11.   Three-dimensional seismic studies of oil and gas reservoirs help the industry better identify the most promising places to drill.

12.   Harrods, owned by Egyptian magnate Mohamed Al Fayed, will take over exploration activities, including a seismic study of the block and drilling an exploratory well.

13.   His center once had the clout to order up underground nuclear explosions for seismic studies.

14.   If seismic studies prove promising, the two companies may carry out exploration drilling, he said.

15.   Unocal declined to give an estimate of the reserves in the new field, saying more three-dimensional seismic studies were being carried out.

16.   Visiting the disaster zone, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Soskovets ordered the establishment of a new seismic studies centre on the island.

17.   It provides for seismic studies and drilling three wells, inter alia.

18.   Most seismic studies centres still functioning in Russia are short of money.

19.   Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Soskovets Tuesday ordered the establishment of a new seismic studies centre on Sakhalin.

20.   The agreement provides for the drilling of four exploratory wells and the carrying out of seismic studies.