Norwegian shipowner Shearwater GeoServices is collaborating with Norwegian oil companies to develop a new sustainable way of harvesting seismic survey data.

The project involves Equinor, Var Energi and Lundin Energy in a bid to commercialise marine vibratory source technology — “vibroseis” — to minimise environmental footprint and enhance the quality of subsea surveys.

The work will build on the existing technology cooperation between Shearwater, Equinor and the Norwegian Research Council.