 | Training Courses
| | | dGB Earth Sciences developed a number of top of the line software products and workflows for interpreting seismic data. Plugins such as neural network (clustering, mapping of geological objects) and SSIS (flattening, enabling easy system tract and stratigraphic/geo-morphological interpretation) are providing new and more informative views on seismic data. We apply these techniques and workflows to extract specific information from seismic data, thereby adding value to (expensive) seismic surveys. The extracted information improves interpretation of geological and petroleum systems and lessens the risk on (even more expensive) wells drilled. We believe that the knowledge and experience we gained using the software and workflows would greatly benefit every geo-scientist working in exploration and production, as well as many people in R&D or academics. The following courses are designed enable the participants to maximize the information extracted from seismic datasets and arrive at a more complete and accurate geological interpretation.
| dGB-USA 5 days Training Course
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| Seismic attributes & Neural Networks for geological interpretation By Friso Brouwer
April 28
Seismic attributes and Neural Networks are the tools of choice to put geology into seismic interpretation. This course gives the participants an overview of the current state of affairs in seismic attributes and neural networks. Examples are given of typical attributes used in current day interpretation workflows and how to make the link to geology and the petroleum system. At the hand of real data examples it is shown how to select the appropriate seismic attributes and how to fine-tune attribute responses. At the end of the course the participant will be able to understand seismic attributes and neural networks, QC contractor results and independently do basic interpretation using seismic attribute and NN results. A handout with all course material will be provided. Recommended follow-up course: OpendTect + plug-ins (hands-on) | |
OpendTect, Dip-Steering & Neural Networks By Friso Brouwer
April 29,30
Participants are trained in all aspects of OpendTect: seismic attribute analysis, seismic object detection (fault detection, fluid migration / chimney detection), seismic clustering, seismic filtering and data enhancements. After the course participants will be able to independently operate the OpendTect interpretation system, dip-steering and neural network plug-ins.Training manuals and a data set from the Dutch North Sea are all provided. Recommended in combination with: Seismic attributes & Neural Networks for Geological Interpretation and HC Migration, Seal & Charge Assessment using Seismic Data. | |
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HC Migration, Seal & Charge Assessment using Seismic Data By David L. Connolly
May 1
dGB has a long record of supplementing basin modeling and prospect risking by the seismic detection of vertical HC migration. The morning part of this course will focus on the basics. A review of first principles and basic methods for assessing HC migration and seal & charge risking will be presented. We then give an overview of a number of vertical HC migration mechanisms (fault related and diapiric) and examples of their typical seismic expressions. A workflow to enhance signatures of vertical fluid migration in seismic data will be presented (the chimney-cube). The afternoon part of the course will concentrated on seismic interpretation of vertical HC flow. Criteria are presented to discriminate true vertical HC migration from artifacts in the seismic data. Interpretation models for prospect risking are reviewed and it is explained how to integrated seismic analysis of vertical HC flow with other risking methods such as seismic DHI, basin modeling, fault-stress & smear gouge ratio analysis. After this course the participant will be able to map, validate and interpreted vertical HC flow in seismic data and use this for prospect generation and risking. A handout with all course material will be provided. |
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OpendTect SSIS By David L. Connolly & Friso Brouwer
May 2
Although, sequence stratigraphy has proven to be a powerful instrument, and despite major advances in concepts since its introduction in the 1970s, sequence stratigraphy has not lived up to its potential because of the lack of supporting software tools. OpendTect SSIS came to the market with the aim of filling this gap. Participants are trained in performing a full sequence stratigraphic analysis, including the auto-detection of chronostratigraphic events, automated Wheeler transforms, full systems tracts interpretations with annotations. Training manuals and a data set from the Dutch North Sea are all provided. |
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Universities
Universities can get free access to GDI and the commercial plugins to OpendTect: dip-steering, neural networks (by dGB) and workstation access (by ARKCLS) by simply signing an R&D agreement. More...
Sponsoring Opportunities
For several projects sponsoring of sub-projects is possible, which enables sponsors to set priorities and match available funds with user priorities. More ...
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