The P-Formats for the exchange of positioning data are recommended by the IOGP for general use in the upstream oil and gas industry. They supersede earlier UKOOA P1, P2 and P6 formats. Parallel discussions with the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) covered deprecation of their SEG-P1 format and
recognition of the revised IOGP P1/11 format as its replacement. These formats have been developed in response to ever evolving acquisition and processing technologies.

Seismic data provides a fundamental input to exploration, appraisal, and production decisions, minimizing risk, optimizing well locations, and managing reservoirs through 4D technology. It is a key evaluation and monitoring input for carbon capture and storage projects, for example via high resolution products for imaging the overburden. The IOGP P1/11 data exchange format is a tool, used industry-wide, for geophysical positioning data, addressing the challenges of complex modern seismic acquisition.

This User Guide is a companion of the IOGP P6/11 Seismic bin grid data exchange format description.

A reference document which describes the OGP P6/11 Seismic bin grid data exchange format, updated in July 2017.

Learn about the OGP P1/11 Geophysical position data exchange format with this user guide.