PAULSSON'S HISTORY
For over two decades, Paulsson has led the field in fiber optic sensing technology, revolutionizing geophysical data acquisition with innovative approaches and record-setting achievements. From early developments in optical sensor arrays to complex seismic monitoring systems, Paulsson’s advancements have consistently set new standards in the industry. Our technology has been crucial in a variety of applications, including oil and gas exploration, pipeline monitoring, and borehole surveys, underscoring their commitment to enhancing data precision and reliability in subsurface monitoring.
MAJOR MILESTONES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DECADES OF EXPERTISE,
UNMATCHED COMMITMENT

PAULSSON PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD
2023-2025 – Permanent Pipeline Monitoring System across the Calaveras fault was installed in August 2023 for PG&E (Largest US Utility) funded by DOT – PHMSA (Ongoing)
2021-2025 – Permanent 24/7 Optical Monitoring System installed for Underground Gas Storage (UGS) for PG&E with real time Recording and Processing. (Ongoing)
2020-2025 – Permanent Pipeline Monitoring System across the Hayward fault for PG&E (Ongoing)
2018 – 2nd Large geotechnical survey in Florida to detect & map developing sinkholes.
2017 – Large geotechnical survey in Florida to detect & map developing sinkholes under gypsum stacks.
2017 – MS survey in the COSO field.
2016 – VSP and MS survey for Core Energy & Battelle in a carbonate reef in Michigan to track CO2. Almost one million MS Flow Events Recorded.
2015 – MS survey in the Geysers Geothermal Field. XSP test for S. Cal operator.
2014 – Extensive Operational and Performance Tests of Fiber Optic Seismic Vector Sensors (FOSVS)®
2013 – VSP & XSP Operational and Performance Tests of Fiber Optic Seismic Vector Sensors (FOSVS)® for ConocoPhillips in Pearland, TX
2012 – First Test of Fiber Optic Seismic Vector Sensors (FOSVS)® (CA)
2011 – 4th gen FOSVS Array Introduced
2011 – 100 Level 3D VSP for Gold prospecting
2011 – 100 level 2D VSP for Gold prospecting
2008 – 80 level array survey for BGP in the Daqing Oil field, China.
2007 – 160 level array survey for BGP in the Daqing Oil field, China.
2007 – 80 level array survey for Gas Storage Reservoir characterization in Santa Barbara, CA.
2007 – 160 level array surveys for ADCO in two wells. In 2007 World Record: 9 million traces. (Abu Dhabi)
2007 – 80 level arrays in two wells time lapse survey for Shell Canada. (Alberta, Canada)
2007 – 80 level array in one well for ConocoPhillips to characterize a fractured reservoir. (WY)
2007 – 80 level array survey for ExxonMobil to characterize a fractured reservoir.
2006 – 160 level array survey for BP. Largest onshore survey in the US as of 2006: 3 million traces. World Record.(Wamsutter Field, WY)
2006 – 80 level arrays in two wells time lapse survey for Shell Canada.(Alberta Canada)
2005 – 3rd gen array Introduced
2005 – 80 level array: Passive Seismic Survey: 1,000 earthquakes/3TB/0.25 ms sampling rate for 2 weeks (SAFOD, CA)
2005 – 80 level arrays in two wells time lapse survey for Shell Canada. (Alberta, Canada)
2004 – 80 level array survey for CO2 monitoring for US Dep. of Energy.
2004 – 80 level array survey for CO2 monitoring for US Dep. of Energy.
2004 – 40 level tools - 1.8 million trace three well 3D VSP survey in Oman in the Middle East.
2004 – 80 level tool, 25’ spacing - 285,000 trace VSP in AK to map methane hydrate deposits.
2003 – 80 level tool - 400,000 trace 4D (Time lapse) VSP in WY.
2003 – 160 level tool - 800,000 trace 3D VSP in TX.
2002 – 80 level tool - a 9C 576,000 trace 3D VSP in NM.
2002 – 80 level tool - 3.0 million trace 4 well 3D VSP survey at the Milne Point field on the North Slope, AK. World Record # 3C sensors in four wells
2002 – 80 level tool - 7.5 million trace five well marine 3D VSP survey in Long Beach, CA. World Record
2002 – 80 level tool - 400,000 trace 4D (Time lapse) VSP in WY.
2001 – 80 level tool - 400,000 trace 3D VSP in the Weyburn Field SK, Canada.
2001 – 80 level tool - 400,000 trace 3D VSP in WY.
2001 – 80 level tool - 360,000 trace 3D VSP In TX.
2001 – 80 level tool - 372,000 trace 3D VSP in TX.
2000 – 80 level tool - 350,000 trace 3D VSP in the North Coyote Field AB, Canada.
2000 – 40 level tool - 1,040,000 trace eight Well 3D VSP in the Edison Field CA.
1999 – 80 level tool - 152,000 trace 3D VSP in the Weyburn field SK, Canada.
1998 – 2nd gen FOSVS array introduced
1998 – 40 level tool - 100,000 trace VSP the Lost Hills Oil field in CA.
1998 – 40 level tool - 600,000 trace VSP at the Vinton Dome in LA. World Record