TGS has announced a new multi-client 3D seismic survey in the Campos Basin, Brazil. The survey will cover approximately 11.200 km2 within the granted permission area and will be acquired by Shearwater with the Amazon Warrior vessel.
The project will be executed by Amazon Warrior starting in the third quarter of 2019 in the highly prospective Round 16 blocks located in Campos Basin. TGS will use advanced imaging (RTM) and velocity modeling (FWI) technologies to create accurate, high-resolution images of the prolific pre-salt targets.
Fast Track products will be available in summer 2019 ahead of round 16, with final products available in 2Q 2020.
“Shearwater and TGS have a long established relationship and we are delighted to develop this partnership further. Shearwater's Amazon Warrior is powered by industry-leading single-sensor Qmarine technology and will provide TGS and its customers with a powerful and effective platform for research, ideally suited to the environmental conditions in Brazil,” said Irene Waage Basili, CEO of Shearwater GeoServices.
“TGS is pleased to continue the good cooperation with Shearwater. Using Qmarine technology, combined with TGS processing, will ensure the highest quality of data delivered to our customers,” says Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS.
The 11.200 km2 survey is expected to last approximately 8 months, including transits. This project is supported by industry funding.
The Amazon Warrior is one of two Amazon-class ships in Shearwater's fleet. The vessel is equipped for worldwide operations, from harsh arctic environments, to South Atlantic conditions, where the vessel's stable design allows low noise data to be acquired over an extended operational window.
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