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The global energy sector from a subsurface perspective

Technology

Effective Data Management Maximises Subsurface Asset Values

Rachel Miles, Interica Limited
An Exploration and Production organisation generates vast amounts of data in order to define and value its subsurface assets. But ultimate value will only be maximised if critical business decisions…

Going Deep for the Heat

Morten Smelror, Geological Survey of Norway
Geothermal energy is becoming an increasingly hot topic. Recent research suggests that even areas outside ‘high-temperature fields’ may be sufficiently warm to generate electricity. Beneath our feet there are rich…

Does Geology Last Forever?

Bénédicte Windle
The Earth’s resources have been exploited by humans for many thousands of years, but we need to ensure that the integrity and accessibility of important sites and landscapes in the…

The Age of Uncertainty

James Crampton, Lucia Roncaglia, Miko Fohrmann and Anne Raymond, GNS Science
Maximizing resolution from integrated seismic and quantitative biostratigraphy using CONOP Biostratigraphic correlation based on the geological succession of fossil species remains one of the fundamental workhorse approaches to geological correlation…

Emphasizing Vibrations

Paul Wood
CGGVeritas is applying new technology to extend seismic bandwidth and maximize production. In the article ‘Illuminating Resolution’ (GEO ExPro Vol. 8, No. 3) we described the evolution of seismic acquisition technologies that…

Central Asia: Cutting Edge Technology in Frontier Exploration

M. Jameson, D. Gould, G. Wall and R. Johnson Sabine, Tethys Petroleum
Central Asia represents an exciting frontier for oil exploration, from sub-salt to sub-thrust exploration. The region remains a hive of activity, boasting some of the largest oil and gas fields…

What is Tight Gas?

Roy Hartley
Since its production is tied to technological developments, well cost, and fraccing gas prices, tight gas is an economic issue A practical definition of a tight gas field at present…

The Zagros uplift

Rasoul B. Sorkhabi
“We climbed for most of that day, conquering step by step the Morvarid Pass, only to drop down again, having reached the top; and as evening fell we came down…

Advances in Deepwater Reservoir Monitoring

Martin Bett
With the market for Permanent Reservoir Monitoring (PRM) continuing to grow along with deepwater field expenditure (Douglas-Westwood forecasts global deepwater CAPEX of US$225 billion between 2011 and 2015), TGS company,…