The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is looking to sell 3D seismic data covering Block 31/5, as well as part of Block 31/4, southeast of Statoil’s Troll area that it acquired in September 2008 using the Ramform Challenger vessel.
The seismic data, covering 300,000sq km, was processed by CGG in 2008/2009. The survey was undertaken to map the subsurface for potential CO2 storage sites.
In 2009, this work was transferred from the NPD to Gassnova. Gassnova continued the work and acquired an additional 3D survey to the south – a direct extension of the NPD-TW-08-3D-TROLLCO2.
The reasoning behind the seismic data sale: This is part of the NPD's overall assignment to make data easily accessible to the industry in all phases of activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The price of the seismic package is about US$180,000 (NOK 1,518,000) plus value-added tax. Orders can be placed by filling in the order form and submitting it to the NPD. Signature of the order form constitutes acceptance of the terms of sale.
Image of the Ramford Challenger, from PGS.
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