Rosneft and Rosnedra are Testing a New Technology for Broadband Research on the Shelf of the Eastern Arctic
A joint research expedition of Rosneft Oil Company and the Federal Agency for Subsoil Use (Rosnedra) started from Murmansk. The seismic survey vessel “Akademik Lazarev” is heading to the Arctic seas to carry out geological surveys and test a new domestic broadband seismic survey technology developed by Innopraktika. For the …
Outlook for Offshore Exploration in Russia up to 2025
Irina Chmeleva In recent months, the discussions about the impact of foreign companies and technology on Russian oil production have intensified at all levels. State officials, ranging from the President to various Ministers, have highlighted the need to boost domestic production of equipment in order to substitute imports. Given that …
Gazprom Neft’s Shakal block in Iraq sets seismic survey world record
A new world seismic surveying record has been set on the Gazprom Neft operated Shakal block in Iraq. During the seismic study, data was transmitted from more than 6,200 sensors using RT System 2 wireless recording. According to Wireless Seismic, Inc., which manufactured the equipment, this is the greatest number of …
Rosneft Launches Seismic Survey in Pechora Sea
Rosneft has begun offshore exploration at the South Russky license block in the Pechora Sea. A 3D CDP seismic survey covering 1,200 square kilometres is being carried out by three field exploration parties from Yuzhmorgeologiya. Yuzhmorgeologiya, Iskatel 5, Vyborgsky and Petrogradsky research vessels as well as some 20 auxiliary vessels …
Polarcus launches first 3D multi-client project
Polarcus Limited is pleased to announce that the Company will commence acquisition in Q2 2011 of its first 3D multi-client project, in Quad 28 of the UK Continental Shelf. The survey, with the potential to cover an area of up to 2,000 square kilometers, is supported through industry pre-funding. The …