N240 Using Seismic Data from Acreage Capture to Early Field Development

Seismic data will be worked at four different scales:

• Regional scale for block evaluation/bidding         
• 2D data at a block scale to locate an exploration well
• 3D data at a prospect scale to plan development wells
• 3D data at a field scale to determine reservoir architecture

Day 1

• Regional geology of the study area
• Basics of the seismic method
• Generate a time-structure map (2D seismic) for acreage evaluation
• Bid on available blocks
• Locate a wildcat well on a newly-acquired block

Day 2

• Tie the wildcat well to the seismic data
• Design and cost a 3D seismic survey
• Basics of 2D and 3D seismic interpretation
• Map a major fault using 3D seismic data
• Map the top and base of the reservoir using 3D seismic data
• Generate a detailed time structure map for the top of the reservoir

Day 3

• Generate a reservoir isochron map
• Use seismic attributes to predict depositional environments
• Develop a reservoir quality map
• Use a DHI to map the extent of the field
• Estimate recoverable reserves

Day 4

• Select development well locations
• Tie production wells to the seismic data
• Interpret horizons at a production scale
• Plan and position a platform
• Present the development plan (by teams)