# Acquire and analyze geophysical data

*/Processes/Acquire_and_analyze_geophysical_data*

## Digital Scalar

**Band**: hybrid
**Digital**: 0.5
**Rationale**: With no seeded child occupations, the scalar is derived from the process name and industry lens. 'Acquire and analyze geophysical data' in the Oil and Gas Extraction industry inherently combines hands-on field operations to gather seismic or well data (physical work) with heavy computational processing and data science to model the subsurface (digital work). This balance of field hardware and knowledge work places the process squarely in the hybrid band.

## Process Profile

**Outcome**: A comprehensive structural and stratigraphic model of the subsurface is delivered to guide exploration and well placement.
**Trigger**: An exploration mandate or field development plan requires subsurface imaging to identify or monitor hydrocarbon reservoirs.
**Key Steps**:
- Design geophysical survey parameters based on target depth and resolution
- Mobilize acquisition crews and secure site access
- Acquire raw seismic, gravity, or magnetic field data
- Quality-check and filter raw data to remove acquisition noise
- Process data through computational algorithms to generate subsurface images
- Interpret structural and stratigraphic features to identify prospects
- Integrate findings into a comprehensive geological model
**Measured By**:
- [Data Acquisition Cost](/Metrics/Data_Acquisition_Cost)
- [Processing Cycle Time](/Metrics/Processing_Cycle_Time)
- [Data Quality Index](/Metrics/Data_Quality_Index)
- [Interpretation Accuracy](/Metrics/Interpretation_Accuracy)

## Boundary Of Firm

**Outsourced To**:
- [Geophysical Survey Contractor](/CompanyTypes/Geophysical_Survey_Contractor)
**Automatability**: augmented
**Routing Summary**:
- Integration and interpretation of multiple geophysical datasets is kept in-house under geophysics.
- Field surveys such as gravity, magnetic, and electromagnetic acquisition are bought from survey contractors, with inversion and modeling run on an interpretation platform.
**Delivered By Role**:
- [Geophysicist](/Processes/Acquire_and_analyze_geophysical_data/JobTypes/Geophysicist)
- [Data Analyst](/Processes/Acquire_and_analyze_geophysical_data/JobTypes/Data_Analyst)
**Asset Specificity**: specific
**Automated By Action**:
- [Invert Potential Field Data](/Action/Invert_Potential_Field_Data)
- [Build Earth Model](/Action/Build_Earth_Model)
**Automated By Software**:
- [Geophysical Interpretation Platform](/Software/Geophysical_Interpretation_Platform)
**Delivered By Department**:
- [Geophysics](/Processes/Acquire_and_analyze_geophysical_data/Departments/Geophysics)
- [Exploration](/Processes/Acquire_and_analyze_geophysical_data/Departments/Exploration)

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Oil and Gas Extraction](/Industries/Oil_and_Gas_Extraction) — parent · Industries

