Philippines taps Metatek for first phase of seismic survey project

It will generate modern subsurface data aimed at strengthening energy security.

The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded the contract for Year 1 – Phase 1 of the Philippine Gradiometry and Seismic Survey Project (PGSSP) to Metatek.

The project will generate modern subsurface data aimed at strengthening energy security, reducing exploration risks, and unlocking indigenous energy potential.

The contract covers the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of airborne gradiometry data over approximately 40,000 square kilometres of the Agusan-Davao Basin and Davao Gulf.

This represents the first stage of the project's two-year airborne survey programme, which will ultimately cover about 120,000 square kilometres before progressing to the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of 2D seismic data during Phase 2.

"Through this project, we are replacing guesswork with scientific data so we can responsibly develop our own energy resources," DOE's secretary said.

She added that it will also support disaster risk reduction, environmental planning, mineral exploration, and scientific research.

Metatek is a global geophysical services company providing high-definition mapping of subsurface strategic and critical mineral natural resources.