Sequence Stratigraphy in Subsurface Interpretation
Course Overview: Equip participants to apply sequence stratigraphy concepts in seismic and well log data to identify depositional systems, predict reservoirs, and improve exploration success. 🔹 Day 1: Fundamentals of Sequence Stratigraphy 09:00–09:45: Introduction to sequence stratigraphy: history & importance …
Overview
Course Overview:
🔹 Day 3: Seismic and Log-Based Stratigraphic Interpretation
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09:00–09:45: Seismic reflection terminations and sequence boundaries
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09:45–10:30: Seismic facies and chronostratigraphy
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10:30–10:45: ☕ Coffee Break
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10:45–11:30: Well log signature of systems tracts (GR, SP, resistivity)
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11:30–12:15: Parasequence stacking patterns (progradational, retrogradational)
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12:15–13:15: 🍽️ Lunch Break
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13:15–14:00: Core-log-seismic integration
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14:00–14:45: Practical interpretation from logs and seismic
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14:45–15:00: Recap and Q&A
🔹 Day 4: Application in Reservoir Prediction
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09:00–09:45: Role of stratigraphy in trap and seal prediction
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09:45–10:30: Stratigraphic traps: pinchouts, unconformities, facies changes
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10:30–10:45: ☕ Coffee Break
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10:45–11:30: Mapping reservoir facies within systems tracts
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11:30–12:15: Predicting reservoir quality from stratigraphic position
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12:15–13:15: 🍽️ Lunch Break
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13:15–14:00: Stratigraphic framework for field development
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14:00–14:45: Case study: reservoir prediction using sequence stratigraphy
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14:45–15:00: Recap and Q&A
🔹 Day 5: Case Studies and Project Integration
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09:00–09:45: Overview of integrated interpretation approach
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09:45–10:30: Team assignment: sequence stratigraphy case
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10:30–10:45: ☕ Coffee Break
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10:45–11:30: Group work: identifying sequences, facies, and traps
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11:30–12:15: Presentation preparation
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12:15–13:15: 🍽️ Lunch Break
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13:15–14:00: Group presentations and peer review
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14:00–14:45: Instructor feedback and lessons learned
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14:45–15:00: Final Q&A and certification
Target audiences
- Reservoir Engineers, Geologists