### Siblings

- [Develop and Manage Upstream Petroleum-Related Technologies](/Processes/Develop_and_Manage_Upstream_Petroleum-Related_Technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage upstream petroleum-related technology portfolio](/Processes/Manage_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_portfolio) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop new upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Develop_new_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate performance of existing upstream petroleum-related technologies against market opportunities](/Processes/Evaluate_performance_of_existing_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies_against_market_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Define upstream petroleum-related technology development requirements](/Processes/Define_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_development_requirements) — siblings · Processes
- [Confirm alignment of upstream petroleum-related technology concepts with business strategy](/Processes/Confirm_alignment_of_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_concepts_with_business_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage upstream petroleum-related technology life cycle](/Processes/Manage_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_life_cycle) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify potential improvements to existing upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Identify_potential_improvements_to_existing_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify new upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Identify_new_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Assess feasibility of integrating new leading upstream petroleum-related technologies into upstream petroleum-related technology concepts](/Processes/Assess_feasibility_of_integrating_new_leading_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies_into_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_concepts) — siblings · Processes
- [Plan and develop cost, quality and performance targets](/Processes/Plan_and_develop_cost,_quality_and_performance_targets) — siblings · Processes
- [Prioritize and select new upstream petroleum-related technology concepts](/Processes/Prioritize_and_select_new_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_concepts) — siblings · Processes
- [Plan for upstream petroleum-related technology offering modifications](/Processes/Plan_for_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_offering_modifications) — siblings · Processes
- [Introduce new upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Introduce_new_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Retire outdated/inefficient upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Retire_outdated%2Finefficient_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Assess, design, build, and evaluate upstream petroleum-related technologies](/Processes/Assess,_design,_build,_and_evaluate_upstream_petroleum-related_technologies) — siblings · Processes
- [Assign resources to upstream petroleum-related technology project](/Processes/Assign_resources_to_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_project) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop asset specific upstream petroleum-related technology design specifications](/Processes/Develop_asset_specific_upstream_petroleum-related_technology_design_specifications) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct Front End Design and Engineering FEED](/Processes/Conduct_Front_End_Design_and_Engineering_FEED) — siblings · Processes
- [Collaborate on design with suppliers and contract manufacturers to produce product](/Processes/Collaborate_on_design_with_suppliers_and_contract_manufacturers_to_produce_product) — siblings · Processes
- [Define field production targets](/Processes/Define_field_production_targets) — siblings · Processes
- [Determine ability to deliver as scheduled/required](/Processes/Determine_ability_to_deliver_as_scheduled%2Frequired) — siblings · Processes
- [Match needs to vendors capabilities](/Processes/Match_needs_to_vendors_capabilities) — siblings · Processes
- [Analyze organization's spend profile](/Processes/Analyze_organization's_spend_profile) — siblings · Processes
- [Expedite orders and satisfy enquiries, goods and service field requests](/Processes/Expedite_orders_and_satisfy_enquiries,_goods_and_service_field_requests) — siblings · Processes
- [Record receipt of goods and services](/Processes/Record_receipt_of_goods_and_services) — siblings · Processes
- [Monitor quality of product and services delivered](/Processes/Monitor_quality_of_product_and_services_delivered) — siblings · Processes
- [Operate and optimize outbound transportation](/Processes/Operate_and_optimize_outbound_transportation) — siblings · Processes
- [Receive, inspect and store inbound deliveries](/Processes/Receive,_inspect_and_store_inbound_deliveries) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure customer satisfaction with customer complaint handling and resolution](/Processes/Measure_customer_satisfaction_with_customer_complaint_handling_and_resolution) — siblings · Processes
- [Train and educate functional employees and responders](/Processes/Train_and_educate_functional_employees_and_responders) — siblings · Processes
- [Create EHS policy, practices and procedures](/Processes/Create_EHS_policy,_practices_and_procedures) — siblings · Processes
- [Provide employees /families with EHS support](/Processes/Provide_employees_%2Ffamilies_with_EHS_support) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire asset (access)](/Processes/Acquire_asset_(access)) — siblings · Processes
- [Strategize acquisition](/Processes/Strategize_acquisition) — siblings · Processes
- [Define key value drivers](/Processes/Define_key_value_drivers) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify opportunities/geological prospects](/Processes/Identify_opportunities%2Fgeological_prospects) — siblings · Processes
