Application of GIS and RS in Petroleum Exploration

University College London, Department of Earth Sciences, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

^* Corresponding author: weixiang.bao.21@ucl.ac.uk

Abstract

As the world’s demand for energy continues to increase, the efficiency and accuracy of exploration and exploitation of oil and gas resources have become increasingly important. The development of GIS and RS technologies has provided unprecedented convenience and opportunities for the exploitation of oil and gas resources. GIS and RS technologies have played a revolutionary role in pinpointing potential oil and gas fields, evaluating exploration risks, and monitoring the environmental impacts of exploitation activities. This paper focuses on the application of GIS and RS technologies in the field of oil exploration, focusing on the application of novel data sources such as LiDAR, high-resolution remote sensing imagery, UAV, and satellite remote sensing technologies, and the role of these technologies in assessing the environmental impacts of oil exploitation. This paper concludes that GIS and RS technologies not only enhance the accuracy of oil and gas field detection but also play a non-negligible role in environmental protection. Accurately detecting changes in surface water and groundwater helps to identify and prevent the occurrence of pollution that may be caused by exploration activities at an early stage. The significance of this paper is not only to improve the efficiency and accuracy of oil exploration but also to promote environmental protection and sustainable development.