The Role of Multi-Component Seismic Data in Developing the Valhall Field, Norway

E040 THE ROLE OF MULTI-COMPONENT SEISMIC DATA IN DEVELOPING THE VALHALL FIELD NORWAY O.I.BARKVED 1 J.H.KOMMEDAL 2 L. THOMSEN 3 1 1 2 BP Godeset dalen 4001 Stavanger Norway 3 BP 501 WestlakePark Blvd Houston TX 77079 USA. Summary The first survey using the field-wide permanent 4 component seismic array at Valhall was acquired during the fall of 2003. The array covers an area of 45 sq. km. More than 120 km of permanent four component (4C) seismic cables are trenched into the seabed and will be used being used for seismic monitoring of the field. The aim is to