TGS, EGAS Launch Large-Scale Seismic Reimaging Offshore Egypt
to provide operators with a more consistent basin-wide structural framework to support prospect identification and maturation, helping guide exploration investment ahead of an anticipated future licensing round and supporting activity in the offshore Nile Delta, Herodotus Basin and the wider Eastern Mediterranean Basin.Delivery of the final products for a priority subset of 2D lines is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, with the full project expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2028. The project is supported by industry funding."EGY-2DRE2026 will give our customers a modern
Chevron Enlists Subsea7 for Mediterranean Sea Job
Subsea7 has secured contract by Chevron for subsea installation in the Eastern Mediterranean.Subsea7’s scope includes the transport and installation of approximately 17 kilometers of subsea flowlines and umbilicals.Project management and engineering will start immediately and will be managed by Subsea7’s office in France. Offshore activities are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2028.The contract has been deemed as substantial by Subsea7, meaning it’s valued between $150 million and $300 million.“This award reinforces our long-term strategic partnership with Chevron
Viridien, SLB Set to Launch ‘Massive’ OBN Survey Offshore Egypt
Viridien and SLB have entered into an agreement with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) to launch a massive multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic acquisition and imaging program in Egypt’s Eastern Mediterranean offshore.The largest project of its kind in the region, it will combine the recognized OBN expertise of both parties to deliver an unparalleled subsurface dataset for Egypt and international exploration partners.This project will give explorers and investors a clearer understanding of the region’s complex subsurface and help them identify new opportunities for
TotalEnergies Snags Exploration Nod Offshore Lebanon
the economy and support sustainable development.Energy Minister Joseph Saddi said Lebanon was working on its fourth exploration licensing round and would propose amendments to terms within a month to attract more bidders.Israel and Cyprus have already made major offshore gas discoveries in the eastern Mediterranean, notably the Leviathan and Aphrodite fields, highlighting the region's potential.(Reuters
Climate Change Threatens Mediterranean Sea
they are somewhat more resilient.For several ecosystems, scientific studies for the assessment of risks are still limited. There are only few projections for deep-sea habitats, salt marshes, macroalgae, and megafauna. Significant geographical gaps also remain, particularly in the southern and eastern Mediterranean, leading to a possible underestimation of risks in underrepresented countries.Moreover, long-term observations that address multiple stressors such as pollution and invasive species simultaneously are lacking. Addressing these gaps will require stronger interdisciplinary research efforts
Fugro Lands Deepwater Gas Job for Eni off Cyprus
Fugro has been awarded a contract to run a comprehensive site characterization program for an Eni-operated deepwater gas development in the Eastern Mediterranean.The award marks an important survey campaign for Fugro in the region, supporting the ambitions of the Republic of Cyprus to become a regional gas producing and exporting country and contribute to enhanced energy security and affordability for Europe.Geo-data acquisition is scheduled to being in the third quarter of 2025.The project will draw on Fugro’s offshore and deepwater geophysical and geotechnical expertise, as well as the company&r
Hydrosurv REAV-28 tapped for new projects in Eastern Med
HydroSurv sold a REAV-28 package to Engitec Systems International (ESI), marking the company’s first sale in the Eastern Mediterranean region. ESI is a Cyprus-based specialist in marine and offshore engineering solutions, and it will deploy the vessel for environmental monitoring and research applications.The zero-emission, battery electric REAV-28 will initially support ESI’s REDRESS project, focusing on ecosystem restoration and environmental monitoring in coastal and offshore waters. The versatile platform will be equipped with an advanced sensor array to monitor critical
Satellite-based Solution Helps to Prevent Ship Groundings in Coastal Waters
detail, making it an excellent resource for spotting coastal shoals in remote regions that do not appear on existing nautical charts. Large contiguous G-SDB products are readily available for critical areas, including the South China Sea, Arabian/Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean
SMD Sells Its First Electric Atom ROV
Subsea technology company Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) has closed the first sale of its compact workclass electric ROV, the Atom EV, to Greece’s Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), a public center undertaking marine research in the Eastern Mediterranean.With a 4,000 m rated turnkey system, Atom e-ROV is an ultra-compact work class ROV comparable in size to a large electric ROV.The vehicle is suitable for renewable applications, drill support, survey and light construction duties and can be mobilized on vessels and rigs with limited deck space.The Atom e-ROV will be delivered to HCMR in
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