The Department of Energy has invited bids for a P624.72-million project to conduct geophysical surveys aimed at revitalizing the country’s upstream energy exploration and resource assessment.
The Philippine Gradiometry and Seismic Survey Project (PGSSP) is designed to modernize subsurface imaging and improve energy security. The project involves gathering high-resolution airborne gravity gradiometry, magnetic and other geophysical data to enhance basin modeling and identify potential petroleum prospects.
“This project supports the country’s efforts to strengthen resource assessment and advance energy exploration, contributing to long-term energy security for the Philippines,” the Department of Energy said.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 26 and the deadline for bid submissions is April 15. Prospective bidders must demonstrate a track record of similar contracts spanning at least 10 years.
The survey will first target the Agusan–Davao Basin, which the department identifies as a priority frontier area. While the basin remains untested, officials noted that reported oil and gas seeps suggest the presence of an active petroleum system.
