PGS commences large-scale 4D seismic survey for Petrobras over Barracuda Caratinga fields

PGS commences large-scale 4D seismic survey for Petrobras over Barracuda Caratinga fields

PGS ASA, a prominent marine geophysical company, has officially started data acquisition for a significant 4D seismic monitoring project over the Barracuda Caratinga fields for Petrobras. This initiative marks a critical phase of the project following the final permit approval by the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA). Project Details and Strategic […]

PGS launches advanced reprocessing project in Angola’s Lower Congo Basin

PGS launches advanced reprocessing project in Angola’s Lower Congo Basin

PGS, a leader in seismic exploration technology, has initiated a comprehensive depth reprocessing project of the ANG Block 16 MC3D GeoStreamer dataset in Angola’s Lower Congo Basin, targeting deeper exploration prospects. Set to deliver final results in Q3 2024, this initiative marks a significant step in revitalizing deepwater exploration in the region. Exploration Revival in […]

PGS ASA bags acquisition contracts offshore Indonesia and Australia

PGS ASA bags acquisition contracts offshore Indonesia and Australia

PGS ASA said that it has bagged a 3D exploration acquisition contract in Indonesian waters from an undisclosed energy company. The Norwegian marine geophysics company has also won a 4D acquisition contract in Australian waters from a global energy company. In mid-October 2022, PGS ASA will mobilize the Ramform Sovereign research/survey vessel to execute the […]

PGS ASA wins 4D contract in West African waters

PGS ASA wins 4D contract in West African waters

PGS ASA said that it has won an acquisition contract from a multinational oil company offshore West Africa. The acquisition consists of a number of 4D surveys, said the Norwegian marine geophysics company. According to PGS ASA, the acquisition is slated to begin in early November 2022 and is likely to be wrapped up in […]

PGS turns down TGS offer for acquisition of multi-client data library

PGS turns down TGS offer for acquisition of multi-client data library

Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has rejected the proposal from its rival Norwegian geoscience data provider TGS-NOPEC Geophysical (TGS) of acquiring its multi-client data library for $600 million citing that the consideration is less. The Norwegian surveying services company said that after reviewing and evaluating the “unsolicited”, conditional and non-binding proposal from TGS, its board has concluded […]

TGS proposes to acquire PGS multi-client data library for $600m

TGS proposes to acquire PGS multi-client data library for $600m

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical (TGS), a Norwegian geoscience data provider, has submitted a conditional offer to acquire the multi-client data library of its rival Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) for $600 million. Additionally, TGS has proposed to enter into a post-closing collaboration agreement with PGS for the latter’s multi-client projects. This would also cover certain preferential rights for PGS […]