Norway sanctions far north offshore seismic surveys
Jan. 24, 2012
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has contracted PGS and Dolphin Geophysical to acquire seismic data in Norway’s northern offshore outposts.
Offshore staff
OSLO, Norway – The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has contracted PGS and Dolphin Geophysical to acquire seismic data in Norway’s northern offshore outposts.
The contracts have a total value of $29 million, with activity starting at the beginning of May earliest and continuing until end-August.
PGS’ M/V Nordic Explorer and Dolphin’s M/V Artemis Atlantic will perform the surveys around theJan Mayen region between Norway and Iceland and in the southeastern Barents Sea. Further seismic data will be acquired in the Nordland IV and V areas.
NPD is also investigating where the seismic lines can be acquired to fully exploit the capacity of the two vessels.
This program has been commissioned on assignment from Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.Results will form part of the review when the country’s parliament (Storting) decides whether to open these areas to petroleum activities.
