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2. Liang, D., Wang, D., and Li, Z. 2008. Petroleum Geochemistry and exploration in the Afro-
Asian Region, Taylor & Francis, London, UK, pp240, ISBN 978-0-415-44083-7.
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Academic Press, 526p.
6. Peters, K. E., Curry, D. A., and Kacewicz, M. 2012. Basin Modeling: New Horizons in Research
and Applications. AAPG Hedberg Series 4, 338p.

SQD7008 Seismic Interpretation

Seismic interpretation is a key component in hydrocarbon exploration and in creating the framework
for the reservoir models used in field development planning. The student will acquire the ability to
perform structural and stratigraphic interpretation of 2- and 3-D seismic data using computer
workstations. Seismic attributes will be introduced and used to aid structural and stratigraphic
interpretation and distribution of reservoir properties. The uses of seismic inversion, AVO, and time-
lapse monitoring will be introduced.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skills:
1. Skills to interpret 2D and 3D seismic data
2. Skills to integrate scientific data
3. Skills to apply seismic interpretation software technology (e.g. Petrel)

Humanity Skill:
CS4, CT5, TS2

References:
1. Abreu, V., Neal, J. E., Bohacs, K. M., and Kalbas, J. L. 2010. Sequence Stratigraphy of
Siliciclastic Systems – The ExxonMobil Methodology: SEPM Concepts in Sedimentology and
Paleontology #9, SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology), 226 p.
2. Ashcroft, W. 2011. A Petroleum Geologists Guide to Sismic reflection: Wiley-Blackwell, 176
p.
3. Ayseth, P., Mulerji, T., and Mavko, G. 2010. Quantitative Seismic Interpretation: Applying
Rock Physics Tool to Reduce Interpretation Risk: Cambridge University Press, 359 p.
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4. Brown, A. R. 2011. Interpretation of Three Dimensional Seismic Data, 7 Edition: AAPG
Memoir 42, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, 646 p.
5. Dvorkin, J. 2014. Seismic Reflections of Rock Properties: Cambridge University Press, 338 p.
6. Herron, D. A. 2011. First Steps in Seismic Interpretation: Geophysical Monograph Series No.
16, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Tulsa, 203 p.
7. Sim, R., and Bacon, M. 2014. Seismic Amplitude: An Interpreter’s Manual, Cambridge
University Press, 279 p.

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