Viridien announced the commencement of the Charrua 3D multi-client survey offshore Uruguay, marking a significant step forward in Uruguay’s offshore energy development.

Data acquisition will be conducted by the BGP Prospector and Viridien will leverage its advanced seismic imaging technologies, such as time-lag full-waveform inversion (TLFWI), to deliver high-resolution subsurface images.

This project expands Viridien’s multi-client data footprint and demonstrates the company’s confidence in the long-term potential of the southern Atlantic Margin in Latin America as basins offshore Uruguay share strong parallels with Namibia’s Orange Basin, where recent major light oil discoveries have confirmed a working Aptian petroleum system.

The project is supported by industry funding.

Dechun Lin, Head of Earth Data, Viridien, said: “We are proud to support Uruguay in unlocking what we believe is one of the next great energy frontiers. The Charrua survey marks a major milestone for Viridien as we deploy our most advanced seismic imaging technologies to deliver high-resolution data needed to de-risk exploration.”

About Viridien

Viridien is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Viridien employs around 3,400 people worldwide and is listed as VIRI on the Euronext Paris SA (ISIN: FR001400PVN6).