High Resolution 3D Seismic Survey Off-shore the Netherlands

TNO has carried out a high resolution 3D seismic survey off-shore Rotterdam. The new deployment concept that was tested with this survey results in high-quality 3D images of the shallow subsurface at relatively low cost, particularly in comparison with conventional 3D seismic data acquisition. Initially, the pilot survey aims to demonstrate the use of high-resolution 3D seismic for risk assessment and monitoring in CO2 storage. However, it is expected that the technology will ultimately be applied in a much wider range of activities. A first review of the data shows that this data acquisition concept will be very well suited for identification, delineation, and characterization of shallow gas presence for exploration and hazard assessment purposes.