TGS commences field operations onshore seismic project in Permian Basin, Texas

TGS has commenced field operations on the West Kermit 3D seismic survey in the Permian Basin, Texas.

This project will cover a minimum of 150 square miles within the Loving and Winkler counties.

The high-resolution 3D survey is intended to help in the evaluation and development of multiple zone potential, including productive Wolfcamp and Bone Spring intervals.

Data acquisition is slated to begin in this year's early second quarter, with final data available to clients in the fourth quarter.

The data will be processed by TGS using its modern land imaging technology to offer clients with greater reservoir understanding.

West Kermit 3D is complemented by TGS' wide geologic products database, which comprises data from more than 425,000 wells and multiple interpretive products in the Permian Basin. 

TGS CEO Kristian Johansen said: "This first project in the Permian basin is an important milestone in TGS' onshore strategy and provides a platform for future growth in this prolific area.

“TGS already holds a leading position in three premier basins in North America: the Duvernay trend in Western Canada, the SCOOP&STACK play in the Anadarko Basin and the Utica trend in the Appalachian Basin.  

“We are pleased to bring our knowledge and expertise to help our clients in their exploration and development activities in the Permian Basin."

The project is being supported by industry funding.

TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (TGS) offers multi-client geoscience data to oil and gas exploration and production companies worldwide.

In addition to global geophysical and geological data libraries, including multi-client seismic data, magnetic and gravity data, digital well logs, production data and directional surveys, the firm offers advanced processing and imaging services, interpretation products, and data integration solutions.