How to search for oil in the sea

Soon, pumping oil from the depths of the sea will become a leading direction in the extraction of oil products, because the hydrocarbon reserves on land are depleted, and humanity is consuming an increasing amount of energy. Active searches are currently underway for oil deposits in the oceans using high-precision and efficient equipment.

The search for oil in the sea

The seismic method is the main search method that allows you to find deposits of oil and oil products at the bottom of the seas. It consists in the continuous recording of sound waves reflected from the seabed. The supplied waves are created artificially - using special devices installed on the search vessel. To supply a sound wave, shelling of the bottom of the sea with compressed air takes place. Reflected seismic waves are recorded by the receiving device - hydrophones - and characterize the composition and nature of sediments under the water column. The analysis of reflected waves is carried out by special computer programs, which can, based on indicators such as frequency, length, return time, make a conclusion about what is under water, and also make a 3D model depicting the formations located between the oil field and water.

Such a search requires not only expensive high-precision and efficient equipment, but also high-altitude specialists who can handle these devices, correctly read the results and draw the right conclusions. Such work is done by geologists. They are forced to work far from home - in open seas - and have no right to make a mistake. A well-coordinated team of specialists always works on the ship, each member of which performs a specific task. The main analytical work on data processing will be carried out already on shore.