TGS 是全球领先的能源数据和情报公司，该公司宣布开展一项新的多客户陆上 3D 地震勘探，即 Birmingham 3D。这项 206 平方公里的勘探位于阿巴拉契亚盆地西侧，具有战略意义，与 Utica-Point Pleasant 地层和 Clinton 砂岩最有前景的走向一致。Birmingham

3D 将瞄准多个勘探区，包括奥陶纪 Trenton 和 Black River、寒武纪储层、奥陶纪 Utica/Point Pleasant 和志留纪 Clinton 砂岩。该地区的特点是泥盆纪 Marcellus 和奥陶纪 Utica 地层中拥有世界一流的烃源岩。Birmingham 位于 Point Pleasant 的上倾角——TGS 的 Utica Merge 3D 成像的 Utica 凝析油和轻质油走向，并将瞄准 Point Pleasant 的未充分勘探的石油窗口。利用先进的地震成像技术，可以绘制深层构造图，这对于了解碳氢化合物圈闭、相变、盆地热流和准确着陆水平面至关重要。

TGS 将利用其广泛的井性能和日志库来校准地震地下数据。TGS 可以访问阿巴拉契亚盆地俄亥俄州部分的 73,857 口井和 144,597 条日志，还提供其专有的地层顶部数据库、通过其井数据分析平台更新的井性能数据以及盆地温度建模 (BTM) 产品。TGS

首席执行官克里斯蒂安·约翰森 (Kristian Johansen) 表示：“TGS 致力于提供高质量的数据和情报，以推动美国陆上勘探和生产的成功。”“伯明翰 3D 调查代表着一项重大投资，旨在了解阿巴拉契亚盆地的全部潜力。除了我们在该地区的其他支持产品（例如我们广泛的井日志库和解释产品）外，我们相信这次调查将为我们的客户提供宝贵的见解。”

对伯明翰 3D 的收购计划于 2024 年第四季度初开始。初步产品预计将于 2025 年第一季度推出，最终数据预计将于 2025 年第三季度推出。

该项目由行业资金支持。

TGS, a global leader in energy data and intelligence, announced a new multi-client onshore 3D seismic survey, Birmingham 3D. The 206 KM2 survey is strategically located on the western flank of the Appalachian Basin, aligning with the most prospective trend of the Utica-Point Pleasant formation and Clinton sands.

Birmingham 3D will target multiple exploration zones, including the Ordovician Trenton and Black River, Cambrian reservoirs, Ordovician Utica/Point Pleasant and Silurian Clinton sands. This area is characterized by world-class source rocks in the Devonian Marcellus and Ordovician Utica formations. Birmingham sits just up-dip of the Point Pleasant – Utica condensate and light oil trend imaged by TGS’ Utica Merge 3D and will target the under-explored oil window of the Point Pleasant. Utilizing advanced seismic imaging, deep-rooted structures will be mapped, which are crucial for understanding hydrocarbon trapping, facies changes, basin heat flow and accurately landing horizontals.

TGS will leverage its extensive well performance & log library to calibrate the seismic subsurface data. With access to 73,857 wells and 144,597 logs in the Ohio portion of the Appalachian Basin, TGS also offers its proprietary formation tops database, updated well performance data through its Well Data Analytics platform, and Basin Temperature Modeling (BTM) products.

"TGS is committed to providing high-quality data and intelligence to drive exploration and production success onshore United States," said Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS. "The Birmingham 3D survey represents a significant investment toward understanding the full potential of the Appalachian Basin. Alongside our other supporting products in the region, such as our extensive well log library and interpretive products, we are confident this survey will provide valuable insights for our clients."

The acquisition of Birmingham 3D is scheduled to commence in early Q4 2024. Preliminary products are expected to be available by Q1 2025, and final data by Q3 2025.

This project is supported by industry funding.