Subsurface Interpretation and Modelling (GEO505)

Content

Course topics include:

• Software introduction,
• Overview of subsurface interpretation techniques,
• Overview of syn-rift tectonic models and seismic interpretation in rift settings,
• Three-dimensional structural modelling, and
• Geological field mapping focusing on lateral variation of facies and structural elements at the macro scale.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of seismic interpretation techniques.
• Knowledge about seismic stratigraphy, tectonics, and sedimentation.
• Knowledge about the workflow and importance of building 3D structural models.
• Knowledge about modelling uncertainty and the importance of building multiple scenarios.

Skills:

• Interpret seismic and well log data.
• Integrate different geological and geophysical data to understand subsurface.
• To incorporate analogues into seismic interpretation and models to improve facies prediction and to understand seismic-scale elements and geometries.
• To build 3D structural models.
• To map regional geological structures.
• To use leading edge interpretation/modelling software.
• To evaluate uncertainty and include it in the interpretation/geomodelling process.

General competence:

• To communicate effectively about the different techniques for subsurface interpretation, 3D structural models, and their associated uncertainty.
• To be able to use subsurface interpretation techniques to take decisions for petroleum exploration/production/development, to optimize available resources in the energy sector.

Required prerequisite knowledge

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Method of work

• 2-4 hours teaching, seminars, or discussion sessions.

• 4-8 hours lab exercises and individual work.
• One-week field excursion.

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