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Sercel: QuietSeis Sensor Demonstrates Ultra-Quiet Performance

CGG announced today that Sercel’s latest and most advanced digital single-sensor, QuietSeisTM,based on next-generation MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechancial System) technology, is living up to its name after having demonstrated an outstanding low-noise performance during a recent series of field tests. The sensor’s outstanding low noise floor was demonstrated at the LSBB …

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Schlumberger Introduces New Microseismic Surface Acquisition System

MS Recon raises standard for high-fidelity microseismic signal recording Schlumberger announced today the introduction of the MS Recon* high-fidelity microseismic surface acquisition system. This new microseismic system for surface and shallow grid microseismic surveys provides improved imaging of the hydraulic fracture geometry by optimizing the microseismic signal quality. “The new …

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LUKOIL-AIK Hydraulic Fracture Mapping in Western Siberia

Alexander Kalugin, Geology and Drilling Department, LUKOIL-AIK                                                                          Iskander Kazbulatov, Wireline Engineer, Weatherford                                          Anna Rubtsova, Borehole Seismic Geophysicist, Weatherford Microseismic monitoring is one of the most efficient methods for hydraulic fracturing mapping. Its principle is based on monitoring micro-earthquakes in the strike-slip fault zones at the fracture propagation direction, or …

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Urals Energy: Petrosakh Drilling Completed Awaiting Test Results, Arcticneft Tanker Shipment Underway

Urals Energy, the independent exploration and production company with operations in Russia, is pleased to announce the following update on its operations at Petrosakh and Articneft assets as well as the Board’s preliminary findings on the Alleged Debt Repayment Agreement. Petrosakh As outlined in the Circular posted to shareholders on …

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Urals Energy: Positive Indications from Surveys and Board Battle Update

Urals Energy, the independent exploration and production company with operations in Russia, announces an update in relation to its current operations as well as in relation to the requisitioned EGM. Operational Update Urals Energy has now concluded its preliminary review of the results of the Passive Seismic Spectroscopy and a …

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Baker Hughes and CGG Strengthen Business Alliance

Baker Hughes Incorporated and CGG announced today the signing of a Letter of Intent to realign the firms’ VSFusion joint venture to focus on microseismic monitoring, processing, visualization, and interpretation as well as microseismic permanent monitoring. The joint venture, now called Magnitude, strengthens the capabilities of Baker Hughes and CGG …

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Spectraseis and Calmena Launch Integrated Microseismic Fracture Monitoring Services in Canada

Calmena Energy Services Inc. (“Calmena”) (TSX:CEZ) and Spectraseis announce agreement to jointly provide microseismic acquisition, imaging and advisory services in Canada. The agreement combines Calmena’s strengths as an experienced downhole microseismic wireline and well services provider with Spectraseis’ industry-leading data acquisition and microseismic imaging and interpretation capabilities to deliver seamless …

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