Orica Canada Inc
Seismic Exploration
Seismic technology is widely used as a method for locating oil and gas resources. Unlike mining, seismic survey is not about breaking rock, it is about generating a seismic wave through the detonation of an explosive charge at a specified depth.
Orica recognises the unique needs and operating conditions of Oil and Gas customers, and offers a comprehensive range of high quality seismic explosives, initiating systems and services specifically for seismic exploration.
Featuring precision, safety and reliability Orica’s Seismic product range includes the Oseis™ Electronic Blasting System, Osd™ Electric detonators and the Osx™ range of degradable and non-degradable, pentolite and emulsion explosives.
Our range of training, assistance with transportation permits and other services ensure safe and effective operations for our customers.
Supported by strategically located manufacturing facilities, global coverage and an extensive supply chain network, Orica can reliably deliver Seismic products and services when and where our customers need them.
Electric Seismic™ detonator assemblies are high strength detonators designed specifically for geophysical exploration. They can be used for both single shot and pattern firing applications.
Geogel™ is a gelatin dynamite, made specifically for the deep hole conditions encountered in the seismic industry.
The Oseis™ Electronic Initiating System is designed specifically for the Oil and Gas market.
Osx™ 5 is a packaged detonator sensitive emulsion explosive available in degradable and non-degradable variants.