Who We Are

The Geophysical Institute of Israel (GII) is a state owned onshore applied geophysics service provider, specializing in the mapping and characterization of the sub-surface. We provide services around the globe to private and public companies as well as governmental bodies. The GII was founded in 1957 and has since then grown to service the Oil & Gas, Mines and Minerals, Sub-Surface Engineering and Homeland Security industries, as well as many more. For over 60 years we have been at the forefront of applied geophysics around the globe.

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Why We’re Here – Our Mission

We believe in unlocking potential.

The potential in human and natural resources is all around us. By providing the right tools and systems to our clients, we hope to take part in the unlocking of potential for the benefit of local communities around the globe.

In the global arena, Private and Public companies as well as many Government Agencies partner with GII to explore their natural resources and deliver value to their people and clients.

In Israel, the GII is responsible for the development of Israel’s National Geophysical Capabilities and Infrastructure. Furthermore, The GII is appointed by the Ministry of Energy as the official earthquake monitoring authority. In addition to maintaining a 24/7 seismological control room, we conduct studies and surveys aimed at reducing potential adverse effects of earthquakes in Israel.

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How We Work – Our Values

We are committed to the values that help our clients and partners unlock potential. To do this we constantly invest in our technology and people.

• Professionalism - Constantly cultivating our employees knowledge while ensuring ethical conduct
• Excellence – Best in class in technology, in training, in customer relations and in safety
• Reliability - Perform what we promise
• Flexibility - Be flexible on the way to get there
• Efficiency - Produce quality results, while balancing speed and resources
• Community – Sensitivity and care to the environment and communities we operat in
• Team Spirit and Respect - for our colleagues, clients and the environment.

What We Do

The GII is a 'one-stop-shop' for geophysical services in onshore and transition zone exploration and detection underground.

We harness the investigative power of geophysics, out in the field and on the computer. This means using seismic waves, magnetic and gravity potential fields, and the wide range of Electro-Magnetic frequency applications to collect information about the structure, composition, fluid content and anomalies in the sub-surface. From shallow to deep targets, there is a solution for your challenge.

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GII has acquired international recognition mainly through its flexibility in meeting diversified requirements, broad experience and consistent performance together with its ability to identify with our client's needs - offering them highly efficient, budget-adapted solutions. GII has performed 3D and 2D seismic surveys for customers around the globe and in very diverse and challenging terrain. Examples include Georgia, Turkey, Italy, Jordan, Angola, India, Albania, Congo, Ethiopia and Tanzania.

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GII holds a leading and unique market position due to its ultimate commitment to execute your geophysical project just on time, with high quality of acquired data, in a safe manner and an economic budget.

In addition to geophysical surveys for the Natural Resource Industries (Oil and Gas, Minerals, Geothermal, Hydrological), the GII provides services for Shallow Sub-Surface challenges. Some examples of these include: Engineering projects that require a good understanding of the rock and soil they are laid upon, mapping buried waste piles, Agricultural soil investigations and Archaeological mapping.

Homeland security threats are now apparent underground. Whether upon country borders or sensitive facilities, we tailor solutions for pinpointing threats and attacks underground in real time.

Taken at Masada

The GII has been developing new applied geophysical theory and tools for sub-surface exploration since 1957. With a world leading group of scientists and engineers, working together on multiple projects, the group provides leading edge capabilities to the operational business of GII.

The main fields of development today are

• Microseismic - Developing novel microseismic array patterns and algorithms, in partnership with Seismik sro
• Diffraction Imaging Techniques – subsurface void detection
• Sinkhole detection - Developing a multi-disciplinary integrated geophysical approach for studying the mechanism of sinkhole generation in the Dead Sea area
• Drones - exploring the use of drone support in geophysical field operations
• Seismic Source - exploring light weight, high energy, low environmental impact energy sources
• Deep Crust - exploring the physical properties of the deep crust, in partnership with the USGS

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International Research Projects

The GII initiates and participates in International Research Projects, in collaboration with world class partners. During these projects, our staff takes an active part in all stages of the research, including site selection, survey design, field acquisition, processing, interpretation, reporting and publication of the results.

