Abstract:
A method of providing seismic data (such as marine seismic data) is disclosed. A seismic source is actuated at a plurality of source locations (S2, S4). For each source location, a multicomponent seismic measurement is performed at at least one receiver location (S3). A reconstructing method is applied to each multicomponent measurement to obtain additional data corresponding to source locations additional to the source locations at which the source was actuated (S5). The additional data are output and/or used (S6).
Abstract:
A method for analysing acquired electromagnetic measurements (R) made at or in a sea (4) over a seafloor (1) with rock formations (3) having relatively low resistivity (ρ 3 ) for detecting a possibly underlying petroleum bearing reservoir formation (2) having relatively high resistivity (ρ 2 ), wherein a low frequency electromagnetic transmitter (5) arranged in the sea (4) emits an electromagnetic field (P) propagating in the sea (4), in the rocks (3, 2) and in the air (0) above the sea; wherein electromagnetic sensors (6) are arranged with desired offsets (x) in the sea (4) for measuring the electromagnetic field (P(x)) while the field propagates, characterized in that one or more component of the electromagnetic field (P) is measured at least one large offset (x L ) from the transmitter (5) where the field (P) essentially only has its origin from the field propagating as a field (P 0 ) through the air (0); that the one or more components of the electromagnetic field (P) measured at the large offset (x L ) is calculated back to a recalculated field (F 0 (x)) to one or more offsets (x) being shorter than the large offset (x L ); that the recalculated field (P 0 (X)) is subtracted from the field (P(x)) for possibly highlighting a field which arising due to the possibly petroleum bearing reservoir formation (2) having relatively high resistivity (ρ 2 ).
Abstract:
A method of providing seismic data (such as marine seismic data) is disclosed. A seismic source is actuated at a plurality of source locations (S2, S4). For each source location, a multicomponent seismic measurement is performed at at least one receiver location (S3). A reconstructing method is applied to each multicomponent measurement to obtain additional data corresponding to source locations additional to the source locations at which the source was actuated (S5). The additional data are output and/or used (S6).
Abstract:
A method for monitoring a high-resistivity reservoir rock formation (2) below one or more less resistive formations (3), comprising the following steps: Transmitting an electromagnetic signal (S) propagating from near a seafloor or land surface (1) by means of an electromagnetic transmitter (5) powered by a voltage signal generator (G). The electromagnetic signal (S) propagates from the seafloor (1) and is guided along a conductive string (7) to the high-resistive formation (2), and propagates as a guided-wave electromagnetic signal (S2) at a relatively higher speed (V2) inside the high-resistivity formation (2) than a propagation speed (V3) in the less resistive formations (3). The guided-wave electromagnetic signal (S2) gives rise to an upward refracting electromagnetic signal (R3) having the relatively lower propagation speed (V3) in the less resistive formations (3) and having an exit angle nearer to the normal N to the interface between said high-resistivity formation (2) and the lower-resistivity formation (3), and gives rise to a steeply rising refraction wave front (F3). The refracted electromagnetic wave front (F3) comprising refracted electromagnetic signals (R3) is detected along an array of sensor antennas (6a, 6b, 6c, ..., 6k, ..., 6n) along the seafloor, the array having a direction away from the transmitter (5). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the electromagnetic transmitter (5) comprises an antenna (50) transmitting the electromagnetic signal (S) to an upper end (70 U) of an electrically conductive string (7), e.g. a steel casing or liner, the upper end (70 U) being arranged near said seafloor (1).
