Shell-Equinor JV Enlists Shearwater for 4D Streamer Survey in North Sea
Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a 4D towed‑streamer seismic acquisition project for the Mariner field in the UK North Sea by Adura Operations, a joint venture between Shell and Equinor.The one-month survey will start in July 2026 and deploy Shearwater’s Isometrix multi‑component streamer technology to deliver repeatable time‑lapse seismic data to support reservoir monitoring and field management.The survey is designed with the potential for an undershoot, as reflected in the contractual scope, to enhance imaging and ensure continuous coverage around field infrastructure.“Shearwater
CRP Subsea Secures Cable Protection Contract for Offshore Wind
CRP Subsea, an AIS company, has recently secured a substantial contract from Seaway7 involving supplying cable protection systems for ScottishPower Renewables East Anglia TWO wind project, located in the North Sea.Under this agreement, CRP Subsea will deliver 142 NjordGuard cable protection systems (CPS) to protect each end of the inter array cables on the project’s wind turbines. These systems will protect the cables from over-bending, abrasion and fatigue during installation and throughout their operational life. Three NjordGuard CPS designs will be engineered to meet the specific installation
Adura Hires Shearwater for OBN Seismic Survey Job on North Sea Field
Offshore seismic services firm Shearwater Geoservices has secured an ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic acquisition project for the Jackdaw field in the UK sector of the North Sea by Adura.The two-month survey will deliver high-resolution OBN data to support reservoir understanding across the Jackdaw field.The project scope covers approximately 220 km2 of seismic acquisition using Shearwater’s SW Tasman and its established OBN capabilities and deployment techniques.The SW Gallien will provide source capabilities, according to the company.“We look forward to working with Adura on this OBN
Viridien Kicks Off Multi-Client OBN Survey in North Sea’s Frigg Area
Time-Lag Full-Waveform Inversion, to the new survey.The resulting dataset will deliver enhanced resolution and structural definition across the region’s complex geology and reservoirs. The survey, supported by industry funding, will add to Viridien’s growing multi-client OBN library in the North Sea.“The start of this new survey highlights Viridien’s long-term commitment to the North Sea and to supporting our clients with high-quality multi-client data programs.“Our extensive experience in the area, combined with our proven OBN imaging technologies, positions us to deliver
European TSOs Explore Joint Approach to Offshore Cable Infrastructure
European transmission system operators (TSOs) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea.The agreement aims to improve the affordability, efficiency and reliability of Europe’s electricity system as offshore wind capacity grows.The operators - Elia, Energinet, 50Hertz and TenneT - will investigate collaboration for at least one year, including sharing knowledge on repair procedures, spare parts, fault detection and available vessels and equipment.The initiative is open to other transmission system operators within the
TGS Gets Another OBN Acquisition Job in North Sea
Provider of energy data and intelligence TGS has signed of an ocean bottom node (OBN) contract in Europe, extending the acquisition campaign further.The company’s node-on-a-rope crew is scheduled to start acquisition in early April and the contract has a duration of approximately 45 days."We are very pleased with this contract award, which extends our OBN acquisition campaign in Europe for the 2026 season. Our node-on-a-rope crew ensures efficient acquisition of high-quality data over a well-established producing field for a repeat customer.“The data is used to optimize resource
TotalEnergies Hires Fugro for North Sea Offshore Wind Survey
Fugro has been awarded a contract to carry out geotechnical surveys for the NordSee Energies 1 offshore wind farm being developed by TotalEnergies in the German North Sea.The surveys will assess seabed conditions at planned wind turbine locations and along inter-array cable routes, providing data to support the design of turbine foundations and associated infrastructure.NordSee Energies 1, located at the N-12.1 site, has a planned capacity of 2 GW and is part of Germany’s offshore wind expansion program in the North Sea.Fieldwork is under way around 170 kilometers off the German coast, with
TGS Gets Streamer 4D Contract Offshore Norway
Provider of energy data and intelligence TGS has secured a 4D streamer acquisition contract in the North Sea, offshore Norway.A Ramform vessel is scheduled to mobilize for the survey in the second quarter of 2026, with the contract expected to run for approximately 65 days. TGS did not disclose the name of the client or the value of the contract.“We are very pleased to secure this 4D streamer contract for a repeat customer. We have successfully conducted several monitoring surveys in this area, demonstrating the capabilities of our Ramform-designed vessels and our proprietary GeoStreamer
TGS Secures First OBN Job for 2026 in Europe
TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, is pleased to announce the award of an ocean bottom node (OBN) contract in Europe.The company's node-on-a-rope crew is scheduled to mobilize early May 2026, and the contract has a duration of approximately 60 days."We are very pleased to secure our first OBN contract for the 2026 season in Europe. The European market currently has several tenders for OBN projects planned for 2026, and our goal is to build a robust acquisition campaign in the region.“This award comes from a valued repeat customer who recognizes the strength of our
February 2026
