PXGEO secures two OBN seismic acquisition contracts with Petrobras
PXGEO has been awarded two significant contracts from Petrobras-led consortia, to deliver seismic data acquisition and monitoring services in the Santos Basin.
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TotalEnergies becomes operator with a new offshore exploration license
TotalEnergies (40%, operator) and its partners QatarEnergy (35%) and Petronas (25%) have signed a production sharing contract for Block S4 with Guyana’s Ministry of National Resources represented by His Excellency Vickram Bharrat, following the block’s 2023 award in the Guyana 2022 Licensing Round.
One of the first integrated well and reservoir diagnostic platforms, launched at ADIPEC 2025
Octasense captures eight critical insights in a single descent, potentially saving millions of US dollars per campaign.
Full waveform inversion: Senior Geophysicist Ameur Hamdane on unlocking the next era of seismic imaging
In this interview, Senior Geophysicist Ameur Hamdane discusses how FWI is sharpening subsurface clarity, reducing drilling risk, and enabling new energy applications. Interview by Ellen F. Warren.
bp progresses plans for the significant Bumerangue discovery, offshore Brazil
bp has provided an update following its significant hydrocarbon discovery at the Bumerangue block, located in the pre-salt Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.
Viridien announces new geologic study to evaluate prospectivity of frontier Langkasuka basin offshore Malaysia
The insights generated will provide explorers with a competitive advantage by better informing their licensing and investment decisions.
Nicola Mavilla is appointed Senior Vice-President Exploration of TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies announces the appointment of Nicola Mavilla as Senior Vice President Exploration of the Company, with effect from 1st November 2025. Nicola Mavilla is replacing Kevin McLachlan, who held this position since 2015.
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TAY OIL Services and Polaris commission a pioneering onshore seismic survey for AGOCO in Libya
Contract is for an onshore oil and gas exploration survey in Concession 57 in Libya.
bp approves Tiber-Guadalupe project in the Gulf of Mexico
One of the 8 - 10 major projects expected to start up globally between 2028-2030.
Sercel supplies new high-performance land seismic acquisition and source solutions to major North African geophysical contractor
Sercel supplied 75 000 digital sensors and 24 super-heavy vibrator trucks to support major seismic survey operations in North Africa.
Pantheon Resources releases operational update for the Dubhe-1 well
Pantheon Resources plc, the oil and gas company developing the Kodiak and Ahpun projects near pipeline and transportation infrastructure on Alaska's North Slope, announces the timing of the hydraulic fracture stimulation and associated well testing for the Dubhe-1 well.
TotalEnergies is awarded four offshore exploration permits
TotalEnergies has signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) for the LB-6, LB-11, LB-17 and LB-29 Exploration blocks offshore Liberia, which were awarded following the 2024 Direct Negotiation Licensing Round organized by the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Agency.
Viridien and TGS complete acquisition of Laconia Phase III ultra-long offset OBN survey in the Gulf of Mexico
This latest phase spans 151 OCS blocks and expands ultra-long offset low-frequency OBN coverage of the Paleogene trend to provide improved seismic data and subsurface imaging over this geologically complex area.
Petrobras announces participation in exploratory block in São Tomé and Príncipe
This transaction strengthens Petrobras’ exploratory activities on the African continent, with the purpose of portfolio diversification, and is aligned with the company’s long-term strategy, aiming to replenish oil and gas reserves through exploration of new frontiers and partnership operations.
Egypt secures new oil and gas exploration contracts worth $340 million
Egypt has entered into four oil and gas exploration agreements with international companies valued at more than $340 million (E£16.52 billion), aiming to bolster domestic production in the face of growing energy demand.