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Metatek expands geological exploration programme in Nigeria
13 Jul 20262 min read

Metatek expands geological exploration programme in Nigeria

UK-based Metatek announces further airborne surveying in Nigeria to support energy exploration.

Westwood: The South Atlantic is an exploration ‘hotspot’ but the keys to success lie in the geological detail
8 Jul 20263 min read

Westwood: The South Atlantic is an exploration ‘hotspot’ but the keys to success lie in the geological detail

New analysis highlights the geological factors that can lead to commercial success as interest returns to the Atlantic margins.

Fluor enters into long-term agreement with Aramco
8 Jul 20261 min read

Fluor enters into long-term agreement with Aramco

Fluor selected by Saudi-based Aramco as a Program Management Consultancy (PMC) contractor under a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) to support its global capital projects portfolio.

HELLENiQ ENERGY expands Chevron Partnership in an offshore block in the Ionian Sea
16 Jun 20263 min read

HELLENiQ ENERGY expands Chevron Partnership in an offshore block in the Ionian Sea

The agreement marks a further expansion of one of the most significant exploration partnerships currently developing in the Eastern Mediterranean, underscoring both companies’ commitment to unlocking the potential of Greece’s offshore energy resources.

Viridien redefines subsurface data readiness with Evergreen Data Solution
10 Jun 20262 min read

Viridien redefines subsurface data readiness with Evergreen Data Solution

Viridien launches AI-powered approach to subsurface data transformation.

Viridien and Aker BP partner to advance multi-client OBN seismic and geoscience workflows for exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
9 Jun 20263 min read

Viridien and Aker BP partner to advance multi-client OBN seismic and geoscience workflows for exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Viridien and Aker BP to strengthen collaboration across multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic data acquisition, imaging, and technology development.

Viridien launches next phase of Côte d’Ivoire Reimaging in Tano Basin with CDI25 project
6 May 20262 min read

Viridien launches next phase of Côte d’Ivoire Reimaging in Tano Basin with CDI25 project

Viridien announced today the commencement of CDI25, a 6555 km² seismic reimaging project in the Tano Basin, Côte d’Ivoire, delivering a drill-ready multi-client dataset for explorers pursuing opportunities along the West African Atlantic margin.

INEOS and Shell agree to progress new oil and gas opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico
5 May 20262 min read

INEOS and Shell agree to progress new oil and gas opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico

INEOS Energy and Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, have today agreed to jointly invest in exploration and development opportunities, strengthening their collaboration and supporting long-term energy security, from areas in tieback distance to the Appomattox platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

bp acquires interest in three Namibian exploration blocks
16 Apr 20262 min read

bp acquires interest in three Namibian exploration blocks

bp has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as part of bp’s strategy to grow its upstream portfolio.

Equnior announces new oil discovery
19 Mar 20262 min read

Equnior announces new oil discovery

Equinor has made an oil discovery that will be tied into the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea.

Viridien advances exploration for India’s offshore basins
17 Mar 20261 min read

Viridien advances exploration for India’s offshore basins

Viridien has announced a new regional multi-client data initiative for the offshore basins of India, designed to deliver enhanced, data-driven exploration capabilities to industry operators.

Viridien and BGP announce agreement with government of Guyana
16 Mar 20261 min read

Viridien and BGP announce agreement with government of Guyana

Viridien and BGP have entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to launch a multi-client 3D seismic acquisition and imaging programme across the shallow water acreage lots 2, 3, and 4.

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