• INCO-DC (in Cyprus and Israel with four European partners)
• US-AID (in Jordan, Erithrea and Turkmenistan with local partners)
• BMBF (in Germany and Israel with German partners)
• NATO (in Jordan and Israel with European and Jordanian partners)
• CTBTO (in Israel)
• The World Bank
• Total France
• Norsk Hydro, Norway
• BHP Billiton Australia

Recent projects include: 

• Beit Sha'an Deep Fault and Fracture Zone Mapping, Israel | 2018
• David-1 National Data Enhancement Initiative, Israel | 2018
• Deep Crustal Investigation with the USGS, Israel - Jordan | 2018
• Neot Hakikar Passive Seismic Experiments , Israel| 2018

Renewable energies are gaining popularity and the technology to efficiently utilize them are now widespread and accessible. Harnessing the natural geothermal heat energy of the Earth requires a very good understanding of the sub-surface structure, physical and chemical properties. We help our clients by providing them with geophysical tools and data that clarify the sub-surface unknowns. Whether in project planning, development or expansion stages, getting a clear view of main water pathways, reservoirs and fracture structure is crucial. 

Choose from The GII's suite of geophysics for Geothermal projects:

• Microseismic Imaging of Real Time Hydraulic Fracturing (‘fraking’)
• Induced Microseismic event monitoring (gas storage, waste water injection etc.)
• Seismic (Acoustic) Reflection Imaging in 2D and 3D and Downhole
• Seismic Data Quality Control, Resurrection, Processing and Interpretation
• Gravity and Micro-Gravity surveying
• Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) or Continuous Vertical Electrical Sounding (CVES)
• Time Domain Electromagnetic Surveys (TDEM)
• Induced Polarization (IP) and Self Potential (SP) GeoElectric surveys
• Seismic Velocity surveys
• Elastic Rock Properties derivation via P-wave and S-wave refraction surveys
• Integrated processing and Interpretation of Geoscientific data

Exploration and Development of water resources is at the forefront of national interest around the globe. As global populations grow water has become one of the most sought after natural resources.

The GII provides a full suite of onshore geophysics that are used to explore for Water. Depending on the type of aquifer, it’s estimated depth, structural knowledge and other parameters, we provide the right geophysics to your needs.

Choose from various geophysical methods:

• Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) or Continuous Vertical Electrical Sounding (CVES)
• Time Domain Electromagnetic Surveys (TDEM)
• Induced Polarization (IP) and Self Potential (SP) GeoElectric surveys
• Elastic Rock Properties derivation via P- and S-wave Seismic Refraction surveys
• Integrated processing and Interpretation of Geoscientific data

Exploration and Development of fossil fuels has developed greatly over the years and in tune, so has the exploration geophysics that enables this.

The GII provides a full suite of onshore geophysics that are used to explore for Oil, Gas, Shales, Coal Bed Methane, Coal Seams, Tar sands and Bitumen. Depending on the type of resource, it’s estimated depth, structural knowledge and other parameters, we provide the right geophysics to your needs.

Choose from various geophysical services:

• Seismic (Acoustic) Reflection Imaging in 2D and 3D
• Seismic Data Quality Control, Resurrection, Processing and Interpretation
• Gravity and Micro-Gravity surveying
• Magnetic surveying
• Check Shot Velocity surveys
• Elastic Rock Properties derivation via P-wave and S-wave refraction surveys
• Microseismic Imaging of Real Time Hydraulic Fracturing (‘fraking’)
• Induced Microseismic event monitoring (gas storage, waste water injection etc.)
• Integrated processing and Interpretation of Geoscientific data

 The GII has executed over 28 global seismic acquisition projects in the last 19 years 

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In 2005, ROC Oil Company Ltd., One of Australia's leading independent upstream oil and gas companies ordered a series of 2D and 3D seismic surveys which marked the effective return of onshore oil exploration activity in Angola after a hiatus of more than 30 years.

From 2005 to 2007, the GII acquired and processed a total of 722 km 2D and 618 km² 3D seismic data, in three separate surveys. 

Homeland security relies on immediately available quality intelligence. As threats develop in the sub-surface, the solutions must evolve too. The Geophysical Institute of Israel creates tailor made hardware and software solutions to monitor sub-surface activity on the National and Local levels.

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