Low-frequency passive data find hydrocarbons
Published in
Hart's E&P
Date of publication
01 April 2007
Summary
Despite the significant advances in seismic technology over the past decade or so, dry holes are still a much-too-common occurrence in the petroleum industry. There clearly is a compelling need for applications to detect the presence (or absence) of hydrocarbons in subsurface structures to help reduce drilling risk and increase exploration and production (E&P) success rates. With a goal to fill this need, Spectraseis Inc. has concentrated on Direct Hydrocarbon Indicator (DHI) methodology since the company was founded in 2003. The company has partnered with an array of national producers including Pemex, KOC and SRAK (a joint venture of Saudi Aramco, Shell and Repsol) and anticipates increased affiliations with international majors in 2007.