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(PESIA) Weg naar Zee 2D Seismic - Staatsolie

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P-all consultants <strong>Staatsolie</strong> Maatschappij Suriname N.V.<br />

<strong>PESIA</strong> <strong>Weg</strong> <strong>naar</strong> <strong>Zee</strong> <strong>2D</strong> <strong>Seismic</strong> 2012<br />

3. THE WEG NAAR ZEE PROJECT AND STUDY AREA<br />

3.1 THE PROJECT<br />

The project seismic survey activities comprise:<br />

• Line preparation by hand clearing: trails of approximately 1 m wide are cut open using<br />

machetes and chain saws to cut the vegetation.<br />

• Drilling of shot-holes: approximately 3” holes will be drilled till 6 – 10 m depth every 10<br />

– 40 m, by a motorized drilling unit.<br />

• Shooting and recording: small-size explosives will be used for shooting and the reflected<br />

signals will be recorded by geophones that will be connected to a central recording unit.<br />

• Abandonment: closing of shot-holes and cleaning of the environment.<br />

In support of the survey program a number of temporary field camps will be established for<br />

crews. Airboats will be employed for transport in certain swamp areas, which will require the<br />

construction of airboat trails. For transport to and from the camps boats or cars will be used,<br />

depending on the conditions.<br />

The project will take about 3 months of data acquisition. All the geophysical equipment will be<br />

shipped into Paramaribo by the contractor. The contractor will need to establish a base in<br />

Paramaribo. Most probably cars, trucks and boats will be used for the field activities. Prior to<br />

acquisition startup, the relevant authorities will be allowed to audit equipment, equipment setup,<br />

personnel for certification and safety.<br />

The project is aimed to start in February 2013.<br />

Figure 1 provides an overview of the planned lines in <strong>Weg</strong> <strong>naar</strong> <strong>Zee</strong> area. Line lengths might be<br />

subject to change, due to unforeseen environmental or operational circumstances. Potential<br />

extensions of the lines will not be greater than 2 Km. The coordinates of the <strong>2D</strong> <strong>Seismic</strong> lines are<br />

in Table 2.<br />

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