Seismic Data Interpretation and Evaluation for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

A Practitioner’s Guide

About

This book introduces readers to the field of seismic data interpretation and evaluation, covering themes such as petroleum exploration and high resolution seismic data. It helps geoscientists and engineers who are practitioners in this area to both understand and to avoid the potential pitfalls of interpreting and evaluating such data, especially the over-reliance on sophisticated software packages and workstations alongside a lack of grasp on the elementary principles of geology and geophysics. Chapters elaborate on the necessary principles, from topics like seismic wave propagation and rock-fluid parameters to seismic modeling and inversions, explaining the need to understand geological implications. The difference between interpretation of data and its evaluation is highlighted and the author encourages imaginative, logical and practical application of knowledge. Readers will appreciate the exquisite illustrations included with the accessibly written text, which simplify the process of learning about interpretation of seismic data. This multidisciplinary, integrated and practical approach to data evaluation will prove to be a valuable tool for students and young professionals, especially those connected with oil companies.

Content

3-17Seismic Wave Propagation and Rock-Fluid Properties
19-35Seismic Reflection Principles: Basics
37-72Seismic Interpretation Methods
73-89Tectonics and Seismic Interpretation
91-101Seismic Stratigraphy and Seismo-Tectonics in Petroleum Exploration
103-113Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators (DHI)
115-126Borehole Seismic Techniques
129-148Evaluation of High-Resolution 3D and 4D Seismic Data
149-170Shear Wave Seismic, AVO and Vp/Vs Analysis
171-185Analysing Seismic Attributes
187-204Seismic Modelling and Inversion
205-217Seismic Pitfalls