Hunting for GoM hydrocarbon seeps

In collaboration with the geo-science data company TGS, Furgo - a geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions firm - continues to map the seafloor of the Gulf of Mexico to get an overall picture of geological features, including hydrocarbon seeps. The latest Otos multi-beam survey, follows another TGS industry-funded Gigante survey in 2016 on the Mexican side of the GoM. Fugro has deployed two state-of-the-art geophysical survey vessels to acquire multi-beam echo sounder (MBES) and sub-bottom profile data over the western, central and eastern regions of the U.S.’ continental slope. The Otos multi-beam and seep study will provide new insight into the distribution of different source rock geology throughout the US Gulf of Mexico and link this in a consistent fashion” with the Mexico survey, said Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS. The final results will provide insight into the regional-scale distribution of hydrocarbon seeps throughout the northern GoM. TGS will license the data to exploration and production companies to support development activities in this prolific region. (Source: Marine Link 03/17/17) Gulf Coast Note: TGS has North American offices in New Orleans and Houston. Furgo is an independent provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions for large constructions, infrastructure and natural resources with North American geo-services’ offices in Lafayette and Patterson, La.