VAOS Appointed Authorized Representative of GeoScan GmbH

VAOS Ltd. has entered into an agency agreement with GeoScan GmbH, Berlin, and now represents GeoScan’s satellite-based exploration services in North Africa and the Middle East. The partnership expands the VAOS portfolio beyond engineering, construction and maintenance services into the earliest phase of the resource value chain: exploration.

Why exploration needs new approaches

Exploration remains one of the most capital-intensive and uncertain stages of any oil, gas or mining project. Large areas must be assessed before a single well is drilled, and conventional methods often require extensive field campaigns, heavy equipment and long lead times. Across North Africa and the Middle East, renewed licensing activity and a growing focus on mineral resources are increasing the demand for efficient, low-impact screening tools.

About GeoScan

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, GeoScan combines satellite data with geoscientific modelling to identify and evaluate prospective zones for hydrocarbons, minerals and water before field campaigns begin. The company has applied its technology in more than 100 projects across over 20 countries, covering commodities from oil and gas to gold, copper, lithium and rare earth elements.

How it works

GeoScan follows a two-stage approach:

• Prospectivity Grid: surface mapping using up to 15 exploration criteria, such as lineaments, alteration zones and morphostructures, to identify the most promising target areas.

• gScan™ analysis: proprietary signal analysis that produces virtual drill holes, 2D cross-sections and 3D models of target structures, including depth and thickness maps, volume estimates and proposed coordinates for confirmation drilling.

A typical project takes around six months from preparation to final report. Reporting is structured in line with JORC, NI 43-101 and PARC standards and can serve as the basis for a compliant technical report prepared by an independent Competent Person.

What it means for operators

For operators and national oil companies, this offers an innovative, non-invasive screening step that helps focus exploration budgets on the most promising areas. Because the work is carried out remotely, there is no field disturbance and no need for equipment on the ground during the screening phase. This is particularly valuable in remote, sensitive or hard-to-access areas.

The role of VAOS

As GeoScan’s regional representative, VAOS acts as first point of contact, supports project scoping and coordinates with GeoScan’s geoscience team throughout the project.

Founded in 1983 as a division of Voest Alpine and independent since 1997, VAOS has more than 40 years of field operations in the region, including a permanent presence at multiple sites across Libya. Building on this experience, VAOS can also support subsequent field and drilling-related activities, from logistics to on-site services.

Get in touch

To discuss how satellite-based exploration could support your project, please contact us at services@vaos.com.