Norwegian geophysical data company TGS has acquired a 3D multi-client survey offshore Sierra Leone
The new survey will add 1,000 sq km of new data to the 3D data library at Sierra Leone. (Image source: Kees Torn/Flickr)
The company said that the survey titled ‘Sierra Leone Block 4A Extension’ will add 1,000 sq km of new 3D data to the existing 6,268 sq km of 3D data library in the west African country.
Stein Ove Isaksen, senior vice-president of Eastern Hemisphere at TGS, said, ”This survey extends our current data coverage in an important and prospective area. TGS has been active in acquiring data over the West Africa Transform Margin for the past decade and we are pleased with the level of customer support to continue our investment in this region.”
The Norwegian company is chartering the 12-streamer Polarcus Alima for this survey. Data processing will be performed by TGS and will be made available to clients in Q1 2015, the company added.
