The territorial waters of Ireland have been designated a Whale and Dolphin sanctuary since 1991. of the Echidna Regional Broadband 2D seismic survey covering the Porcupine and Slyne basins, and the Goban Spur offshore Ireland. “The rift systems associated with these basins are among the most interesting exploration targets in the North Atlantic and we are confident the Echidna survey will provide a solid foundation for evaluation of the area,” Opsal added. Whale watching in Ireland is a growing tourism activity. “Thirty E&A wells, which is approximately 80% of wells drilled in the area, are tied by the Echidna 2D survey.” Jan Gunnar Opsal, Norway Country Manager for Searcher Seismic, said significant input went into the design of the Echidna survey to ensure the survey was complementary to the recently acquired ENI-PAD data. Final data delivery is expected in March 2016. the eastern part of the Goban Spur province and in the orientation. Searcher Seismic started the survey in March 2015.Īccording to the company, comprised of approximately 9,100 km of long-offset broadband 2D seismic data, the Echidna survey is the first truly regional, long-offset well tie survey over the Irish Continental Shelf using modern processing and acquisition techniques.ĭata is available in both time and depth, with fast track PSTM data being processed in time for evaluation of the 2015 Atlantic Margin bid round closing in September. Investigating the Goban Spur rifted continental margin, offshore Ireland, through integration of new seismic reflection and potential field data. A 3-D density anomaly model of the Irish Atlantic continental margin was generated. In this work we present a structural analysis of two geological cross-sections across the Porcupine and Goban Spur basins located in the offshore of western Ireland. “The rift systems associated with these basins are among the most interesting exploration targets in the North Atlantic and we are confident the Echidna survey will provide a solid foundation for evaluation of the area, Mr Opsal added.įurther project details including survey parameters are available here.Ĭlick here to explore Searcher’s global multi-client data library.įor further information, please contact us directly.Searcher Seismic, in cooperation with MAGE, has announced the acquisition of the Echidna Regional Broadband 2D seismic survey covering the Porcupine & Slyne Basins and the Goban Spur offshore Ireland, is now complete. Goban Spur is a submarine plateau 250 km south-west of the Irish mainland. “Thirty E&A wells, which is approximately 80% of wells drilled in the area, are tied by the Echidna 2D survey”. and two in the Goban Spur Basin off the south-west of the country. Jan Gunnar Opsal, Norway Country Manager for Searcher Seismic, said significant input went into the design of the Echidna survey to ensure the survey was complementary to the recently acquired ENI-PAD data. for oil and gas off the Irish coast, despite criticism of the licensing process. 2b) shows a positive free-air anomaly (FAA). He had no airs or graces about himself, always creating objects of beauty and craftsmanship, no matter how little the person was able. He was as famous for his quick witted responses as he was for his great skill. Searcher Seismic in cooperation with MAGE, is pleased to announce acquisition of the Echidna Regional Broadband 2D seismic survey covering the Porcupine & Slyne Basins and the Goban Spur offshore Ireland, is now complete.Ĭomprised of approximately 9,100 km of high quality, long-offset broadband 2D seismic data, the Echidna survey is the first truly regional, long-offset well tie survey over the Irish Continental Shelf using modern processing and acquisition techniques.ĭata is available in both time and depth, with fast track PSTM data being processed in time for evaluation of the 2015 Atlantic Margin bid round closing in September. In past years, a good understanding of the structure and tectonics of the Flemish Cap and the Goban Spur margin has been obtained based on seismic data, potential field data, and borehole data. The southwestern tip of Ireland is visible in the top right hand corner of the map. The Gobn Saor (An Gobn Saor) was a famous craftsman of Irish legend, being a rather more homely version of the smith god Giobhnu.
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