ConocoPhillips Staff Geophysicist Chengbo Li is a recipient of the 2023 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Technology Innovation from TAMEST (Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology). Li was chosen for his innovations in industry-leading Compressive Seismic Imaging (CSI) technology.

To meet the challenge of the world’s growing energy needs, Li helped develop proprietary CSI technology that achieves higher seismic data quality, at lower cost, in a shorter time frame, and with less exposure.

“When you look at the research in the geophysical imaging, it is very clear that Dr. Li’s work is redefining the industry standard for seismic surveying,” said Nominator Jie Zhang, Ph.D. (NAE), Founder and Chief Scientist, GeoTomo LLC. “This CSI technology allows the oil and gas industry to produce these seismic surveys in less time, with less shots and receivers, and most importantly, with less of an environmental impact. It really has and will transform the way we do our work moving forward.”

Since 2015, ConocoPhillips has used its CSI technology on approximately 30 seismic surveys, improving exploration, development and production performance by providing high-resolution seismic data with less environmental footprint and lower seismic acquisition costs (with direct savings of over $250 million). Click here to learn more about Li’s recognition.