SMG contracts WGP for seismic work off Ecuador

State Sevmorgeo Co. (SMG) has contracted WGP to conduct seismic survey operations in Ecuador.

Jan 23rd, 2013

Offshore staff

BUDE, UK –State Sevmorgeo Co. (SMG) has contracted WGP to conduct seismic survey operations in Ecuador.

This activity will comprise the acquisition of 2D and 3D surveys in transition zone and shallow waters/ SMG will use Fairfield Z-700 Ocean Bottom Nodes (OBN), in combination with portable sources provided and operated by WGP and installed on vessels of opportunity.

The surveys are scheduled to commence on Feb. 14 and last until June 15. Pre-mobilization is underway.

WGP and SMG jointly completedArctic surveys in 2011 and 2012.

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