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Reservoir Geophysics for Hydrocarbon Exploration

Prof. Saurabh Datta Gupta · IIT-ISM Dhanbad

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Lectures

Week 01

  1. Lecture 1 : Discussion on the background of Reservoir Geophysics in the Upstream Oil &amp Gas Sector. Video
  2. Lecture 2 : Lecture on the requirements of advancement of Seismic Data Interpretation towards Reservoir Geophysics study related to the Integrated workflow to describe the Reservoir Video
  3. Lectuer 3 : Lecture on the basic understanding of Borehole Geophysics and establishment of the Requirements related to the Exploratory Data Analysis. Video
  4. Lectuer 4 : Discussion related to the basic understanding of Geocellular Modelling in line with High Resolution Geological Model. Video
  5. Lecture 5 : Lecture on the Integrated workflow for Development of Geocellular Modelling Video

Week 02

  1. Lecture 1: the key components of Integrated Reservoir Engineering for Reservoir Geophysics study. Video
  2. Lecture 2 : Discussion on the fundamental concept and applications of Petrophysical in Reservoir Video
  3. Lecture 3 : Lecture on comprehensive analysis of Petrophysical Properties of the various Reservoir. Video
  4. Lecture 4 : Lecture on the understanding on Geomechanically property of the reservoir and Reservoir. Video
  5. Lecture 5 : Lecture on Hydrocarbon Phase behavior and Flow Dynamics: Key Principles and Diagrams Video

Week 03

  1. Lecture11:Discussion on Reservoir Geophysics uses advanced seismic methods to identify reservoirs. Video
  2. Lecture12 : Lecture on advancements seismic studies Reservoir Geophysics and quantitative analysis. Video
  3. Lecture13:Studies Reservoir Geophysics based on AVO/AVA analysis multicomponent seismic techniques. Video
  4. Lecture14:Comparative discussion between conventional and multicomponent seismic on wave properties Video
  5. Lecture15 : Lecture on multicomponent seismic: Processing Challenges, Binning, and Techniques Video

Week 04

  1. Lecture16 : Lecture on the Advanced Seismic Techniques for Reservoir Characterization. Video
  2. Lecture17:Discussion on the Applications of Multicomponent the Purpose of Seismic Attribute Study. Video
  3. mod04lec18 :Lecture on Seismic Attribute Study: Types, Post-Stack Examples, and Applications. Video
  4. Lecture19 : Lecture on Seismic Attribute Applications. Video
  5. Lecture 20: Lecture on Inversion: Workflow, QC, Case Studies, Challenges, of P- Elastic Parameters. Video

Week 05

  1. Lecture 21 : Lecture on Introduction to Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP): Basics and Beyond Video
  2. Lecture 22 : Lecture Exploring Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP): Methods, Applications, and Equipment Video
  3. Lecture 23 : Lecture on Examples and Techniques in Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) Data Acquisition Video
  4. Lecture 24 : Lecture on Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) Data Processing and Interpretation Techniques Video
  5. Lecture 25 : Lecture on Comprehensive Guide to Passive Seismic Imaging: Techniques, Applications, Video

Week 06

  1. Lecture 26 : Discussion on VSP Techniques towards Reservoir Characterization Video
  2. Lecture 27 : Lecture on VSP data acquisition workflow and its interpretation Video
  3. Lecture 28 : Discussion of Walkaway VSP technique in complex geological structure Video
  4. Lecture 29 : Lecture on 3D and Far Offset VSP in connection with Advantages & Disadvantages Video
  5. Lecture 30 : Discussion on Passive Seismic Data and its application towards the study of Reservoir Video

Week 07

  1. Lecture 31 : Discussion on basic understanding of Crosswell Seismic Tomography. Video
  2. Lecture 32 : Lecture on Crosswell Seismic Tomography for Reservoir Characterization and Management. Video
  3. Lecture 33 : Discussion AVO Analysis and Tomography for Enhanced Reservoir Characterization (EOR). Video
  4. Lecture 34 : Implication of Crosswell Seismic Tomography and AVO for Reservoir Imaging. Video
  5. Lecture 35 : Video

Week 08

  1. Lecture 36 : Discussion on Approach and Principal Causes of Low-Resistivity and (LRLC) Reservoirs. Video
  2. Lecture 37 : Lecture on LRLC Reservoirs: Causes, Traits, Challenges, Evaluation & Solutions. Video
  3. Lecture 38 : Discussion on Clay Distribution Modes and Core-Well Log Integration in LRLC Reservoirs. Video
  4. Lecture 39 : Discussion on Wireline Logging & Petrophysical Techniques for LRLC Reservoirs Video
  5. Lecture 40 : Lecture on Gas Condensate Reservoirs: Properties, Sampling, Production & Performance. Video

Week 09

  1. Lecture 41 : Discussion on 4D Seismic: Requirements, Planning, and Reservoir Monitoring. Video
  2. Lecture 42 : Lecture on 4D Seismic: Acquisition, Processing, Interpretation, and History Matching. Video
  3. Lecture 43 Discussion on The Marlim field: A case study. Video
  4. Lecture44: Discussion on Reservoir Modeling: Importance, Pore-Scale Mechanisms, and Carbonate Rocks. Video
  5. Lecture 45 Discussion on Pore-Scale Displacement Mechanism in Carbonate Reservoirs: A Case Study. Video

week-10

  1. Lecture 46 : Discussion on Comprehensive Overview of Deepwater , and Production Implications Video
  2. Lecture 47 : Lecture on Deepwater Depositional Systems: Architecture, and Exploration Challenges. Video
  3. Lecture 48 : Discussion on Deepwater Exploration: Importance, Challenges, Frontiers, Global Impact Video
  4. Lecture 49 : Discussion on Deepwater Exploration and Sedimentation: Trends, Sustainable Approaches Video
  5. Lecture 50:Discussion on Deepwater Exploration: Challenges, Innovations, Strategies for Advancement Video

week-11

  1. Lecture 51 : Discussion on Comprehensive Overview of Seismic Imaging and Data Processing in Deep-... Video
  2. Lecture52 : Lecture on Challenges in Deep-Water Seismic Imaging: Data Acquisition, Geological, ... Video
  3. Lecture 53 : Discussion on Sediment Variability, Technological Innovations, Seismic Exploration. Video
  4. Lecture 54 : Discussion on Risk Identification, Assessment, and Management in Deepwater Exploration. Video
  5. Lecture 55:Discussion on Risk Analysis and Management in Deepwater the Macondo Blowout Case Study. Video

week-12

  1. Lecture 56 : Discussion on Clastic Reservoirs: Pore Structure, Challenges, and Depletion Effects . Video
  2. Lecture 57 : Lecture on Enhanced Recovery and Characterization of Deep Clastic Reservoirs. Video
  3. Lecture 58 : Discussion on a Case Study of Depleted Clastic Reservoirs. Video
  4. Lecture 59 : Discussion on Basalt Formation, Sub-Basalt Exploration, and Seismic Challenges. Video
  5. Lecture 60 : Discussion on Case Study: Use of Converted Waves for Sub-Basalt Imaging. Video

Live Session

  1. Live Session 27-02-2025 Video
  2. Live Session 16-04-2025 Video

Syllabus and materials

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Credits and licence

Institution
IIT-ISM Dhanbad
Department
Civil Engineering
Teacher
Prof. Saurabh Datta Gupta
Level
Undergraduate
Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Source
NPTEL
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