ARKeX BlueQube and ION GulfSPAN

ARKeX and ION have completed the first phase of a BlueQube Gravity Gradient survey to construct an interpretation of geologic fabric along the Louisiana coast while assisting with the building of seismic velocity models.

The joint interpretation and integration of the BlueQube data with ION's GulfSPAN data is the key to an improved imaging of the Louisiana coastal region. GulfSPAN data delivers an improved understanding of the regional geology and the deeper, less explored areas of the basin.

This joint project aims to further improve the interpretation along each line and help extrapolate the interpretation between lines to produce a geologic fabric of the region. Particular attention will be paid to the Miocene and Sub-Miocene growth fault systems, which are well mapped on the GulfSPAN data but unconstrained between seismic lines. Gravity Gradient data will be used to improve the velocity modelling in the reprocessing of existing lines and the processing of any new onshore GulfSPAN lines.

Key Benefits

• Mapping faults between 2D Seismic
• Building an enhanced seismic velocity model
• Mapping through areas with reduced seismic data coverage

The Cost-Effective Alternative to Expensive, 3D Land/TZ Seismic

BlueQube Gravity Gradiometry data is collected by ARKeX with its state of the art Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry technology, deployed in a twin-engine aircraft. The first phase of data acquisition is complete, and comprises a 3100 square mile survey. Preliminary results are available and future expansion of this program is welcome.