Geology & Geophysics

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…

The Grand Canyon of the Middle East

Map showing location of the Al Hajar Mountains in Oman. Oman is often described as a geologist’s paradise – with good reason. Boasting a huge diversity of rocks ranging in…

How To Generate The Best Structural Maps

The oil and gas industry has everything to gain from high-quality structural maps and this article from Dr. Francis Richards aims to tell you just how to generate the best…

TopSeis: Imaging Shallow Reservoirs through Innovation

The radically new solution for seismic acquisition and imaging. “Good things can come out of a downturn, despite what you might expect. Sometimes it can encourage creative sparks that help…

Victoria Falls: The Smoke That Thunders

With an annual average of 1,100 cubic metres of water plunging down its 108m-high face each second, Victoria Falls is unquestionably one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Location Map…

Frontier Exploration in Egypt’s Mediterranean Sea

Several promising play types can be identified on new pre-stack depth migrated seismic. Offshore west Egypt is a frontier region that offers significant and diverse potential plays. There are proven…