fundamentals of seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation

Course Description

Seismic acquisition processing, imaging, interpretation and extraction of geological and petrophysical information. Data examples, exercises, and workshops are used to illustrate key concepts, practical issues, and pitfalls as they affect the interpretation and integration of seismic data and information into E&P workflows.

The overall objective is to introduce E&P professionals to the key concepts and principles that form the basis for value added seismic applications in exploration, field appraisal, and reservoir management. Learning objectives are at basic awareness and knowledge levels. Emphasis is on practical understanding of seismic acquisition, processing, imaging, interpretation and extraction of geological and petrophysical information. Data examples, exercises, and workshops are used to illustrate key concepts, practical issues, and pitfalls as they affect the application of seismic data and information in E&P workflows. The practical aspects of seismic interpretation are covered with examples that involve mapping, stratigraphic analysis, and amplitude methods.

Audience

Entry level geophysicists and geologists and engineers who need an overview of seismic techniques

Prerequisites

Basic reservoir geology

Course Schedule

1	Fundamentals Introduction: Role of Seismic in E&P Today Overview of non-seismic geophysical techniques Wave Propagation Reflection Principles and Resolution Signal Analysis Migration Principles
2	Acquisition Principles 3D Survey Design Implementation, Operations and QC
3	Processing Principles and Processing Flows Prestack Analysis and Signal Corrections Velocity/ Normal Moveout Analysis Static Corrections Migration and Imaging
4	Interpretation Trap Definition Structural Mapping Stratigraphic Interpretation Amplitude Interpretation
5	Special Techniques for Reservoir Prediction and Characterization Attribute Analysis Amplitude versus offset: AVO/AVA Post & Prestack Inversion Multicomponent (4C) 4D / Time Lapse Borehole / VSP Role of Seismic in Integrated Reservoir Studies

Instructors

Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, Dr. Roberto Fainstein, Mr. Francois Bouchet, Mr. Didier Belaud, Dr. Felipe Audemard, Dr. Gerhard Diephuis , Dr. Auaz Abetov, Dr. Jaap Mondt, Mr. Vincent Wai Tin Kong

Instructors may vary based on location and schedule.

Classes

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Course Provider:
 NExT