By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the fundamental principles of petroleum geophysics and its role in hydrocarbon exploration and production.
- Analyze seismic data to identify subsurface structures and evaluate reservoir potential.
- Integrate geophysical methods with geological and reservoir engineering data for field development.
- Utilize advanced geophysical techniques, including seismic attributes and inversion, to characterize reservoirs.
- Develop workflows for interpreting geophysical data to support exploration and production decisions.
DAY 1
Introduction to Petroleum Geophysics
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- Overview of geophysics in the petroleum industry
- Basics of wave propagation and seismic reflection principles
- Acquisition and processing of seismic data
- Exercises: Understanding seismic data and resolution limits
DAY 2
Seismic Interpretation Techniques
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- Structural interpretation of seismic data
- Fault and horizon mapping
- Techniques for stratigraphic interpretation
- Exercises: Identifying key geological features on seismic sections
DAY 3
Seismic Attributes and Reservoir Characterization
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- Common seismic attributes: amplitude, phase, and frequency
- Advanced attributes: coherence, curvature, and spectral decomposition
- Application of attributes in reservoir characterization
- Exercises: Attribute analysis for reservoir property estimation
DAY 4
Geophysical Inversion and Advanced Methods
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- Principles of seismic inversion: acoustic and elastic impedance
- AVO analysis and reservoir fluid identification
- Integration of inversion results with geological models
- Exercises: Inversion workflows for reservoir prediction
DAY 5
Geophysical Data Integration and Applications
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- Integrating geophysics with geological and engineering data
- Geophysical workflows for field development planning
- Case studies: Real-world applications in petroleum geophysics
- Final exercises: Developing geophysical interpretations to support exploration and development decisions
