Global energy intelligence company TGS has announced the acquisition of a new multi-client 3D seismic survey in collaboration with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and SeaSeis Geophysical Limited. This initiative, called Laide 3D, focuses on the Outer Fold and Thrust Belt of the eastern Niger Delta, a critical zone for deepwater hydrocarbon exploration.
Advanced 3D Seismic Survey for the Niger Delta
Covering approximately 11,700 km², the Laide 3D survey employs dual-sensor GeoStreamer technology, a triple-source configuration, and long offsets. This combination enables broadband seismic data suitable for PSTM and Q-PSDM processing with velocity models derived through Elastic FWI.
Thanks to this technical capability, the survey addresses key geological challenges such as stacked thrust-fold structures, elongated anticlines, internal fold belt geometries, and diapirs. These conditions represent common obstacles in the Niger Delta’s deep exploration zones.
Boosting Geophysical Intelligence in West Africa
TGS CEO Kristian Johansen highlighted Nigeria’s strategic role in the global supply of oil and gas. He emphasized that Laide 3D represents another step in strengthening the company’s multi-client library in West Africa, which supports the exploratory objectives of energy operators active in the region.
Furthermore, industry financial backing reinforces the commercial viability of the survey, validating market interest in new exploration opportunities in one of the continent’s most prolific basins.
A Key Tool for Energy Investment Decisions
The availability of modern, high-fidelity seismic imaging is an essential resource for energy companies seeking to reduce uncertainties and increase accuracy in prospect evaluation. With Laide 3D, TGS continues to position itself as a reliable provider of data that improves decision-making in complex geological environments.
Likewise, the integration of cutting-edge technologies reaffirms TGS’s commitment to the responsible and efficient development of global energy resources.
Source: TGS
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