Seismic data is commonly used for geosteering in unconventional basins around the U.S. While this is a critical use of the data, it can be used for so much more. With any asset it is important to extract as much value as possible. Throughout our discussion we will point out innovative ways that companies active in the Permian use seismic data beyond simply steering their wells. From the surface to the basement, seismic data can add value to oil and gas exploitation operations.
Seismic data is routinely used during pre-drill planning to get in zone and stay in zone from heel to toe of the lateral wellbore. Increasingly the goal is to tie the seismic data to geology and reservoir properties. However, seismic data can be used to inform much more than this. Particularly in the Delaware Basin within the first 1,000’ of the subsurface there are karst features that present a real hazard to drilling operations. Of course at the reservoir level, getting in zone and staying in zone is important, but what if seismic data was used to predict rock mechanics in a robust way? Another important issue in unconventional operations is how to safely dispose of waste-water. Therefore, from basement faulting, to drilling hazards, to over pressured disposal horizons being drilled through, to actually landing and completing wells in reservoir, seismic data is taking a larger role in defining the complete geology from surface to basement. We will touch on all of these topics throughout the webinar.
Operators in the Permian are using seismic data in increasingly innovative ways to benefit their operations. If you or anyone in your company are interested in hearing about some of these topics and how they might pertain to your operations, please register for this webinar and be part of the conversation!
Key Learning Objectives
- Near surface seismic characterization: How to identify and avoid drilling hazards
- Characterizing Reservoir Heterogeneity with Seismic Data
- Waste Water Disposal: Avoiding induced seismicity
Audience
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Reservoir Engineer
- Exploration Manager
- Asset Manager
