Geological Seismic Interpretation of Carbonate Successions

Seismic data provide key insights into understanding and predicting the distribution, geometry, and continuity of elements of reservoir, source, and seal in carbonate, carbonate-siliciclastic, and carbonate-evaporite successions. The aim of this one-week course is to provide a general overview of the principles of carbonate systems and their expression in seismic data, and to demonstrate its utility for exploration and production.
Attendees will be able to learn about the overview of seismic stratigraphic principles in carbonate, mixed carbonate-siliciclastic, and carbonate-evaporite systems, the integration of geology and geophysics to more accurately assess carbonate reservoirs, and also the outline of integration of diverse data sets for prediction of reservoir distribution and quality. The course will include conceptual models, practical hands-on exercises, and demonstrations of the utility of the data and derived products. Key examples will illustrate how seismic stratigraphy and seismic attribute analysis can be used toassess reservoir fairways, subdivide a reservoir, constrain reservoir models, and generate high-resolution, geologically constrained predictions of reservoir systems, and exercises will emphasize and expand on these concepts.

Intensive Hands-on Exercises
Daily hands-on exercises will be provided to supplement theories presented in the class. Attendees will gain the skills to accurately asses carbonate reservoirs.

Includes Regional and International Case Studies
Geological seismic concepts will be covered to examples from areas including Indonesia, Malaysia, Sumatra, Vietnam, Philippines, North America, Middle East, and Europe. This program will include seismic analyses of carbonate and mixed examples from a variety of settings, ranging from isolated platforms, to carbonate ramps, to lacustrine carbonates. They will illustrate both the key aspects of the seismic stratigraphic methodology and the unique insights that seismic data and seismic stratigraphy provides.

Improved Skills in Characterizing Carbonate Reservoirs

Gain the working knowledge on seismic stratigraphic principles in carbonate, mixed carbonate -siliciclastic, and carbonate-evaporite systems, the integration of geology and geophysics to more accurately assess carbonate reservoirs, and also the outline of integration of diverse data sets for prediction of reservoir distribution and quality

Generate Better Models of Reservoir System

Key examples will illustrate how seismic stratigraphy and seismic attribute analysis can be used to assess reservoir fairways, sub-divide a reservoir, constrain reservoir models, and generate high-resolution & geologically constrained predictions of reservoir system

Overcome the Challenges in Successful Utilization of Seismic Data to Predict Reservoir

Understand the unique aspects of carbonate strata, petrophysics, the resultant challenges in successful utilization of seismic data to predict carbonate reservoir properties

Learn the Workflow for Seismic Stratigraphic Analysis in Carbonates

Integrate geological and geophysical data into a seismic stratigraphic workflow and seismic attribute analysis for reservoir characterization and prediction

This course is designed for delegates who seek to understand how seismic data can be used to characterize or predict carbonate reservoir distribution or quality in exploration, development, and production settings. The course is recommended for geoscience professionals who areinvolved or intend to work with carbonatereservoirs.This course can also serve as a foundation to seismic stratigraphy and uses of seismic data to understanding carbonate reservoirs to those working in the industry, including:

• Sedimentologists and stratigraphers
• Geoscientists (Interpretation, Geologic modeling)
• Geophysicists (Seismic Stratigraphy and Interpretation, Seismic Attributes)
• Reservoir, Petroleum, and Project Engineers (Evaluation , Properties, &Volumetrics)
• Petrophysicists (Rock & Fluid Properties)
• Explorationists / Exploration Managers (Work Planning & Economic Evaluation)

DAY ONE - Overview of Carbonates

• Overview of Carbonate Sediment
• Carbonate Depositional Systems
• Carbonate Sequence Stratigraphy
• Diagenesis and Porosity in Carbonate Systems
• Case Studies
• Exercises

DAY TWO - Limits and Applications of Seismic Analyses in Carbonates

• Seismic Resolution and Seismic Modeling
• Seismic Geometry of Isolated Carbonate Platforms
• Seismic Attributes
• Case Studies
• Exercises

DAY THREE - Application of Seismic Data to Carbonate Reservoir Characterization

• Seismic Expression of Carbonate Ramps
• Advanced Seismic Attributes
• Seismic Expression of Carbonate Rimmed Shelves
• Case Studies
• Exercises

DAY FOUR - Application of Seismic Data to Carbonate Reservoir Characterization

• Seismic Facies Analysis
• Advanced Carbonate Petrophysics
• Mixed Carbonate and Siliciclastic Systems
• Case Studies
• Exercises

DAY FIVE - Application of Seismic Data to Carbonate Reservoir

• Integrated Characterization of Carbonate Reservoirs
• Facies and Seismic Expression of Lacustrine Carbonates
• Case Studies
• Exercises