CGG, in collaboration with Côte d’Ivoire’s Direction Générale des Hydrocarbures (DGH) and PETROCI Holding (PETROCI), has announced two new multi-client 3D re-imaging programs, CDI24 Phase I (3120 km²) and Phase II (6610 km²). These projects will combine with the existing CDI23 re-imaged data to create a seamless and continuous total volume of over 16,000 km², which overlaps the recently discovered Calao field and is adjacent to the Baleine field. With industry support, Phase I of the project will begin immediately, while Phase II is planned for the first half of 2025.
Utilizing its geoscience expertise, CGG is leveraging its latest proprietary imaging technologies and high-performance computing capabilities to deliver superior results from legacy 3D seismic data in support of offshore exploration in Côte d’Ivoire. The company’s innovative tools include time-lag FWI, Q-FWI, Q-Kirchhoff, and advanced deghosting and demultiplexing techniques. These cutting-edge techniques aim to provide clearer images of deep structural plays not visible in legacy data as well as imaging the Calao Cenomanian and Baleine Carbonate fairways.
Dechun Lin, EVP of Earth Data at CGG stated that “CGG is utilizing innovative imaging technology to create new value from existing seismic data in the region. This allows us to de-risk future exploration and confidently unlock new energy reserves.”
These programs are expected to significantly enhance understanding of opportunities in the region by providing clearer images of deep structural plays not visible in legacy data. This will empower the industry to make informed decisions about future offshore exploration activities.
