ARKeX

About ARKeX

ARKeX is a geophysical service company specializing in airborne and marine surveys for clients in the oil and gas exploration and mineral exploration industries. The firm’s core service is the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry (FTG) data. This technology measures minor variations in the Earth's gravitational field to create high-resolution images of subsurface geological structures, providing a more detailed understanding than conventional gravity data. The company's offerings are designed to help clients improve their understanding of the subsurface, thereby de-risking future development and exploration projects. Its services are applicable for geological mapping, identifying mineral deposits, and exploring for oil, gas, and geothermal energy sources. In addition to its primary FTG services, ARKeX also processes and interprets conventional gravity and magnetic data, brokers multi-client data, and provides interpretation software. The company developed the ARKFIELD software package, which enables geophysicists to visualize and model potential field data in conjunction with seismic data. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with offices in the UK and Houston, USA, ARKeX has global operational capabilities. It has undertaken significant projects, including a large multi-client Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry survey in the South Eastern Barents Sea. The company has undergone leadership changes, with Jim White being appointed as President in March 2014. As part of a broader strategic shift in the geophysical services sector, several companies like CGG have divested from data acquisition to focus on high-end technology and asset-light business models.