Digging for dreams

On Nov 15, the data synthesis of the 3D geological prospecting project undertaken by the No 1 mountain team of the Southwest Geophysical Prospecting Branch at BGP, China National Petroleum Corporation has all ended, signaling a completion of the geophysical prospectors' exploration in Qiulitag Mountains. A proper geophysical survey will get them over the first hurdle of oil and gas production. Professionals compare the task to CT for the mother Earth. Where there is oil and gas, they bring equipment to conduct surveys. This year, the team has made a breakthrough in employing new technologies, equipment and management methods in the project.

The main job of a geophysical prospector is to collect information on the topography and geomorphology, climatic conditions, human geography, geological disasters, transportation and communications in the area in the early stage of construction, and accurately pinpoint the location of obstacles such as high mountains, reservoirs, oil field facilities, high-voltage lines, and confirm various types of obstacles in detail. At the same time, it is necessary to identify the hazards and risks involved in the operation in advance to lay a solid foundation for the subsequent mining task.