Marine Seismic Data: Faster, Better, Cheaper?
New ideas in acquisition and processing are finally realizing the full potential of broadband data. Traditional towed streamer marine seismic acquisition has been stuck with the same old geometries for…
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Haven’t I Seen That Somewhere Before?
Considering the value of global analogs when characterizing passive continental margins. Understanding the nature of continent-ocean transition zones along continental margins and classifying them is key to building robust plate…
Innovate and Grow
As the oil price continues bouncing around the $45 mark, and it feels as though it is impossible to tighten belts any further, one word has come to represent the…
6 Books To Refresh Your Geology
As professionals we tend to become engaged in specialized fields and projects, and thus have less and less time to refresh our knowledge of general geology. Reading about the progress…
GEO ExPro Nominated for EI Award
The 2016 Energy Institute Awards reflect the diversity of outstanding achievements across the global energy sector. And this year GEO ExPro magazine is one of the Nominees. 2016 Energy Institute…
Searching for Stratigraphic Traps
Historic drilling and production data can be used to enhance exploration strategies focused on stratigraphic and subtle combination traps. Searching for Stratigraphic Traps Stratigraphic and Subtle Combination Traps. (Allan et…
Augmenting Seismic in Challenging Resource-Rich Areas
Just as 3D seismic improved oil and gas exploration, new technology is helping identify oil and gas resources in high definition in areas of permafrost, volcanic cover and heavy oil.…
An Intelligent Approach to Seismic Interpretation
The present situation in the oil and gas industry means that improving efficiency and productivity is paramount. One way forward is through innovative high-end technology companies working collaboratively, rather than…
Do we need CCS?
Professor Jon Gluyas explains the concept and importance of carbon capture and storage. Dr. Jon Gluyas is Professor in CCS and Geo-Energy at the University of Durham, UK. He explains…
Industry Technology for Research
British Antarctic Survey recently purchased two drones to be deployed at its science research station in Antarctica. The aim is to use the drones to make measurements that are not…
Predicting Reservoir Properties
Reservoir lithology and fluid properties can be characterized using seismic, CSEM and rock physics. Surface measurements such as seismic and controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) data are commonly used to estimate…
Supercomputers for Beginners – Part IV
Quantum Computers God does not play dice with the universe. Albert Einstein The 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Serge Haroche and David Wineland for Quantum Entanglement, which…