TGS Kicks Off Second Phase of Equatorial Margin Survey off Brazil
. The project is supported by industry funding.The Pará-Maranhao Basin features evidence of a functioning deepwater petroleum system in the Cretaceous and Paleogene layers and attracts significant industry interest spurred by prolific discoveries in neighboring countries such as Guyana and Suriname.“We experienced strong industry interest and support for our PAMA Phase I survey, as the Equatorial Margin represents one of the most exciting exploration frontiers globally. With PAMA Phase II, we are expanding our data coverage significantly, and by leveraging our advanced acquisition capabilitie
Viridien, TGS Start 3D Seismic Survey Offshore Northern Brazil
Barreirinhas Basin offshore Northern Brazil.The 5,300 sq km multi-client 3D seismic survey will be acquired by TGS and imaged by Viridien and builds on Viridien’s existing Megabar survey coverage.The Barreirinhas Basin features proven petroleum systems and giant discoveries in adjacent Guyana and Suriname basins that demonstrate analogous deepwater plays.Recent licensing activity by IOCs along the equatorial margin, coupled with the success of Brazil’s 5th Cycle Permanent Concession Offer, supports growing momentum for the region.Megabar Extension Phase I will be acquired in a promising area
TDI-Brooks Adds to Africa Project List with Nigerian Survey
and second quarters. In 2024, Gyre’s Kongsberg’s Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) was upgraded from an EM-302 to an EM-304 MKII. The new EM-304 MKII is capable of high-resolution seabed mapping from 10 meters to more than 5,000 meters. The vessel then completed a seep-hunting project in Suriname prior to transiting to Las Palmas
TDI-Brooks Completes Suriname Piston Coring Project
TDI-Brooks has completed a multi-client multibeam and seabed piston coring program off Suriname.The company was contracted by GeoPartners, on behalf of Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname, to perform seep data acquisition, processing, interpretation and data management services (multibeam and coring) for the Suriname Seabed Piston Coring Project.TDI-Brooks provided multibeam acquisition services using the vessel to acquire approximately 45,000 square kilometers of seafloor multibeam data in the survey area as well as 60 SGE cores and seven Heat Flow samples. This project consisted of two phases; geophysica
Shearwater Nets Petrobras Contract for 3D Survey Off Suriname
Offshore seismic services specialist Shearwater Geoservices has secured a large 3D seismic survey from Petronas in Suriname.The project, covering 6,000 square kilometers, marks the continuation of Shearwater’s commitment to Petronas in this frontier area having previously performed acquisition work in Block 52.The Amazon Warrior vessel has been allocated to the three-month project, starting in the fourth quarter of 2024.“High-quality seismic data is a key enabler for unlocking the vast resource potential of the prolific Suriname-Guyana basin and accelerating exploration activities.“She
Waterotor Unveils 20MW 'Big Cajun' System Aimed at Decarbonizing Offshore Oil Operations
by Waterotor International “Within the next year, we expect a major global corporation and/or power company to license our technology for ocean-produced electricity,” Ferguson said.Waterotor has identified several potential sites for The Big Cajun, including an initial site located off Suriname and Guyana. "Western boundary currents are among the fastest non-tidal ocean currents on Earth, reaching speeds of more than five miles per hour (2.5 meters per second) and containing as much as 100 times the combined flow of the world’s rivers," the company said.Guyana is becoming
Baker Hughes Expands in Guyana
storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in Guyana, known as Liza Unity and other projects in the region.The new multimodal supercenter has been built together with Baker Hughes’ existing completion warehouse and liquid mud and completion fluids plant, providing full support to customers in Guyana and Suriname. The facility represents a multimillion-dollar investment from Baker Hughes over 15 years and includes a workshop, warehouse and laydown storage yard including maintenance facilities and equipment. Baker Hughes will also offer subsea equipment and installation services at the new supercenter. The
First North Brazil Current Ring of 2022 Forms Offshore Suriname and French Guiana
Alice Earle, Ph.D., is an American marine biologist, oceanographer, author, and lecturer known for her research on marine algae and threats to marine life, such as overfishing and pollution.)Ring Sylvia shed from the NBC on January 18, 2022 near 08°30’W, 53°00’W, offshore eastern Suriname (Figure 1). The ring is oriented northwest to southeast, is 520 km across, and spans water depths from 50 m to 5,000 m. Following separation, the NBC Retroflection reformed 100 km southeast of Sylvia.EddyWatch Team Monitors Ring SylviaWHG’s EddyWatch team utilizes satellite imagery,
Fugro Wraps Large Site Survey Work at TotalEnergies' Offshore Block in Suriname
Dutch offshore survey services firm Fugro said Monday it had completed fieldwork on a site investigation program at TotalEnergies' Block 58 offshore Suriname.The project sits approximately 150 km offshore in water depths ranging from 60 m to 2100 m and involves the acquisition and analysis of geophysical data and geotechnical soil samples. Fugro will use this information to characterize site conditions and identify potential geohazards, helping the client to derisk potential development activities.TotalEnergies, with its partner Apache, has made several oil discoveries in the block in the past year
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