Kenneth Duffaut
About
Area of responsibility:
- Research/teaching in the field of geophysics.
- Researcher at SFI CGF ("Center for Geophysical Forecasting")
- Researcher og program area responsibale in BRU21 ("Better Resource Utilization in the 21st century")
- Researcher in GAMES ("Geophysics and Applied Mathematics in Exploration and Safe production").
Professional interest:
- Borehole geophysics / Rock Physics / Rock Mechanics
- Near surface geophysics
- Thermal properties and Temperature modelling
- Geophysical inversion
- Geophysical monitoring (4-D analysis)
- Subsurface storage of CO2 and Energy
- Near surface monitoring
- Quantitative Seismic Analysis (QSA)
- Machine Learning
Competencies
Publications
2022
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Omosanya, Kamaldeen Olakunle Leif;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Alves, T.M;
Eruteya, O.E.;
Johansen, Ståle Emil;
Waldmann, N..
(2022)
Giant paleo-seafloor craters and mass wasting associated with magma-induced uplift of the upper crust.
Scientific Reports.
volum 12 (4392).
Academic article
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Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Westad, Frank Ove;
Stovas, Alexey;
Johansen, Yngve Bolstad;
Jenssen, Arne Johannes Kaaijk.
(2022)
Automated Log Data Analytics Workflow - The Value of Data Access and Management to Reduced Turnaround Time for Log Analysis.
Petrophysics.
volum 63 (1).
Academic article
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Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Yazidi, Anis;
Westad, Frank Ove;
Johansen, Yngve Bolstad.
(2022)
Automated Well-Log Depth Matching - 1D Convolutional Neural Networks vs. Classic Cross Correlation.
Petrophysics.
volum 63 (1).
Academic article
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Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Yazidi, Anis;
Westad, Frank Ove;
Johansen, Yngve Bolstad.
(2022)
Automated well log depth matching: Late fusion multimodal deep learning.
Geophysical Prospecting.
Academic article
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Yu, Jiaxin;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Avseth, Per Åge.
(2022)
Rock Physics Modeling of Geomechanical and Saturation Effect Caused by CO2 Injection.
83rd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2022.
Academic chapter/article
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Yu, Jiaxin;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Avseth, Per Åge.
(2022)
Rock physics modeling of increasing stress sensitivity in weakly to moderately cemented sandstone upon stress release.
International Workshop on Rock Physics.
Summary/Abstract
2021
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Torset, Sondre;
Holt, Rune Martin;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2021)
Integrating rock physics laboratory data and modelling to improve uplift characterization methodology.
Geophysical Prospecting.
volum 69 (3).
Academic article
2020
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Carter, Andrew James;
Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Stovas, Alexey.
(2020)
Velocity-attenuation model from check-shot drift trends in North Sea well data.
Geophysics.
volum 85 (2).
Academic article
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de Souto Borges, Filipe Augusto;
Landrø, Martin;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2020)
Time-lapse seismic analysis of overburden water injection at the Ekofisk field, Southern North Sea.
Geophysics.
volum 85 (1).
Academic article
2018
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Duffaut, Kenneth;
Hokstad, Ketil;
Kyrkjebø, Rune;
Wiik, Torgeir.
(2018)
A simple relationship between thermal conductivity and seismic interval velocity.
The Leading Edge.
volum 37 (5).
Academic article
-
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Wang, Ying;
Nordskag, Janniche Iren.
(2018)
Estimating Horizontal Resistivity Trends in Sedimentary Rocks: A Case Example from the Northern North Sea.
80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
Academic chapter/article
-
Martinez, Ricardo Jose;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2018)
Net Exhumation Estimation Using an Effective-medium Technique Based On Seismic Traveltime Measurements.
80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
Academic chapter/article
-
Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Carter, Andrew James;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Stovas, Alexey.
(2018)
An Attenuation Model from Dispersion Trends in North Sea Well Data.
80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
Academic chapter/article
-
Torset, Sondre;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Holt, Rune Martin.
(2018)
Contribution of Rock Physics Laboratory Tests and Modelling to Improving Uplift Estimates.
