The company Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has commenced outfitting the Atlantic vessel for the purpose of executing its upcoming controlled-source electromagnetic sounding (CSEM) operations off the Norwegian coast. The vessel, formerly known as Sanco Atlantic, is currently being adapted at the Green Yard shipyard under a sustainable operational approach that seeks the adaptive reuse of existing seismic platforms.
Technical Preparation of the Atlantic Vessel
Regarding the financing of these works, the campaign is consolidated following the award of multiple commercial contracts totaling six million U.S. dollars. Likewise, the execution of technical activities will be carried out in direct cooperation with the firm Sea Shipping, legal owner of the vessel and strategic partner in this new corporate phase of EMGS under a new ownership structure.
On one hand, the reactivation of these marine activities responds to a trend of growing interest from international hydrocarbon corporations. According to Bjørn Petter Lindhom, Chief Executive Officer of EMGS, energy operators are increasingly demanding feasibility models based on electromagnetic resistivity to evaluate deep basins before making high-cost drilling investments.
Expansion of CSEM Technology in Marine Exploration
Precise identification of assets through subsurface data enables mitigation of financial risks in frontier exploration areas. CSEM technology facilitates the classification of geological prospects by providing analytical information layers on the seabed, optimizing the strategic capital allocation of oil companies.
On the other hand, the deployment of the Atlantic vessel introduces greater operational flexibility for the development of integrated geophysical studies in international waters. In addition to conventional CSEM surveys, the platform design allows for the joint integration of sparse ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic operations.
Finally, the technical collaboration aligns with the SubTech program implemented by Sea Shipping, whose purpose is to optimize support vessels in the subsea technology sector. Jarle-Petter Jøsok, Chief Executive Officer of Sea Shipping AS, stated that the integration seeks to consolidate an efficient ecosystem where capable platforms, experienced crews, and innovative marine methodologies converge.
Source and photo: EMGS
