The MOU between WGP Group’s environmental services company, OceanEar Ltd and PCC is aimed at developing opportunities in Libya pertaining to the offshore geophysical industry.

The two companies have commenced cooperation initially through 2 projects, both for high profile clients.  The first sees OceanEar providing a team of Marine Mammal Observers to the Russian gas giant, Gazprom, which has contracted with CGG-Veritas operating the “Geo Challenger” for a 3D seismic data acquisition project in Area 19 offshore Libya.   It is anticipated that the project, which started in early December, will continue for a period of approximately 100 days.

The second project is a joint Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) being completed on behalf of the international arm of India’s National Oil Company, ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL).  The purpose of the EIA is to understand and document the potential impact the completion of a 3D seismic data acquisition survey, which OVL intend to complete in Area 43 offshore Libya, may have on the marine environment and to suggest mitigation measures to minimise any such impact.  In order to provide a contemporary environmental data set, the EIA will comprise both a period of ‘at sea’ data gathering, involving a team of surveyors and marine environmental scientist who will gather temperature, salinity and current profiles coupled with marine mammal observations, followed by data analysis and report compilation.  Preparations for the offshore survey work are currently underway, with the project team aiming to have the EIA report issued by January 2009.

Mark Burnett, Chief Operating Officer of WGP Group commented:  “Building on WGP’s previous experience in Libya in which a number of 2D data acquisition projects were completed in 2005 and 2006, working with PCC as a partner in Libya should unlock and number of opportunities in this rapidly accelerating market.  PCC has a wealth of experience providing consultancy services for both environmental and petroleum based projects and is a great synergy with WGP’s experience, capability and development strategy.  WGP is certainly exited about the opportunity to work with PCC on developing the cooperation and collaboration between the two companies”.

MMO course delegates and staff after a packed three days and sun soaked practical in Plymouth Sound

MMO course delegates and staff after a packed three days and sun soaked practical in Plymouth Sound. May’s fully-booked course was attended by delegates from a wide mixture of backgrounds and from as far away as Peru and Malaysia. Our thanks and best wishes to all the attendees.

This year WGP Group will be exhibiting at…

• SEG: 9th - 14th November 2008, Booth No: 862, Las Vegas, USA.
• PETEX: 25th - 27th November 2008, Booth No: C11, London, UK.

OceanEar has joined the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA).

OceanEar Environmental Manager Ross Compton helped rescue a stranded Loggerhead Turtle at Black Rock near OceanEars head offices. The turtle was taken to the Blue Reef aquarium in Newquay for treatment.