Reservoir Modelling in 3D
A geologist turned reservoir engineer makes a plea to fellow reservoir engineers to use all the tools at their disposal, including studying 3D visualisations to better understand hydrocarbon reservoir simulations.…
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MCG’s regional deep imaging project: Norwegian Sea 2019
Figure 1: Location map showing RDI19.A ‘Need-to-Have’ for understanding the regional and detailed geology of the Norwegian Sea. Understanding the structural evolution of the Norwegian Sea Every continental margin deserves…
Diving deeper to reveal hydrocarbon potential in the Barents Sea
A novel solution tailored for the Barents Sea An unusual acquisition configuration resolves the challenges of the Barents Sea through an innovative combination of streamer setup and advanced imaging technologies. The…
Norway: new play models for Patch Bank Ridge, East of Utsira High
Figure 2: Coloured overview showing geological interpretation of the foldout seismic line in Figure 1. Line location indicated by yellow line in Figure 3. Figure 3: Map showing the…
Barents Sea: A first look at new high resolution 3D multicomponent seismic
A Vast, Underexplored, Complex Geological Province Brand new, high resolution, 3D multicomponent seismic data from PGS has enhanced the geological understanding of one of the last remaining frontier basins in…
A new approach to exploration
Natalia Discovery Shown by EM Data The discovery well proved about 40m gas column in the Jurassic Garn Formation, with a gas-down-to in the Not Formation at 2,637.8m. The hydrocarbon…
Norwegian Barents Sea: The Norsel High
Figure 2: Map showing seismic location, hydrocarbon discoveries and main geological structures. New prospects generated in the Norsel High The new-found prospectivity in the Norsel High rejuvenates the established oil…
Exploring West of Shetland: the northern Flett Sub-Basin
Prospectively in the West of Shetland region Prospectivity redefined with recent 3D seismic in this underexplored region. Since 1972, 151 exploration wells have been drilled West of Shetland and discoveries…
The East Shetland Platform
PGS has provided a number of extractions from its 3D multi-client library on the ESP to provide well ties for the UK Oil and Gas Authority’s recently acquired 2D lines, which will be…
Playground of the Gods
Legend has it that the Scottish North West Highlands is where the Norse gods practised their mountain building skills before they created Norway. Legend has it that the Scottish North…
Understanding the Mid North Sea High
New seismic interpretation study uncovers the hydrocarbon potential of the underexplored Mid North Sea High The 29th UK Licensing Round, launched by the UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) in…
The Brent Oil & Gas Field
One of the most significant oil and gas discoveries ever made in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS). The Brent Field, one of the most significant oil and gas discoveries…