Subsurface Imaging Presentation

Based on our satellite analysis, we create a data grid

  • Each red dot has been mapped to create a data-grid
  • Precise GPS lat/long recording is used to log each data location
  • Elevation, time of day, and environmental conditions are all recorded for each point
  • We then travel to each data point and initiate the data recording process
Topographic map with numbered points and contours.

The technical process involves

1. We perform satellite analysis of the area to be surveyed

2. We create a data point grid system at the client's desired resolution

3. We obtain special permission to enter the area

4. We set up proprietary equipment to gather data – we take the data back to the office for processing – no processing is done on-site.

5. We use proprietary software to analyze the data

6. We then enter the data into a 3D display system for viewing

7. Graphics are printed out, a report is made, and data is analyzed by a geologist for useful features. The next two pages show the concept and data gathering concept

We process the digital data into a 3D matrix

3D geological diagram of subsurface limestone layer.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

3D geological model with depth and formations.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

  • This image shows, from the surface, the volcano into two zones
  • This is next to a well which had gone to water and was no longer producing
  • It produced thousands of bbls per day and had to be choked down
  • The next page shows the zones clearly
3D geological structure with hydrocarbon layers.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

3D visualization of hydrocarbons and water layers.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

  • 3D Data from a dry lake bed near a well that has gone to water
  • The well location BF-W is shown
  • The formation, however, being quite tight, had been emptied of the hydrocarbon (red) and was going to water
  • Missed PAY – the remaining formation was not extracted
  • Deeper zone was not extracted
3D visualization with colorful structures and lines.
Geological contour map with elevation lines.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

  • Producing wells in yellow sands (shallow, ~ 300-foot depth)
  • Underground cliff (granite)
  • Water and hydrocarbon migration upwards from two deeper source zones into the shallow sands
  • ** The shallow production was derived from deep source rocks

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

3D geological map of Cisco, Texas.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

Cross-section view (to depth), looking NORTH – BLUE shallow and deep aquifer

Contour lines over abstract colored background.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

3D visualization of geological data, looking south.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

  • The technology was able to discern surface features such as the PAD, the access road, the pipeline as well and water erosion paths.
  • Water was pulling at the surface in the depressed spots, as shown in blue
  • This well was an Orphan Well near Loving, Texas, in a Permian Basin play
  • Total scan depth to 13 K+ feet below the surface
  • (The next page shows formation zones)
Surface view of orphan well in Texas.
3D diagram of a well and water zones.

Examples of 3D data from past surveys

  • Looking TOP DOWN at the Orphan Well in Loving area (Permian Play)
  • The well was drilled NW of the actual formation and missed by 200 feet
  • (The next images show top down, but turn OFF the water layer – red shows the hydrocarbon that was missed)