EMGS wins Pakistan offshore survey deal to slash drilling risks
Norwegian geophysical firm to deploy CSEM technology across 23 blocks covering 54,600 sq km in Indus and Makran basins.
Norwegian geophysical company Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has been awarded a contract by Pakistan’s Mari Energies to conduct controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) surveys across several offshore exploration blocks. The project aims to enhance prospect evaluation in Pakistan’s largely untapped offshore hydrocarbon reserves.
The upcoming survey will cover 23 offshore blocks, spanning roughly 54,600 square kilometers in the Indus and Makran basins. Mari Energies secured these blocks during Pakistan’s recent offshore licensing round, where it became the largest participant by obtaining operatorship of 18 blocks and non-operating stakes in five others. The initiative reflects the company’s strategy to assess and prioritize exploration prospects while minimizing drilling risks.
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The agreement follows collaborative discussions between EMGS executives, Mari Energies’ leadership, and its joint-venture partners, including Turkish Petroleum. The Oslo-based firm will deploy its CSEM technology to generate resistivity data, which will be combined with existing seismic and geological information to refine drilling decisions.
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EMGS’s CSEM technology is designed to reduce exploration uncertainty by providing detailed subsurface resistivity measurements. These insights will help Mari Energies identify high-potential drilling targets in Pakistan’s offshore basins. The survey is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027, aligning with the country’s broader push to develop its offshore energy resources.
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