US firm Allied identifies drilling prospects through 3D Seismic Shoot

US-based independent oil and gas company Allied Resource Partners has completed the execution of a 3D seismic data survey in Gove County, Kansas.

Allied contracted Lockhart Geophysical to perform the survey shoot, which began and was completed in September.

Vibroseis trucks, also called as thumper trucks, were contracted by Allied to perform the 3D seismic shoot.

Allied Resource Partners president Rich Tabaka said: “They [Lockhart] did an outstanding job, and the team’s attention to detail was second to none.

“When acquiring seismic data, a company that strives for excellent attention to detail is obviously one of the most weight-bearing factors to consider, and Lockhart went above and beyond.”

The data provided by Lockhart Geophysical has now been processed by geophysical data processing services provider Sterling Seismic Services.

Three drilling prospects have been identified through 3D seismic shoot method on the 640 acres acquired by Allied this year.

Tabaka added: “It’s always a relief when the waiting game ends and you receive the processed imaging back from a seismic shoot, but even more so when the results are positive ones validating, visually, all of the research, time and money you put into locating the best possible lease.

“That’s a huge part of why I’m such a proponent of 3D seismic.”

Allied is currently in the process of deciding the start date for drilling and expansion in Gove County.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Allied develops and presents domestic onshore oil and gas limited partnerships for accredited investors.