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Setting sights on US East Coast geology S


eismic services provider Spectrum has accelerated its preparations to collect seismic data in the US waters


of the Atlantic Ocean in response to the recent announcement by the Department of the Interior to begin the environmental analysis of geological and geophysical activities off the east coast. Spectrum was the first company to actively


collect multi-client seismic data since the leasing and drilling moratorium went into effect in the mid-1980s. It is currently reprocessing and studying


existing seismic data from the US East Coast. Through these activities, Spectrum is gaining valuable knowledge to identify the most prospective areas for oil and gas exploration and the technologies to best image and understand the subsurface in this frontier region. In 2006, the company submitted permit


applications to the Minerals Management Service (MMS) to conduct seismic, gravity and magnetic surveys off the US East Coast. The new survey would extend Spectrum’s US multi-client library, which has been growing since


the company began acquisition offshore Florida in 2003. This modern seismic now covers much of the ‘un-leased’ area of Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Upon receiving permit approvals, Spectrum


plans to actively pursue a comprehensive programme to acquire seismic and other geophysical data over the US Atlantic offshore continental shelf and deepwater areas focusing its activities with the knowledge gained from the reprocessed data. Spectrum is committed to preserving the


environment. Three marine mammal observers would be on duty during the seismic survey process to ensure that the vessel’s operations conform to governmental regulations. In addition to observing operations, the three


man team would also actively collect data during the survey process to aid research into marine mammal populations and migration patterns. The seismic ship conforms to all US


environmental, U.S Coast Guard and international maritime anti-pollution regulations. Spectrum is committed to ensuring health, safety and environment (HSE) standards and


procedures are in place before and during each survey.


Meanwhile, Spectrum and Hamilton Group’s


E&P Technology Group (EPTG) are planning 2D Multi-Client surveys and basin analyses offshore South America combining Spectrum’s multi-client survey expertise with basin analyses conducted by the Hamilton EPTG team, headed by Michael Hiner. Charles Harmer, Spectrum’s Executive Vice


President of Multi-Client Services, stated: “Hamilton’s basin analysis expertise, especially in offshore basins, will help ensure that we have the most effective data for our clients, giving them the ability to accelerate their interpretation by utilizing Hamilton’s basin studies.” Keith Grimes, Hamilton Group CEO said:


“Aligning our E&P Technology Group with strong technical partners is a primary initiative within our company in 2010 and we are proud to be affiliated with Spectrum.” 


For more information, visit www.spectrumasa.com


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