PESA QLD: AGM and Lunch, 15 May : How lightweight seismic technology can change 3D seismic design and execution: A high channel count case study from Taranaki, NZ

This month PESA Queensland welcomes Brendon Mitchell to present a technical luncheon on application of innovative seismic technology.

The Technical Lunch will be held at the Port Office Hotel in the Blue Room (Entry off Margaret Street).

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the PESA QLD Branch will be hosted prior to the commencement of the Technical Lunch.

For detailed directions, see explanation below.

Please note the Early Bird ticket pricing cut-off times described below.

With the technical lunch being seismic-themed, PESA are pleased to be able to offer ASEG members tickets at member prices.

Presentation Abstract:

3D seismic surveying in New Zealand’s diverse landscapes presents unique challenges and opportunities. Three moderately sized (in comparison to Australian petroleum seismic) 3D seismic surveys were acquired onshore Taranaki, New Zealand in 2021-2022 utilising very high live channel counts ranging from 34,000 to 80,000.

This talk presents the benefits recognised from the use of dense receiver sampling and large active patch sizes for conducting high-resolution seismic acquisition in an operationally and geologically challenging environment. The rugged hills, dense forests, extensive waterways, and complex landowner environments encountered in the Taranaki region demand specialized survey design, acquisition technology and workflows to ensure accurate data collection while minimizing environmental and social impact.

Modern lightweight nodal receivers facilitated a rethink of how seismic had been acquired in New Zealand and could change nearly all aspects of the planning, execution, and project costs.

Tickets for the Technical Luncheon can be purchased below.

Final numbers to venue required by COB Thursday, 5 May – To avoid disappointment please register before that date and time.

PESA QLD 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the PESA QLD Branch will be hosted prior to the commencement of the Technical Lunch.

Members are encouraged to attend the AGM to have their say with the PESA QLD committee.

PESA QLD are always interested to have active involvement from our membership… and what better way than to take up a position on the PESA QLD Committee!  Interested members who are keen to become a committee member are encouraged to lodge a nomination form (see link below).  Any member is invited to nominate for any of the available roles detailed on the Nomination form.  Any questions, please email qld-secretary@pesa.com.au

The requisite AGM governance documents for distribution to members will be available shortly on this event webpage

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