- [Gather/create opportunities](/Processes/Gather%2Fcreate_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Screen and prioritize opportunities](/Processes/Screen_and_prioritize_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop key alignment points](/Processes/Develop_key_alignment_points) — siblings · Processes
- [Engage key decision makers](/Processes/Engage_key_decision_makers) — siblings · Processes
- [Select opportunities to evaluate](/Processes/Select_opportunities_to_evaluate) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate opportunities](/Processes/Evaluate_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Form team and dedicate resources](/Processes/Form_team_and_dedicate_resources) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct technical analysis](/Processes/Conduct_technical_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify sources of value and develop business case](/Processes/Identify_sources_of_value_and_develop_business_case) — siblings · Processes
- [Determine value and decide whether to pursue](/Processes/Determine_value_and_decide_whether_to_pursue) — siblings · Processes
- [Pursue opportunities](/Processes/Pursue_opportunities) — siblings · Processes
- [Confirm potential value of target](/Processes/Confirm_potential_value_of_target) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop pursuit plan](/Processes/Develop_pursuit_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish price and negotiation strategy](/Processes/Establish_price_and_negotiation_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Structure deal, launch offer, close contracts](/Processes/Structure_deal,_launch_offer,_close_contracts) — siblings · Processes
- [Finalize agreement and prepare for integration](/Processes/Finalize_agreement_and_prepare_for_integration) — siblings · Processes
- [Handover successful opportunities to exploration, development or production](/Processes/Handover_successful_opportunities_to_exploration,_development_or_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Explore asset](/Processes/Explore_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop exploration strategy](/Processes/Develop_exploration_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire seismic data](/Processes/Acquire_seismic_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Process seismic data](/Processes/Process_seismic_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop seismic models](/Processes/Develop_seismic_models) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform basin analysis](/Processes/Perform_basin_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop prospect drilling portfolio](/Processes/Develop_prospect_drilling_portfolio) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop program for data collection from exploratory wells](/Processes/Develop_program_for_data_collection_from_exploratory_wells) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop prospect definition](/Processes/Develop_prospect_definition) — siblings · Processes
- [Create ready-to-drill inventory](/Processes/Create_ready-to-drill_inventory) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate exploration wells and delineate geological prospects](/Processes/Evaluate_exploration_wells_and_delineate_geological_prospects) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports as required](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_as_required) — siblings · Processes
- [Handover successful exploration wells for appraisal](/Processes/Handover_successful_exploration_wells_for_appraisal) — siblings · Processes
- [Appraise asset](/Processes/Appraise_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Organize asset data](/Processes/Organize_asset_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire/process seismic data](/Processes/Acquire%2Fprocess_seismic_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire/process well log data](/Processes/Acquire%2Fprocess_well_log_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire and analyze geochemical data](/Processes/Acquire_and_analyze_geochemical_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Estimate data uncertainty](/Processes/Estimate_data_uncertainty) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop asset model](/Processes/Develop_asset_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Update surface geological model](/Processes/Update_surface_geological_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Update seismic model](/Processes/Update_seismic_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Correlate well data](/Processes/Correlate_well_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Integrate seismic and well model](/Processes/Integrate_seismic_and_well_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Update reservoir model](/Processes/Update_reservoir_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Characterize reservoir](/Processes/Characterize_reservoir) — siblings · Processes
- [Estimate hydrocarbon potential](/Processes/Estimate_hydrocarbon_potential) — siblings · Processes
- [Build field development scenarios](/Processes/Build_field_development_scenarios) — siblings · Processes
- [Build sub-surface development scenarios](/Processes/Build_sub-surface_development_scenarios) — siblings · Processes
- [Build facility infrastructure scenarios](/Processes/Build_facility_infrastructure_scenarios) — siblings · Processes
- [Build operating scenarios](/Processes/Build_operating_scenarios) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate economic viability](/Processes/Evaluate_economic_viability) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate well costs](/Processes/Evaluate_well_costs) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate facility, pipeline and other infrastructure costs](/Processes/Evaluate_facility,_pipeline_and_other_infrastructure_costs) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform prospect development economic analysis and alternatives](/Processes/Perform_prospect_development_economic_analysis_and_alternatives) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform uncertainty analysis](/Processes/Perform_uncertainty_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Propose development plan](/Processes/Propose_development_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop proposal](/Processes/Develop_proposal) — siblings · Processes
