TGS, in partnership with Schlumberger, has started the second phase of the ultra-long offset node project in U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
This follows the completion of the Amendment Phase 1 project acquired in Mississippi Canyon in 2019.
The next phase will extend the footprint of ultra-long offset data to the Northern Green Canyon protraction area and will be called ‘Engagement’.
This area is characterized by complex geology and multiple salt bodies, driving industry towards a new approach to illuminate the subsurface structures.
Acquisition of the project is expected to start in April 2020 with final data available in 2021. The Amendment and Engagement projects represent a new generation of survey design, with significant areas in the Gulf of Mexico and elsewhere that will benefit.
Kristian Johansen , CEO at TGS, said, “Green Canyon continues to experience high levels of E&P leasing activity and is a priority area for deep water exploration activity. This survey will be a critical tool to support our customers’ plans in this region. Once complete it will be the largest ultra-long offset node project in the world.”
This project is supported by industry funding.