TGS to start 3D seismic runs off Sierra Leone

TGS plans to begin acquisition of multi-client 3D seismic data offshore Sierra Leone before the end of the month.

Jul 20th, 2011

Offshore staff

HOUSTON – TGS plans to begin acquisition of multi-client 3D seismic data offshore Sierra Leone before the end of the month. The target for this survey is the Sierra Leone segment of the West Africa transform margin.

The M/V GeoCarribean is scheduled to acquire the 2,535 sq km (979 sq mi) of data, and TGS’ processing is scheduled to be available in 1Q 2012.

07/20/2011

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