80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
Academic chapter/article
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Wang, Ying;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Nordskag, Janniche Iren.
(2018)
Predicting horizontal resistivity trends: An example from the Barents Sea.
SEG Technical Program Extended Abstract 2018.
Academic chapter/article
2017
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Blazevic V., Lara A.;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Avseth, Per Åge.
(2017)
Burial induced changes in physical sandstone properties: A case-study of North Sea and Norwegian Sea sandstone formations.
SEG technical program expanded abstracts.
Academic article
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Dosso, Stan E.;
Dong, Hefeng;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2017)
NUMERICAL APPROACHES IN GEOACOUSTIC INVERSION.
Proceedings of the 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration.
Academic chapter/article
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Hokstad, Ketil;
Tasarova Alasonati, Zuzana;
Clark, Stephen Anthony;
Kyrkjebø, Rune;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Fichler, Christine;
Wiik, Torgeir.
(2017)
Radiogenic heat production in the crust from inversion of gravity and magnetic data.
Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift.
volum 97 (3).
Academic article
2013
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Dong, Hefeng;
Nguyen, Thanh Duong;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2013)
Estimation of seabed shear-wave velocity profiles using shear-wave source data.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
volum 134 (1).
Academic article
2011
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Duffaut, Kenneth;
Landrø, Martin.
(2011)
Stress sensitivity of elastic wave velocities in granular media.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet. 2011. ISBN 978-82-471-2612-7. Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2011:45).
PhD thesis
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Duffaut, Kenneth;
Landrø, Martin;
Sollie, Roger;
Pedersen, Ørjan.
(2011)
Mindlin's friction term and implications for shear modulus and anisotropy in granular media.
Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Expanded Abstracts with Biographies.
volum 30.
Academic article
2010
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Duffaut, Kenneth;
Landrø, Martin;
Sollie, Roger.
(2010)
Using Mindlin theory to model friction-dependent shear modulus in granular media.
Geophysics.
volum 75 (3).
Academic article
2008
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Buland, Arild;
Kolbjørnsen, Odd;
Hauge, Ragnar;
Skjæveland, Øyvind;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2008)
Bayesian lithology and fluid prediction from seismic prestack data.
Geophysics.
volum 73 (3).
Academic article
2007
-
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Landrø, Martin.
(2007)
Vp/Vs ratio versus differential stress and rock consolidation - A comparison between rock models and time-lapse AVO data.
Geophysics.
volum 72 (5).
Academic article
Scientific articles
-
Omosanya, Kamaldeen Olakunle Leif;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Alves, T.M;
Eruteya, O.E.;
Johansen, Ståle Emil;
Waldmann, N..
(2022)
Giant paleo-seafloor craters and mass wasting associated with magma-induced uplift of the upper crust.
Scientific Reports.
volum 12 (4392).
Academic article
-
Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Westad, Frank Ove;
Stovas, Alexey;
Johansen, Yngve Bolstad;
Jenssen, Arne Johannes Kaaijk.
(2022)
Automated Log Data Analytics Workflow - The Value of Data Access and Management to Reduced Turnaround Time for Log Analysis.
Petrophysics.
volum 63 (1).
Academic article
-
Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Yazidi, Anis;
Westad, Frank Ove;
Johansen, Yngve Bolstad.
(2022)
Automated Well-Log Depth Matching - 1D Convolutional Neural Networks vs. Classic Cross Correlation.
Petrophysics.
volum 63 (1).
Academic article
-
Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Yazidi, Anis;
Westad, Frank Ove;
Johansen, Yngve Bolstad.
(2022)
Automated well log depth matching: Late fusion multimodal deep learning.
Geophysical Prospecting.
Academic article
-
Torset, Sondre;
Holt, Rune Martin;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2021)
Integrating rock physics laboratory data and modelling to improve uplift characterization methodology.
Geophysical Prospecting.
volum 69 (3).
Academic article
-
Carter, Andrew James;
Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Stovas, Alexey.
(2020)
Velocity-attenuation model from check-shot drift trends in North Sea well data.
