently finalising the hook-up activities to the D12-B production platform, from where the produced gas will be transported via the Neptune Energy-operated D15-A production platform, through the NGT gas transportation system to shore.

Newfoundland and Labrador establishes new offshore exploration initiative
25 Sept 20202 min read

Newfoundland and Labrador establishes new offshore exploration initiative

The policy measure is designed to allow all future bid deposit forfeitures to be reinvested as received.

CGG begins second phase of North Sea OBN survey
24 Sept 20202 min read

CGG begins second phase of North Sea OBN survey

First images from the Central North Sea survey are targeted for 1Q21.

Petrobras makes find in Campos Basin
24 Sept 20201 min read

Petrobras makes find in Campos Basin

Hydrocarbons have been identified in the pioneer well of block C-M-657, located in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin.

SeaBird Exploration awarded Gulf of Mexico OBN contract
23 Sept 20201 min read

SeaBird Exploration awarded Gulf of Mexico OBN contract

The contract will start in 4Q20 with an expected duration of about three months.

Magseis Fairfield to carry out OBN survey in US Gulf of Mexico
21 Sept 20201 min read

Magseis Fairfield to carry out OBN survey in US Gulf of Mexico

The survey is anticipated to start in December 2020 with a project duration of approximately 80 days.

Shearwater GeoServices awarded 3D seismic survey by Petronas
21 Sept 20201 min read

Shearwater GeoServices awarded 3D seismic survey by Petronas

The 3D seismic survey covers surface area of 6200 km2 in Suriname’s Block 52 and will be carried out by the Geo Caribbean vessel.

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