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PAULSSON'S HISTORY

MAJOR MILESTONES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS​

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.​

Map Representing Paulsson Field Projects Around the World

DECADES OF EXPERTISE,

UNMATCHED COMMITMENT

PAULSSON PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD

2023-2025 – Permanent Pipeline Monitoring System was installed in August 2023 for PG&E (Largest                               US Utility) funded by DOT – PHMSA (Ongoing)
2021-2024 – Permanent 24/7 Optical Monitoring System installed for Underground Gas Storage                                       (UGS) for PG&E with real time Recording and Processing. (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

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