New Publication: To democratize geophysical technologies to aid in the sustainable energy transition, Constantine Tsingas, SEG Director at Large, proposes two main strategies in the President’s Page [1]:
1) Multilateral geophysical data evaluation: This involves creating collaborative forums to establish new technologies, engaging industry, geoscientists, communities, and policymakers to address obstacles hindering the growth of renewable energy.
2) Use of geophysics-centric Large Language Models (LLMs): Leveraging LLMs, particularly customized open-source models, can disseminate technical knowledge developed by societies like SEG to facilitate global implementation of technologies.
The article emphasizes the importance of international collaboration, knowledge transfer, and policy engagement to achieve a smooth and cost-effective energy transition and net-zero goals. It highlights the role of geophysical technologies in various sectors and the potential of democratizing data to address environmental challenges and resource management.
Complement Talk: Unlocking the Power of MAP for Cross-Segment Collaboration
Next week, I’ll be making the case at URTeC [2] for Map Augmented Platform (MAP)—a serverless cloud-centric approach to cross-collaboration and seamless integration across industry segments, all focused on a specific area.
What Can MAP Do?
MAP is designed to streamline workflows by providing dedicated apps for each task including GPT like interaction. Take geothermal exploration and development, for example: MAP enables seamless integration between oil & gas and geothermal operations by securely linking highly granular data through cloud protocols. Whether assessing new drilling opportunities or exploring retrofitting existing wells, MAP empowers teams by ensuring that insights are shared efficiently across disciplines and team members.
Food for Thought
Beyond geothermal applications, MAP serves as a springboard for multilateral geophysical data evaluation, as highlighted in the article. With the right implementation, it has the potential to transform how industries collaborate, analyze data, and innovate in subsurface exploration.
Reference Links -
[1] “Democratizing geophysical technologies through multilateral collaborative work and LLMs”
https://library.seg.org/toc/leedff/44/6 SEG The Leading Edge, President’s Page, June 2025
[2] New Technology Showcase, URTeC June 10, 2025 4 pm
https://urtec.org/2025/Pr...am/Technical-Program