Wireless Seismic, Geokinetics, and Total E&P Research & Development Announce Partnership for Next-Generation Land Seismic Acquisition: METIS

R&D program, led by TOTAL, aims to significantly reduce cycle times
and optimize HSE performance while acquiring and processing 3D land
programs in difficult areas worldwide.

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wireless Seismic Inc. (Wireless), Geokinetics Inc., and Total E&P
Research & Development (TOTAL) announced today the development of the
next-generation land seismic acquisition and processing system,
Multiphysics Exploration Technology Integrated System (METIS).

TOTAL initiated the METIS R&D program covering all facets of the
geophysics workflow, from real-time wireless seismic data acquisition
through real-time processing and interpretation. METIS concentrates on
complex geologic onshore environments, such as foothills, where
significant “Yet to Find” hydrocarbons remain.

The goal of METIS is to deliver true-to-life 3D subsurface models by
optimizing prospect evaluation and drilling performance in
hard-to-access areas. METIS is an integrated real-time geophysical and
automated logistics system, significantly increasing the efficiency of
seismic acquisition and quickly delivering quality 3D data to
interpreters with minimal HSE exposure. The METIS R&D program has an
initial five-year term, with the first large-scale commercial pilot
project targeted for 2021.

As a METIS development partner, Wireless provides:

• Real-time seismic recording infrastructure that supports the 150,000+
  channels required by METIS deployments.
• High-speed, real-time radio telemetry system, based on next-generation
  radio technology from Wireless.
• Seismic recording channel called DART (Downfall Air Receiver
  Technology) deployed from aerial drones.

“Wireless Seismic is pleased and proud to collaborate with TOTAL as a
key partner for METIS,” said Mick Lambert, President and CEO of
Wireless. “METIS is an exciting and ambitious project that will push the
boundaries of onshore seismic acquisition.”

As a future METIS development partner, Geokinetics provides:

• Integrated seismic solutions, from survey design and modeling, to
  advanced acquisition methodologies, and complete data processing and
  reservoir analysis capabilities.
• Logistics and project management expertise, helping ensure timely and
  efficient execution in challenging environments.
• Geokinetics’ industry-recognized Operations Management System (OMS)
  and QHSE commitments, helping ensure that operational elements of
  METIS are managed effectively.

“Geokinetics has an established record of safely and efficiently
acquiring and processing thousands of km² of seismic data in
inhospitable terrains over several decades,” said David Crowley,
President and CEO of Geokinetics. “As part of the METIS partnership with
TOTAL, we look forward to leveraging this experience to contribute to
the next generation of seismic imaging.”

“With METIS, TOTAL is taking the lead in resolving the challenges of 3D
seismic acquisition and real-time processing in hard-to-access
environments, such as foothills, which today make many exploration
opportunities uneconomical and field development far from optimal,” said
Florent Bertini, Earth Imaging R&D Program Director at TOTAL. “Beyond
the high 3D quality we obviously target for our geoscientists, our core
ambition is to develop METIS with the highest HSE standards. Far beyond
foothill environments, METIS, when industrialized, has the potential to
be the leading technology for onshore seismic acquisition, including UXO
lands.”

About Wireless Seismic wirelessseismic.com

Wireless Seismic is revolutionizing onshore seismic data acquisition, by
delivering the industry’s only fully scalable wireless seismic recording
systems with real-time data transmission. Headquartered in Sugar Land,
Texas, the company’s recording systems enable contractors to efficiently
tackle the most challenging seismic projects by delivering commercially
compelling solutions for conventional surveys and passive
monitoring projects.

About Geokinetics geokinetics.com

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Geokinetics is one of the world’s
largest independent land and seafloor geophysical companies. The company
specializes in acquiring and processing seismic data in challenging
environments worldwide. Geokinetics’ Multi-Client Survey Library
consists of both 2D and 3D data, covering conventional and
unconventional plays throughout North America, Brazil and Mexico.

About TOTAL total.com

Total S.A. is the world’s fourth-largest oil and gas company, as well as
a major integrated player in the global solar industry. Backed by nearly
a century of history, we discover, produce, transform, market and
distribute energy in a variety of forms, to serve the end customer. With
operations in more than 130 countries, our 98,000 employees are
committed to energy that is safer, cleaner, more efficient, more
innovative and accessible to as many people as possible.

Contacts

Wireless Seismic, Inc.
Scott Williams
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or
Geokinetics,
Inc.
David Hammer
[email protected]
or
Total
E&P Research & Development
Florent Bertini
[email protected]