Machine Nation News Team
June 23, 2025 at 10:30:00 AM
Geospace Technologies Corporation Announces A Permanent Reservoir Monitoring Contract Award For Mero Fields 3 and 4 From Petrobras, Operator Of The Mero Field Consortium
Geospace Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: GEOS) announced on June 16, 2025, a multi-year contract from Petrobras, operator of the Mero Field Consortium, to supply and install its OptoSeis® Permanent Reservoir Monitoring (PRM) system for Mero Fields 3 and 4 in Brazil’s Santos Basin, 180 kilometers off Rio de Janeiro. The system, covering 140 square kilometers of seabed with 500 kilometers of fiber-optic cables, uses multicomponent sensors for high-fidelity 4D seismic imaging, enhancing oil production efficiency by 20% through real-time reservoir data. Valued at an estimated $50 million, the contract includes installation by Blue Marine Telecom and sustains 100 jobs, supporting Texas’s 200,000-strong manufacturing workforce. Aligned with tariff-driven reshoring under President Trump’s 25% steel tariffs, the project leverages Geospace’s Houston facility for production, targeting a $2 billion seismic technology market. CEO Rich Kelley emphasized the contract’s role in “maximizing reservoir management” for Petrobras and partners Shell Brasil, TotalEnergies, CNODC, CNOOC, and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A.
For the precision machining industry, Geospace’s contract highlights the critical role of tool life in manufacturing seismic equipment. Components like sensor housings require CNC milling with extended tool life to maintain tolerances within ±0.0005 inches and surface roughness as low as Ra 4 µin for ruggedized alloys. 5-axis milling machines, optimized for tool life through adaptive feedrates, ensure durability in automated production with real-time quality control. The project drives demand for local machine shops to supply precision tooling, adopting Industry 4.0 technologies like AI-driven milling and additive manufacturing. As part of a $50 billion precision manufacturing market, this contract creates opportunities for suppliers in Texas, where manufacturing jobs grew 2% since 2022, strengthening energy supply chains.
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Geospace Technologies Press Release, June 16, 2025
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