April, 2022

• 30 April

  Seismic Methods

  

  Seismic methods are based on the study of elastic wave propagation inside the earth. These waves are generated by explosions on the earth's surface (in seismic exploration), or by seismic sources in the earth's crust (in seismology).

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• 30 April

  Petroleum Geophysics Overview

  

  Learning Objectives After completing this topic “Petroleum Geophysics“, you will be able to: Identify geophysics from a historical perspective Describe the evolutionary role of the geophysicist Summarize the progress and utilization of seismic technology Explain how to find hydrocarbon accumulations History of Petroleum Geophysics Only in the 19th century did …

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• 29 April

  Stratigraphic Basin Analysis Models

  

  The primary purpose of stratigraphic modeling in sedimentary basins is to predict the distribution of siliciclastic and carbonate lithologies. This is especially important ....

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• 29 April

  Mathematical Basin Analysis Models

  

  Mathematical basin analysis models are mathematical representations of physical processes that occur in sedimentary basins. These models are used to simulate the behavior of sedimentary systems, including the transport, deposition, and erosion of sediment, and to predict the distribution and character of sedimentary rocks. Introduction To Mathematical Basin Analysis Models …

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• 28 April

  Basin Histories and Properties

  

  Basin histories and properties are the geological characteristics and evolutionary processes that shape sedimentary basins. Understanding the history and properties of a basin is important for predicting the distribution and quality of hydrocarbon reservoirs and for developing exploration and production strategies. Time and Events in Basin History Even though it …

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• 28 April

  Prospect Generation

  

  There are two general exploration situations that influence prospect generation. The first situation involves frontier, or less mature basins, where the presence of hydrocarbons ...

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• 28 April

  Sedimentary Basin Models

  

  Stratigraphy now incorporates many topics normally assigned to other subdisciplines within the earth sciences, and we are in the midst of an evolution of stratigraphic analysis termed quantitative dynamic stratigraphy. In quantitative dynamic stratigraphy (QDS) ...

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• 28 April

  Maturation Processes

  

  Maturation processes refer to the natural physical and chemical changes that occur in organic matter over time as it is buried deeper and subjected to higher temperatures and pressures. These processes are important in petroleum geology because they can lead to the formation of hydrocarbons (oil and gas) from organic-rich …

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• 27 April

  Source Rocks: The Origin of Petroleum

  

  Source rocks are rocks that contain sufficient organic material to create hydrocarbons when subjected to heat and pressure over time. Source rocks ...

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• 27 April

  Geodynamic Models

  

  Geodynamic models are process/response models that estimate subsidence and heat flow histories of basins. We use these models to estimate values, like maturation levels or ...

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