Contributing to 4D Seismic Hub

We welcome contributions of open presentations, case studies, and reference citations. This hub is built on a data-driven model using Jekyll and YAML—this means you don’t need to write complex HTML to add content.

The source code and data for this site are hosted on GitHub: liuh886/4d-seismic-hub

How to Add Content

The easiest way to contribute is to submit a Pull Request (PR) on GitHub with updates to our data files.

1. Adding a New Paper or Report

To add a technical resource, edit _data/papers.yml. Each entry should follow this format:

- title: "Your Paper Title"
  authors: ["Author 1", "Author 2"]
  year: 2024
  description: "A short 1-2 sentence summary of the key 4D takeaway."
  link: "https://link-to-original-source.com"
  tags: ["Region", "Technology", "Asset Type"]

2. Adding a Case Study to the Map

To add a pinpoint to the Global Case Study Map, edit _data/case_studies_map.yml.

- name: "Field Name"
  location: "Country/Basin"
  latitude: 0.00
  longitude: 0.00
  summary: "What decision was made based on the 4D data?"

Contribution Workflow

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Clone your fork locally.
3. Create a new branch for your feature (e.g., add-gullfaks-case).
4. Commit your changes to the relevant .yml files.
5. Push to your fork and submit a Pull Request.

Commenting on Analysis Posts

Analysis posts now include a Community Perspectives section with one shared issue-backed discussion lane:

• 4D Forum: technical upside, caveats, cost or operational risks, and field lessons worth preserving.

If you want to contribute without editing site content directly, add your technical note in the forum and use reactions to upvote comments you agree with. Maintainers or agents can later promote strong points into each post’s summary cards.

Style & Ethics

• Vendor Neutral: Please avoid promotional or marketing language.
• Copyright: Only link to materials that are already publicly accessible (OnePetro landing pages, open-access journals, public PDFs). Do not upload proprietary documents.
• Conciseness: Focus on the “Decision Intelligence” aspect—how did the 4D data change the reservoir management plan?
• Impact: Whenever possible, please include a brief mention of the ROI or operational impact, such as bypassed oil recovery or risk mitigation.

License

By contributing, you agree that your work will be licensed under the MIT License.