This course will start by incorporating geological information, gravity and magnetics information, well data, generation of synthetic seismogram, then vertical seismic profile generation and its utilization in interpretation. Following that, the course will explain picking and mapping horizons with an overview of the best practices and the most recent seismic 2D and 3D data interpretation technologies used onshore and offshore. The participants will then learn the most important terms of seismic data interpretation techniques, zero and minimum phase wavelet, correlation, misties, normal and reverse polarities, synthetic seismograms, modeling, seismic horizontal and vertical resolution, contouring, and deeper understanding of the stratigraphic interpretation. Delegates will learn how to interpret faults, reflections, and diffractions, and how to select contour map parameters in their own operations and in different environments using the latest techniques in order to do better interpretation in their areas.

Seismic stratigraphic interpretation will be then covered, and this will include seismic sequences, seismic facies analysis, reflection character analysis, and Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators (DHIs).

Advanced interpretation technologies that aid in obtaining geological information from seismic data will be presented. These include seismic attributes, Amplitude Variation with Offset(AVO) which can provide information about lithology, seismic inversion, and 4D seismic.

The course will end with velocity optimization concepts, as well as integration of seismic data and well data in order to generate depth and isochore maps.