A novel three-dimensional transition zone seismic survey, Shoal Point, Port au Port Peninsula, Newfoundland: Seismic data processing and interpretation

The west coast of Newfoundland is a region of considerable interest for petroleum exploration. Interest is focused in several specific areas, but especially in the vicinity of the Hunt et al. discovery at Port-au-Port. The primary target is the carbonate bank sequence deposited on the margin of the ancient North American continent (Laurentia) in Cambro-Ordovician time.; The primary goal was to develop a better understanding of the complex geology of the area. The objective is to create a 3D surficial map of the Ordovician carbonate platform using the 3D seismic data. Detailed processing followed by careful consideration of surrounding pre-existing seismic surveys aided in the final interpretation of the stacked 3D dataset and creation of 3D surface maps. Overall the final sections and 3D surfaces compare favorably with the drilling results and surrounding seismic therefore meeting the project objectives and desired goals. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)...