Norwegian offshore seismic specialist Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded a contract by ExxonMobil Trinidad and Tobago Deepwater Limited for a large 3D seismic acquisition programme offshore Trinidad and Tobago.

Survey Scope and Timeline

The deepwater survey will cover a full-fold area of approximately 6000 square kilometres. Acquisition is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 and is expected to take approximately five months to complete.

Technology and Vessel

The acquisition will be undertaken by Shearwater's high-capacity streamer vessel, the Amazon Warrior. The project will utilise the vessel's multi-component Isometrix streamer technology, with the objective of delivering high-quality seismic data to support future planned exploration activities in the area.

Contract and Exploration Context

The contract follows a production sharing agreement signed between ExxonMobil and Trinidad's government in August 2025. This agreement allows ExxonMobil to acquire seismic data on the acreage and proceed with drilling two exploration wells. The licensed area offshore Trinidad's east coast includes seven deepwater blocks located northwest of the prolific Stabroek block offshore Guyana.