Seismic acquisition takes flight
The idea of exploring for hard-to-reach oil resources by air is gaining ground. With the METIS® project, Total is developing a highly promising disruptive system. In late 2017, a pilot was conducted in an unusually daunting environment: Papua New Guinea. A look back at a pioneering initiative that severely tested both people and equipment. Snapshot of a world that still needs oil Even though the inevitable energy transition to more renewables and higher energy efficiency will automatically scale back the use of oil and gas, the growth curve for oil demand is still ascending. And will continue to do so at least until mid-century. What's more, there are still reserves that haven't been developed. But such yet-to-find resources are often hidden in remote environments, including extremely cold regions, the deep and…