4-C/4-D at Teal South

In late 1996, Texaco and Input/Output embarked on a novel experiment to test a low-cost 4-C/4-D permanent reservoir monitoring system (PRMS). Western Geophysical and Digicourse were brought into the project to provide data acquisition and positioning services. In July and August 1997, four-component (4-C) data acquisition was performed over 9 km2 in Eugene Island Block 354 (Teal South), using a dense shot grid (25×25 m). In late 1997, Texaco turned control of the project over to the Energy Research Clearing House and invited industry participation. The consortium remains open to new members.