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SAExploration Awarded Two Deep-Water Projects in Brazil in the Campos Basin

SAExploratrion Holdings Inc. (“SAE”) announced that it has been awarded two deep-water projects in the Campos Basin, Brazil. One project is a monitor 4D and the second is an exploration 3D OBN project in Brazil´s Campos Basin. The project duration for the two programs is approximately 360 days

SAE will use the inApril A3000-150 Ocean bottom nodes on the projects. SAE recently acquired inApril, atransaction that is expected to bring technological benefits to SAE´s clients, especially on ocean bottom seismic project such as in the Brazil Campos Basin.

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Improving Services for Global Seismic Customers

SAExploration finalizes Acquisition of inApril AS – Improving services for global seismic customers

January 6, 2025 – HOUSTON, TX – SAExploration Holdings, Inc. (“SAExploration”) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Norway-based global seismic technology leader inApril AS (“inApril”).

“This acquisition is a milestone in global seismic technology. SAExploration is a natural home for inApril’s innovation and industry-leading technology,” said SAExploration CEO Forrest Burkholder. “We were drawn to inApril for the same reasons we use inApril technology for our own global projects. inApril shares our values of maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer commitment, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and sustainability.”

SAExploration Chairman Ken Tubman added, “The combination will lead to growth, innovation, and shared success, paving the way for broader applications in global markets. We will continue to create extraordinary opportunities for our clients, our employees, and our shareholders.”

inApril will operate as a separate business unit of SAExploration and will continue to provide its popular inApril products and technology in support of seismic operators around the world.

As part of the combination, former inApril Chairman Paal E. Johnsen has joined the SAExploration Board of Directors.

About SAE
SAE is an international oilfield services company offering a full range of vertically-integrated seismic data acquisition and support services in every part of the world. In addition to the acquisition of 2D, 3D, time-lapse 4D and multi-component seismic data on land, in transition zones and offshore in depths reaching 3,000 meters, SAE also provides logistical support services, such as program design, planning and permitting, camp services and infrastructure, surveying, drilling, environmental assessment and reclamation, and community relations. SAE operates crews around the world, performing major projects for its blue-chip customer base, including major IOCs, NOCs, and large independent oil and gas exploration companies. With its global headquarters in Houston, Texas, SAE supports its operations through a multi-national presence throughout the world. www.saexploration.com.


About inApril
inApril is an innovative seabed seismic equipment supplier, delivering ocean bottom nodes (OBN) and fully automated OBN back deck handling systems. inApril’s solutions offer a step change in the safe and
efficient operation of seabed seismic surveys by providing cost-effective technology options needed for exploring and developing the world’s hydrocarbon reserves. inApril is based in Norway, with offices in
Bergen, Trondheim and Oslo. www.inapril.com.


For more information, contact media@saexploration.com

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OBN: The way forward

inApril and SAExploration, together with Ocean Infinity, introduce a new approach to OBN surveys with lean-crewed vessels and advances in remote OBN operations, offering improved efficiency, safety, and a significant reduction in environmental impact.

EAGE First Break (November 2024) Special Topic is Marine Acquisition.

https://www.firstbreak.org

Feature Article:
·      “OBN for the energy transition era”.  PAGE 67 – 70.

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inApril awarded OBN contract for q2 2024

We are pleased to announce our first OBN contract for the 2024 North Sea season with our newest A3000 nodes with 150 day battery life. More to come on this and other opportunities in the coming months.

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Completion of second North Sea Project

inApril is pleased to announce the successful completion of our second North Sea project of the season with a leading OBN operator.

Thanks to all involved and looking forward to the next.

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Completion of North Sea project

inApril is pleased to announce the successful completion of our first North Sea project of the season with a leading OBN operator. The nodes are currently being made ready for deployment on the next North Sea project scheduled to commence mid July for another major operator.

We are also completing the production of our new nodes and that increases our node inventory from 500 nodes to 3000 nodes ready for deployment.

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3,000 Node rental kit

We are pleased to offer the nodal kit to the market for summer 2023 availability. The nodal kit will include up to 3,000 nodes with an increased battery life of 150 days and an improved depth rating to 3600m.  The 20-foot automated charging and staging container offers parallel loading and unloading of nodes, optimizing operations and ensuring redundancy.  The kit is ideal for both ROV and Node-on-a-Rope operations.

We have also started the process to add 8,000 of our next generation A3000 nodes to our rental pool for 2024 availability.

“We are excited to have this kit available next summer as there seems to be growing interest from operators and E&P companies for additional capacity ” says inApril´s CEO, Anne Camerer.

Click here for more information on our OBN rentals

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OBN system sale to a European research institution

We are pleased to announce the sale of an Ocean Bottom Nodal system based on the A3000 node to a European research institution. This is the fourth customer to recently purchase our technology and services, furthering our strategy to offer a full range of technology options to companies looking to optimize nodal operations and development projects.

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Profocus and Argus SourceQC pick up eighth source vessel

In a little less than a year since its release, Argus SourceQC is currently operating on seven source vessels and just landed the eighth. The rapid uptake in the market is owing to the system’s reliability, ease of use and cost saving attributes.

Argus SourceQC is a ​real-time, ​non-intrusive QC ​software that warns the operator of anomalies or changes in hydrophone air gun signatures. It was specifically developed for observers and gun mechanics with the aim to quickly and efficiently detect air leaks, electrical leakage, drop outs, auto-fires, misfires, loose hardware, etc.​ ​ The latest version is a Beta release of the SourceQC Autopilot, including automatic data QC and alarm notification with no need for manual monitoring. Remote operations from a mother vessel or an onshore office is also available.

The system is becoming an indispensable tool for efficient marine source operations, saving down time and optimizing crew size.

For more on Argus SourceQC click here

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Profocus lands Data Management contract

Profocus Systems, an inApril company, has started on the delivery of a Data Management System for a new customer developing a proprietary Ocean Bottom Node system. This is a further confirmation that Profocus´s emphasis as a specialist software engineering company for the high end marine seismic industry, continues to deliver value to their customers.

By offering node electronics, data management software and efficient handling solutions, inApril and Profocus offer a full range of technology options to companies looking to optimize nodal operations and development projects. This should strengthen our customers’ efforts and allow for further growth of the OBN market.

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