TGS has announced the launch of the Nigeria Laide multi-client 3D survey, situated in the eastern Niger Delta. The project is being conducted in partnership with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and SeaSeis Geophysical.
Covering approximately 11,700 square kilometres, the survey lies within the outer fold and thrust belt. TGS described the region as, “one of Nigeria’s most prolific hydrocarbon regions”.
Broadband seismic data will be delivered using a dual-sensor system and a triple-source configuration. These technical solutions support full-integrity PSTM and Q-PSDM through advanced velocity model building, the company reported.
The implementation of this technology is intended to help explorers navigate complex geological challenges such as shale diapirs and mud volcanoes. High-fidelity 3D seismic data is expected to provide operators with the quality required to evaluate prospects, according to TGS.
Chief Executive Officer Kristian Johansen noted that the expansion of the multi-client library through the Laide 3D survey is intended to support hydrocarbon exploration in the region. Industry funding is currently supporting the completion of the project, the company added.