An Exploration and Production organisation generates vast amounts of data in order to define and value its subsurface assets. But ultimate value will only be maximised if critical business decisions are made correctly, based upon the knowledge and understanding that data can provide.

Geothermal energy is becoming an increasingly hot topic. Recent research suggests that even areas outside ‘high-temperature fields’ may be sufficiently warm to generate electricity.

What exactly are unconventional resources - and is it time we stopped using the term?

CGGVeritas is applying new technology to extend seismic bandwidth and maximize production.

The Earth’s resources have been exploited by humans for many thousands of years, but we need to ensure that the integrity and accessibility of important sites and landscapes in the geological heritage are preserved for future generations. Here, one group of enthusiasts from Northern England look at the issues involved and explain how they are trying to ensure that geological sites in their region will continue to be treasured and enjoyed by all.

Eustatic sea level change is a subject much debated in the literature. But what is eustasy, can it be recognised, what controls it – and why does it matter to exploration?

NEOS GeoSolutions integrates a wide range of geophysical and geological information to produce new 3D models of the earth’s surface, with the aim of helping exploration companies make faster, more informed decisions with less risk.

Four-D petroleum system modelling allows an explorationist to understand the movement of hydrocarbons from an active source rock to a fluid’s final destination in the basin, ultimately helping to reduce exploration risk.

From opening new doors in the understanding of gas flow in low permeability shale packages to reservoir monitoring and enhanced recovery, nanotechnology’s potential is huge.

What is known about the impact of seismic surveys on fish and fisheries?

Active listening to passive seismic pays off for shale plays.

Remote sensing data has given a unique perspective on the East African Rift System, allowing both large regional structures and more subtle features to be identified and placed in context

Cableless systems have been the long-time dream of exploration seismic for many years. Has it finally been attained?

Are there continent-scale resources to be found offshore?

Using the right tools for the right job is an old adage that rings true for many a situation. And using the right geophysical technology in the right environment has never been more important than when exploring complex geological settings.