twitteryou tubefacebookacp

ADNOC and Total innovate in the field of seismic acquisition

METIS is a major technology to reduce the environmental footprint of our onshore exploration and appraisal campaigns (Image source: ArtTower/Pixabay)

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Total announce their collaboration to deploy the world?s first automated seismic acquisition system in Abu Dhabi

This pilot project, performed with Total?s Multiphysics Exploration Technology Integrated System (METIS), uses autonomous drones and a ground vehicle to drop off and retrieve seismic sensors without human intervention, therefore at a lower cost. It will be deployed throughout the emirate of Abu Dhabi, to contribute to onshore exploration and appraisal campaigns ? a first in the region.

?Total is focusing on innovation in seismic acquisition to minimise the surface impact of petroleum activities and improve the quality of sub-surface images while increasing our overall operational efficiency. We are proud to have this opportunity to collaborate once again with ADNOC to share advanced technological know-how and expertise,? stated Dominique Janodet, vice-president R&D of Total Exploration and Production.

?In addition, METIS is a major technology to reduce the environmental footprint of our onshore exploration and appraisal campaigns, which is completely in line with our environmental commitments and our ambition to be the responsible energy major.?

?METIS is a pioneering automated technology with the potential to conduct seismic surveys in harsh environments, such as the desert, which are tough on people and equipment. This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to using ground-breaking technologies, throughout our operations, to unlock the opportunities of the fourth industrial age,? said Alan Nelson, chief technology officer at ADNOC.

?The ultimate purpose of this collaboration is to be able to jointly develop a safer, faster, more efficient and cost-effective acquisition system to acquire 3D and 4D high-resolution seismic images of the subsurface, which can be processed in real-time to build a clearer understanding of the subsurface, lowering geoscience and drilling uncertainties and optimising field production,? added Khadija Al Daghar, vice-president for research and technology development at ADNOC.

Erich Kaltmann, managing director of Mosdorfer GmbH. (Image source: Mosdorfer)

With RFID, assets can be given unique digital identities that enable you to identify and locate them all at once, from a distance, in real time.

The new Perkins 5012 is a full-authority electronic engine optimised and purpose-built for power generation applications. (Image source: Perkins)

Etihad Rail routinely conducts environmental impact assessments. (Image source: Etihad Rail)

UL Solutions launches HOMER Front 1.0, enhancing energy storage system design with advanced forecasting capabilities. (Image source: UL Solutions)

Special belt covers guarantee an effective reduction in dust. (Image source: Wirtgen Group)

Daryl Wake, business development manager, DEKRA

Schneider Electric will also provide ongoing energy management consultancy and power systems engineering expertise. (Image source: Schneider Electric)

Markus Oberlin, CEO of Farnek. (Image source: Farnek)

DNV's survey unveils energy sector optimism amid challenges, with political uncertainty looming. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The villa has an overall built-up area of 300 sqm. (Image source: 3DXB)

The emphasis is on constantly optimising value creation processes. (Image source: Rittal)

The UAE’s construction market was valued at US$94bn in 2023. (Image source: Peikko Gulf)

SSAB will begin deliveries of the new products in 2026. (Image source: Manitou Group)

The plant will add 80MW of power generation capacity from a non-fossil fuel source. (Image source: ALEC)

UL Solutions launches HOMER Front 1.0, enhancing energy storage system design with advanced forecasting capabilities. (Image source: UL Solutions)

SSAB will begin deliveries of the new products in 2026. (Image source: Manitou Group)

The new Perkins 5012 is a full-authority electronic engine optimised and purpose-built for power generation applications. (Image source: Perkins)

DNV's survey unveils energy sector optimism amid challenges, with political uncertainty looming. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

An example of the kanban method deployed at Staytite. (Image source: Staytite)

Markus Oberlin, CEO of Farnek. (Image source: Farnek)

Erich Kaltmann, managing director of Mosdorfer GmbH. (Image source: Mosdorfer)

The emphasis is on constantly optimising value creation processes. (Image source: Rittal)

With RFID, assets can be given unique digital identities that enable you to identify and locate them all at once, from a distance, in real time.

The ground-breaking product on display is the FLIR Si2-Pro, an industrial acoustic imaging camera for partial discharge detection, pressurised leak detection and mechanical fault detection. (Image source: Teledyne FLIR)

The four-point track system is available globally on four boom lifts up to 80 ft / 24 m class. (Image source: Genie)

Etihad Rail routinely conducts environmental impact assessments. (Image source: Etihad Rail)

The UAE’s construction market was valued at US$94bn in 2023. (Image source: Peikko Gulf)

David Mooney, vice president and MENA lead at Efficio. (Image source: Efficio)