Geological Modeling
Tiway has acquired more than 3,000 kilometers of 2D seismic and 300 kilometers of
3D seismic on its offshore and onshore licenses. Its deeply experienced team of
geoscientists has a sound understanding of not only Tiway’s own projects, but regional
oil and gas plays and trends. Tiway has also developed expertise in interpreting
historical geological data and extrapolating models based on more modern drilling,
completion, and production technologies. It also works closely with global industry
leaders in geological modeling to apply leading-edge techniques.
Recent Tiway projects include the acquisition and interpretation of 3D seismic for
an offset acquisition, the processing of seismic data for tectonically complex terrain,
reprocessing of vintage surveys, the interpretation of gravity magnetic survey
data, and the modeling and identification of fracture carbonate facies and discrete
fracture data.
Southeastern TurkeyCASE STUDY
The Tiway team has been studying licenses in southeastern Turkey since 2006. In
the Bakuk license, it shot 100 square kilometers of 3D seismic, developed a thesis
for the Southeast Turkey Basin, and spent 16 months refining a geological model
for the area. This work gave great insight into the petroleum systems of the 2,000
square kilometer Southeast Turkey Basin and Tiway the confidence to apply for other
licenses in the immediate area.
The results of reprocessing vintage seismic in the area were very positive despite
enormous acquisition challenges.
In 2010, Tiway drilled and completed the first well drilled with air in Turkey.
In 2011, eight months after the well was drilled, Tiway began gas sales while implementing
smart field automation for remote tracking and optimization. Tiway is currently
interpreting seismic on deeper trends, potential oil trends, and additional play
extensions. It is applying this information to its own licenses and regional studies.