Ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic
Empowering exploration with innovation in seismic imaging
Pioneering offshore seismic imaging for complex environments
Ocean bottom node (OBN) technology delivers high-resolution seismic imaging for offshore exploration and development. With decades of expertise and a strong legacy of innovation, SLB provides reliable, high-quality seismic insights to address the challenges of complex offshore environments. Deployed globally across diverse basins and water depths, OBN technology combines proven performance with next-generation advancements to meet today’s energy demands.
Versatile solutions for exploration and field optimization
OBN technology is deployed in a variety of offshore settings, from shallow shelves to ultra-deepwater basins. It supports exploration, reservoir characterization, and field optimization in regions such as the U.S. Offshore, North Sea, West Africa, Brazil, and Southeast Asia. Designed for flexibility, it adapts to diverse geological conditions, well types, and drilling scenarios, ensuring seismic clarity even in the most challenging environments.
Unmatched clarity, reduced uncertainty, and cost-efficient innovations
OBN solutions deliver superior seismic imaging, enabling detailed reservoir insights and reducing subsurface uncertainty. Full-azimuth, ultra-long -offset data acquisition enhances subsurface clarity, while advanced imaging workflows like full waveform inversion (FWI) and multicomponent data processing improve reservoir models.
Cost-efficient innovations, including sparse node acquisition and deblending techniques, streamline operations and support faster, more informed decision-making.
Proven expertise and advanced technology for superior seismic insights
- Extensive experience: over 300 ocean bottom seismic (OBS) projects completed worldwide since the 1990s, ensuring operational reliability and consistent data quality.
- Global deployment: proven performance in diverse basins, from ultra-shallow waters to deepwater frontier regions.
- Advanced imaging: cutting-edge technologies such as FWI, multidimensional demultiple processing, and multicomponent data capture deliver unparalleled subsurface clarity.
- Flexible survey design: decoupled sources and receivers enable full-azimuth coverage, long offsets, and tailored survey configurations.
- Innovative processing: techniques like deblending, geophone noise attenuation, and wavefield separation enhance both data quality and operational efficiency.
These features position OBN technology as a leading driver for advances in seismic imaging, helping customers unlock new opportunities and optimize offshore field development.
