Fifth EAGE Workshop on Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing
19 - 21 April, 2027 | Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Workshop Overview
Distributed fibre optic sensing technology has emerged as a powerful tool for continuous, high-temporal and spatial resolution mapping of the subsurface. The distributed sensing technology is capable of high precision measurements of acoustic, strain and temperature energy distributions along the entire length of the optical fibre. This facilitates a cost-effective large-scale monitoring capability for a wide variety of novel subsurface applications over a single optical fibre installation.
Following the previous editions, the Fifth EAGE Workshop on Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing seeks to continue our exploration of the well established use of distributed optical fibre sensors for diverse energy and industrial applications. The workshop will focus predominantly on geoscience and engineering applications utilizing distributed acoustic (DAS), temperature (DTS) and strain(DSS) systems, including new emerging fields of application.
The technical programme will contain presentations on advancements in instrumentation including 3C optical sensors, applications, and technology integration. A special focus will also be placed on current challenges, business impacts and evolving best practices. This workshop also includes a complimentary course introducing foundational elements of fibre optics science, distributed sensing technology and advanced applications.
Workshop Scope
We invite submissions suitable for both technical experts and generalists with an interest in this technology under any field of application. Case studies with examples of proven business impacts as well as modelling and theoretical studies are encouraged. These contributions will help the participants in the subsequent discussions to evaluate lessons learned and define “best practices”.
We look forward to borehole and reservoir applications for monitoring production and injections challenges in hydrocarbons and geothermal projects along with contributions in the areas of mining, CO2 storage, groundwater, environmental geophysics, wind farms and CCUS smart cities.
Participant's Profile
Specialists from leading operators, service companies, technology providers and academia will come together to exchange insights on the latest developments and applications of distributed fibre optic sensing. We encourage oral presentations and posters covering DAS, DTS and DSS across a range of geological, geographical and operational settings.
The workshop welcomes contributions from geoscientists, reservoir and drilling engineers, geophysicists, geomechanics specialists, fibre optic experts, data scientists, researchers and technology providers.
Beyond traditional hydrocarbon applications, we also welcome applications in geothermal, carbon storage, hydrogen, mining, environmental monitoring, renewable energy and infrastructure.
Technical Committee
This event is organized with the essential support of the technical committee members. The Technical Committee is composed of industry specialists within the event topic's area.
| Mahmoud Farhadiroushan (Co-Chair) | Silixa |
| Pierpaolo Marchesini | bp |
| Samantha Grandi | Shell |
| Vincent Lanticq | Febus Optics |
| Sara Moriggi (Co-Chair) | Eni |
| Roman Pevzner | Curtin University |
| Sebastien Soulas | Avalon Sciences Ltd |
| Hilde Nakstad | ASN |
| Date: | 19-21 April, 2027 |
| Location: | Amsterdam |
| Workshop Attendees: | 80+ |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 15 December 2026 |
Submission Topics
1. Surveillance
Seismic and VSP · Microseismic · Long-term strain · Temperature · Production monitoring
2. Geotechnical Monitoring
Infrastructure monitoring · Non-oilfield structures · Borehole stability
3. Integration & Interpretation
Business impact · Reservoir engineering · Geomechanics modelling · Best practices · Processing and interpretation tools
4. Current Challenges & Needs
Fiber vs. geophones · Data calibration · Advanced interpretation theory · Processing challenges
5. Emerging Applications
Global seismology · Wind farms · Geothermal · CCUS · Smart cities · Environmental & earth sciences