Services
Primary Services
Seismic Interpretation & Reservoir Characterization
Interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic data
Identification of naturally fractured reservoirs
Structural and stratigraphic analysis
Risk reduction for exploration and development decisions
Consulting & Technical Review
Independent seismic reviews
Prospect evaluation
Development strategy support
Remote consulting
Who This Is For
Oil & gas operators
Exploration managers
Technical teams seeking senior-level insight
This 2D seismic line illustrates the identification of a strike-slip fault system within the Bakken Formation in North Dakota.
By flattening successive shale depositional horizons, subtle post-depositional movement becomes visible. Although shales are deposited horizontally, structural deformation beneath the layers reveals faulting consistent with strike-slip displacement. The interpreted faults align with regional geomorphic indicators, including the prominent S-shaped bend of the Missouri River.
At a time when horizontal Bakken wells were considered marginal, the identification of naturally fractured rock significantly improved production expectations. This interpretation helped demonstrate the economic value of targeting fracture-enhanced reservoirs.
This 3D seismic volume utilizes edge detection to identify fracture systems within the Bakken Formation.
The edge detection technique compares adjacent seismic traces to identify discontinuities, highlighting fracture-related features. The resulting interpretation reveals an orthogonal fracture network, with two dominant fracture sets intersecting within the reservoir interval.
These natural fracture systems were instrumental in improving horizontal well productivity during the early development of the Bakken. The identification of fracture-enhanced zones contributed to early commercial success and helped demonstrate the economic viability of unconventional horizontal drilling strategies.