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Energy and environment
Exploration technology
High-resolution seismic data combined with advanced computational analysis enable ExxonMobil to make the most informed exploration, development and production decisions.
Sophisticated modeling capabilities
The search for hydrocarbons
Sound has been an integral part of oil and gas exploration for the last five decades. In the process of seismic mapping, sound wave reflections are used to form three dimensional images of geologic formations. The energy industry uses these 3-D images to help determine where to drill, reducing the number of wells needed to produce oil and gas resources.
For years, only a fraction of sound waves were considered usable as computer processing techniques could not yet handle the complexity. Today, our proprietary and patented algorithms, coupled with investments in supercomputers, accomplish the massive computational task of analyzing all seismic data to create a picture of the subsurface in richer detail.
Pioneering new technologies
The strength of our global organization allows us to explore across all geological and geographical environments — leveraging industry-leading technology and unprecedented advantages in resource analysis.
Sound and the preservation of marine life
ExxonMobil takes numerous precautionary measures in all its seismic operations to minimize impacts on marine life.
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