Rock Physics, Well Logs and Well Tie for Seismic Exploration and Production
- Disciplines
- Geoscience
- Category
- Subsurface • Seismic Interpretation • Foundational • Conventional Reservoir • Unconventional Reservoir • Exploration • Development • Production
- Format
- Classroom
- Available
- Private
Who Should Attend
All exploration and production subsurface staff and managers
Description
Understanding the properties of rocks is fundamental for a subsurface professional. This topic is covered step by step in clear detail based on the instructor’s practical industry experience over many field data applications. The course gives participants an understanding of how the rock frame, the fluids, and pore pressure impact the seismic response. The course also covers how to use wells logs and conduct well ties for seismic calibration and interpretation. Going from rock physics, to well logs, to well tie completes the fundamental knowledge needed to understand, interpret, and analyze seismic data and is key to drilling successful wells. This is a practical course covering theory, practical learnings, key pitfalls, overview of key papers, and practical exercises.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how rock physics is applied in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, including reservoir characterization and monitoring
- Learn how to use rock physics principles to interpret seismic data and create subsurface models
- Be able to evaluate fluid and pressure changes on rocks when analyzing seismic data
- Understanding key well logs and how to use them in seismic interpretation
- Understanding why and how to conduct a well tie to seismic data
- Be familiar with pitfalls associated with rock physics and well data
- Improve the ability to communicate findings and interpretations effectively between
- subsurface disciplines and with management
Course Content
DAY 1 – ROCK PHYSICS FRAME
1.1 - Introduction
1.2 – Exploration & Production Fundamentals
1.3 - Seismic Waves and AVO Parameters
1.4 – Rock Frame Bounds
1.5 – Rock Frame Mixing Laws
1.6 – Granular Rock and Packing
1.7 – Case Studies/Exercise 1
DAY 2 – ROCK PHYSICS FLUIDS
2.1 - Introduction
2.2 – Fluid Effects on Rock
2.3 – Gassmann Fluid Substitution
2.4 – Advanced Fluid Substitution
2.5 – Empirical Velocity-Porosity-Density Relationships
2.6 – Rock Physics Spreadsheet/Case Studies/Exercise 2
DAY 3 – ROCK PHYSICS ADVANCED TOPICS
3.1 - Introduction
3.2 – Stress on Rocks
3.3 – Static/Dynamic Moduli
3.4 - Pore Pressure on Rocks
3.5 – Layering and Anisotropy
3.6 - Cracks on Rocks and Anisotropy
3.7 – Gas and Attenuation
3.8 – Case Studies/Exercise 3
DAY 4 – WELL LOGS & SEISMIC
4.1 - Introduction
4.2 – Types and Properties of Well Logs
4.3 – Caliper & Gamma Ray Logs
4.4 – Density, Porosity, Resistivity Logs
4.5 – Sonic Logs, Anisotropy & Stress
4.6 – Static & Dynamic Model Building
4.7 – Case Studies/Exercise 4
DAY 5 – WELL TIE & SEISMIC
5.1 - Introduction
5.2 – Formation Tops & Check Shots from Wells
5.3 – Seismic Wavelet & 1D Synthetics
5.4 – Seismic Well Tie Workflow
5.5 – Pitfalls and Case Studies
5.6 – Summary of Course
In-Person
- Length
- 5 Days
Upcoming Events
Check back in periodically for updated Public and Live Online course dates! To schedule an In-House course, contact SCA’s Training Department at training@scacompanies.com.
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