Dolphin Receives LoI for South Africa Seismic Gig

Dolphin Geophysical has received a LoI from Shell South Africa Upstream B.V. for a 3D seismic acquisition offshore South Africa. The survey will be acquired by the M/V Polar Duchess and could possibly cover up to 8,000 sq km. The survey is set to commence in Q4 2012.

The M/V Polar Duchess is a purpose built high-end 3D seismic vessel, capable of towing 14 streamers at 100 meter separation.

"We are very pleased to be working for Shell on this survey, our first for a super-major” says Atle Jacobsen, CEO “This is the second high profile 3D job that Dolphin have been awarded this month and is a confirmation that Dolphin Geophysical have developed into becoming a recognized supplier of seismic services after only 18 months in business".

Shell landed offshore South Africa in February of this year, picking up over 37,000 sq km of exploration acreage in the Orange Basin.