Western Newfoundland 3D seismic acquisition complete

Offshore staff

ST. JOHN'S, Canada -- NWest Energy Inc. says Geophysical Service Inc. has completed a 3D seismic acquisition program offshore western Newfoundland, and that data processing is under way.

The acquisition covered 500 sq km (193 sq mi) of the Southern and Central area. This new data will be incorporated with prior 2D data with the aim of selecting drilling prospects.

01/12/2009