Transforming Data Into Reliable Information

Absolutely.  By applying proven imaging and inversion techniques, legacy 2D lines can be re-gridded and processed into 3D seismic volumes.  This approach is not a substitute for a full 3D acquisition, but it offers operators a cost-effective way to visualize structural and stratigraphic features, reduce risk, and maximize existing datasets.  Our work is guided by a renowned geoscientist with 40-plus years of experience in major oil and gas companies. Our scientist has in excess of 40 patents in seismic imaging, bringing both technical depth and business insight.  The result: 3D volumes you can trust to inform exploration and development decisions. 

   

Multiple 2D Seismic Lines

  • Preferably parallel or grid-aligned lines with consistent acquisition parameters.
  • Must be in SEGY format or convertible to a compatible format.
  • Include inline and crossline coordinates, shot point locations, and time-depth relationships.

 2. Geospatial Metadata

  • Accurate navigation data for each seismic line.
  • Coordinate system and projection details (e.g., UTM, WGS84).
  • Elevation or topographic data for static corrections.

 3. Well Data (Optional but preferred)

  • Checkshots or VSPs for time-depth calibration.
  • Formation tops and lithology logs to guide stratigraphic interpretation.
  • Used to validate and tie seismic reflections to real subsurface features.

 4. Dip and Coherency Attributes

  • Derived from the 2D lines using seismic processing software.
  • Help guide interpolation between lines to simulate lateral continuity.

 5. Interpolation Engine or Software

  • Our Proprietary tools are used to interpolate between 2D lines to create structurally conformable 3D volumes.
  • Geostatistical modeling or multi-point statistics are used to estimate missing data between lines reliably.
  •  Data is output in a format that is acceptable to interpretation platforms such as Petrel, OpendTect, and Kingdom . 

        

2D seismic provides a vertical slice of the subsurface along a single line.


3D seismic creates a volumetric cube of data, allowing interpretation in all directions (x, y, z) for more accurate geological modeling.


 

3D acquisition involves placing geophones in a grid pattern and collecting data from multiple directions.

It requires more equipment, processing power, and time, but yields significantly higher resolution and accuracy.

 

 

True structural dip and stratigraphic detail.

Better fault mapping and reservoir delineation.

Enhanced lateral resolution and reduced imaging artifacts like side swipes.

    

 Yes! Our proprietary software uses interpolation algorithms to transform 2D datasets into 3D volumes.  

3D seismic corrects imaging deficiencies by migrating reflections to their true spatial coordinates, reducing ambiguity and improving subsurface clarity.

1. Volume Visualization

 

Interpreters use interactive 3D visualization tools to explore the seismic cube:

 

 

•Inline and crossline slicing to view vertical sections

 

 

•Time slices to examine horizontal layers

 

 

•Opacity and color mapping to highlight strong reflectors and structural features

 

 

2. Horizon & Fault Interpretation

 

 

This is where geologic features are mapped:

 

 

•Horizon picking: Tracking continuous reflectors that represent stratigraphic boundaries

 

 

•Fault interpretation: Identifying breaks and offsets in reflectors using coherence or curvature attributes

 

 

•Flattening horizons to analyze depositional environments

 

 

3. Attribute Analysis

 

 

Advanced interpretation uses seismic attributes to infer lithology and fluid content:

 

 

•Amplitude vs. Offset (AVO) for hydrocarbon indicators

 

 

•Spectral decomposition to resolve thin beds

 

 

•Inversion to estimate rock properties like porosity or saturation

 

 

4. Integration with Other Data

 

 

Seismic interpretation is rarely done in isolation:

 

 

•Well logs help calibrate seismic reflectors to real rock properties

 

 

•Geological models guide structural and stratigraphic interpretations

 

 

•Reservoir simulation uses interpreted volumes to predict fluid flow