Sustainable Seismic Practices in Offshore Exploration: A Conceptual Model for Minimizing Environmental Impact While Enhancing Resource Recovery
Journal Title: Engineering and Technology Journal - Year 2025, Vol 10, Issue 01
Abstract
Offshore exploration for hydrocarbon resources often entails significant environmental challenges, including potential disruptions to marine ecosystems and water quality. This paper presents a conceptual model for sustainable seismic practices in offshore exploration, aiming to minimize environmental impact while enhancing resource recovery. The model integrates advanced seismic acquisition technologies with environmentally-conscious strategies, focusing on reducing operational risks, noise pollution, and seabed disturbances during data collection. Key components of the proposed model include the use of low-impact seismic sources, such as environmentally friendly air guns and vibroseis systems, designed to reduce underwater noise pollution and limit harm to marine life. Additionally, the model incorporates advanced real-time data processing techniques, which enable adaptive survey strategies that optimize data collection efficiency while minimizing the duration of operations in sensitive marine environments. The model emphasizes the importance of implementing noise mitigation technologies, including sound-absorbing materials and noise-canceling arrays, to reduce the adverse effects of seismic activities on marine fauna, particularly marine mammals and fish species. The conceptual framework also outlines the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to support seismic operations, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and further decreasing the carbon footprint of offshore exploration. Furthermore, the model advocates for a comprehensive environmental monitoring system, which uses satellite imagery and underwater sensors to assess the impact of seismic operations on surrounding ecosystems in real time. This enables timely interventions to prevent or mitigate potential damage to the marine environment. A case study illustrates the application of this model in a deepwater offshore basin, demonstrating the potential for sustainable seismic practices to balance resource recovery with environmental preservation. The model's implementation results in a 20% reduction in operational costs and a significant decrease in the environmental footprint, showcasing its effectiveness in achieving sustainable offshore exploration practices.
Authors and Affiliations
Elemele Ogu , Peter Ifechukwude Egbumokei , Ikiomoworio Nicholas Dienagha , Wags Numoipiri Digitemie,
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- DOI 10.47191/etj/v10i01.23
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