- [Compile plan](/Processes/Compile_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports for asset development](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_for_asset_development) — siblings · Processes
- [Handover appraisal results to field development team](/Processes/Handover_appraisal_results_to_field_development_team) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop asset](/Processes/Develop_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop surface facilities](/Processes/Develop_surface_facilities) — siblings · Processes
- [Prepare conceptual design](/Processes/Prepare_conceptual_design) — siblings · Processes
- [Prepare front-end engineering design (FEED) and costs](/Processes/Prepare_front-end_engineering_design_(FEED)_and_costs) — siblings · Processes
- [Prepare detailed design](/Processes/Prepare_detailed_design) — siblings · Processes
- [Execute construction and precommission](/Processes/Execute_construction_and_precommission) — siblings · Processes
- [Commission and prepare handover](/Processes/Commission_and_prepare_handover) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop subsurface](/Processes/Develop_subsurface) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop preliminary well design](/Processes/Develop_preliminary_well_design) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop detailed well design](/Processes/Develop_detailed_well_design) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop well program](/Processes/Develop_well_program) — siblings · Processes
- [Construct well](/Processes/Construct_well) — siblings · Processes
- [Modify well design based on well performance and cost](/Processes/Modify_well_design_based_on_well_performance_and_cost) — siblings · Processes
- [Handover to Production](/Processes/Handover_to_Production) — siblings · Processes
- [Produce asset](/Processes/Produce_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish asset depletion strategy](/Processes/Establish_asset_depletion_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Define short-term and long-term "life of field" strategy](/Processes/Define_short-term_and_long-term_"life_of_field"_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Define term "operational" plan](/Processes/Define_term_"operational"_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Operate asset](/Processes/Operate_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Define operation architecture](/Processes/Define_operation_architecture) — siblings · Processes
- [Define production planning](/Processes/Define_production_planning) — siblings · Processes
- [Execute production](/Processes/Execute_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Optimize production](/Processes/Optimize_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform maintenance](/Processes/Perform_maintenance) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage activities](/Processes/Manage_activities) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports for asset production](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_for_asset_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Exit opportunity](/Processes/Exit_opportunity) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop asset exit strategy](/Processes/Develop_asset_exit_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform asset sale or trade](/Processes/Perform_asset_sale_or_trade) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform asset abandonment](/Processes/Perform_asset_abandonment) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire, Explore, and Appraise Hydrocarbon Assets](/Processes/Acquire,_Explore,_and_Appraise_Hydrocarbon_Assets) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop, Produce, and Deplete Hydrocarbon Assets](/Processes/Develop,_Produce,_and_Deplete_Hydrocarbon_Assets) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports for plug and abandon (P&A) and site remediation for approval and release of bond for the site](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_for_plug_and_abandon_(P&A)_and_site_remediation_for_approval_and_release_of_bond_for_the_site) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify trends in demand for oil and gas in future decades](/Processes/Identify_trends_in_demand_for_oil_and_gas_in_future_decades) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify trends in Exploration & Production (E&P) and midstream asset funding](/Processes/Identify_trends_in_Exploration_&_Production_(E&P)_and_midstream_asset_funding) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify trends in joint venture ownership taxation and funding](/Processes/Identify_trends_in_joint_venture_ownership_taxation_and_funding) — siblings · Processes
- [Analyze current physical asset base](/Processes/Analyze_current_physical_asset_base) — siblings · Processes
- [Analyze personnel and their knowledge/skills](/Processes/Analyze_personnel_and_their_knowledge%2Fskills) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish production target for the year](/Processes/Establish_production_target_for_the_year) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop business strategy timelines](/Processes/Develop_business_strategy_timelines) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop long-term (5 to 10 year) business strategy](/Processes/Develop_long-term_(5_to_10_year)_business_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop mid-term (1 to 3 year) business strategy](/Processes/Develop_mid-term_(1_to_3_year)_business_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop short-term (quarter to 1 year) business strategy](/Processes/Develop_short-term_(quarter_to_1_year)_business_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop commodity price collapse strategy](/Processes/Develop_commodity_price_collapse_strategy) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate effectiveness of organizational change](/Processes/Evaluate_effectiveness_of_organizational_change) — siblings · Processes
