Zero Carbon-Emission Field Operations for Onshore Seismic Acquisition

Abstract

Reducing carbon emissions and minimising land disturbances are key motivators to use innovations for onshore seismic acquisition. Seismic Mechatronics B V, through its fully battery-powered electric seismic source, has now enabled zero carbon-emission from vibrators and project vehicles during seismic acquisition with minimal disturbance on land. It recently proved this in a seismic survey in a noise-limited zone at the border of the Netherlands and Belgium. Being able to minimise environmental impact and to acquire higher-quality results in an environment with a challenging sub-surface made this project a success. This article compares the results achieved by one Storm10 eVibe in combination with STRYDE autonomous nodes, operated with zero carbon-emissions, to results obtained in mid-2022 using three conventional Mertz M12 diesel powered Vibroseis trucks in combination with Sercel WiNG nodes. We demonstrate that even with challenging operational conditions, the results achieved with the eVibe are superior for both the near-surface and deeper subsurface.