Mauritius and Seychelles Partner with Viridien for Joint Mascarene Plateau Seismic Survey

Mauritius and Seychelles are set to jointly sign a Multi-Client Geotechnical Seismic Survey Agreement with Viridien/Compagnie Générale de Géophysique Services SAS. The agreement aims to conduct a multi-client seismic survey within the Joint Management Area of the Mascarene Plateau Region to gather geological and geophysical data for petroleum exploration.

The Agreement provides for the conduct of a multi-client seismic survey which constitutes one of the preliminary stages for petroleum exploration. The survey will acquire and process geological and geophysical data to determine whether subsurface conditions may be favourable for the occurrence of hydrocarbons.

The survey is expected to generate significant strategic benefits for Mauritius and Seychelles by improving the geological and geophysical knowledge base of the JMA; supporting evidence-based decision making regarding the management of seabed and subsoil resources and strengthening long-term energy security assessments and economic diversification opportunities.

Moreover, the Survey will promote technology transfer and institutional capacity building; and provide scientific information to assess whether any future resource development could be undertaken consistently with environmental protection and sustainable development obligations.

27 July 2026

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