Review article

https://doi.org/10.18048/2020.58.05.

Analysis of Seismic Methods Used for Subsea Hydrocarbon Exploration

Ivan Birin ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Lovro Maglić orcid.org/0000-0002-7923-0938 ; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies

Abstract

Subsea hydrocarbon exploration comprises detection and estimation of shape, depth, volume and other physical properties of hydrocarbon fields within the Earth’s subsurface layers. Marine seismic survey is a process that generally includes sending seismic waves into seabed and recording the intensity and travel time of reflected seismic waves to determine the subsurface features of the Earth. Different methods, equipment and techniques are used to conduct a survey, from sea surface seismic arrays to seabed local seismic station networks. In this paper different widely used seismic methods are presented, together with their advantages and drawbacks. Furthermore, new methods that are being developed and tested for future approach to more advanced and efficient seismic exploration are presented.

Keywords

subsea exploration; seismic array; subsea survey; hydrocarbon exploration

Hrčak ID:

240868

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/240868

Publication date:

30.6.2020.

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