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RCP
is an independently funded geophysical research consortium
dedicated to the study of integrated reservoir characterization
WelcomE
RCP’s research highlights the value of applied research in predicting reservoir performance and enhancing field development strategies with a focus on integrated reservoir characterization. Our research spans geophysics, geology, petrophysics and petroleum engineering, with seismic methods as a foundation of our applied studies.
Founded in 1985 as an independently-sponsored research consortium, RCP is widely recognized as an early leader in advancing research of key technologies for 4D multi-component seismic applications. RCP’s unique model emphasizes a multidisciplinary team approach for practical research, collaborating as an academic consortium with industry partners and developing graduates with a broad background in research, experience, and knowledge.
RCP’s applied research field projects cover a variety of geologic settings – including conventional and unconventional reservoirs in both onshore and offshore environments. RCP distinguishes its R&D projects by blending R&D results directly into active field projects to challenge and improve the derived methods and algorithms in real world situations.
RCP is part of the Department of Geophysics at Colorado School of Mines, a public research university dedicated to engineering and applied sciences in Golden, Colorado.
Field Projects:
Fasken Ranch, Permian Basin, Central Basin Platform and Midland Basin, TX – Fasken Oil and Ranch
Bakken Mariner, Willston Basin, ND – ExxonMobil
Gulf of Mexico, Offshore US – CCUS, Fairfield Geotechnologies; Long-offset OBN, TGS; 4D DAS VSP, Shell
Edvard Grieg Field, North Sea – AkerBP
Gorgon Project OBN eFWI, Offshore Australia – Chevron
R&D Projects:
Fiber Optics – Distributed Acoustic and Temperature Sensing
Compressive Sensing for Seismic Data Acquisition
CCUS and Enhanced Oil Recovery
Machine Learning and Data
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Phase XXI Proposal 2025-2027
2026 Spring Sponsor Meeting
We look forward to seeing you at our 2026 Spring Sponsor Meeting, April 27 & 28, 2026! More information and agenda
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
RCP December Sponsor Workshop
Thank you to all of our sponsors who attended the December Workshop. If you missed it, CLICK HERE to see what you missed!
Dr. Ge Jin elected as SEG Council Chair 2024-2027
The SEG Council represents the Sections, Associated Societies, and Technical Sections and Districts of SEG and serves as advisors to the SEG Board of Directors.
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901 17th St., Suite 400
Golden, CO 80401
Email:
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