Providence Exploration Projects/Contracts

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Gas Research Projects
Current Project:

Crosswell Seismic Imaging Using Guided Waves: An Assessment of Gas & Oil Operator and Vendor Needs: Guided Wave technology development sponsored by GRI, developed in conjunction with Southwest Research Institute, offers the potential of continuity mapping within producing reservoir zones, particularly sand/shale sequences, with several thousand hertz bandwidth. Potential applications include fracture detection, analysis and orientation mapping, reservoir architecture and development imaging, and other reservoir heterogeneity investigations.

Recent Projects:

Advanced Field Data Acquisition and Technology Evaluation Contract, Gas Research Institute: Since 1994 Providence has been GRI’s contractor for 12 separate seismic field data and/or technology evaluation contracts, testing various advanced geophysical concepts and evaluating market potential of advanced technologies. Technologies have included state-of-the-art reservoir characterization tools, borehole tomography and crosswell seismic imaging, as well as high definition 3D seismic. Providence has formulated several detailed market evaluations and strategies for advanced technologies developed under this contract which are approaching commercialization.

Comprehensive Test- New Downhole Hydraulic Axial Vibrator, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Earth Resources Laboratory and Gas Research Institute: Providence contracted GRI’s participation and support for this state-of-the-art Michigan Basin 1998-1999 evaluation of advanced borehole imaging tools, combined with random data acquisition strategies. Datasets included 3D imaging from downhole sources and surface sources into surface receivers and reverse VSP’s, with the multiple objectives of improved resolution of economic targets and to prototype enhanced field operational efficiencies of random acquisition.

Crosswell Drilling Demonstration Program and Crosswell Education Series, Gas Research Institute and TomoSeis Inc.: Providence funded through our GRI contract a 1996 series of presentations by Tomoseis to potential users and interested industry scientists, on the current state-of-the-art of borehole tomography and crosswell seismic imaging, as part of the commercialization strategy and process for the promising technology.

Crosswell Seismic Profiling Market Analysis, Gas Research Institute and TomoSeis Inc.: Providence conducted extensive market and geologic research, evaluating every producing gas and oil reservoir in the United States with <50 MMBOE, for applicability of borehole tomography and crosswell seismic imaging technologies. This 1994 project provided detailed market strategy and interviews to facilitate industry technology adoption and commercialization. The technology has become a successful commercial business venture today through the development of markets and strategies identified by Providence.

Fiber Optic Sensor Sea Test, Gas Research Institute and Input/Output, Inc.: This innovative technology was tested under funding provided by GRI through Providence with confidential results.

Financial Analysis and Capital Structure Evaluation of TomoSeis Corporation, Deloitte & Touche and Gas Research Institute: Providence interacted with the subcontractor on behalf of GRI to consult and assist in the preparation of detailed financial and business plans to launch the company, which is a successful going-concern today.

High Resolution Borehole Seismic Commercialization Study, Gas Research Institute and Gelb Consulting Group, Inc.: This 1995 project involved Providence’s consultation and interaction with the subcontractor in preparation for the commercial business launch of technology, now a successful going-concern.

Improved 3D Reservoir Modeling Through Multi-Data Integration Program, Gas Research Institute and Northern Illinois Gas Company: Providence contracted under our GRI contract a robust reservoir recharacterization in the Illinois Basin, integrating 3D seismic and various subsurface datasets, for an improved understanding of fluid flow paths and possible reservoir heterogeneities, with potentially important economic impact on gas storage reservoir management.

Reservoir Characterization Project, Colorado School of Mines and Gas Research Institute: One of several major industry research consortia sponsored by GRI through Providence’s Field Data Acquisition and Analysis Contract. Providence benefits from the opportunity to review detailed results and techniques being developed in this important venture.

Seismic Technology Improvements to 2001: An Assessment of U.S. Operator and Vendor Needs, Gas Research Institute and Spears & Associates: Providence both contracted portions of this market survey and conducted first-hand market and government surveys and analysis in Calgary and Washington, DC to supplement subcontractor’s work in US oil centers. A broad range of industry needs and support were identified for GRI research & development decision making.

Seismic Unix Project, Colorado School of Mines and Gas Research Institute: This industry research consortium is one of several important projects receiving past support from GRI through Providence’s contract. Providence benefits from the continued exposure to emerging technologies in numerous geophysical disciplines.

2D Seismic Evaluation of Royal Center Gas Storage Field, Gas Research Institute and Northern Illinois Public Service Company: This project tested high definition field acquisition and processing techniques using mini-vibrator technology and small, portable recording systems for reservoir characterization of gas storage reservoirs.