Abstract:
A method for monitoring a high-resistivity reservoir rock formation (2) below one or more less resistive formations (3), comprising the following steps: Transmitting an electromagnetic signal (S) propagating from near a seafloor or land surface (1) by means of an electromagnetic transmitter (5) powered by a voltage signal generator (G). The electromagnetic signal (S) propagates from the seafloor (1) and is guided along a conductive string (7) to the high-resistive formation (2), and propagates as a guided-wave electromagnetic signal (S2) at a relatively higher speed (V2) inside the high-resistivity formation (2) than a propagation speed (V3) in the less resistive formations (3). The guided-wave electromagnetic signal (S2) gives rise to an upward refracting electromagnetic signal (R3) having the relatively lower propagation speed (V3) in the less resistive formations (3) and having an exit angle nearer to the normal N to the interface between said high-resistivity formation (2) and the lower-resistivity formation (3), and gives rise to a steeply rising refraction wave front (F3). The refracted electromagnetic wave front (F3) comprising refracted electromagnetic signals (R3) is detected along an array of sensor antennas (6a, 6b, 6c, ..., 6k, ..., 6n) along the seafloor, the array having a direction away from the transmitter (5). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the electromagnetic transmitter (5) comprises an antenna (50) transmitting the electromagnetic signal (S) to an upper end (70 U) of an electrically conductive string (7), e.g. a steel casing or liner, the upper end (70 U) being arranged near said seafloor (1).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a pressure cell for petrophysical examination of a cylinder-shaped oil-bearing rock sample (3). The cell comprises: a cylindershaped fiber reinforced pressure mantle (7) with end portions (7a,7b) and caps (2a,2b); a pressurising channel (12) through the caps (2a,2b) from a pump (122) for pressurising by means of a pressurising fluid (124) in a space inside the pressure mantle (7); a rubber sleeve (131) enveloping the sample's (3) cylinder surface against the pressurising fluid (124); flow channels (13a, 13b) through the caps (2a,2b) with an injection flow pump (132) for flowing flow gas (134) through the rock sample's (3) end surfaces (38a,38b) and within the rubber sleeve (131) to a receiving flow pump (136). The novel features of the invention comprise the following features: acoustic transducers (14a) arranged in either end (38a,38b) of the rock sample (3) for generating and reception respectively of P (pressure) and S (shear) waves; a circumferential central portion (7c) of the pressure mantle (7) being transparent to X-rays (81); so as to conduct simultaneous CT-X-ray examination of gas content and gas distribution after flowing of the flow gas (134} through the rock sample (3), for examining the rock sample's seismic properties under various pressures from the pressurising fluid (124) and gas content of the flow fluid (134) or degree of oil content.
Abstract:
A marine seismic source arrangement for conducting a seismic survey of a solid geological formation below water, comprises: at least one acoustic source for emitting an acoustic wave in said water, and a solid acoustic ceiling positioned in use above said acoustic source; wherein said acoustic ceiling: a) has a positive effective reflection coefficient so that down going components of said acoustic wave vertically below the source interfere constructively with components of said acoustic wave reflected from said ceiling; and b) is arranged to float on the surface of said water during use.
Abstract:
A marine seismic source arrangement for conducting a seismic survey of a solid geological formation below water, comprises: at least one acoustic source for emitting an acoustic wave in said water, and a solid acoustic ceiling positioned in use above said acoustic source; wherein said acoustic ceiling: a) has a positive effective reflection coefficient so that down going components of said acoustic wave vertically below the source interfere constructively with components of said acoustic wave reflected from said ceiling; and b) is arranged to float on the surface of said water during use.
Abstract:
Shear wave generator for use subsea, comprising: an excitation unit (1) that is fastened to a top plate (2); a skirt (3) that at an upper end (3a) is fastened sealingly to the top plate and extending downward to an open lower end (3b) of the skirt, such that the top plate and skirt form a closed space by lowering to the seabed; and a pump (5) arranged with fluid communication between said space and the surroundings, such that by pumping water out of said space underpressure is formed acting to suck the shear wave generator fixedly to and partly into the seabed, and by pumping water into said space overpressure is formed acting to lift the shear wave generator up from the seabed. The shear wave generator is distinguished in that the skirt (3) is formed with larger outer diameter or width at its upper end than at its lower end.
Abstract:
A method for monitoring a high-resistivity reservoir rock formation (2) below one or more less resistive formations (3), comprising the following steps: Transmitting an electromagnetic signal (S) propagating from near a seafloor or land surface (1) by means of an electromagnetic transmitter (5) powered by a voltage signal generator (G). The electromagnetic signal (S) propagates from the seafloor (1) and is guided along a conductive string (7) to the high-resistive formation (2), and propagates as a guided-wave electromagnetic signal (S 2 ) at a relatively higher speed (V 2 ) inside the high-resistivity formation (2) than a propagation speed (V 3 ) in the less resistive formations (3). The guided-wave electromagnetic signal (S 2 ) gives rise to an upward refracting electromagnetic signal (R 3 ) having the relatively lower propagation speed (V 3 ) in the less resistive formations (3) and having an exit angle nearer to the normal N to the interface between said high-resistivity formation (2) and the lower-resistivity formation (3), and gives rise to a steeply rising refraction wave front (F 3 ). The refracted electromagnetic wave front (F 3 ) comprising refracted electromagnetic signals (R 3 ) is detected along an array of sensor antennas (6a, 6b, 6c, ..., 6k, ..., 6n) along the seafloor, the array having a direction away from the transmitter (5). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the electromagnetic transmitter (5) comprises an antenna (50) transmitting the electromagnetic signal (S) to an upper end (70 U) of an electrically conductive string (7), e.g. a steel casing or liner, the upper end (70 U) being arranged near said seafloor (1).