SeaBird Commences Additional 3D Seismic Acquisition in Gulf of Guinea

SeaBird Exploration Plc (“SeaBird”) will, in partnership with Acorn Geophysical Ltd, commence an additional 3D seismic acquisition project in the Gulf of Guinea.

The survey is an extension of the 3D project previously announced on 15 January 2014 for 1,500 km² with prefunding of approximately USD 4.8 million.

This additional acquisition program is for approximately 1,100km² and will be acquired using the survey vessel Geo Pacific. The expected project duration is 30 days. The additional project has been prefunded with approximately USD 3.2 million.

SeaBird is a global provider of marine acquisition for 2D/3D and 4D seismic data, and associated products and services to the oil and gas industry. SeaBird specializes in high quality operations within the high end of the source vessel and 2D market, as well as in the shallow/deep water 2D/3D and 4D market.

Press Release, February 05, 2014; Image: SeaBird