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BP Launches Its ‘Largest-Ever’ Seismic Program at Azerbaijan Oil Field

Jan 24, 2024

BP has started a new four-dimensional (4D) high-definition ocean bottom node seismic program on its Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) oil field in the Caspian Sea, offshore Azerbaijan.This is the largest-ever seismic acquisition commitment made by BP globally by all its aspects – area size, cost and program duration, the company said.The program, which will focus on ACG’s Balakhany and Fasila reservoirs…

Viridien, TGS Deliver High-Res Data for Sleipner Area in North Sea

Dec 12, 2024

Viridien, in collaboration with joint venture partner TGS, has delivered the final processed data from the multi-client Sleipner Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) project.The Sleipner OBN survey, the second of two dense multi-client OBN surveys acquired in the North Sea in 2023…

TGS Secures OBN Survey in Europe

Nov 21, 2024

Norwegian seismic specialist TGS has secured an ocean bottom node (OBN) contract in Europe.The company's node-on-a-rope crew is scheduled to begin acquisition early April 2025.The contract has a duration of approximately 35 days, TGS said, without revealing any additional details…

Shearwater Secures Deepwater OBN Survey in West Africa

Oct 31, 2024

Offshore seismic services specialist Shearwater Geoservices has secured a contract for a deepwater ocean bottom node (OBN) survey in West Africa.Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, the one-month survey will be the first to use the SW Tasman’s…

Shearwater Lands Second OBN Survey for TotalEnergies Off Angola

Oct 25, 2024

Offshore seismic services specialist Shearwater Geoservices has secured its second contract from TotalEnergies for an Angolan ocean bottom node (OBN) project.The three-month deepwater OBN survey at B20/11 covering the Golfinho and Cameia fields…

Shearwater Lands OBN Survey Job for TotalEnergies off Angola

Oct 09, 2024

Marine seismic acquisition firm Shearwater Geoservices has secured a contract from TotalEnergies for an Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition campaign offshore Angola.The deepwater OBN survey will be conducted by the dual ROV equipped SW Tasman…

Shearwater Scores Deepwater OBN Extension in India

Aug 23, 2024

Shearwater Geoservices announced it has secured a three-month extension to the deepwater ocean bottom node (OBN) survey off the coast of India.The extension builds on an initial six-month scope using the SW Tasman, Sheawater's purpose-built seismic source and dual ROV operations vessel…

TGS Wins Extension to GOM Ocean Bottom Node Program

Aug 20, 2024

TGS won an Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition contract in North America. This four-month extension to an existing contract will build on existing operations, reinforcing TGS' position in the market and underscoring the commitment to delivering high-quality seismic data solutions…

EMGS, Velocitas Team Up for OBN Survey in Barents Sea

Jul 08, 2024

Norwegian offshore survey services firm Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) and Velocitas Geo Solutions have entered into agreement to collaborate on a ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic survey in the Barents Sea.The fully pre-funded OBN survey marks EMGS' first venture into seismic node projects…

Shearwater Embarks on OBN Survey in India

Feb 06, 2024

Norwegian marine seismic services firm Shearwater GeoServices has been selected by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for an ocean bottom node (OBN) survey off the coast of India.This work, expected to last for six months, will showcase…

PXGEO Acquires Ampseis

Dec 20, 2023

Marine geophysical service provider PXGEO on Wednesday announced it has acquired one hundred percent of the share capital of rival AmpSeis, developer of what is said to be the industry's most advanced ocean bottom node.PXGEO described the acquisition…

TGS Grabs OBN Data Acquisition Deal in North Sea

Dec 20, 2023

Offshore seismic data firm TGS has secured an Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition contract in the North Sea.The three-month OBN data acquisition contract is for a repeat customer, according to TGS.The project's acquisition is planned to begin in the second quarter of 2024…

TGS Secures OBN Data Acquisition Job in the Gulf of Mexico

Dec 18, 2023

Offshore seismic data firm TGS has been awarded an Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) data acquisition contract in the Gulf of Mexico.The project's acquisition will start in the first quarter of 2024.The contract will cover two-month proprietary OBN data acquisition work…

PXGEO Bags 4D OBN Project in Brazil

Dec 04, 2023

Marine geophysical service provider PXGEO on Monday announced it has secured a contract with Brazilian state-owned energy company Petrobras for a 4D Monitor Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) survey in the Santos Basin, Brazil.The survey is to be acquired in water depths up to 2…

PGS, inApril Partner for Hybrid Towed Streamer and OBN Services

Aug 18, 2023

Norway-based marine seismic survey services firm PGS has entered a one-year strategic collaboration with ocean bottom node seismic operations specialist inApril for the hybrid towed streamer and ocean bottom node market.'The strategic collaboration…

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