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The strategic collaboration for the multiclient sparse node program will create a data set utilizing high-end imaging to serve clients in field development phases and also enable near-field exploration in the congested areas within the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. (Image: TGS)

TGS, Schlumberger Partner for Ocean-bottom Node Project

;s first large-scale, multiclient sparse node program. We are working closely with our clients to plan future phases and are excited by the potential growth in exploration and production activity that this could drive in the U.S Gulf of Mexico and beyond,” said Kristian Johansen, CEO, TGS.Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco, added, "In line with our asset-light strategy and global technology leadership, we are looking at opportunities to deploy and accelerate the use of advanced technologies, including ocean-bottom node technology. Our goal is to help our clients mitigate subsurface

Magseis Inks MoU with Schlumberger

property and technology portfolios.”“WesternGeco is at the forefront of OBS processing and we are very excited about teaming up with Magseis to give our customers high-quality 3D exploration and reservoir management services that can help them accelerate hydrocarbon discovery,” said Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco, Schlumberger

Schlumberger, TGS Bags New US Seismic Project

increased interest in the benefits of nodal seismic data to overcome imaging challenges in this region. In the Amendment project, TGS and Schlumberger will reimage underlying WAZ seismic data to provide modern, high-quality nodal seismic data to our clients," said Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS.Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco, Schlumberger, said, "Schlumberger and TGS have built up extensive geophysical and geological knowledge in this prolific part of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. In line with the WesternGeco asset-light strategy, the application of nodal seismic technology and state-of-the-art

Shearwater to Buy Schlumberger’s Seismic Business

people to drive the efficiency of our services,” says Basili. “We will have a strong balance sheet with the sector’s lowest loan-to-value ratio and a leading cost position, which together with our technology and highly skilled people provide significant competitive advantages.”Maurice Nessim, President, WesternGeco, added, “With the divestiture of our marine seismic acquisition business, WesternGeco will be strategically positioned as one of the largest asset-light geophysical services providers in the oil and gas industry. Through access to the industry’s global marine

WG Vespucci (Photo: Ulstein)

First of Its Kind Survey Completed off Malaysia

achieving the survey objectives. “Providing a hybrid OBS and streamer acquisition option with our multipurpose vessel versus a traditional OBS or towed streamer survey gave the customer a versatile and cost-effective solution to better fit their specific challenges and budget,” said Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco, Schlumberger. “This industry-first acquisition underscores our commitment to offering our customers innovative approaches to offshore seismic acquisition challenges.” The WG Vespucci is one of three newly configured MPVs in the WesternGeco fleet. The WG

TGS, Schlumberger reimaging central GOM

,” said Kristian Johansen, CEO, TGS. “We have a strong track record of adding value to existing data sets through reprocessing with the latest technology. Fusion is the largest wide-azimuth reprocessing project ever performed by TGS in our collaboration with Schlumberger.” Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco, Schlumberger, added, “This reimaging collaboration combines the use of the latest reimaging technology with high quality Q-Marine measurements and extensive geophysical and geological knowledge of this prolific area. Customers have shown great interest and we are

The highly prospective and complex deepwater subsurface geology of Campeche, Mexico represents a unique global opportunity.  (Photo: Schlumberger)

Multiclient Wide-Azimuth Deepwater Seismic Survey in Campeche Basin

area and complexity of the geology in the Campeche basin requires high-quality wide-azimuth acquisition to image the subsalt effectively. We will leverage our extensive U.S. Gulf of Mexico experience to deliver enhanced subsalt imaging and additional exploration solutions to our clients.“ said Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco, Schlumberger.   “PETRONAS is looking for high-quality global growth opportunities and we plan to use the best available technology to focus our search for these opportunities,” said Emeliana Rice-Oxley, vice president of Exploration, PETRONAS. &ldquo

Dual Coil Shooting Full-Azimuth Multiclient Acquisition in GoM

full waveform inversion in the accurate velocity model building over such complex subsalt areas. "With these new techniques, we expect to see further improvements in sub-salt imaging and amplitude fidelity for reservoir characterization providing value for our customers,” commented Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco. This project is supported by industry funding.  

Schlumberger, Statoil Execute Multiclient WAZ Survey in Campeche Basin

The license also includes collaboration with WesternGeco in the seismic processing phase. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with Statoil in this breakthrough project, which is the first WAZ multiclient broadband survey in Mexican waters of the Gulf of Mexico,” said Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco. “The complexity of the geology in the Campeche requires wide-azimuth acquisition to image the subsalt effectively, and we are bringing all of our experience gained in the US Gulf of Mexico to deliver enhanced subsalt imaging to our clients.” A fleet of

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