Offshore Survey News


Njord Survey Inks Equinor Pipeline Inspection Deal in Europe

Apr 24, 2026

Njord Survey has secured a three-year framework agreement with Equinor for pipeline inspection and integrity work across European waters.The contract includes an option to extend for one additional year and covers geophysical surveys and offshore operations…

Sierra Leone Grants Offshore Survey Permit to Shell

Apr 24, 2026

Sierra Leone has signed an agreement with Shell that allows the oil major to conduct advanced geological and geophysical surveys across multiple offshore blocks, the country's petroleum directorate said on Wednesday.The reconnaissance permit agreement covers an area of approximately 20…

Sierra Leone Allows Shell to Conduct Offshore Surveys

Apr 22, 2026

Sierra Leone has signed an agreement with Shell that allows the oil major to conduct advanced geological and geophysical surveys across multiple offshore blocks, the country's petroleum directorate said on Wednesday.The reconnaissance permit agreement covers an area of approximately 20…

TGS Extends Multi-Year OBN Engagement in Gulf of America

Apr 20, 2026

Data and intelligence firm TGS has extended the ongoing multi-year proprietary Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) acquisition contract in the Gulf of America.TGS said the OBN acquisition contract has been extended for three more years.“This continuation…

TGS to Advance Offshore Seismic Development In Equatorial Guinea

Apr 17, 2026

Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has signed a strategic agreement with the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to acquire, process and promote seismic and geophysical data across the country’s offshore basins.The agreement covers the reprocessing…

NextGeo Scoops $33M Terna Deal for HVDC Link Marine Surveys

Apr 14, 2026

Italian offshore services provider Next Geosolutions (NextGeo) has secured a contract worth more than $32.7 million (€28 million) as lead partner of a consortium for marine survey work on a new high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link in Italy…

Petrobras Taps Fugro for Brazil’s First Licensed Offshore Wind Survey

Mar 31, 2026

Petrobras has selected Fugro to carry out a geotechnical site investigation for its Rio de Janeiro Offshore Wind Pilot Project, the first offshore wind development in South America to advance under a formal environmental licensing process.The…

Libya’s NOC and Chevron Agree Study Offshore Libya

Mar 27, 2026

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chevron to carry out a technical study of offshore Block NC146.NOC Chairman Masoud Suleman said the agreement covers a comprehensive assessment of the block…

GeoForce Hooks Geotechnical Survey for Shetland Subsea Link

Mar 25, 2026

GeoForce Technical Services, part of Oceanscan and Venterra Group, has been selected by Reach Subsea to deliver geotechnical survey work for the Shetland HVDC Link 2 project, a subsea power connection aimed at strengthening Britain’s electricity transmission network…

TGS Wraps Up Three-Year Offshore Campaign in Norwegian Sea

Mar 23, 2026

Energy data and intelligence specialist TGS has completed the three-year GeoStreamer X (GSX) acquisition and processing campaign in the Norwegian Sea, culminating in the delivery of the final Dual Azimuth products to clients.With the campaign completed…

Exail Supplies LBL Positioning Systems for Deepwater Projects in Brazil and Angola

Mar 10, 2026

Exail is supplying over 70 acoustic transponders and integrated navigation suites for two major deepwater energy projects in Brazil and Angola. These contracts mark a significant milestone in the global adoption of Exail’s Long Baseline (LBL) subsea positioning technology…

Viridien Starts Seismic Reprocessing Initiative for India’s Offshore Basins

Mar 10, 2026

Viridien has announced a new regional multi-client data initiative for the offshore basins of India, designed to deliver enhanced, data-driven exploration capabilities to industry operators.The initiative will start with Phase 1 Mahanadi Basin…

Viridien Launches Charrua 3D Seismic Survey Offshore Uruguay

Mar 06, 2026

Viridien has kicked off the Charrua 3D multi-client seismic survey offshore Uruguay, marking a new phase of exploration activity in the country’s offshore basins.Data acquisition will be carried out by the vessel BGP Prospector, with the company…

Multiple Offshore Campaigns on TGS Seismic Vessel’s Agenda

Mar 06, 2026

Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has lined up several new acquisition campaigns for its Ramform Vanguard seismic vessel during the upcoming European summer season.Following its winter-stack period, the vessel is slated to start the campaign in mid-March with an oil and gas site survey…

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