Feature Articles

PGS Uses Deep Learning For Effective Noise Removal

21/03/2023 Posted by Dale

A new method for seismic noise removal based on deep learning consistently produces superior results to traditional noise attenuation processes. The fully automated noise attenuation method has been developed that eliminates the need for time-consuming and subjective user parameter testing.

Both instrumental and environmental noise needs to be removed from motion sensor records in multisensor streamer acquisition. The new method is outlined in a PGS First Break paper in February and consists of two convolutional neural network models. The first model attenuates vertical narrow band high amplitude noise mainly generated by the instruments attached to the streamers such as eBirds.

Australian Hydrogen Council welcomes review of National Hydrogen Strategy

07/03/2023 Posted by Dale

The Australian Hydrogen Council has welcomed the agreement by the Commonwealth to lead jurisdictions in a Review of the National Hydrogen Strategy. The new strategy will respond to the local and global changes since 2019 and guide Australia on its path to be a global hydrogen leader.

Sercel makes major WiNG sale in China

07/03/2023 Posted by Dale

Sercel has announced completion of a major sale of its WiNG nodal acquisition solution into the Chinese petroleum and natural gas market.

PGS Gears Up for 3D Exploration in Namibia

07/03/2023 Posted by Dale

PGS has signed a 3D exploration acquisition contract* for work offshore Namibia.

Oil & Gas Industry Contract Value Up 27% Says GlobalData

20/02/2023 Posted by Dale

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the oil and gas industry. However, the industry has been recovering since then, with oil prices gradually increasing and demand for energy returning to pre-pandemic levels.

NOPSEMA Thumbs Up for Dorado Brings Carnarvon and Pavo into the Picture

20/02/2023 Posted by Dale

The spotlight has shifted to Carnarvon after NOPSEMA had accepted Santos’ Offshore Project Proposal relating to the Dorado development.

Kinetiko Secures Licence Renewals in Energy Crisis Crippled South Africa

20/02/2023 Posted by Dale

In the midst of the greatest energy crisis in South Africa’s history, Australian gas explorer Kinetiko Energy has been granted a renewal for a large area of approximately 3,135km2 to advance it’s conventional and coal bed methane opportunities in the country.

Beach Energy

14/02/2023 Posted by Dale

Beach Energy has doubled its dividend in spite of a 3% drop in half year profits.

CSIRO Research Assesses Mitigation and Offset Options for Onshore Gas in the NT

14/02/2023 Posted by Dale

A report published by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, provides an assessment of options to mitigate and offset greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with potential production and Australian consumption of gas extracted from the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin. The research addresses a recommendation of the 2018 Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory, chaired by the Honorable Justice Pepper. Recommendation 9.

CGG and TGS Announce Dense OBN survey in Balder and Ringhorne Areas of Norwegian Continental Shelf

14/02/2023 Posted by Dale

CGG and TGS have been jointly awarded the acquisition and imaging of a dense ocean bottom node (OBN) multi-client seismic survey in the Balder and Ringhorne areas of the Norwegian Continental Shelf.