Rock Physics and Petrophysics for Seismic Interpretation
| Code | Date | Time | Duration | Location | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person | Team of 7 Per Person | Early Bird Fee Per Person | Normal Fee Per Person |
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| PEA-RPSI26 | 10 - 14 Aug 2026 | 7 PM Indian Time |
4 Hours Per Day
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Zoom Online
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USD
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2000
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2250
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2500
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2850
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The classes will be conducted online via Zoom from Monday to Friday, for 4 hours per day excluding breaks.
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Rock Physics and Petrophysics for Seismic Interpretation
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how rock physics and petrophysical principles are applied to seismic data interpretation. Participants will learn to link well log and core data with seismic attributes to improve reservoir characterization, fluid prediction, and field development planning.
Description
The Rock Physics and Petrophysics for Seismic Interpretation course bridges the gap between subsurface rock properties and seismic response. It explains how integrating geological, petrophysical, and geophysical data enhances the accuracy of seismic interpretation and reduces exploration and development uncertainties.
Participants will gain a strong foundation in the relationships between porosity, lithology, fluid saturation, and elastic rock properties. The course covers essential concepts such as rock physics modeling, seismic inversion, AVO analysis, and the use of petrophysical data for building rock property models.
Through real field examples and case studies, participants will learn to apply rock physics workflows to interpret seismic data more effectively, leading to improved reservoir prediction and decision-making.
In today’s data-driven exploration environment, integrating petrophysical and seismic data is critical for reliable subsurface evaluation. Rock physics provides the key link that connects measurable well properties to seismic attributes, allowing for more accurate reservoir identification and fluid characterization.
This course introduces participants to the fundamentals and applications of rock physics and petrophysics in seismic interpretation. It emphasizes practical workflows that integrate log data, core analysis, and seismic response, helping professionals enhance their interpretation capabilities across exploration and development projects.
Understand the fundamental concepts of rock physics and petrophysics.
Relate rock and fluid properties to seismic velocity and impedance.
Integrate well log, core, and seismic data for accurate interpretation.
Apply rock physics models for lithology and fluid discrimination.
Use petrophysical data for seismic inversion and AVO analysis.
Identify uncertainties and validate interpretation results using field data.
Implement integrated workflows for reservoir characterization and modeling.
The course combines classroom instruction with interactive discussions, visual presentations, and hands-on exercises. Participants will work through practical examples, data analysis sessions, and case studies using real log and seismic datasets. The methodology ensures both conceptual understanding and application-based learning.
Improved seismic interpretation accuracy and reservoir prediction.
Enhanced integration between geoscience and engineering teams.
Reduced exploration and development risks through data-driven workflows.
Strengthened in-house expertise in rock physics and petrophysical interpretation.
Better-informed decisions for reservoir delineation and field development planning.
Develop advanced skills in linking rock properties with seismic data.
Gain practical experience in using petrophysical and seismic integration workflows.
Strengthen understanding of AVO, inversion, and rock physics modeling.
Enhance interpretation confidence and professional competence.
Expand career opportunities in exploration geophysics and reservoir characterization.
Geophysicists and Geologists
Petrophysicists and Reservoir Engineers
Seismic Interpreters and Modelers
Geoscience Data Analysts and Technical Advisors
Day 1: Seismic Fundamentals & Reflectivity Modeling The course begins with a deep dive into wave propagation and seismic basics, establishing the foundation that rocks are isotropic and elastic. You will master the convolutional model and learn how to model seismic reflectivity using single-interface models. The day focuses on the critical understanding of how amplitude varies with angle (AVA) and offset (AVO), providing the essential theory needed for advanced interpretation.
Day 2: Log Data Conditioning & Rock Physics Trends Day two focuses on the "hands-on" preparation of well data, specifically the quality control (QC) and processing of Sonic (Vp, Vs) and Density logs. You will explore why tool measurements require processing, how to handle depth of investigation, and techniques for predicting missing logs. The session concludes with an analysis of elastic bounds, the effects of pore geometry, and how geology influences rock physics trends.
Day 3: Advanced Fluid Substitution & Gassmann’s Theory This session is dedicated to the core of Quantitative Interpretation: Fluid Substitution. You will learn the theory and synopsis of Gassmann’s equation, including the specific workflows and pitfalls associated with Shaly Sand rocks. The day includes practical exercises on density correction for mud filtrate invasion and explores four detailed well examples from various global basins to ensure real-world applicability.
Day 4: Quantitative Interpretation (QI) & Well-to-Seismic Ties On the fourth day, participants learn the conceptual workflow for forward modeling and seismic calibration. Key topics include petrophysical inputs for QI modeling, the generation of synthetics, and the critical process of achieving an accurate well-to-seismic tie. You will also investigate "what-if" scenarios using wedge models to see how fluid changes impact seismic responses.
Day 5: Seismic Inversion Methodologies & Prospect Risking The final day compares forward modeling with various seismic inversion techniques, highlighting the benefits of absolute impedance and stochastic methods to increase resolution. You will navigate decision trees for choosing between Pre-Stack/Post-Stack and Deterministic/Stochastic inversions. The course wraps up with a focus on how these rock physics models impact the perception of risk in exploration and production drilling.
On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
Your expert course leader is a distinguished authority in the field of petrophysics and rock physics, recognized for their technical excellence in supporting quantitative seismic interpretation. With extensive experience in constructing and applying models for seismic amplitude interpretation, they possess specialized expertise in AVO modeling, seismic inversion, and the application of Gassmann’s equation for fluid substitution. Their contribution to the industry's body of knowledge is highlighted by their authored research, including a notable technical paper for the London Petrophysical Society regarding the pitfalls of Gassmann assumptions in shaly sand rocks. Throughout their career, they have mastered the integration of petrophysical log data with seismic scales, providing critical insights into prospect risking and reservoir characterization. As an educator, they bridge the gap between complex geophysical theory and practical application, drawing from real-world case histories across various global basins to deliver high-level training for experienced geoscientists
Frequently Asked Questions
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