TGS to gather 2D data offshore Oman

Offshore staff

ASKER, Norway -- TGS-Nopec Geophysical Co. ASA has begun a 6,000-km (3,728 mi) multi-client 2D seismic survey offshore Oman.

The survey is being acquired using the M/VAkademik Lazarev under contract to TGS. Gravity and magnetic data are also being acquired in conjunction with the survey. Acquisition of the program is expected to be completed by mid-January 2007. The company expects processed data to be available in 2Q. The survey is strongly supported by industry pre-funding.

According to Richard Horscroft, general manager for TGS in Africa and the Middle East, offshore Oman has significant potential. "The survey area is considered highly prospective, yet underexplored, and lacks any previous data in the deepwater areas."

12/01/2006