OTTAWA, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 10/23/12 — Nanometrics is pleased to announce the award of contract by Geoscience BC for a seismicity-monitoring array in Northern British Columbia. The network will consist of Nanometrics Trillium Posthole Seismometers and Libra II real-time VSAT communications equipment. The Nanometrics array will allow the project partners (Geoscience BC, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), BC Oil and Gas Commission and Natural Resources Canada), to monitor induced and natural seismicity in the area and thereby develop a better understanding of the seismic effects of hydraulic fracturing operations in the Horn River Basin.
“This contract is affirmation of Nanometrics unique ability to monitor seismicity in real-time and distinguish induced events from natural events”, commented Neil Spriggs, Nanometrics Co-President. “Nanometrics will manage the entire deployment, providing real-time data to Natural Resources Canada facilities in Sidney, British Columbia within 4 months”.
Carlos Salas, Vice President, Oil and Gas for Geoscience BC responded, “The dissemination of precise and accurate geotechnical information to the public is the foundation of Geoscience BC-s work. British Columbians are concerned about the effects of hydraulic fracturing and the addition of Nanometrics, a technical leader in the seismology field, will ensure the high standard of data necessary to properly assess the risks.”
About Geoscience BC
Geoscience BC is an industry-led, industry-focused not-for-profit society. Its mandate includes the collection, interpretation and marketing of geoscience data and expertise to promote investment in resource exploration and development in British Columbia. Geoscience BC is funded through grants from the Provincial Government and works in partnership with industry, academia, government, First Nations and communities to attract mineral and oil & gas investment to BC.
About Nanometrics
Nanometrics Inc. is a world-class provider of precision instrumentation, turn-key network technology and software applications for seismological and environmental research. Nanometrics products are employed for the study and monitoring of regional, national and global seismicity; induced seismicity; natural resource exploration; microseismic monitoring; and other scientific applications. Deployed in over 100 countries and on every continent, Nanometrics real-time and portable systems are utilized by the world-s leading scientific institutions, universities, corporations and test ban treaty monitoring organizations.
Contacts:
Jeff Potter
Director of Marketing
Nanometrics, Inc.
613-592-6776
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Christa Sluggett
Project Geologist & Communications Coordinator
Geoscience BC
604-662-4147
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