SEISMIC SURVEYING
wide benefits that can be achieved through cross-company innovation,” added Rich Duncombe, senior strategist, technology development organisation, imaging and printing group (IPG), HP. At the test facility, HP was able to
compare the seismic response of the new sensor side-by-side with a USGS reference sensor when an earthquake occurred in the Gulf of California during the testing period. Te signal from the reference sensor was matched by the new sensor down to 25 mHz, verifying the sensor’s response at low frequencies.
Te seismic system uses the breadth of
HP’s technology development capabilities as well as Shell’s advanced geophysical expertise in seismic data acquisition systems and operations. As such, this collaboration builds on the core strengths of each company to advance technology in this field. Te system will be delivered by HP
Enterprise Services and the company’s IPG. It is based in part on the high-performance sensing technology originally co-developed by HP Labs – the company’s central research arm – along with IPG and Shell research in seismic network design.
Te companies describe their collaboration as a cornerstone for an information ecosystem that empowers people to make better, faster decisions to improve safety, security and environmental sustainability while transforming business economics. Sensing solutions are positioned to
provide a new level of awareness through a network of sensors, data storage and analysis
tools that monitor the environment, assets, and health and safety.
Other tie-ups WGP Group has announced a newly- formed cooperation agreement with new 3D acquisition provider, P-Cable 3D Seismic. P-Cable approached WGP as a potential
partner due to its history of marine geophysical project management solutions. Te basis for the cooperation agreement will be for WGP to provide technical and management services, including the evaluation and installation of P-Cable systems on client vessels, as well as providing training and technical support services in accordance with clients’ needs. WGP’s ceo Mark Burnett commented:
“Tis new business venture between WGP and P-Cable sits perfectly with the strategic development aims of the company and will utilise our unique experience in providing solutions to new or challenging geophysical projects. We further appreciate and are enthused by the innovation of the revolutionary technology and methodology which P-Cable has developed to acquire game changing high-resolution seismic data.” P-Cable is an R&D company devoted
to commercialising the patented P-Cable 3D seismic technology which has been in development since 2001. Te technology is now proven, with more than 20 3D cubes having been acquired using three different P-Cable systems. Te P-Cable cable system offers low-cost,
high-resolution true 3D data. Te system can be deployed from small vessels (30m
New functionality for SMT’s KINGDOM 8.7 S
eismic Micro-Technology’s (SMT) KINGDOM 8.7 introduces
comprehensive new functionality to help optimise field development planning and operations. Major capabilities in this release include real-time geosteering optimisation, advanced microseismic interpretation and well path planning. With KINGDOM 8.7, geoscientists, engineers, and managers can work together in the same software. “To reduce cycle times and increase
accuracy, geoscience teams today must use more real-time technology to better collaborate with engineers at the well site during drilling and completion operations,” said Jitesh Chanchani,
7 IHSS
SMT vp of product management and business development. “To help these remote teams work seamlessly in every stage of field evaluation and exploitation, KINGDOM 8.7 integrates cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary new science.” Optimising development in
unconventional reservoirs can be difficult due to thin stratigraphic sections and the unpredictability of laterally changing geology between well locations. KINGDOM’S enhanced microseismic interpretation capabilities and visualisation enables teams to understand fracture growth and allows optimisation through near real-time
or longer) and only requires five winches to support between six and 24 steamers. Te end result is high-resolution data and detailed mapping of targets in the shallow section. Te P-Cable system allows acquisition of quality of data that currently cannot be achieved with conventional acquisition methods, and at a fraction of the cost, time and manpower. WGP’s engineering Manager Terry
Hibben added: “Having looked at the whole product, operationally and the results, we see this as a significant tool for both use in the geophysical, geohazard and academic sectors. It fits with well WGP’s area of experience and future plans.” Following a survey cruise carried out in
April, WGP is reviewing current equipment installation and deployment methods in readiness for additional trials later in the year and towards full commercialisation and marketing of the system. Finally, Global Geophysical Services
and ARKex have announced an agreement to promote ShaleQube, a combination of proven geophysical techniques for application in the Marcellus Shale. ShaleQube, developed by ARKeX ,
combines ARKeX’s proprietary BlueQube acquisition technology with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to generate 3D volume to highlight areas of structural complexity within the Marcellus. Te two companies are jointly acquiring a non-exclusive ShaleQube survey this summer, open to industry participation. ShaleQube’s proven application was initially developed over the Montney Shale in British Columbia. “We are pleased to be working with
learning for subsequent fracture treatments. Planning a well path is key to maximising contact with the reservoir and enhancing hydrocarbon production. KINGDOM Well Path Planner is a fully integrated well target and deviation planning tool within the KINGDOM suite. Users can pick targets in 2D and 3D, both in the time and depth domain. Well Path Planner supports the industry standard methods to design the wellbore and calculate inclinations, azimuths and offsets. With a single button click, users can create a cross-section of the proposed path and quickly share it with drillers and asset team members.
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