- [Align business unit goals with company goals](/Processes/Align_business_unit_goals_with_company_goals) — siblings · Processes
- [Obtain business financing](/Processes/Obtain_business_financing) — siblings · Processes
- [Structure resources to meet goals](/Processes/Structure_resources_to_meet_goals) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire data on geological prospect](/Processes/Acquire_data_on_geological_prospect) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate data on geological prospect](/Processes/Evaluate_data_on_geological_prospect) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify and evaluate risks associated with target acquisition and development](/Processes/Identify_and_evaluate_risks_associated_with_target_acquisition_and_development) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop geologic model of prospect](/Processes/Develop_geologic_model_of_prospect) — siblings · Processes
- [Build surface geological model](/Processes/Build_surface_geological_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Build subsurface and reservoir model](/Processes/Build_subsurface_and_reservoir_model) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify missing developmental data](/Processes/Identify_missing_developmental_data) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop data acquisition plan and costs](/Processes/Develop_data_acquisition_plan_and_costs) — siblings · Processes
- [Create exploration plan](/Processes/Create_exploration_plan) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct cultural and onsite hydrogeological, meteorological archeologic and biological analysis](/Processes/Conduct_cultural_and_onsite_hydrogeological,_meteorological_archeologic_and_biological_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Obtain stakeholder input](/Processes/Obtain_stakeholder_input) — siblings · Processes
- [Contract for wells and services](/Processes/Contract_for_wells_and_services) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop schedule and logistics for contracted field services](/Processes/Develop_schedule_and_logistics_for_contracted_field_services) — siblings · Processes
- [Drill exploration wells](/Processes/Drill_exploration_wells) — siblings · Processes
- [Log well](/Processes/Log_well) — siblings · Processes
- [Plug and abandon well if it does not meet minimum productivity criteria](/Processes/Plug_and_abandon_well_if_it_does_not_meet_minimum_productivity_criteria) — siblings · Processes
- [Case well](/Processes/Case_well) — siblings · Processes
- [Cement casing to formation](/Processes/Cement_casing_to_formation) — siblings · Processes
- [Perforate casing and stimulate where necessary](/Processes/Perforate_casing_and_stimulate_where_necessary) — siblings · Processes
- [Run drill stem test for productivity](/Processes/Run_drill_stem_test_for_productivity) — siblings · Processes
- [Gather and analyze data from exploration program](/Processes/Gather_and_analyze_data_from_exploration_program) — siblings · Processes
- [Obtain corporate approval to proceed](/Processes/Obtain_corporate_approval_to_proceed) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish qualifications for suppliers and ranking system](/Processes/Establish_qualifications_for_suppliers_and_ranking_system) — siblings · Processes
- [Collaborate with suppliers to identify discounts/preferred vendor status](/Processes/Collaborate_with_suppliers_to_identify_discounts%2Fpreferred_vendor_status) — siblings · Processes
- [Specify requirements, delivery criteria, performance level and proposal evaluation criteria](/Processes/Specify_requirements,_delivery_criteria,_performance_level_and_proposal_evaluation_criteria) — siblings · Processes
- [Confirm AFE (authorization for expenditure) for specific request](/Processes/Confirm_AFE_(authorization_for_expenditure)_for_specific_request) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct solicitation for goods and services based on field requirements](/Processes/Conduct_solicitation_for_goods_and_services_based_on_field_requirements) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate proposals from vendors](/Processes/Evaluate_proposals_from_vendors) — siblings · Processes
- [Conduct archeological and environmental assessment along route and reroute field collection system as required](/Processes/Conduct_archeological_and_environmental_assessment_along_route_and_reroute_field_collection_system_as_required) — siblings · Processes
- [Negotiate surface right-of-way access with landowners](/Processes/Negotiate_surface_right-of-way_access_with_landowners) — siblings · Processes
- [Acquire permits for development from regulatory authorities](/Processes/Acquire_permits_for_development_from_regulatory_authorities) — siblings · Processes
- [Obtain operating permit](/Processes/Obtain_operating_permit) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate asset](/Processes/Evaluate_asset) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure production of oil, gas and water](/Processes/Measure_production_of_oil,_gas_and_water) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish production data management system and hydrocarbon accounting system](/Processes/Establish_production_data_management_system_and_hydrocarbon_accounting_system) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure production of hydrocarbon and produced water](/Processes/Measure_production_of_hydrocarbon_and_produced_water) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure injection of water, gas, steam, CO2, polymer](/Processes/Measure_injection_of_water,_gas,_steam,_CO2,_polymer) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure gas used for power production or flared/vented](/Processes/Measure_gas_used_for_power_production_or_flared%2Fvented) — siblings · Processes
- [Measure the chemical composition of the hydrocarbons produced](/Processes/Measure_the_chemical_composition_of_the_hydrocarbons_produced) — siblings · Processes
