GEO 149
Seismic Stratigraphy
COURSE OVERVIEW
Seismic stratigraphy provides a framework for interpreting depositional systems and stratigraphic architecture from seismic data. By integrating seismic facies analysis with sequence stratigraphy concepts, it enhances understanding of basin evolution, reservoir distribution, and subsurface prospectivity.
The content of the course will be as follows:
o Seismic stratigraphy work flow.
o Unconformities, reflection terminations & depositional sequences.
o Seismic facies, geometry of sedimentary bodies.
o Seismic image & lithology prediction.
o Relationship sequence stratigraphy & seismic stratigraphy
o Eustacy, relative sea-level, and sediment distribution patterns.
o Chronostratigraphic charts
o Basin formation processes & sedimentation patterns
o Effect of seismic display/processing on seismic facies expression.
o Usage of velocity information
o Resolution issues.
o Mapping of seismic facies & prospectivity assessment
o Seismic expression of shallow marine clastic, carbonates, turbidites and lacustrine systems
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO 149 | 19 - 23 Jan 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| GEO 149 | 14 - 18 Sep 2026 | Amsterdam | 4400 |
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1:
o Introduction to seismic stratigraphy
o Different depositional sequences
o Different seismic facies
o Exercises on Labuan syncline, Melvin Bay and Pletmos basin
Day 2:
o Geometry of sedimentary bodies
o Effect of seismic processing on seismic facies expression; importance of display parameters
o Seismic velocity and lithology prediction
o Exercise on interpreting body shapes, facies & resolution and offshore Morocco
Day 3:
o Chronostratigraphy
o Sedimentation patterns and sea-level changes
o Carbonate systems
o Excercises on Mar Cantabrico (Spain), Sulawesi, Gulf of Cadiz and Bali-Flores
Day 4:
o Clastic systems: Coastal - shallow marine
o Clastic systems: Turbidites
o Excercises on Maldives, Niger delta, Turbidites and sand-seal prediction
Day 5:
o Continental deposits
o Facies mapping
o Reservoir scale seismic stratigraphy
o Excercises on Bohai Bay, Nort Sea facies mapping
INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Profile
The course has 2 instructors:
The first instructor
Maarten Wiemer has 35+ years’ experience as Exploration Geologist for Shell in a/o Egypt, NW Borneo, Middle East and North Africa, China, Madagascar, North Sea, Oman and The Netherlands – Geology Research and Teaching. He has strong exploration evaluation and project leader skills, He has also a lot of experience with Opportunity Screening and Near Field Exploration / Appraisal. He is also specialised in Seismic Stratigraphy and Reservoir Characterization.
The second instructor is a geologist who graduated from Utrecht University in 1981 and spent most of his career with Shell in international roles. He worked in exploration and production geology across Peru, the UK, Egypt, and several African countries, contributing to drilling campaigns, field development, and discoveries. He also played a significant role in training, teaching both exploration and production geology within Shell.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
Petroleum geologists and seismic interpreters involved with exploration and development of oil and gas fields.
COURSE LEVEL
o Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course participants will be able to recognize and map seismic facies belts, sediment distribution systems and litho-facies belts, and use this data for prospectivity assessment. The course spends at least 50% of the time on seismic interpretation exercises, based on data from a wide variety of geological settings. Lectures on theory and background alternate with exercises.
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