2D & 3D Seismic Interpretation Training Course

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Explain how acoustic impedance contrasts, reflection coefficients, and wavelets produce the observed seismic response.
• Assess vertical and lateral seismic resolution and recognize tuning effects in thin beds and stacked reservoirs.
• Evaluate the influence of 2D and 3D acquisition geometry, fold, and migration on data quality and interpretability.
• Identify common noise, multiples, and processing artifacts and distinguish them from genuine geological features.
• Perform well-to-seismic ties using synthetic seismograms, checkshot data, and vertical seismic profile concepts.
• Interpret horizons and faults consistently on 2D lines, 3D volumes, and time slices.
• Recognize extensional, compressional, strike-slip, and salt-related structural styles and their typical trap geometries.
• Construct time structure maps and identify structural closures, spill points, and fault-dependent traps.
• Apply seismic stratigraphy principles to identify reflection terminations, sequence boundaries, and seismic facies.
• Explain velocity models and time-to-depth conversion methods and evaluate their effect on depth maps and volumes.
• Evaluate seismic attributes, amplitude anomalies, and direct hydrocarbon indicators while recognizing common interpretation pitfalls.
• Develop and communicate a basic prospect evaluation stating confidence, risks, and uncertainties.

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Learning Outcomes

• Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain how rock properties and wavelets create seismic reflections.
• Estimate seismic resolution and recognize tuning effects in thin reservoir intervals.
• Assess how acquisition geometry, fold, and migration affect interpretability.
• Distinguish noise, multiples, and artifacts from genuine geological features.
• Tie wells to seismic using synthetic seismograms and checkshot data.
• Pick horizons and faults consistently across 2D and 3D seismic data.
• Recognize the main structural styles and their associated trap types.
• Build time structure maps and identify closures and spill points.
• Interpret reflection terminations, seismic sequences, and seismic facies.
• Explain velocity models and the impact of depth conversion on maps.
• Use seismic attributes to support structural and stratigraphic interpretation.
• Evaluate amplitude anomalies and direct hydrocarbon indicators with awareness of common pitfalls.
• Assess the key geological elements and risks of an exploration prospect.
• Communicate interpretation results, uncertainty, and alternative scenarios to multidisciplinary teams.

Course Outline