COURSE OVERVIEW:

Seismic sequence stratigraphy is a powerful methodology that combines the principles of stratigraphy with seismic interpretation to predict the distribution of reservoir, seal, and source rocks. By analyzing the architecture of sedimentary basin fills, geoscientists can divide the subsurface into genetically related units bounded by surfaces of erosion or non-deposition. This course focuses on using these stratigraphic frameworks to forecast where high-quality reservoir sands or carbonates are likely to be found, even in areas with limited well control.

The scope of this course emphasizes the genetic relationship between sea-level fluctuations, tectonic subsidence, and sediment supply. Participants will learn how to identify sequence boundaries, flooding surfaces, and systems tracts within seismic volumes to build a predictive chronostratigraphic model. The curriculum highlights the specific seismic signatures of depositional environments, ranging from fluvial and deltaic systems to deep-water turbidites, providing a roadmap for locating potential stratigraphic traps.

Coverage includes the integration of seismic facies analysis with global sea-level curves to understand the timing of reservoir deposition. The course teaches participants how to use stratigraphic patterns to predict lateral changes in reservoir thickness and connectivity. By applying these concepts, exploration and development teams can better understand basin evolution and significantly improve the success rate of stratigraphic and structural-stratigraphic prospect identification.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Apply the concepts of sequence stratigraphy to seismic data interpretation.
• Identify and map key stratigraphic surfaces such as sequence boundaries and maximum flooding surfaces.
• Define the internal architecture of lowstand, transgressive, and highstand systems tracts.
• Predict the location of reservoir-quality rocks based on depositional models.
• Analyze seismic facies to differentiate between various sedimentary environments.
• Correlate seismic sequences with global eustatic cycles and regional tectonics.
• Use parasequence stacking patterns to infer shoreline migration and basin filling.
• Evaluate the potential for stratigraphic traps in different tectonic settings.
• Predict the distribution of source rocks and seals within a sequence framework.
• Integrate biostratigraphic and well log data to validate seismic stratigraphic models.
• Utilize Wheeler diagrams to visualize the temporal distribution of sedimentary units.
• Assess the impact of sediment supply and accommodation space on reservoir distribution.
• Formulate a stratigraphic-based exploration strategy for frontier basins.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Exploration Geologists, Seismic Interpreters, Sedimentologists, and Asset Managers involved in basin analysis and reservoir prediction.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.