”Google Exploration”
Machines will not replace explorationists. Instead, they might assist and augment the abilities of the geoscientist.
Technology
AI-powered exploration
Artificial intelligence has the potential to enhance human intelligence and leverage the human expertise in exploration. However, some challenges remain.
Bringing the geological outcrop to your desk
Staff who may not normally have the opportunity to visit the field will be introduced to field trips through interactive Virtual Reality training. The outcrops selected for this pilot project…
Superfast 3D Seismic Geometry Analysis
A utility that can rapidly report key parameters about a 3D post-stack seismic dataset has been launched by Troika International. Troika International recently launched a utility that can, within seconds,…
The Future of Oil and Gas Exploration Using CSEM
Can a CSEM-supported exploration program increase the chance of success for a prospect portfolio by distinguishing between low and high saturation commercial hydrocarbons? When defining an exploration strategy, the following…
CSEM Anomalies Indicate Hydrocarbon Potential in the North Sea
Vertical CSEM technology identifies new potential for undiscovered volumes around the Gjøa field in the North Sea. CSEM receiver with active verticality correction. © PetroMarker. The alignment of the…
DigEx 2020 – Are you an early bird?
The deadline for the early bird tickets is closing on December 20th. Be sure to benefit from this great offer.
Recent Advances in Climate Change Research: Part II – Arrhenius and Blackbody Radiation
In Part II we look at Arrhenius’ seminal 1896 paper and see how it relates to blackbody radiation and absorption of infrared radiation by the atmosphere, taking a closer look…
Recent Advances in Climate Change Research: Part I – Blackbody Radiation and Milankovic Cycles
Geoscience will probably play an important role in mitigating carbon dioxide emissions. In part one of this series, we discuss some history and physics behind the topic of climate change…
Digital Transformation to Boost Oil and Gas Production
In the upstream oil and gas industry, digital transformation is changing how companies do business. According to Booz Allen Hamilton (December 2018), digital transformation of E&P proprietary data could save…
Virtual Drilling for Liquid Hydrocarbons
A novel seismic DHI technology using resonance and dispersion to indicate for liquid hydrocarbons is making inroads in the E&P industry, successfully identifying oil and predicting dry wells. Could this…
The Hydrocarbon Pre-Drill Prediction Toolbox
How sharp are the technologies in the hydrocarbon pre-drill prediction toolbox for calculating the Geological Chance for Success (GCOS) in oil and gas exploration? Geological Chance of Success (GCOS) Figure…