
Shearwater GeoServices commences second phase of Mid North Sea High 3D Survey for ION Geophysical
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) has commenced the second and significantly larger phase of ION Geophysical’s (ION) 11,000 sqkm UK Mid North Sea High 3D seismic survey program using the Oceanic Vega. The Mid North Sea High’s proximity to shore and existing energy infrastructure supports lower development costs, making it an attractive development region for […]

Shearwater GeoServices awarded large 3D and 4D programs by Petrobras
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) today announced the award of a 4D monitoring contract for towed streamer seismic acquisition in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil. These 3D and 4D programs will be conducted over 9-months by the SW Empress, over the Marlim, Albacora, and Voador fields, starting in late Q2 2021. 4D time-lapse seismic monitoring […]

Shearwater GeoServices acquires streamers from Polarcus, renews fleet
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (Shearwater) today announced two transactions to take over marine seismic acquisition assets previously owned by Polarcus, from Tiger Moth AS, a company affiliated with Woodstreet Inc. Shearwater has acquired streamers and related seismic equipment for a total cash consideration of USD 50 million. The company further purchased six seismic acquisition vessels […]

Shearwater Geo starts Archer 3D seismic survey offshore Australia
Shearwater’s Geo Coral vessel has started the Archer 3D seismic survey that will cover the Dorado development and the exploration potential to the south west of the field located in the Bedout Sub-basin offshore Australia. Carnarvon Petroleum, Santos’ partner in the project, said the Archer 3D is being acquired, in conjunction with the contiguous WA-541-P […]

Shearwater GeoServices awarded 3D Seismic Survey offshore Vietnam
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) has been awarded a 3D seismic survey by a major operator in Vietnam. The two-and-a-half-month project will commence in April 2021 and will be conducted by the SW Vespucci. “This award contributes to an already strong portfolio of projects in the Asia Pacific region announced in recent weeks as market […]

Shearwater awarded 4D survey by Equinor in new multi-year frame agreement
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) announced a new long-term frame agreement with Equinor for 4D seismic services on the Norwegian continental shelf. The agreement can also be applied for the UK continental shelf. Under the frame agreement, Shearwater has been awarded an initial survey over the Heidrun Field in the Norwegian North Sea. Shearwater will […]

Shearwater GeoServices awarded Norway 3D multisensor survey by CGG
Shearwater GeoServices awarded Northern Viking Graben 3D multisensor survey by CGG Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) is pleased to announce the award of a 3D survey by CGG in the Northern Viking Graben area offshore Norway. “This award confirms the strong relationship we have with our strategic partner CGG and we look forward to executing […]

Shearwater GeoServices awarded 4D survey offshore Angola by Total
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) today announced the award of a 4D monitor marine seismic acquisition survey by Total E&P Angola (“Total”). “As the established global market leader in 4D monitor surveys Shearwater is pleased to announce the award of this advanced multisensor project by Total in Angola,” said Irene Waage Basili, the CEO of […]

Shearwater GeoServices awarded new 3D survey in Australia’s Otway Basin
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) is pleased to announce the award of a 3D multisensor marine seismic survey, in the Otway Basin, offshore Australia. “We see a solid, consistent level of activity in Australia where we have multiple projects booked in 2021”, said Irene Waage Basili, CEO of Shearwater. “We observe increasing regional demand for […]

Shearwater awarded Norwegian Sea OBS 4D survey by Aker BP
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) is pleased to announce the award of an ocean bottom seismic (OBS) 4D survey by Aker BP at the Ivar Aasen field in the Norwegian North Sea. “This is a welcome return to the Ivar Aasen field for Aker BP with Qseabed,” said Irene Waage Basili, the CEO of Shearwater […]