Seismic

Various methods of seismic data acquisition are used to map potential petroleum resources in the subsurface. The oil companies primarily perform seismic data acquisition, but the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) also conducts seismic surveys from time to time.

Seismikk

Higher accuracy with better technology

New and improved geophysical methods may increase the accuracy of exploration drilling and facilitate improved recovery from existing fields.

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Map of seismic data acquisition in 2011

This past summer, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate acquired seismic data in the southeastern part of the Barents Sea and in the waters off Jan Mayen. The enclosed maps show the seismic lines.

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NPD is selling seismic data from Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja

During the period 2007 to 2009, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) acquired 2D and 3D seismic data off Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja (Nordland VII and Troms II). Some lines also extend into...

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Seismic surveys on the shelf – an introduction

All seismic data acquisition associated with petroleum activity on the Norwegian shelf is either founded in a production licence or exploration licence, and all seismic surveys must be reported to...

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Overview of seismic data on the Norwegian shelf

The summary shows all seismic surveys acquired on the Norwegian shelf up to 10 March. It shows surveys that have released data sets, as well as surveys with data sets that may be released in the...

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Several kinds of seismic data

Both the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) and commercial companies acquire seismic data on the Norwegian shelf. The seismic data is grouped according to who acquired it and what it will be use...

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NPD seismic data acquisition in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea

The price of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's (NPD's) seismic data sets for the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea is equivalent to the costs of administration.    

Ongoing seismic

Fishery expert

Seismic aquisition

commercial license

News on seismic

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Contact

Bjørn Randeberg, +47 51 87 65 84