PetroLocate is the brainchild of the founders of AquaLocate (www.AquaLocate.com). PetroLocate is dedicated to the development and distribution of the next generation of oil and gas exploration equipment using Seismoelectric technology originally developed in the UK.
A method of acquiring seismoelectric (electrokinetic) signals has been developed using isolated lines from each electrode pair, referencing of their potentials to a floating virtual earth, and positioning of the pairs close to the seismic source, which achieves a substantial improvement in signal to noise. Seismoelectric signals occur when fast p-waves intersect interfaces where the anelastic properties change (e.g. permeability, porosity, fluid conductivity, fluid viscosity, or ionic concentration). Such interfaces generate various types of slow p-waves, which decay very rapidly generating heat and electrical signals; additionally the rise time of the seismoelectric signal is inversely proportional to the permeability change. Seismoelectric survey (SES) acquisition at the surface can measure the electrical fields from decaying slow waves and infer the change in anelastic properties at interfaces as a consequence. The inversion of surface data is aided by the focusing of the seismoelectric potentials about the shot point, allowing small offset electrode pair receivers to be used. For symmetry reasons this “sounding mode” arrangement simplifies acquisition and inversion and can be used repeatedly along profile lines or on grids producing images of subsurface permeability or porosity.
The signal files are processed to give a sounding plot of permeability and porosity against one-way seismic travel time. Values for a simple seismic velocity model are required to allow time-to-depth conversion. The resulting logs against depth are displayed in the field, allowing the surveying program to be modified according to the observations. Once all the data is collected the PetroLocate software can be used to automatically create 2D models of the processes seismoelectric data.
Operators from around the world have been using the original Seismoelectric technology developed by two former BP exploration Geophysicists, for nearly two decades. PetroLocate has taken the very successful Seismoelectric technology and completely redesigned it to be used to detect and quantify resistive liquids (oil, gas and fresh water) to depths of over 2000m.
Contractors/Professionals we have worked with:
- Dig Well Drilling – www.digwellwaterlocation.com (Providing water location services (with a GF6) and drilling services in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada and California)
- Justice Water Systems INC – www.justicewater.com (Providing drilling services and drilling consultation in Colorado)
- Texoma Exploration – www.texomaexplore.com (A geophysical firm using various types of geophysics including a 2nd generation GF6 and a 1st generation PL14)
- Joyco Drilling – www.joycodrilling.com (Providing drilling services in Eastern Washington)
- SouthDrill Water Exploration – www.southdrill.co.nz (Providing drilling services and water location services (with a GF6) in New Zealand)
- Baylis Bros LTD – www.baylisbroswelldrillers.co.
nz (Providing drilling services and water location services (with a GF3500) in New Zealand)
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lakewood, WA May 13, 2014
New Seismoelectric Technology Accurately Locates Oil Bearing Zone in Texas
The PL14 seismoelectric technology has been used by a Texas geophysicist to successfully detect oil reserves over the week of May 4, 2014. Mike G. geophysicist states, “They hit it! In fact, they think they may be in several good producing zones. I’ve seen enough to convince me there is something to this [PL14] technology in finding oil and gas. We are moving forward to purchase tomorrow. What is your time of delivery?”
“Until now there hasn’t been any technology available that could directly detect resistive liquid such as oil.” – Ervin Kraemer, PL14 Manufacturer.
In addition to imaging mobile resistive liquids (oil, gas, and fresh water) the PL14 seismoelectric technology can detect those liquids at depths of greater than 2,000 meters and has been able to even detect very small volumes of important liquids like oil. Ervin Kraemer of PetroLocate recently used the PL14 to detect a 1450m deep oil reserve, which only produces six barrels of oil a day on known producing oil wells. The confirmation of a PL14 Test with a subsequent successful drilling after the PL14 data collected confirms the technology’s ability to see oil beneath the ground before the oil well has been drilled. The Seismoelectric units manufactured by Ervin Kraemer of PetroLocate have currently been used to image geothermal zones, as well as oil, successfully. Patent pending (Ser. No.: 2014111207), Ervin Kraemer also manufactures the Aqualocate GF6 Seismoelectric Technology which is used for groundwater location, detecting an aquifer depth, yield and thickness before the water well is drilled. Mr. Kraemer has been the sole manufacturer of this technology since 2003. For more information on the PL14 seismoelectric technology contact Ervin Kraemer directly at 800-251-3350.
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