Oslo: Petroleum Geo-Services commenced operations over the weekend on a 2D seismic program offshore Mexico, utilising Atlantic Explorer and Sanco Spirit, having recently gained approvals from the Mexican government.
Gregg Parker, regional president NSA MultiClient, commented: “We have worked diligently to position the company as a first mover in Mexico and we are now very pleased to say that we have been successful in our endeavor. PGS views Mexico as a viable investment market for many years to come for the full suite of all our solutions.”
In a separate development, local press reported Friday that seismic vessel owner will layup two vessels, the Ramform Explorer and Ramform Challenger, after the summer. The company is also cutting expenditure, and will cut a total of 200 employees from its workforce.