Time-Lapse and Multi-Component Seismic

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers time-lapse (4-D) seismic and multi-component (MC) seismic theory and applications. The ability to monitor reservoirs and take appropriate development decisions with 4-D seismic data is key. This requires understanding of complex seismic acquisition, processing, and analysis methods. Further, node technology and elastic FWI imaging is advancing the advantages of multi-component seismic data in the industry. This course shows how to optimally use 4D and MC data (from theory to practical applications) to improve successful asset management and reduce risk. It also allows geoscientist to better communicate with engineers and the engineers to understand usage and pitfalls of 4-D and MC seismic methods. The instructor is one of the most experienced people in the industry in this area with substantial field project execution experience.

NOTE: It is recommended to take SCA’s “Rock physics, Well logs and Well tie for Seismic Exploration and Production” course first.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Being able to evaluate if a reservoir is appropriate for time-lapse and multi-component seismic applications.
• Become familiar with the impact of acquisition and processing on 4D seismic.
• Understanding how saturation and pressure changes impact seismic amplitudes and AVO (amplitude variation with offset).
• Be familiar with advanced 4-D applications to unconventional projects.
• Understanding the value of MC seismic for exploration and production projects.
• Become familiar with the impact of acquisition and processing on MC seismic.
• Understand pitfalls of 4-D and MC methods.
• Enhance seismic data knowledge to drill better exploration and production wells.
• Improve communication skills between subsurface disciplines and management.