Best Environmental Practices for Seismic Exploration in Tropical Rainforest: Abstract

Seismic exploration programs conducted in remote tropical regions typically emphasize operational efficiencies, security and safety, sometimes at the expense of mitigating environmental impacts in these highly sensitive environments. With the past increases in commodity prices and the opening of new and remote areas in Andean lowlands, acquisition of 2D and 3D seismic is critical to evaluate newly acquired blocks and fulfill important work commitments. In Peru alone an expected 6,000 Kms of 2D seismic is to be acquired in the next several years. A large portion of these data will be acquired in pristine and remote regions of lowland rainforest.