Large 3D survey starting in shallow Atchafalaya Bay

Journal Article · Mon Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 1995 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:69956

Petzet, G A

Acquisition was starting last week on a large 3D seismic survey in Atchafalaya Bay off Louisiana. Oil and gas fields and salt domes blanket the area. Oil companies have acquired proprietary 3D data onshore on the bay`s west, north, and east perimeter, but a data gap has developed in the bay itself. Jebco Seismic Inc., Houston, and Solid State Geophysical Inc., Calgary, plan to use a 2,400 channel Input/Output MRX 2 3D system, dynamite, and modified swamp equipment to acquire the data because the shallow water precludes use of air guns over most of the area. Popular ocean bottom cable, requiring at least 15 ft of water, also was not an option. The paper briefly discusses gas and oil production and the complex geology of the area.

• OSTI ID: 69956
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 26 Vol. 93; ISSN 0030-1388; ISSN OIGJAV
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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