{"id":14571,"date":"2024-10-23T10:21:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/?p=14571"},"modified":"2024-10-23T10:21:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:21:55","slug":"benin-tgs-expands-megasurvey-to-reveal-untapped-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/index.php\/benin-tgs-expands-megasurvey-to-reveal-untapped-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"BENIN: TGS Expands Megasurvey to Reveal Untapped Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TGS, a global leader in energy data and intelligence, announces the expansion of 3D seismic coverage for its Benin MegaSurvey, in collaboration with Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nationale des Hydrocarbures du B\u00e9nin (SNH-B). This strategic initiative aims to deepen our understanding of the region\u2019s subsurface geology and unlock its untapped hydrocarbon potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this expansion, TGS will add 2,248 square kilometers of high-quality conventional 3D seismic data to the existing Benin MegaSurvey. The expanded coverage will span from the continental shelf to the slope, offering a comprehensive view of the area and revealing previously untapped exploration potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;In addition to the seismic expansion, TGS has incorporated 10 wells into its RockAVO atlas. This advanced tool integrates seismic data with well information, offering explorers&nbsp;a powerful suite of capabilities, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interactive Rock Physics Atlas: Explore rock physics models, analyze elastic properties, and visualize seismic AVO responses for detailed subsurface insights.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well Data Integration: Access a wealth of well logs, rock physics models, and data atlases in a single platform, streamlining exploration workflows.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scenario Testing: Screen for geological analogs, and assess lithology, fluid content, and porosity to de-risk plays and enhance decision-making.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality Control: Ensure data accuracy and seismic image integrity with enhanced quality control features.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This expansion of the Benin MegaSurvey is a significant step towards accessing the region&#8217;s hydrocarbon prospectivity, providing invaluable data and insights to the global energy industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TGS, a global leader in energy data and intelligence, announces the expansion of 3D seismic coverage for its Benin MegaSurvey, in collaboration with Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Nationale des Hydrocarbures du B\u00e9nin (SNH-B). &hellip; 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