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In December, 2D and 3D seismic navigation data tables of public acquisitions, in Brazil and Argentina, were added the PetroView datasets of Latin America.

These tables contain the survey name, year of survey acquisition, client, contractors (seismic companies), location (onshore/offshore) as well as the type of seismic acquisition (e.g. SPEC survey or Proprietary survey).

To view this table with PetroView, select 2D Seismic and/or 3D Seismic tables from the ‘Open Catalogue’ menu.

We are pleased to present our latest South Asia wall map, which was released in December 2006. This map forms part of our popular series of A1 wall maps, which are available for you to download and print from our website at no cost.

Alternatively, to request an A1 printed copy please fill in our contact us form stating clearly which maps you require.

Our maps illustrate the extent of PetroView's coverage in specific regions and the depth of information available within each.

(The screenshot below is an example of this new map)

We will be exhibiting at NAPE 2007 in the George R. Brown Convention Centre, Houston. NAPE brings together in one location prospects and properties, advanced technology and energy capital formation.

Please visit us at booth 2264 for a demonstration of our latest products and to pick up one of our complimentary oil and gas activity wall maps.

For more information about NAPE, please visit the conference website.

We will be exhibiting at ESRI's 2007 Petroleum User Group conference in Marriott Westchase hotel, Houston. The conference allows GIS professionals from the petroleum and energy industries to stay current on key topics and to participate in a proactive learning and networking environment.

Please visit us at booth 413 for a demonstration of our latest products and to pick up one of our complimentary oil and gas activity wall maps.

For more information about the PUG, please visit the ESRI website.

The eighth licensing round in Brazil took place on November 29th. Of the 284 blocks originally available, only 58 were offered because the number of blocks a company could purchase was limited following a Federal injunction from a judge in Brasilia (Federal Capital).

The 38 blocks awarded before the suspension would remain valid according to ANP (Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency).

Highlights of the round included blocks in the deepwater portion of the Santos basin attracting existing operators in Brazil such as Repsol, ENI, Hydro, as well as two newcomers; India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Woodside.

Another newcomer, Ecopetrol in partnership with Petrobras, also awarded an on-shore block in the Tucano basin.

The new blocks with coordinates will be available in the PetroView South America and Brazil January updates.

For more information about PetroView, please visit our website.

The past few years have been volatile for the oil and gas industry, which has increased the focus on alternative sources of transportation fuel. As a renewable bio-fuel, ethanol in particular has received significant attention and support in Washington and the American heartland.

Our point of view discusses why oil and gas companies must look through a lens of opportunity when considering alternative sources of transportation fuel. To view this report, please visit our website.