Advanced Quantitative Seismic Interpretation
In addition to structural and stratigraphic interpretation, Quantitative Interpretation of seismic data can add considerable value in the subsurface evaluation…
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In addition to structural and stratigraphic interpretation, Quantitative Interpretation of seismic data can add considerable value in the subsurface evaluation process. For exploration prospects, various seismic attributes can be used to differentiate between alternative porefill scenario's and improve the decision making. In field development settings, where more well calibration is normally available, tools like seismic inversion can extrapolate and predict key reservoir properties outside well control and thus improve the reliability of a reservoir model. The QI workflow necessitates consistent integration of the available geological, geophysical, petrophysical data, yielding also team integration and data QC as an important spin-off.
Knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of the various QI techniques and workflows is essential for successful application. Knowing what data is required and how it must be pre-conditioned is important as well. The course uses a mixture of lectures, practical exercises and case histories. Participants can bring own cases for discussion.
Our program provides the knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of the various QI techniques and workflows, essential for successful application. It will teach what data will be required and how it must be pre-conditioned and used for exploration and development.
Course Design Provide Working Knowledge of QI
At the end of the course participants will have a solid foundation in Quantitative Interpretation concepts, workflows and data requirements.
Includes Case Studies and Hands-On Exercises
The program will present pragmatic application of the concepts from the discussion and analysis of case studies and with the hands-on paper & excel exercises.
The QI workflow necessitates consistent integration of the available geological, geophysical, petrophysical data, yielding also team integration and data QC as an important inclusion.
Training Objectives
- APPLY specific statistical techniques for quantitative interpretation and JUDGE the feasibility of a quantitative interpretation project for a dataset in question
- AVOID the most common pitfalls in quantitative seismic interpretation
- GAIN a better understanding of the seismic interpretation concepts necessary for industry tools application
- UNDERSTAND the requirements for forward models based on geologic scenario’s
- MODEL seismic response of alternative geological scenario’s, and LEARN the main inversion techniques
Audiences
This course is specially designed for geologists, geophysicists and petroleum engineers involved in the processing and interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic data with more that 5 years working experience and interested to learn more of quantitative methods.
- Exploration Geophysicists, Geoscientists and Geologists
- Petroleum Engineers
- Seismic Interpreters
- Exploration Managers
Instructor
Gerhard Diephuis
Gerhard Diephuis (1947) studied Geology and Geophysics at the State University of Leiden. The Netherlands. After his military service he joined Shell International in 1977 and was posted soon thereafter to Sarawak Shell in Malaysia, as seismic interpreter. In 1982 he was seconded to Woodside Petroleum, where he jointly interpreted the Rankin 3D survey. In 1984 he moved to Shell Expro in London, where he first worked as senior geophysicist in the Central North Sea Team and later led the Business Opportunity Team. In 1987 he was posted to Oman where he became Discipline Head Production Seismology. In that function he was the main instigator of the Natih 3D3C Experimental Survey, an industry first. In 1991 he left for the NAM in The Netherlands, in charge of a section specialised in applying novel techniques in Quantitative Interpretation. Since 1997 Diephuis is independent consultant engaged in a large number of very varied assignments in combination with educational activities both for industry and university. From 1997 to 2004 Diephuis was first Associate Editor and later Editor in Chief of Geophysical Prospecting.
Daily Aims
DAY ONE - Introduction to Seismic QI
The program will begin with recapitulation of seismic fundamentals in order to establish a common understanding of geophysical principle on which the course will be built. This will be delivered complete with a number of short exercises. The second-half of the day will be used to introduce Statistics, necessary for QI. Exercises will be on Excel and/or paper.
DAY TWO - Log Data Preparation, Well to Seismic Match, and Rock Physics
The morning will be used for the log data preparation and the generation of synthetic seismograms. Well to seismic matching will be discussed afterwards. The afternoon is dedicated to Rock Physics, of which, a continuous “red thread” exercise will be given.
DAY THREE - Seismic Inversion & Time to Depth Conversion
Following on to the last subject of the previous day, Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators will be dealt
with, followed by an in-depth treatment of seismic inversion methods. A start will be made with
capita selecta on Tine to Depth Conversion Techniques.
DAY FOUR - Seismic Inversion & Time to Depth Conversion
TZ conversion will be completed, followed by an extensive treatment of seismic attributes. The last topic of the day will be on managing and reducing uncertainties -- their sources, magnitudes and effects on reserve calculations.
Training Schedule
| Code | Start Date | End Date | Locations | Cost | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PST0068-201601 | Bandung, Indonesia | USD 4,295 | Gerhard Diephuis | ||
| PST0068-201401 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | SGD 5,995 | Gerhard Diephuis |
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