Seismic Data Collection Using Vibroseis Technology
The modern vibroseis is a complex, delicately tuned machine. The shaking gets translated into seismic data to provide insights into the subsurface for oil, gas and resource exploration. An 80,000…
Geophysics
Advancing Geophysical Interpretation in Oil and Gas Exploration
Geophysics must change – but it must also remain meaningful. “Geophysical data are a part of everything that we do,” Stephen Greenlee, president of ExxonMobil Exploration Co., told a roomful…
Artificial Intelligence and Seismic Interpretation
The key to all seismic interpretation is the interpreter’s experience and knowledge, so why should artificial intelligence change that? The reality is, it shouldn’t. Figure 1: Exmouth Basin section with…
The Future of Marine Seismic Acquisition
Some thoughts on the future of marine towed streamer seismic acquisition for offshore oil and gas exploration. Polarcus XArray™ Triple source acquisition. © Polarcus. Seismic acquisition and exploration technology have…
One Step Closer to Fully Automated Fault Extraction in 3D Seismic Data
To boldly go where no interpreter has gone before To Boldly Go Where No Interpreter Has Gone Before The Last Frontier in Seismic Interpretation: Automatic Fault Detection The Exmouth Basin…
Geophysical Technology: PGS Marine Vibrators
Part 2: Early developments of marine vibrators for geophysical acquisition techniques made by PGS. Once you know what you want in life…like a magnet you attract the resources necessary to…
Ocean-Bottom Nodal Seismic
Ocean-bottom seismic acquisition is encroaching on the traditional marine streamer market by offering unique, scalable and efficient solutions for exploration and development of oil and gas. A New Wave in…
Advancing Geophysical Science
Propelling the science of geophysics through cooperation to meet the grand challenges of tomorrow. Geophysical research needs to continue to forge ahead to ensure that the acquisition, processing and imaging…
Bright spots in petroleum exploration
Mike Forrest was responsible for recognizing and helping develop the use of seismic amplitude anomalies, or ‘bright spots’, in petroleum exploration. After a 37-year career with Shell and five years…
A Simple Guide to Seismic Depth Conversion: Part I
A simple guide to the parameters involved in seismic depth conversion – a complex but important subject in geophysical seismic processing. Why Do We Use Depth Conversion? Seismic reflection data…
Land Seismic Acquisition
The challenges ahead for land seismic acquisition. Joint Ventures in Oil & Gas INOVA Geophysical is a joint venture between BGP Inc. and ION Geophysical Corporation which specialises in technology…
Passive Seismic: The Exploitation of Low Frequencies in Seismic Exploration
The effect of low frequencies on seismic analysis and interpretation, using passive seismic methodologies. Over the last few years there has been a long debate on the exploitation of low…