Reflection Seismic Imaging: Advanced Seismic Processing and Survey Minimization Related to CO2 Sequestration
Concept
Four-dimensional seismic reflection imaging, data collection, and analysis.
Application & Benefits
- Hydrocarbon exploration
- CO2 sequestration
Technical Approach
The University of Pittsburgh System I/O seismic recording system will be used to collect two reflection seismic surveys in support of a CO2 injection by a regional partnership. These reflection seismic data will be processed using Parallel Geosciences and Landmark pre-stack software. AVO and spectral decomposition advanced processing will be applied to the data to produce a time-variable description of variation in pore-filling phases in the target reservoir formation in this region.
Collaborations
William Harbert (University of Pittsburgh); Grant Bromhel (National Energy Technology Laboratory, Morgantown); Mark Holtz (Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas); David Wildman (NETL, Pittsburgh); Jim Sams (NETL, Pittsburgh); Richard Hammack (NETL, Pittsburgh); Garret Velovski (NETL, Pittsburgh); Mr. Wayne Mathis (HL Technologies); Jim Swearingen (WesternGECO); Mr. Brian Toelle (Schlumberger); Mr. Elmo Christensen (Industrial Vehicles International, Inc.); Scott Williams (I/O Corporation); Jim Fowler of IRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology); PASSCAL (Program for Array Seismic Studies of the Continental Lithosphere).
Contact
William Harbert
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Geology and Planetary Science
harbert@pitt.edu