Azerbaijan’s GL Group has become the first oil and gas company in the region to implement post-stack seismic data processing technology powered by artificial intelligence at onshore fields.
The company presented its results at the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy (IMAGE 2025), the world’s largest annual geoscience and engineering forum, held in Houston, US, The Caspian Post reports via local media.
Jointly organized by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM), this year’s event gathered more than 7,800 participants, over 1,100 technical presentations, about 260 exhibitors, and representatives from 93 countries.
Out of many global applicants, GL Group was selected to share its experience in applying AI to seismic data processing for oil and gas field development. The presentation was delivered by Kenan Aliyev, Director of Reservoir Management, and Leyla Ismayilova, Petrophysicist, who highlighted the integration of AI technologies into seismic interpretation at the Kursangi and Garabaghli fields in Azerbaijan’s Salyan region, operated by Salyan Oil Limited, an affiliate of GL Group.
“Integrating artificial intelligence into our seismic workflows has enabled us to identify new development opportunities at fields long considered fully explored. This marks a significant step forward in enhancing the efficiency of mature field development,” said Kenan Aliyev.
The project was carried out in partnership with Waverity, a company specializing in AI-driven seismic processing. Using advanced algorithms, experts significantly improved the quality of legacy seismic data, uncovering deeper and previously unexplored zones that conventional methods could not detect.
Asif Zeynalov, CEO and Chairman of the Advisory Board of GL Group, underlined the importance of the achievement:
“These results strongly support our strategy of adopting high-tech and digital solutions in our operations. To achieve this, GL Group deploys cutting-edge technologies, implements innovative approaches, and attracts highly skilled experts and top talent.”
In addition to the technical presentation, GL Group also participated in a poster session at IMAGE 2025, showcasing its ongoing research initiatives and field development projects.
GL Group operates five oil and gas fields across Azerbaijan, including Kursangi and Garabaghli in the Salyan region, as well as Buzovna-Mashtaga, Gala, and Zira on the Absheron Peninsula. Its portfolio includes operating companies such as Salyan Oil Limited, Taghiyev Operating Company, and GL Technical Services LLC, which provides technical services to the oil and gas sector.
In 2024, GL Group expanded internationally by acquiring a 25 per cent stake in Canadian Gazelle Energy Limited’s gas license in Türkiye’s Thrace Basin.
