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Conceptual Framework in Seismic Interpretation - 260217
Conceptual Framework in Seismic Interpretation - 260217
Interpretation
KEYS TO SUCCESS :
► TECTONIC KNOWLEDGE TO GET BETTER
FAULT MODEL
► ROBUST CATALOGUE OF GEOLOGIC
PATTERNS (SEDIMENTOLOGY,
STRATIGRAPHY, STRUCTURE, WELL LOG,
ETC)
► GOOD WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
INTERPRETATION SOFTWARE
► GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF STRENGTHS
AND WEAKNESS OF GEOPHYSICAL DATA
Observations without a framework…
With a framework, the observations make sense…
Henry Posamentier
Plate Tectonic
When we talk about geology…
!
We will talk about x, y, z, and time!!!
!
Gravity Model is Useful to Understand
Regional Structure Especially related to
the possible Basement Structure
Geophysical data can’t be interpreted
without knowing the answer
Hasbrouck, 1961.pers.comm
Wallace Pratt
Check Your Data
Zero Phase
90o Phase
Normal
SEG
www.geology.utoronto.ca
Reflection Terminations Terminology
4-HST
1-HST
3-TST
2-LST
Check!!!
Are your maps
consistent
with
the regional
geology???
A B
Brown (2003).
Courtesy of Mobil Producing
Nigeria Ltd.
Brown (2003). Courtesy of Geophysical Service Inc.
Brown (2003).
Courtesy of Apache Corporation
Integration of Surface and Subsurface Data
Bassant at al., 2004
How about subsurface?
Strike-slip fault ?
UPSTREAM CONTROL
Climate
Dischare
Geological
Load
Alluvial Plain
Delta
Shelf
MIDSTREAM CONTROL
Tectonic Tilting, Faulting,
Drainage Basin
DOWNSTREAM CONTROL
Eustacy
Basin level
Subsidence Rate
CHANNEL ELEMENTS
Miall, 1992
DELTAIC SEISMIC CHARACTER
Generally, Deltaic is characterized by :
1. Continuous Pararel Reflector (Sometimes Coal Indication)
2. Less Compaction Induced Deformation
3. Strong Onlap and Deformation
ATTENTION PLEASE
Prosser, 1993
Could You Tell Me Where is Fluvial Environment (Braided Stream, Fan Delta)?
Could You Tell Me Where is Deltaic Environment ?
Marine Influence
Meandering
DELTAIC
TRANSITION
FLUVIAL
Do you See lateral accretion within a peak?
Horizon Slicing
SAND ACCUMULATION
A CASE STUDY FROM DEEP WATER ENVIRONMENT
Advance Seismic Processing to
Delineate Reservoir Distribution
RMS Amplitude
Brown (2003)
Courtesy of Amoco Corporation
Resistivity logs?