Course content

Relations between reservoir parameters and seismic parameters. Requirements for acquisition of time lapse seismic data. Processing of time lapse seismic data. Repeatability and matching. What can change in addition to reservoir changes? Relation between repeated well logs and repeated seismic data. Coupling to fluid flow simulation. Differencing techniques. Use of seabed seismic data for reservoir monitoring. Techniques for time shift estimation and determination of changes in pay thickness. Monitoring of fluid movements. Methods for discrimination between pressure and fluid saturation effects. How to estimate compaction changes in a reservoir. Field examples.

Learning outcome

Understand how time lapse seismic can be used for increased reovery of a hydrocarbon reservoir. Know the requirements for acquisition and processing of time lapse seismic data. Understand the relation between reservoir parameters and the seismic parameters. Knowledge of interpretation and analysis of time lapse seismic data, as well as methods for discrimination between various production effects.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, excercises and group work.

Recommended previous knowledge

MSc degree in Applied Geophysics or approval by lecturer.

Course materials

Lecture notes and selected papers.

Credit reductions