ABOUT SeismicCity

SeismicCity is an industry leader in providing depth imaging services. We are dedicated to the development and application of the newest technology in depth imaging. Our services are based on proprietary algorithms developed on top of commercial software. This enables us to provide the best available solutions in processing, interpretation and depth imaging. We are executing model building, interpretation, prestack depth migration and simulation projects to the highest industry standards. SeismicCity prestack depth migration algorithms are developed for multi-core massively parallel computer clusters, configured and optimized for processing of large seismic datasets. With a unique set of prestack depth migration algorithms and highly experienced staff dedicated to model building and depth imaging, we are able to construct the most reliable prestack depth migrated volumes, volumes that can be trusted to plan and execute a complex exploration program.

History
SeismicCity was established in early 2000 as a company dedicated to development and implementation of depth imaging technology. The company objective is to construct and deliver reliable depth migrated volumes for oil and gas exploration . Since its incorporation, SeismicCity has executed numerous complex depth imaging projects used by it's clients for successful exploration programs in various geographical regions.

Our Focus
Our main focus is the execution of depth imaging projects. This involves preprocessing of time domain data, construction of interval velocity models, and application of prestack depth migration. To assist in model building, our workflows involve use of simulation tools to aid in correct interpretation of velocity layer boundaries. Similar technology is also used to help in complex acquisition design.

Implementation
In order to achieve the best possible depth migrated volumes we are employing several depth migration algorithms. These include a wavefront reconstruction based Kirchhoff summation algorithm, a one way downward extrapolation wave equation algorithm, and a two way reverse time migration algorithm. All of our prestack depth migration algorithms are implemented in the common shot domain, enabling their use for narrow azimuth, multi azimuth and wide azimuth surveys.

What we offer
All of SeismicCity prestack depth migration algorithms are developed in house by our research and development staff. The prestack depth migration algorithms are developed on top of commercial software used for preprocessing, interpretation and modeling.

Our prestack depth migration algorithms are optimized to take full advantage of development of new computer hardware. An integral part of our development effort is incorporation of the newest computer technology built specifically for storage and processing of large seismic datasets. All of our computer clusters include 64bit AMD opteron processors which enables the execution.

Continuous development
We are offering our clients new technologies every year. In the last year two new prestack depth migration algorithms were added to our tool kit. The first is a common shot reverse time migration built to handle both down-going and up-going wave propagation.With appropriate velocity models, reverse time migration will offer more than ever before accurate subsalt imaging.

The second technology that was added this year is anisotropic model building and prestack depth migration. With increased need to image structures in their true vertical depth and lateral positions, anisotropic depth imaging is aiming in minimizing the difference between depth structure interpreted by using well data and by using seismic data.

We regularly continue our development efforts with the objective to increasing the accuracy of the depth migrated volumes that we produce, reducing the risk of exploration programs which are using our depth imaging technology

The management team of SeismicCity consists of industry veterans involved in seismic data processing, imaging, algorithm development and implementation of hardware solutions. Prior to joining SeismicCity the management team served several organizations where each was involved in all aspects of seismic data processing.

David Kessler, Ph. D., President
Dr. David Kessler is president of SeismicCity. Prior to SeismicCity, Dr. Kessler was the manager of the Depth Processing Services group of CGG Americas in Houston. He started this assignment in mid 1996, taking the challenging task of creating the processing group, setting its methodology and leading the growth of the group. From 1994 and 1996 Dr. Kessler was a Senior Research Geophysicist at CogniSeis Development where he was involved in the development of depth imaging tools and helped CogniSeis move into the area of depth processing. Dr. Kessler started his industry career in 1991 as a Senior Research Scientist at Landmark/ITA, In this assignment he was the project manager for developing a commercial depth processing package called DepthWorks.

Dr. Kessler has a B.Sc., a M. Sc. and a Ph. D. in Geophysics from Tel Aviv University. During his studies, he worked with Cray Research in Minnesota and Landmark Graphics in Houston on the development of numerical algorithms for super computers and geophysical graphics applications.

Jeff Codd, B.Sc., Vice President of Seismic Technology
Jeff Codd is Vice President - Seismic Technology of SeismicCity. Prior to SeismicCIty, Mr. Codd was the assistant manager of the Depth Processing Services group of CGG in Houston. In this assignment, Mr. Codd was responsible for execution of the group’s depth imaging projects, client liaison and establishment of the group's reputation in quality and service.

Mr. Codd worked for CGG from 1981 to 1999. During his career with CGG he held the postions of Seismic Party Manager, Processing Geophysicist, Senior Special Project Geophysicist, Marine Group Processing Manager and Technical Supervisor for the Marine Processing Group of CGG Americas.

Mr. Codd has a B.Sc. degree in Science and has completed a graduate program in Geology, both from the University of Northern Colorado. His background in Geology and 26 years of practical experience in seismic data processing give Mr. Codd the knowledge and experience needed to execute complex processing, interpretation and depth imaging projects. During the last decade Mr. Codd has successfully executed numerous depth imaging projects using seismic data recorded in various geological settings around the globe, helping his clients establish successful exploration programs.

Fatmir Hoxha, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Development
Dr. Fatmir Hoxha is Vice President Research and Development of SeismicCity. Dr. Hoxha started his career as Research Scientist at Elf Aquitaine in France , and then became a Senior Research Scientist for CGG Americas, developing and implementing high end depth imaging algorithms.

Dr. Hoxha has a dual B.Sc. degrees in Physics applied to Engineering and Geophysics from University of Strasbourgh and a dual Master degrees in Geosciences and Engineering also from the University of Strasbourgh in France. Dr. Hoxha obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Pau in France.

Dr. Hoxha is responsible for the development of SeismicCity's prestack depth migration solutions. These include the most advanced algorithms such as reverse time migration, downward propagation depth migration, and turning wave wavefront reconstruction Kirchhoff summation algorithm.

Claude Pignol, Ms. Sc., Vice President of Technology
Mr. Pignol is Vice President -Technology for SeismicCity. Prior to SeismicCity, Mr. Pignol held numerous positions at CGG since 1977. He started as an engineer, designing magnetoteluric acquisition and processing systems, and then moved to the IT department of the company, responsible for information Technology infrastructure, enabling efficient seismic processing for it's processing center. Since 1988 Mr. Pignol has been working on configuration and design of large processing systems. In his last position at CGG, Mr. Pignol created and maintained a virtual area network and an HSM system to support high end parallel computers.

Mr. Pignol has a Masters degree in Science and Technology, and a Masters in Geophysics, both from Pierre et Marie Curie University in Paris. His background in Geophysics and 30 years experience with computer systems and processing environment give him the ability to design, construct and operate the most sophisticated seismic data processing systems.

Mr. Pigno'sl responsibilities include the design, installation and maintenance of SeismicCity's highly parallel Linux clusters.