Subsurface Capture & Monitoring

Your partner in carbon capture & monitoring technologies

Sterling offers a full range of capture and monitoring services, tailored to support specific needs from start to finish. Whether managing Class II or Class VI projects, we stand out by offering complete geophysical imaging solutions—from initial surface processing to 4D time-lapse monitoring over several years.

Full Project Support

Sterling offers continuous support, ensuring that every phase is executed with precision and efficiency. We work closely with outside vendors and stakeholders, coordinating weekly meetings during acquisition to align efforts and optimize outcomes.

Land Acquisition Design & Support

Effective land acquisition is crucial for successful carbon capture projects. Sterling supports land acquisition design and provides hands-on assistance during seismic shooting. We offer guidance on shaking parameters, the number of sweeps, and frequency (Hz) to ensure optimal data collection. Looking ahead, our support also includes future 4D time-lapse monitoring, preparing you for ongoing assessments and adjustments.

Capture & Monitoring Services

Sterling provides a wide range of services designed to support every aspect of your project and ensure the successful implementation of carbon capture & monitoring strategies.

Permitting Support

Acquisition Design & Support

Surface Processing & Reprocessing

VSP Design Support & Processing

Time Lapse Processing (4D)for Surface & Borehole

4D Time Lapse

4D VSP: Five Repeat Surveys

Shows reflectivity changes due to Co2 Injection. Blue boxes outline the approximate injection depth and obvious changes.

Perspective view of the time-lapse anomalies from 8 - 21 months of injection.

The colored surface represents a depth horizon at the base of the reservoir zone. The small orange geo-bodies represent the difference in RMS amplitudes after 21 months.

Time Lapse Amplitude Anomalies and Co2 Injection Volumes after 21 months of injection.

After 21 months the anomalies begin to grow. In many cases, these anomalies fit with the injection volumes, but there are also other areas where significant anomalies occur with little nearby injection. This is expected, given the complexity of these reservoirs. CO2 movement is not only a function of injection volumes but also of production rates and accompanying water injection.

Subsurface Capture & Monitoring

Your partner in carbon capture & monitoring technologies

Full Project Support

Land Acquisition Design & Support

Capture & Monitoring Services

4D Time Lapse

4D VSP: Five Repeat Surveys

8 Months

16 Months

21 Months

Perspective view of the time-lapse anomalies from 8 - 21 months of injection.

Time Lapse Amplitude Anomalies and Co2 Injection Volumes after 21 months of injection.

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