Rosneft, BP and Schlumberger have agreed to join forces to carry out seismic research and development.
Under the agreements signed at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, Russia, Rosneft will join as an equal partner in BP’s ongoing project with Schlumberger' seismic business WesternGeco to develop new cableless onshore seismic acquisition technology.
The technology is set to revolutionise the design and acquisition of 2D and 3D seismic surveys to improve subsurface imaging along with the efficiency of exploration, appraisal and field development.
The ability to deliver high-quality seismic data acquisition is expected to bring environmental and safety benefits in difficult-to-access areas.
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said: “The fact that Rosneft, Russia’s leading oil and gas company, will be involved in the development of state-of-the-art technologies is of prime importance.
“As a result, innovative solutions will be tailored for specific Russian settings. Given the international status of the research project, the product to be created will have a significant potential on global markets.”
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By GlobalDataUnder the two-year project, the companies will complete the development of a seismic acquisition system.
BP and Rosneft will initially have preferential access to the new technology and subsequently Schlumberger will have the rights to market it.
Schlumberger Russia and Central Asia president Gokhan Saygi said: “We are excited to be working with BP and Rosneft on this innovative acquisition technology that will revolutionise and expand our industry’s ability to image the subsurface, especially in challenging land environments, worldwide.”
