RCP Mission

The Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP) at Colorado School of Mines is an independently sponsored research consortium whose mission is to develop and apply 4-D, 3-C seismology and associated technologies to effectively model complex reservoirs.

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Objectives

• Research applications of 3-D multicomponent (3-C) seismic data to dynamic reservoir characterization and monitoring
• Develop new reservoir modeling and simulation techniques that incorporate time-lapse multicomponent seismic data
• Integrate multidisciplinary reservoir technologies
  
  

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Results

• Established a leading edge interdisciplinary research and teaching program
• Fostered industry/university interaction
• Cost effective, collaborative research

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RCP has pioneered 3D-9C seismic surveys in these locations:

1. First 3-D 9-C seismic survey (Silo field)
2. First 3-D 9-C seismic survey in Canada (Joffre field)
3. First 4-D 9-C seismic survey (Vacuum field)
4. First 4-D 9-C seismic survey in Canada (Weyburn field)

Over $10 million of sponsored research has been conducted over the past 15 years

Phase XII Brochure