In early 2011, the BGP Challenger successfully performed a 2D seismic survey in eastern offshore of Oman for Circle Oil.
The work area is located in Block 52, and close to the water areas of Somalia and Yemen, the piracy-prone areas. To make sure the project to be operated smoothly, BGP made rigorous security measures and emergency plan, and employed several security personnel from IBS, an international security company.
The acquisition programme proved to be extremely challenging. The work area is covered by intensive fishing boats and nets, and islands. Even more frustrating for the BGP Challenger, was the unpredictable position and movement of the boats and nets. The experienced international crew on board coped well and has subsequently achieved excellent productivity.
The client is very impressed with both the productivity and the quality of data acquired by BGP. The BGP Challenger has demonstrated BGP’s position as a leading geophysical contractor in the oil and gas industry.
About BGP
BGP is one of the worlds leading geophysical service companies, delivering a wide range of technologies, services and equipment to the oil and gas industry world-wide. We are engaged in seismic data acquisition, processing, interpretation, GME and multi-client surveys, equipment manufacturing and software R & D.
[mappress] Source: bgp, April 26, 2011