HYDROCARBON POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT OF SOME STRUCTURES IN THE BARENTS SEA BY FREQUENCY-RESONANCE METHOD OF REMOTE SENSING DATA PROCESSING

The results of the hydrocarbon (HC) potential assessment of some structures in the Barents Sea are discussed. They were received by using the mobile technology of frequency-resonance processing and interpretation of remote sensing (RS) data. Mapped large anomalous zone of the “gas reservoir” and “gas-condensate reservoir” type on the unique Shtokman field allows us to conclude that giant and unique HC deposits in the Arctic region can be detected and mapped by the mobile method. The absence of anomalous zone over Central structure on the Fedynsky high and the relatively small anomalous zone over Pakhtusovskaya structure indicate that the probability of finding giant fields within these structures is very low. Consequently, the detailed geological-geophysical studies and drilling within these structures at this stage of prospecting are unreasonable due to the fact that today at such a distance from the coast it is economically feasible to develop only the giant and unique HC deposits. The received results show, that the technology of frequency-resonance processing of RS data provides a unique opportunity to investigate operatively in reconnaissance character the most promising areas for the detection of giant and unique HC fields within the Barents-Kara Seas. This may significantly speed up the development of the oil and gas potential of Arctic region.