Program Category
Oil and Gas Engineering
Program Number
ENOG128
Program Title
Advanced Seismic Interpretation
Aug 31- Sep 4
Jan 4-8
May 3-7
Sep 6-10
2103
2014
2014
2014
Locations
Dubai
Dubai
Vienna
Singapore
Fees (US$)
4650
4650
4650
4650
Dates
Advanced Seismic Interpretation
Program Description
Technologies and enhancements for seismic applications are evolving rapidly. This
advanced-level course focuses on the recent developments in visualization, integration,
and interpretation techniques for seismic data. Gain a solid understanding of the
seismic data interpreter’s role in studies that involve poststack seismic attributes, AVO,
seismic sequence stratigraphy, seismic geomorphology, 4D seismic data, and
multidiscipline integration. Recent and relevant case histories, data examples, and
exercises, conducted both on paper and with Petrel software, guide your understanding
of complete data integration into the seismic model.
Program Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide E&P professionals with knowledge on
visualization, integration, and interpretation techniques that have been recently developed for
seismic data. Learning objectives are at knowledge and application levels. The participants will
gain a solid understanding of the applications and role of the seismic interpreter in studies that
involve post-stack seismic attributes, AVO, seismic sequence stratigraphy, seismic
geomorphology, 4D time-lapse seismic, and multidisciplinary integration. Recent and relevant
case histories, data examples, and exercises, conducted both on paper and with the PETRELtm
software, will guide the participants in the understanding that the integration of all available data
into the seismic model will add value in the needed coherent and successful seismic predictions
that result from an interpretation.
Program Outline
Day One
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Introduction and general overview
Visual perception, understanding and impact on interpretation
Fundamental of signal theory, wavelet, resolution and scaling
Geological concepts, sedimentary models and structural styles
Central frequency, wedge modeling and tuning analysis exercises
Mapping exercise
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Introduction to the PETREL software - seismic interpretation module
Interpretation overall procedure, 2D and 3D techniques
Sequence stratigraphy and seismic facies analysis
Seismic geomorphology, stratal slicing and volume flattening
Seismic geomorphology exercise
Case history on automated fault interpretation
Sequence stratigraphy exercise
Structural validation exercise
Day Two
Day Three
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Automated fault mapping exercise
Post stack attributes, reflective attributes and transmissive attributes
Geometrical attributes, trace similarity and stratigraphic volume attributes,
texture, curvature etc.
Multi-attributes analysis, calibration, applications, pitfalls and limitations
Attributes classification, FA, PCA, statistical, neural networks,
unsupervised, and supervised classification
Attributes analysis on carbonate reservoir case history
Unsupervised classification exercise
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Reservoir Thickness analysis from seismic attributes exercise
Spectral decomposition
Basics of rock physics and seismic inversion
AVO theory and pre-stack attributes
Overview of depth conversion methods and uncertainty
Multi-attribute reservoir characterization exercise
Depth conversion exercise
AVO gradient-intercept exercise
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Multicomponent seismic interpretation
4D time lapse seismic and reservoir monitoring
Gas hydrates interpretation
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Day Four
Day Five
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Overview on naturally fractured reservoir characterization from seismic
4D interpretation exercise
Fractured reservoir characterization with attributes exercise
Program CDL
Content
Fundamentals: Core concepts, understandings and tools (80%)
Latest Developments: Recent advances and future trends (10%)
Industry Applications: Linking theory and real-world (10%)
Delivery Methods
Lecture: Delivery of material in a lecture format (80%)
Discussion or Group Work: Participatory learning (20%)
Level
Introductory: Appropriate for a general audience (0%)
Specialized: Assumes experience in practice area or field (80%)
Advanced: In-depth explorations at the advanced level (20%)
Prerequisite by Topic:
Basic or Intermediate Seismic Interpretation
Who Should Attend
Exploration and Production Managers Geoscientists and Reservoir Engineers Professionals
involved in seismic interpretation or dealing with results of the interpretation of seismic data
Participant Take-Aways
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Discussions with Industry and Government Leaders/Subjects Matter Experts
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Current status of issues that affect you and your organization
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Interactions with peers from industry and government
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Lessons learned from multiple Case Studies
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Course Manual-printed and e-files
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Current articles by industry authors
Take the Right Step
For more information, or to apply to this
Program, please Email us at: info@minervaKnowledge.com