Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas | Geophysics and Seismic Interpretation

Essentials of Geophysics

Course Code: N443
Instructors:  John Randolph
Course Outline:  Download
Format and Duration:
1 days

Summary

This course is an introduction to geophysical technologies currently being applied to solve petroleum exploration and production problems. Participants will learn how projects are executed, how certain tools might be used to evaluate projects, and be exposed to terminology that will facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork.

Duration and Training Method

This is a classroom course with lectures and exercises. Participants will work through a simple seismic interpretation problem.

Course Overview

Participants will learn to:

  1. Explain how various geophysical tools might be used to evaluate oil and gas projects.
  2. Identify the limitations of certain tools.
  3. Outline the stages of a seismic project and examine key milestones.
  4. Participate in team discussions to insure that project objectives are met.
  5. Recognize what can go wrong.
  1. Why use geophysical data?
  2. Reservoir response to seismic waves: What we should expect to see?
  3. 3D seismic acquisition and processing: How is it done? At what cost?
  4. Seismic reflection amplitudes: What geologic information do they contain?
  5. Seismic interpretation: What is involved?
  6. Seismic tools that can add value to your drilling programs.

This course is designed for engineers, supervisors, and those who would like to have a better understanding of how geophysical data is acquired and analyzed, and how it might impact oil and gas projects.

John Randolph

Background
John has over 50 years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. In 2014-15, John provided consulting services in Villahermosa, Mexico assisting Pemex to improve technical oversight for their exploration programs. During his lengthy career, John managed seismic data acquisition and processing activities, worked as a seismic interpreter, served as a geophysical project manager in Venezuela, performed the duties of Chief Geophysicist, and later General Manager of Exploration for a large independent petroleum company where he was responsible for the company’s exploration activities in the US, Latin America, the UK, Algeria, and China. While working as Chief Geophysicist, John was also responsible for training and career development activities.

In addition to John’s interests in training and carreer development, he also enjoys travel, biking, and hiking, and is an active supporter of the arts. John also taught scuba diving classes for oil and gas professionals for many years.

Affiliations and Accreditation
MS Business Administration
BS Physics and Mathematics
SEG -Member
AAPG - Member
RMAG - Member

Courses Taught
N080:  Geophysics for Subsurface Professionals
N085:  Introduction to Seismic Interpretation
N165:  Fundamental Concepts of Seismic Techniques
N250:  Evaluation Methods for Shale Reservoirs
N281:  Introduction to Seismic Interpretation for Exploration and Production
N394:  3D Seismic Interpretation Workflow
N408:  Seismic Imaging for Coal
N420:  Introduction to Seismic Interpretation for Coal Mining
N443:  Essentials of Geophysics
N560:  Petrophysical and Geophysical Evaluation of Unconventional Plays – Identifying the Prospective Reservoirs
RM05: Geophysical imaging for Reservoir Characterization


John is a contributer to the following courses:
N092:  Reservoir Geophysics
N286:  Seismic Acquisition Principles and Practice

CEU: 0.7 Continuing Education Units
PDH: 7 Professional Development Hours
Certificate: Certificate Issued Upon Completion
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