- [Transfer hydrocarbons produced for sale](/Processes/Transfer_hydrocarbons_produced_for_sale) — siblings · Processes
- [Define records keeping and certifications required](/Processes/Define_records_keeping_and_certifications_required) — siblings · Processes
- [Plan and manage inbound permits for materials](/Processes/Plan_and_manage_inbound_permits_for_materials) — siblings · Processes
- [Plan and manage outbound permits for materials](/Processes/Plan_and_manage_outbound_permits_for_materials) — siblings · Processes
- [Check certification to operate of transporters](/Processes/Check_certification_to_operate_of_transporters) — siblings · Processes
- [Issue transport contracts](/Processes/Issue_transport_contracts) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage materials taken to licensed off-site disposal](/Processes/Manage_materials_taken_to_licensed_off-site_disposal) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit regulatory reports for materials used and logistics](/Processes/Submit_regulatory_reports_for_materials_used_and_logistics) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate options for disposal of subsurface and surface assets and/or infrastructure](/Processes/Evaluate_options_for_disposal_of_subsurface_and_surface_assets_and%2For_infrastructure) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate options, costs and detailed plans for plug and abandon (P&A) of wells](/Processes/Evaluate_options,_costs_and_detailed_plans_for_plug_and_abandon_(P&A)_of_wells) — siblings · Processes
- [Submit detailed plans for plug and abandon (P&A) of wells and facilities and remediation of site for regulatory approval](/Processes/Submit_detailed_plans_for_plug_and_abandon_(P&A)_of_wells_and_facilities_and_remediation_of_site_for_regulatory_approval) — siblings · Processes
- [Contract for plug and abandon (P&A) of wells and facilities](/Processes/Contract_for_plug_and_abandon_(P&A)_of_wells_and_facilities) — siblings · Processes
- [Assess technology deficiencies by asset class and rank needs](/Processes/Assess_technology_deficiencies_by_asset_class_and_rank_needs) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop protocol for and conduct cost-benefit analyses](/Processes/Develop_protocol_for_and_conduct_cost-benefit_analyses) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate investment options based on performance and cost-benefit analysis](/Processes/Evaluate_investment_options_based_on_performance_and_cost-benefit_analysis) — siblings · Processes
- [Identify existing solutions to be leveraged](/Processes/Identify_existing_solutions_to_be_leveraged) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate prototype in the field and evaluate feasibility for wider deployment](/Processes/Evaluate_prototype_in_the_field_and_evaluate_feasibility_for_wider_deployment) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform hydrocarbon accounting](/Processes/Perform_hydrocarbon_accounting) — siblings · Processes
- [Record daily field production](/Processes/Record_daily_field_production) — siblings · Processes
- [Determine contract quantities of hydrocarbons sold](/Processes/Determine_contract_quantities_of_hydrocarbons_sold) — siblings · Processes
- [Value quantities sold](/Processes/Value_quantities_sold) — siblings · Processes
- [Calculate working owner and royalty owner interest](/Processes/Calculate_working_owner_and_royalty_owner_interest) — siblings · Processes
- [Distribute payments](/Processes/Distribute_payments) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform joint venture accounting](/Processes/Perform_joint_venture_accounting) — siblings · Processes
- [Record jointly controlled assets](/Processes/Record_jointly_controlled_assets) — siblings · Processes
- [Record venturer's share of expenses and income](/Processes/Record_venturer's_share_of_expenses_and_income) — siblings · Processes
- [Perform joint interest billing](/Processes/Perform_joint_interest_billing) — siblings · Processes
- [Account for land and lease assets](/Processes/Account_for_land_and_lease_assets) — siblings · Processes
- [Record and track contract information](/Processes/Record_and_track_contract_information) — siblings · Processes
- [Analyze obligations to meet drilling schedules](/Processes/Analyze_obligations_to_meet_drilling_schedules) — siblings · Processes
- [Create and maintain divisions of interest for ownership](/Processes/Create_and_maintain_divisions_of_interest_for_ownership) — siblings · Processes
- [Comply with country-specific financial accounting and regulatory reporting requirements](/Processes/Comply_with_country-specific_financial_accounting_and_regulatory_reporting_requirements) — siblings · Processes
- [Facilitate public information and education](/Processes/Facilitate_public_information_and_education) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish EHS organizational structure and resources](/Processes/Establish_EHS_organizational_structure_and_resources) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish supporting agreements with local, regional and specialized for EHS support](/Processes/Establish_supporting_agreements_with_local,_regional_and_specialized_for_EHS_support) — siblings · Processes
- [Manage EHS documents and records](/Processes/Manage_EHS_documents_and_records) — siblings · Processes
- [Develop and manage EHS communications](/Processes/Develop_and_manage_EHS_communications) — siblings · Processes
- [Establish and manage the management of change (MoC) process for EHS](/Processes/Establish_and_manage_the_management_of_change_(MoC)_process_for_EHS) — siblings · Processes
- [Monitor emissions](/Processes/Monitor_emissions) — siblings · Processes
- [Implement Permit to Work (PtW) system](/Processes/Implement_Permit_to_Work_(PtW)_system) — siblings · Processes
- [Implement EHS contractor and visitor access system](/Processes/Implement_EHS_contractor_and_visitor_access_system) — siblings · Processes
- [Evaluate options, costs and detailed plans for future monitoring and land disposition](/Processes/Evaluate_options,_costs_and_detailed_plans_for_future_monitoring_and_land_disposition) — siblings · Processes

