Innovative Imaging Technology to Unlock Presalt Reservoir Characterization

Abstract

Summary Current imaging technologies such as Kirchhoff Migration and Reverse Time Migration (RTM) provide a level of seismic resolution that help capture hydrocarbon reservoirs and outline prospects. Least-Squares Migration (LSM) is becoming the new standard in high-end seismic imaging, providing a higher level of granularity necessary for prospect risk mitigation, reservoir characterization and well planning. In this paper, we present the advantages of using LSM for imaging and interpretation of presalt reservoirs of the prolific Santos Basin.”