Geophysics.
volum 85 (2).
Academic article
-
de Souto Borges, Filipe Augusto;
Landrø, Martin;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2020)
Time-lapse seismic analysis of overburden water injection at the Ekofisk field, Southern North Sea.
Geophysics.
volum 85 (1).
Academic article
-
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Hokstad, Ketil;
Kyrkjebø, Rune;
Wiik, Torgeir.
(2018)
A simple relationship between thermal conductivity and seismic interval velocity.
The Leading Edge.
volum 37 (5).
Academic article
-
Blazevic V., Lara A.;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Avseth, Per Åge.
(2017)
Burial induced changes in physical sandstone properties: A case-study of North Sea and Norwegian Sea sandstone formations.
SEG technical program expanded abstracts.
Academic article
-
Hokstad, Ketil;
Tasarova Alasonati, Zuzana;
Clark, Stephen Anthony;
Kyrkjebø, Rune;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Fichler, Christine;
Wiik, Torgeir.
(2017)
Radiogenic heat production in the crust from inversion of gravity and magnetic data.
Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift.
volum 97 (3).
Academic article
-
Dong, Hefeng;
Nguyen, Thanh Duong;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2013)
Estimation of seabed shear-wave velocity profiles using shear-wave source data.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
volum 134 (1).
Academic article
-
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Landrø, Martin;
Sollie, Roger;
Pedersen, Ørjan.
(2011)
Mindlin's friction term and implications for shear modulus and anisotropy in granular media.
Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Expanded Abstracts with Biographies.
volum 30.
Academic article
-
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Landrø, Martin;
Sollie, Roger.
(2010)
Using Mindlin theory to model friction-dependent shear modulus in granular media.
Geophysics.
volum 75 (3).
Academic article
-
Buland, Arild;
Kolbjørnsen, Odd;
Hauge, Ragnar;
Skjæveland, Øyvind;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2008)
Bayesian lithology and fluid prediction from seismic prestack data.
Geophysics.
volum 73 (3).
Academic article
-
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Landrø, Martin.
(2007)
Vp/Vs ratio versus differential stress and rock consolidation - A comparison between rock models and time-lapse AVO data.
Geophysics.
volum 72 (5).
Academic article
Journal publications
-
Yu, Jiaxin;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Avseth, Per Åge.
(2022)
Rock physics modeling of increasing stress sensitivity in weakly to moderately cemented sandstone upon stress release.
International Workshop on Rock Physics.
Summary/Abstract
Part of book/report
-
Yu, Jiaxin;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Avseth, Per Åge.
(2022)
Rock Physics Modeling of Geomechanical and Saturation Effect Caused by CO2 Injection.
83rd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2022.
Academic chapter/article
-
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Wang, Ying;
Nordskag, Janniche Iren.
(2018)
Estimating Horizontal Resistivity Trends in Sedimentary Rocks: A Case Example from the Northern North Sea.
80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
Academic chapter/article
-
Martinez, Ricardo Jose;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2018)
Net Exhumation Estimation Using an Effective-medium Technique Based On Seismic Traveltime Measurements.
80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
Academic chapter/article
-
Torres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra;
Carter, Andrew James;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Stovas, Alexey.
(2018)
An Attenuation Model from Dispersion Trends in North Sea Well Data.
80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
Academic chapter/article
-
Torset, Sondre;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Holt, Rune Martin.
(2018)
Contribution of Rock Physics Laboratory Tests and Modelling to Improving Uplift Estimates.
80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018.
Academic chapter/article
-
Wang, Ying;
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Nordskag, Janniche Iren.
(2018)
Predicting horizontal resistivity trends: An example from the Barents Sea.
SEG Technical Program Extended Abstract 2018.
Academic chapter/article
-
Dosso, Stan E.;
Dong, Hefeng;
Duffaut, Kenneth.
(2017)
NUMERICAL APPROACHES IN GEOACOUSTIC INVERSION.
Proceedings of the 24th International Congress on Sound and Vibration.
