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Course content

This course focuses on the geological evaluation of 3D seismic data. Emphasis is placed on qualitative interpretation techniques for evaluating structural and sedimentological (stratigraphic) processes. Quantitative interpretation techniques for reservoir and hydrocarbon (HC) prediction (inversion, porosity and HC modelling) will be treated only briefly. Course participants will obtain practical and theoretical knowledge of the most up-to-date 3D interpretation techniques. This will enable them to carry out an independent analysis of 3D data using GeoFrame visualisation and mapping modules, and to describe and present structural and sedimentological models. Basic knowledge of sedimentology, structural geology and geophysics is assumed.

The courses GEO-3127 3D Seismic Interpretation and GEO-3115 Petroleum Geology”will be given as partly integrated courses. Students attending both courses will be given the opportunity to use the gained geological understanding, maps and closures generated in GEO-3127 3D Seismic Interpretation in GEO-3115 Petroleum Geology with regards to petroleum system, reservoir, seal, risk and volume analysis.

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Assessment

Oral examination.

Grading scale: Pass/fail.

Admittance for the exam requires course participation and approved report.

A re-sit exam will be arranged for students who do not pass the examination for this course.

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