The Oil Detectives
What is an Oil Scout? Is it a ‘cloak and dagger’ operation – or a highly qualified occupation calling for extensive knowledge of the industry and great interpersonal skills? Andrew…
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Unconventional No Longer
What exactly are unconventional resources – and is it time we stopped using the term? The fundamental idea in this article is that oil and gas technology has progressed to…
Marine Seismic Sources Part IX: Seismic Surveys and Fish
What is known about the impact of seismic surveys on fish and fisheries? “I know that the human being and the fish can coexist peacefully.” George W. Bush, 43rd U.S. President (1946-…
Seismic Surveys Without Cables
Cableless systems have been the long-time dream of exploration seismic for many years. Has it finally been attained? The desire to conduct surveys without cables has been an elusive, perhaps…
Looking Beyond Just Seismic! Gravity Gradiometry and Its Application in Complex
Using the right tools for the right job is an old adage that rings true for many a situation. And using the right geophysical technology in the right environment has…
Integrating the Tool Box
NEOS GeoSolutions integrates a wide range of geophysical and geological information to produce new 3D models of the earth’s surface, with the aim of helping exploration companies make faster, more…
Do We Need Another Seismic Company?
New kid on the offshore seismic block, Dolphin Geophysical, started trading in 2010 and has been growing steadily ever since. But with a few notable exceptions, seismic companies seems to…
The best place to find oil…
There is an old adage that runs “The best place to find oil is in an oil field!” As global exploration gets more difficult, there is a major prize to…
80 Years of Discovery
Having just celebrated its 80th anniversary, CGGVeritas is one of the longest established service companies in the oil industry, and now employs over 7,200 people in 70 countries. “…the practical…
Following the Oil Through Time
Four-D petroleum system modelling allows an explorationist to understand the movement of hydrocarbons from an active source rock to a fluid’s final destination in the basin, ultimately helping to reduce…
Hot Themes and Hot Spots
As the dust begins to settle after the spring and summer’s events in the Gulf of Mexico, what can we say about exploration around the globe in 2010. And what…
A Window to a Brilliant Future
How can we connect with the next generation of geoscientists and engineers to bring them into the hydrocarbon industry? “We have been actively working with universities to help place graduates…