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An interpretation remains the geophysicist's best estimate of the truth - and a valid structural model provides key information on geo-history. But neither must go unchallenged. When used in an iterative process to improve and test an interpretation, 3DMove can greatly speed up the interpretive process. It enables geoscientists to: - Discriminate between alternative interpretations
- Identify high risk areas in an interpretation
- Analyse:
- hydrocarbon migration
- sediment dispersal
- salt movement
- strain and fracture prediction
- Constrain the structural evolution of an area
- Validate a fault network
- Reduce technical risk
- Provide better 3D models for future studies
- Save time and money
Take a typical case history: Problem: - Major field, no other significant discoveries
- Need to identify further potential
Methodology: - Used regional seismic grid to map key horizons
- Generated new structure model for inverted strike-slip basin
- Identified potential areas of closure
- Used restored backstripped model to investigate charge
Benefits: - New prospect map
- Risk ranking of stepout prospects
- Comparison of risks in adjacent areas
- Improved strategic management of licenses
Provided input to prediction and reservoir model
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