Ikon Science Ltd. has released RokDok-Well Tie 1.0 designed to simplify the job of tying wells and seismic data.

PA Resources has contracted CGGVeritas for up to 6,300 km (3,915 mi) of 2D seismic data offshore western Greenland to start in June.

Spectrum adds 2D muli-client data library from Australian Seismic Brokers Pty Ltd.

Saudi Aramco has new, patented algorithm that minimizes distortion while processing geoseismic data.

PA Resources has contracted CGGVeritas Services to acquire 2D seismic in block 8 offshore western Greenland.

Statoil has signed a three-year frame agreement with Aker Solutions for subsurface consultancy services, starting March 1, 2010.

Offshore Israel exploration specialist Adira Energy has appointed two new specialists to its technical team.

Fugro has taken formal delivery of the newbuild survey vessel M/V Fugro Searcher.

Gustavson has completed an assessment of CGX Energy prospects offshore Guyana.

Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has received a Letter of Award from an oil and gas company to provide 3D EM data acquisition services offshore West Africa.

The Department of Primary Industries of Victoria, Australia, has contracted SeaBird Exploration for a 7,400-m (24,278-ft) survey within the southern flanks of the offshore Gippsland basin covering greenhouse gas storage blocks Gipps-01 to Gipps-03.

Gassnova SF, the Norwegian state enterprise for carbon capture and storage, has contracted Polarcus for two 3D seismic acquisition projects offshore Norway using the vessel Polarcus Naila.

Polarcus Naila AS has taken delivery of the 12-streamer 3D seismic vessel Polarcus Naila.

PEMEX has awarded GX Technology (GXT) a three-year contract to provide seismic data processing and imaging services for multiple offshore projects.

Swedish independent PA Resources has agreed to relinquish UK offshore licenses P1318, P1319, and P1336. In exchange, Britain’s Department of Energy and Climate Change has approved a one-year extension to PA’s P1342 license. It has also extended the terms for license P1529 by a further two years.