Abstract
Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) has emerged as a key technology in subsurface monitoring, transforming fibre-optic cables into dense acoustic sensor arrays capable of providing real-time, continuous data across extensive distances. This paper reviews the industrial applications of DAS in petroleum engineering and geosciences, highlighting its role in hydraulic fracturing diagnostics, production monitoring, well integrity assessments and geophysical studies. Case studies from active oil and gas operations and research institutes’ collaboration with industries demonstrate how DAS enhances fracture propagation analysis,
optimizes production flow monitoring and improves seismic event detection. The review also addresses existing gap between academic research and industrial adoption of DAS in petroleum industry related applications. Overall, the widespread adoption of DAS is enhancing subsurface monitoring capabilities, driving operational efficiency and contributing to more informed decision-making in the petroleum and geosciences industries.
Keywords: Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS); Subsurface monitoring; Petroleum engineering; Reservoir surveillance
optimizes production flow monitoring and improves seismic event detection. The review also addresses existing gap between academic research and industrial adoption of DAS in petroleum industry related applications. Overall, the widespread adoption of DAS is enhancing subsurface monitoring capabilities, driving operational efficiency and contributing to more informed decision-making in the petroleum and geosciences industries.
Keywords: Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS); Subsurface monitoring; Petroleum engineering; Reservoir surveillance
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering |
| Volume | 2025 |
| Issue number | Vol: 1 & Iss: 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |