AVO, Inversion, & Attributes Analysis and Application

This course contributes to better understanding of the key principles , analysis, and practical application of AVO Inversion and Attributes to seismic…

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AVO, Inversion, & Attributes Analysis and Application

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This course contributes to better understanding of the key principles , analysis, and practical application of AVO Inversion and Attributes to seismic interpretation. This will help to better understand the nature of seismic images reflective of hydrocarbon presence. This methodology will allow interpreters to analyze seismic images more effectively and provide a better representation of the rock attributes found in the subsurface.

The course emphasizes on practical aspects of seismic attribute analysis to improve interpretative capability of seismic data and determination of reservoir properties. Conventional and unconventional statistical methods used to calculate AVO/Inversion and Attribute results will also be tackled – focusing on when and how these methods should be combined to take advantage of their strength and minimize their weakness. Participants will learn how different seismic attributes and AVO/inversion results can be integrated to further enhance their usefulness.

This course will tackle various Case Studies in determining the hydrocarbon probability of an exploration target. These will feature the application of the AVO Inversion & Attributes to the characterization of the reservoirs as well as to the monitoring of the changes in the reservoirs. There will be several hands-on exercises which will enable participants to use the concepts taught to solve actual problems related to E&P process.

Training Objectives

UNDERSTAND the key principles and concepts of Seismic Attributes
LEARN the fundamentals of conventional and unconventional statistical tools
FIND out how to relate seismic and log data to reservoir properties for characterization application
UNDERSTAND how pre-stack attributes are used for AVO and elastic inversion
MANAGE risk factors and error margins in reservoir prediction
OVERCOME the limitations and problems faced in applying these technologies
OPTIMIZE the interpretation accuracy of seismic data in determining reservoir properties
GAIN insight to tackling real-life E&P problems through real life case histories
INTEGRATE different data and methods to optimize E&P

Audiences

The course is designed for those who are involved in exploration activities who need a good understanding of the application of AVO, Inversions, and Attributes to seismic interpretation & reservoir modeling, such as :

Exploration Geologists & Geoscientists
Exploration Geophysicists
Reservoir Engineers
Seismic Interpreters
Seismic Processors
Exploration & Production Managers

Instructor

Fred Aminzadeh

Dr. Fred Aminzadeh is president of FACT Inc. (www.fact-corp.com), a geophysical consulting, training and service company in USA. He has over 30 years of international experience in the exploration industry. He is also a professor of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Southern California and Director of USC Reservoir Monitoring Consortium. He is on the advisory board of Saratoga Resources.

His technical expertises include: seismic attributes, inversion, AVO, reservoir characterization and monitoring, smart oil fields, passive and 4D seismic, fractured reservoir, and geothermal. He was the president of Society of Exploration Geophysicists (2007-2008).

He previously worked in technical and management positions at Unocal (now Chevron) and was president and CEO of dGB-USA. He has served on the NSF National Research Council and the DOE’s Unconventional Resource Technology Advisory Committee (URTAC). He has given many industry courses, keynote speeches, webinars, and interviews on both technical and strategic issues on various aspects of geophysical technologies in many countries.

He led a $25 MM 3D Seismic Modeling project, and received the 2005 SEG Special Commendation Award. He holds 3 US patents, authored 12 books and over 350 papers on pattern recognition, image processing, neural networks, fuzzy logic, 3D seismic modeling, seismic attributes, advanced seismic data processing, AVO, gas chimneys, absorption and reservoir characterization.

His clients include:

- BP

- Chevron

- Saudi Aramco

- ONGC(India)

- Eni (Agip)

- Statoil

- Anadarko

- PDVSA (INTEVEP)

- Pemex

- Saratoga Resources

- Repsol

- etc.

Daily Aims

Day One: Key Principles and Features of Seismic Attributes

Introduction & Summary of the Course
Seismic Attributes Categories vs. Hydrocarbon Reservoir Categories
Seismic Attributes (SA) Technologies & Tools
Problem Sets: Application of Seismic Attributes in Hydrocarbon Indication
Seismic Attributes: What are the Key Issues
Seismic Attributes: What are the Key Issues (Cont’d)
Significance of Seismic Attributes and Seismic Features
Existing Seismic Attribute Tools
Problem Set: Reservoir Analysis and Monitoring using Multiple Seismic Attributes

Day Two: Analysis & Integration of Seismic Features and Attributes

Conventional Geostatistical Methods for Attribute Analysis
Practical Examples and Applications of Conventional Statistical Concepts
Problem Set : Seismic Attribute Analysis using conventional Geostatistical Methods
Fundamentals of Unconventional Statistical Methods
Fundamentals of Unconventional Statistical Methods
SOFT Computing Applications to Attribute Analysis
Problem Set: Seismic Attribute Analysis Using Conventional Geostatistical Methods

Day Three: Inversion - Amplitude versus Offset: Theory and Practical Applications

Inversion
Rock Physics and Elastic Wave Propagation
Practical Issues on AVO and Inversion
Problem Set: Rock Physics Analysis, Fluid Identification, Data Calibration using LMR, EL, and Simultaneous inversions as well as pitfalls in AVO Analysis
Case Histories: (Examples from Kutai Basin, Deepwater Indonesia, Gulf of Thailand, and many more)
Inversion / AVO Hands-On Assignment & Problem Set

Day Four: Reservoir Property Prediction & Characterization

Amplitude and Inversion for Reservoir Quality
Inversion/AVO Vendors ( Software Review and Examples)
Seismic Attribute Applications to Reservoirs
Time Lapse Attributes
Problem Set: Application of Seismic Attributes in Carbonate/Clastic Reservoir Characterization

Day Five: Case Histories and Participant Project Presentations

Highlighting Selected Case Histories
Review of Examples of Attribute Project Work by Participants
Open Room Problems Discussion and Solutions Brainstorming
One to One Discussion Session
Summary and Conclusion

Training Schedule

Upcoming Trainings Past Trainings

Code	Start Date	Locations	Cost	Instructor
PST0228-201401	16 Jun, 2014	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	SGD 5,995	Fred Aminzadeh
PST0228	30 Sept, 2013	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	SGD 5,995	Fred Aminzadeh
PST0228	05 Mar, 2012	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	SGD 5,995	Fred Aminzadeh

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