Saudi geophysics project update

Date: 20th July 2022
Posted by: Christopher Duku
Category: News

 

The Saudi Geological Survey geophysics program covering the Arabian Shield is divided into 3 blocks, with Sander Geophysics flying Block 1 and Xcalibur Multiphysics flying Blocks 2 and 3.

After initial delays due to COVID, there are now four aircraft in country. Block 1 is 17% complete while production in Block 3 has commenced.

IGS is lead partner of the Technical Partner (TP) consortium. The TP team is responsible for providing quality control of contractor data and provides training and advisory services to SGS.

For the geophysics, IGS employees have carried out field inspection visits, generated QC reports and delivered training to SGS geophysicists.

Xcalibur geophysics plane at Al Baha, Saudi Arabia

 

 

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