CGG, PETRONAS launch Selat Melaka seismic survey in Langkasuka Basin

CGG, in collaboration with PETRONAS, has initiated the Selat Melaka 2D multi-client seismic program targeting the Langkasuka Basin offshore Malaysia. This program, strategically located in the Malacca Strait, has secured industry funding and is scheduled to deliver preliminary products by December 2023, with the final results expected in August 2024.

Innovative Imaging Technologies to Enhance Basin Understanding

Experts at CGG’s Kuala Lumpur subsurface imaging center are set to deploy the latest full-waveform inversion (FWI) and Q-tomography imaging technologies. These advancements aim to provide a comprehensive regional understanding of the petroleum systems in the underexplored Langkasuka Basin, focusing on prospective pre-tertiary targets.

PETRONAS and CGG: Committed to Malaysian Basin Development

Mohamed Firouz Asnan, Senior Vice President at Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), PETRONAS, emphasized the company’s commitment to enriching data for Malaysian basins. This seismic survey, he noted, is expected to spur exploration interests and support Malaysia’s production growth strategy.

CGG: Leading Technology and Experience in Seismic Data Processing

Dechun Lin, EVP of Earth Data at CGG, expressed confidence in the project’s potential to assist frontier exploration in West Peninsular Malaysia. CGG’s expertise, spanning over 45 years in processing seismic data from major Malaysian basins, positions it to deliver high-quality data for the upcoming 2024 Bid Round.

CGG’s Role in Earth Science and Sustainable Future

As a global leader in technology and high-performance computing (HPC), CGG offers a wide array of data, products, and solutions in Earth science and other sectors. Its commitment to addressing complex digital, energy transition, and environmental challenges aligns with sustainable development goals. CGG employs around 3,400 people globally and is listed on the Euronext Paris SA.