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# **Unlocking deepwater potential in the Gulf of Mexico.  **

Effective deepwater exploration and development has made it possible to access new hydrocarbon reserves. Despite the potentially high risk and high cost, successful developments can offer significant return. To ensure long-term sustainability, operators need to provide a strong economic story, which can be supported by a comprehensive subsurface understanding.

*Data courtesy of U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

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##### Location

## Gulf of Mexico

##### Survey area

## 700km²/270 sq. miles

##### Structural regime

## Extensional

##### Rock Type

## Predominantly clastic, Evaporites

##### Onshore/Offshore

## Offshore

##### Hydrocarbon type

## Oil

In the Gulf of Mexico, the main deepwater depositional environment consists of turbidite channels.

Given the meandering and compartmentalised nature of this type of deepwater reservoir, a comprehensive understanding of their architecture plays a key role in efficient development of the field.

Imaging turbidite channels in sub-salt locations is particularly challenging, especially when working with vintage seismic data. [Click here to read the case study in full. ](https://www.geoteric.com/deepwater-gom-case-study#downloadform)

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