Training Program and Workshop

G&G
Applications

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G&G
Applications
Course Overview
Seismic data, in particular 3-D seismic data, are main player of the petroleum
industry. It provides subsurface images and other information that may be used
by Geoscientists and engineers to identify and effectively drain hydrocarbon
reservoirs. The class provides hands on experience in the structural, stratigraphic
interpretation and 3D modeling of seismic reflection data.
Techniques covered include: well log to seismic ties, contour maps, and
interpretation of 2D and 3D data, seismic inversion (pre and post stack),
Petrophysical and facies distribution in addition to volumetric and uncertainty
analysis. An overview of the effects of seismic acquisition and processing on
interpretation is also provided.
Upon completion of this training course, participants will:

have acquired a basic tool set and workflow for interpretation

touch on certain aspects of acquisition and processing.

understand the basic tools when preparing for interpretation

include synthetic seismograms, seismic modeling, and velocity data

learn different methods for depth conversion.

know 2D & 3D seismic visualization and interpretation.

have knowledge of other topics, e.g., seismic attributes,

amplitude variation with offset (AVO/AVA) and time-lapse
methods, Post stack inversion.

3D Modeling techniques and uncertainty analysis

Volumetrics and uncertainty analysis

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Course Outlines

Introduction and Theoretical Background; Seismic waves, Velocities,

Frequencies, &

Introduction to Seismic Interpretations; 2D versus 3D, the Best from 3D,

Interpretation Skills, & Methodology

Overview of Seismic Reflection Method; Body Waves, Elastic Moduli ,

Velocities, Frequency Concepts, The Convolutional Model, & Seismic
Resolution

Overview of Seismic Data Acquisition and Processing; 2D &3D

acquisition, processing steps & corrections, Migration & Depth conversion, &
effects of different processing flows

Integration of Well and Seismic Data; Importance, Geophysical logging,

VSP, CheckShot, & Synthetic Seismograms

Seismic Data Interpretation, General Considerations; The Interpretation

Project, Database, Problem and Pitfalls, Displays and Colors, Main Structural
Styles and their Evidences, Types of Truncations, Stratal Terminations,
Internal Seismic Reflections, Seismic Stratigraphy Terminations, Structural
Setting & traps, Stratigraphic Setting & traps, & Map generation

Structural Interpretation Of 3D Seismic Data; Introduction, 3D Interpretation Views, Time

Slice Structural Interpretation, Structure Contour Maps, Fault Interpretation (through Coherency
& Seismic Attributes), Salt Domes Interpretation, Horizontal and vertical sections splicing,
Horizon Flattening.

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Stratigraphical Interpretation Of 3D Seismic Data; Introduction, Channels

Interpretation, Delta Interpretation, Offshore Bars Interpretation, Reworked
Bars Interpretation, Horizon Slices, & Stratal Slices

Visualizations Of 3D Seismic Data; different techniques of visualizing 3D

seismic data

Advanced

Seismic

Techniques:

Amplitude Versus Offset Analysis

(AVO/AVA), Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators (DHI), Post-stack seismic

inversion techniques (application will be done using 3D and 2D seismic data).

3D Modeling techniques: Structure, petrophysical and advanced facies

modeling techniques.

Volumetric calculations and uncertainty analysis.

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Who should attend?

- This class is designed for geoscientists interested in learning traditional and
advanced interpretation of 2D and 3D reflection seismic data, seismic
inversion (pre and post stack), 3D modeling techniques, volumetrics and
uncertainty analysis.

Program Methodology:
Lectures, group work, case studies, and Application on Software.

Program Language:
English / Arabic

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