Spectrum has embarked on the next portion of its multi-client seismic acquisition program offshore Brazil.

BPZ Energy has responded to recent enquiries concerning its seismic activity offshore Peru and a possible link to dolphin deaths.

Bahamas Petroleum Co. (LON:BPC) has issued an update on its exploration program offshore the Bahamas.

Exploration drilling should resume in mid-year on the Guyane Maritime permit off French Guiana, according to Wessex Exploration.

SeaBird Exploration (OSE:SBX) has won a $3-million contract to conduct 2D seismic acquisition in South America for an unnamed major operator.

Desire Petroleum has received the final processed 3D seismic volume covering North Falkland basin licenses PL003, PL004 and the majority of PL005.

OYO Geospace has contracted to supply $14.9 million in deepwater seabed seismic reservoir monitoring for the BC-10 field offshore Brazil.

Petrobras estimates that Brazil's presalt reserves contain about 50 Bboe – enough to turn the country into one of the world's top oil producers in this coming decade.

Dolphin Geophysical will start a 2D multi-client seismic survey for Spectrum ASA over blocks in the northern equatorial margin offshore Brazil.