Overview of the Seismic Survey Contract

Norwegian offshore seismic specialist Shearwater GeoServices has secured an ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic acquisition contract from UK independent Adura for the Jackdaw field in the UK North Sea. The two-month survey will gather data across approximately 220 square kilometres. The high-resolution OBN data will be used to support reservoir understanding of the Jackdaw field.

Vessels and Technical Execution

The seismic data will be collected using Shearwater's SW Tasman vessel, while the SW Gallien will provide source capabilities. Shearwater CEO Irene Waage Basili stated that the award reinforces Shearwater's leading position in the global OBN market and its long-standing technical capability to serve operators in the basin.

Jackdaw Field Development Status

Earlier this month, Adura announced that it had finished construction of its controversial Jackdaw gas field, with an October launch date now dependent on authorisation from the UK government. Development consent for the gas field was quashed on emissions grounds by a Scottish court last year. The developer is working on an updated statement that considers the impact of emissions generated from oil and gas extraction and their end use by consumers, known as Scope 3 emissions. A final decision on the future of Jackdaw will be taken by UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.

About Adura

Formed in 2025, Adura is the UK's largest independent oil and gas producer. It is a 50:50 joint venture between the UK entities of supermajor Shell and Equinor.