Technology

Improving Structural Imaging

Reprocessing of several seismic data sets acquired offshore Norway in the 1980’s have demonstrated significant improvements in both resolution and structural imaging. The improvements were gained mainly through more accurate…

Connecting the Geologist to the Digital Oilfield

In today’s digital oilfield, bringing geologists into the workflow with geophysicists and reservoir engineers is vital to maximise the potential of every well Connecting the Geologist to the digital Oilfield

Targeting Deeper

While seismic is still seismic, Controlled Source electroMagnetic (CSeM) diversifies into several types of competing technologies. Targeting Deeper

Listening with Light!

Optical sensing technology, originally developed for cold-war anti-submarine warfare, is promising to be a reliable and cost-effective method of monitoring and improving reservoir performance. Listening with Light

Laptev Sea: A Frontier Arctic Basin

The Laptev Sea Basin is a frontier Arctic basin explored by regional seismic only. Its thick sedimentary cover is thought to contain numerous potential reservoirs, seals and mature source rocks,…

De-risking exploration with CSEM

Recent electromagnetic surveys carried out offshore the Falkland Islands demonstrate once again the value of this new innovative technology that is now about to be accepted by the conservative oil…

4D Seismic – Status and Future Changes Part II: Future Challenges

Seismic monitoring is an important technology in the effective exploitation of reservoirs in existing fields. The successful further uptake of 4D technology requires extensive training of dedicated personnel, while the…

Free At Last

Shedding burdensome and restrictive cables, seismic sensors are now free to roam the land reducing cost, health, safety, and environmental concerns in obtaining quality full-wave, 3-D data. Free At Last

The Luva Gas Field: Detailed Analyses Reveal Subtle Anomaly

This case study from the Luva gas field in the Norwegian Sea clearly demonstrates the potential of controlled-source electromagnetic (CSEM) technology for hydrocarbon exploration purposes. The example also illustrates the…

Visualising the subsurface: from 2D to 3D

“Improved resolution and clarity in remote sensing satellite imagery helps geoscientists to build models in hostile terranes, not only of the surface of the earth, but also the subsurface.” Visualising…