Challenging the Established Truths
The use of aeromagnetic data is an important tool in modern geological mapping and petroleum exploration. The advantages of recent advances in technology can be compared to the advancement from Read More
A New look into the Norwegian Barents Sea
Interest in this huge geological province has grown strongly over the last few years following the development of the Snøhvit field, the discovery of the Nucula field earlier this year Read More
Exorcising the Ghosts – The New Streamer Technology Launched by PGS
PGS claims to have built a marine seismic streamer that is capable of removing receiver ghosts, thereby enhancing frequency bandwidth and seismic resolution. If proven by full-scale field tests, this Read More
Arctic Dreams – A Reality Check
Large deposits of oil and gas await development and discovery above the Arctic Circle. The harsh environment and remoteness of the region will challenge both the technology and economics to Read More
The Final Frontier
The search for oil and gas in the Arctic started more than 50 years ago, and several basins have proven productive. The most prolific province has certainly been the North Read More
Geological History of the Arctic Ocean
As global interest in the hydrocarbon potential of the Circum-Arctic increases, it is becoming vital to unravel the complex geological history of the region. A Brief Geological History of the Read More
The Azolla Story: Climate Change and Arctic Hydrocarbons
Could a single plant species have really changed the Earth from a greenhouse world towards the modern icehouse state – and what are the implications of this for both petroleum Read More
Breaking with Tradition
A true innovator in the field of geophysics, the 2007-2008 president of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Dr. Fred Aminzadeh sees the advances in geophysics going far beyond the current Read More
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, Read More
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 Read More
The Single Biggest Exploration Commitment
After an absence of 30 years, BP has recently announced that it is returning to Libya – and in a very big way. Hot Spot Libya
Sediment Compaction The Achilles’ Heel of Basin Modeling
From being a tool mainly for the prediction of petroleum maturation, basin modeling has become a fundamental process in almost all aspects of the analysis of petroleum systems. Recent Adv Read More
America’s Last Frontier
Having produced over 15 Bbo (2.4 Bm3), Arctic Alaska is one of the most prolific oil producing regions in North America, yet most of the area remains sparsely explored. The Read More