### Problems this exposes

- [produced-volume history must be assimilated back into the geophysical earth model to revise remaining-reserve estimates](/Problems/produced-volume_history_must_be_assimilated_back_into_the_geophysical_earth_model_to_revise_remaining-reserve_estimates) — exposes problem · Problems
- [microseismic from hydraulic-fracture monitoring must reconcile with the surface 3D volume to validate completion-stage design](/Problems/microseismic_from_hydraulic-fracture_monitoring_must_reconcile_with_the_surface_3D_volume_to_validate_completion-stage_design) — exposes problem · Problems
- [4D time-lapse surveys not tied back to reservoir simulation for depletion and EOR decisions](/Problems/4D_time-lapse_surveys_not_tied_back_to_reservoir_simulation_for_depletion_and_EOR_decisions) — exposes problem · Problems
- [seismic interpretation feeding SEC-auditable proved-reserves bookings with no defensible volume-to-reserve lineage](/Problems/seismic_interpretation_feeding_SEC-auditable_proved-reserves_bookings_with_no_defensible_volume-to-reserve_lineage) — exposes problem · Problems
- [ambient and acquisition noise contaminates the recorded survey](/Problems/ambient_and_acquisition_noise_contaminates_the_recorded_survey) — exposes problem · Problems
- [tying surveys to wells and prior vintages is laborious](/Problems/tying_surveys_to_wells_and_prior_vintages_is_laborious) — exposes problem · Problems
- [inversion is non-unique; multiple earth models fit the data](/Problems/inversion_is_non-unique;_multiple_earth_models_fit_the_data) — exposes problem · Problems
- [field acquisition QC errors discovered only after the crew demobilizes](/Problems/field_acquisition_QC_errors_discovered_only_after_the_crew_demobilizes) — exposes problem · Problems
- [data volumes outpace processing and interpretation throughput](/Problems/data_volumes_outpace_processing_and_interpretation_throughput) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Tracking The Processing Lineage Of A Seismic Volume](/Problems/Tracking_The_Processing_Lineage_Of_A_Seismic_Volume) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Process 3D Seismic Volumes](/Problems/Process_3D_Seismic_Volumes) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Recruit Subsurface Data Scientists](/Problems/Recruit_Subsurface_Data_Scientists) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Secure Seismic Environmental Permits](/Problems/Secure_Seismic_Environmental_Permits) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Mobilize Remote Survey Crews](/Problems/Mobilize_Remote_Survey_Crews) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Ingest Petabyte Scale Field Data](/Problems/Ingest_Petabyte_Scale_Field_Data) — exposes problem · Problems
- [Evaluate Competitive Lease Blocks](/Problems/Evaluate_Competitive_Lease_Blocks) — exposes problem · Problems
- [De-Risk Exploration Well CapEx](/Problems/De-Risk_Exploration_Well_CapEx) — exposes problem · Problems

### Automated by

- [Geophysical Interpretation Platform](/Software/Geophysical_Interpretation_Platform) — automated by · Software
- [Build Earth Model](/Activities/Build_Earth_Model) — automated by · Activities
- [Invert Potential Field Data](/Activities/Invert_Potential_Field_Data) — automated by · Activities

### Outsourced to

- [Geophysical Survey Contractor](/CompanyTypes/Geophysical_Survey_Contractor) — outsourced to · CompanyTypes

### Delivered by

- [Data Analyst](/JobTypes/Data_Analyst) — delivered by · JobTypes
- [Geophysicist](/JobTypes/Geophysicist) — delivered by · JobTypes
- [Exploration](/Departments/Exploration) — delivered by · Departments
- [Geophysics](/Departments/Geophysics) — delivered by · Departments

### Latent gaps

- [Seismic Ingestion Engine](/Opportunities/Seismic_Ingestion_Engine) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Permitting as a Service](/Opportunities/Permitting_as_a_Service) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Exploration Risk Agent](/Opportunities/Exploration_Risk_Agent) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Basin Intelligence API](/Opportunities/Basin_Intelligence_API) — latent gap · Opportunities
- [Autonomous Seismic Interpreter](/Opportunities/Autonomous_Seismic_Interpreter) — latent gap · Opportunities

### Industries where this operates

- [Support Activities for Mining](/Industries/Support_Activities_for_Mining) — operates in · Industries