Viridien, TGS Wrap Up OBN Survey in Gulf of America
acquired by a TGS deepwater OBN crew using TGS’ ZXPLR nodes and Sercel’s Tuned Pulse Source (TPS).The Laconia Phase III data set will be imaged using Viridien’s elastic full-waveform inversion (E-FWI) to improve subsalt structural clarity and support further exploration in central Keathley Canyon. Early-out products will be available at the end of October in time for the offshore lease sale scheduled in December. Final products will be delivered in early the first quarter of 2027. “Together with TGS, we are acquiring high-quality OBN data and applying our most advanced imaging
Viridien, TGS Kick Off Next Phase of Laconia Sparse OBN Survey in US Gulf
of America, building on the previously completed Phases I and II.The goal of the Laconia Phase III is to extend extra-long-offset-low-frequency full-azimuth sparse OBN data coverage in the Paleogene trend.Supported by industry funding, Laconia Phase III, covering approximately 150 OCS blocks in the Keathley Canyon protraction areas, will be acquired by TGS and imaged by Viridien to target prospective but difficult-to-image subsalt reservoirs.The acreage is anticipated to be highly sought after in future lease sales for those companies targeting the Paleogene play, which is increasingly attractive following
Enbridge to Build Pipelines for BP’s US Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Oil Project
crude oil and natural gas pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for the recently sanctioned Kaskida development.The crude oil pipeline, named the Canyon Oil Pipeline System (Canyon Oil), will be a combination of 24-inc and 26-inch pipe with capacity of 200,000 barrels per day.It will originate in the Keathley Canyon area and deliver crude to the existing Green Canyon 19 platform, operated by Shell Pipeline Company for ultimate delivery to the Louisiana market.The natural gas pipeline, named the Canyon Gathering System (Canyon Gas), will be a 12-inch pipeline with capacity of 125 million cubic feet per day
Viridien Starts Sparse OBN Project in the Gulf of Mexico
Viridien has announced the start of the Laconia 3D OBN multi-client seismic program in the US Gulf of Mexico.Covering 330 offshore continental shelf (OCS) blocks in the Garden Banks and Keathley Canyon protraction areas, the project is supported by industry funding. Acquisition started in July 2024 with delivery of initial products scheduled for Q2 2025.The complex salt geometry in the Garden Banks and Keathly Canyon area creates significant sub-salt exploration and imaging challenges.To improve the resulting images and subsurface information, the survey will record extra-long-offset full-azimuth OBN
InterMoor Delivers Mooring Piles for LLOG’s Salamanca FPU
the time that the Salamanca is comprised of a ‘uniquely’ designed FPU that will be created from the refurbishment of a former Gulf of Mexico production facility that was previously decommissioned.The subsea development will consist of two pipeline systems for the Leon field, located in Keathley Canyon 686, and one pipeline system for the Castile field, located in Keathley Canyon 736. The infield pipelines will produce and flow from wellsite PLETs to the Salamanca floating production facility (FPS).LLOG Hires ABL for Marine Warranty Services at Salamanca Project in Gulf of MexicoSalamanca
LLOG Taps ABL for Marine Warranty Services at Salamanca Project in Gulf of Mexico
and resourced by ABL’s office in Houston, USA, with support of ABL’s extensive marine surveyor network around the Gulf of Mexico.The ABL team will start its involvement in the first quarter of 2024.The subsea development will consist of two pipeline systems for the Leon field, located in Keathley Canyon 686, and one pipeline system for the Castile field, located in Keathley Canyon 736. The infield pipelines will produce and flow from wellsite PLETs to the Salamanca floating production facility (FPS).Salamanca Development: LLOG Hires Subsea 7 for GOM Pipeline WorkLLOG Taps InterMoor to Fabricate
Gulf of Mexico Oil Production on the Rise
, to shorten the time to final investment decision and first production, and by sharing development costs. For instance, Chevron, BP, and ConocoPhillips recently announced a collaborative effort to explore and appraise 24 jointly held offshore leases in the northwest portion of the Gulf of Mexico's Keathley Canyon.
Petrobras Starts Production in Lucius
from a Spar platform type, a different technical solution to Those used in the company, but adequate for esta type of reservoir in the Gulf of Mexico. Lucius field is operated by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Petrobras is one of seven members, with 11.5% share. The field is located in Keathley Canyon area in the Gulf of Mexico
Chevron Finds Oil in Deepwater US Gulf of Mexico
Guadalupe prospect adds to Chevron's portfolio in prolific Lower Tertiary Trend Chevron Corporation today announced a new oil discovery at the Guadalupe prospect in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The Keathley Canyon Block 10 Well No. 1 encountered significant oil pay in the Lower Tertiary Wilcox Sands, Chevron said. The well is located approximately 180 miles off the Louisiana coast in 3,992 feet of water and was drilled to a depth of 30,173 feet. "The discovery further demonstrates Chevron's exploration capabilities," said George Kirkland, vice chairman and executive vice president
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