Searcher Seismic will begin the South Campeche Ultracube 3D seismic reprocessing project offshore Mexico that will merge three existing surveys.
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Map of the Ultracube project, from Searcher. |
In total, the seismic project is approximately 17,700sq km, and includes the existing Holok Alvardo 3D (2003), the Cequi 3D (2010) and the Boloi Norte-Balche-Xulum 3D (2003).
According to Searcher Seismic, the project is located in one of Mexico’s most prominent offshore exploration areas, with several proven oil and gas discoveries.
“The new 3D Ultracube extends over 260km in the southern part of the Campeche Bay area and will provide new depth imaging of the Southern Campeche – Sigsbee Basin and also parts of the offshore Comalcalco Basin,” Rachel Masters, Searcher global sales manager said. “The southern part of Mexican Ridges in the Veracruz Basin are also covered by the new South Campeche Ultracube.
Some 75% of the South Campeche Ultracube is located in waters less than 1000m in depth, with the shallowest water depth being approximately 30m.
The South Campeche Ultracube includes coverage of areas in Rounds 2 and 3 and is competitively priced for oil companies to utilize in their exploration efforts.
The project incorporates a very thorough pre-stack imaging and post-stack processing sequence staged in two parts. Firstly, the pre-processing produces high S/N ratio, broadband data and secondly, imaging using TTI Kirchhoff and RTM technologies to properly image the subsurface, often with extensive salt pillows and diapirs.
ARES B approval has been granted and processing of the project will commence shortly.
Fast track products are expected to be available in approximately six months and final volumes will be available in Q2 2017.
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