Rapid turnaround for processing and analysis of frequent time-lapse surveys

We present a case study of fast turn-around processing and analysis of time-lapse seismic data<br>acquired using the Life of Field Seismic (LoFS) permanent receiver array. We combine a<br>small computer cluster, a broad band connection to the offshore facilities and script-base<br>processing software into an automated workflow from acquisition to interpretation. This<br>results in delivery of time-lapse processed volumes to the interpreters within a week after last<br>shot. By automating the generation of time-lapse difference volumes and extractions, we<br>deliver fast-track interpretation of the main time-lapse effects within hours of data arrival in<br>Stavanger. These main time-lapse effects are captured in graphic files, which are all<br>automatically linked in HTML documentation. This automation and standardization has<br>allowed moving the main workload of the geophysicist from of data manipulation to<br>interpretation and integration of the collected data.