Abstract

The Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) introduced by the Government of India has opened up new opportunities for E&P companies to explore and produce oil and gas in designated blocks. Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully secured a total of twenty-nine (29) blocks through bidding process in various OALP rounds. Among these blocks, five have been specifically located in the North Bank of the Brahmaputra River. From the perspective of seismic data acquisition, these areas presented several operational challenges related to field movement and layout of ground electronics. To overcome these challenges, OIL implemented cableless seismic data acquisition system, replacing the traditional cablebased systems.This innovative technology eliminates the need for extensive cables, providing flexibility in deployment and reducing logistical complexities. The successful deployment of cableless systems in the these areas by OIL demonstrates the transformative potential of this technology. It has led to improved operational efficiency, reduced project timelines, increased productivity, and a reduced acquisition footprint. The present case study highlights the successful deployment of cableless systems for conducting seismic surveys in these areas, OIL