Academic chapter/article
Report
-
Duffaut, Kenneth;
Landrø, Martin.
(2011)
Stress sensitivity of elastic wave velocities in granular media.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet. 2011. ISBN 978-82-471-2612-7. Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU (2011:45).
PhD thesis
Teaching
Courses
Media
2022
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Academic lectureDuffaut, Kenneth. (2022) Net Exhumation estimation using velocity and resistivity depth trends. GAMES - Geophysics and Applied Mathematics in Exploration and Safe production . GAMES project - Prof. Martin Landrø; KJEL-2 Gløshaugen, NTNU. 2022-05-09 - 2022-05-10.
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Academic lectureMartinez Guzman, Ricardo Jose; Duffaut, Kenneth; Ringrose, Philip Sefton; Santi, Andrea; David, Sandrine; Trudeng, Tone. (2022) Cost-effective seismic surveying for CO2 storage: Learnings from Smeaheia/Øygarden Survey planning. EAGE GEOTECH . European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers; London. 2022-04-04 - 2022-06-06.
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Academic lectureMartinez, Ricardo; Duffaut, Kenneth; Ringrose, Philip; Santi, Andrea Callioli; David, Sandrine; Trudeng, Tone. (2022) Cost-Effective Seismic Surveying for CO2 Storage: Learnings from Smeaheia/Øygarden Survey Planning. EAGE GEOTECH . European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE); London. 2022-04-04 - 2022-04-06.
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Academic lectureRingrose, Philip; Duffaut, Kenneth; Martinez, Ricardo; Santi, Andrea Callioli; Landrø, Martin. (2022) Monitoring challenges for CO2 storage: Interplay of fluid dynamics with 4D seismic response. SEG Summer Workshop - Toward Gigatonnes of CO2 Storage - Grand Geophysical Challenge . Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Stanford, CA and Virtual. 2022-06-26 - 2022-06-30.
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Academic lectureYu, Jiaxin; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2022) Rock physics modeling of increasing stress sensitivity in weakly to moderately cemented sandstone upon stress release. 6th International Workshop on Rock Physics . International Association of Rock Physicists; A Coruña. 2022-06-13 - 2022-06-17.
2021
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Academic lectureYu, Jiaxin; Duffaut, Kenneth; Avseth, Per Åge. (2021) Rock physics modeling for stress release in cemented sandstone. the First EAGE Rock Physics Workshop in Latin America . EAGE; 2021-12-01 - 2021-12-02.
2020
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Academic lectureAlberts, Luc; Duffaut, Kenneth; Rannem, Therese. (2020) Automatic detection and classification of unconformities on seismic data using machine learning. Konferanse . EAGE; Vienna. 2020-04-06 - 2020-04-09.
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Academic lectureCaceres, Veronica; Duffaut, Kenneth; Stovas, Alexey; Westad, Frank O.; Johansen, Yngve Bolstad. (2020) Automation of depth matching using a structured well-log database: Prototype well example in the North Sea. Konferanse . Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG); Virtual event. 2020-10-11 - 2020-11-16.
2019
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LectureHarishidayat, Dicky; Johansen, Ståle Emil; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2019) Seismic sedimentology approach for enhancing thin-bedded interpretation in the complex glacimarine shelf-edge depositional environment. The 34th IAS Meeting of Sedimentology . International Association of Sedimentologists; Rome. 2019-09-09 - 2019-09-13.
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PosterWang, Ying; Duffaut, Kenneth; Nordskag, Janniche Iren. (2019) Modelling Resistivity Anisotropy Depth Trends in Sedimentary Basins: An example from the Barents Sea. 81st EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2019 . EAGE; London. 2019-06-02 - 2019-06-07.
2018
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Academic lectureDuffaut, Kenneth; Wang, Ying; Nordskag, Janniche Iren. (2018) Estimating Horizontal Resistivity Trends in Sedimentary Rocks: A Case Example from the Northern North Sea. 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2018 . European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers; København. 2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14.
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Academic lectureMartinez, Ricardo; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2018) Net Exhumation Estimation Using an Effective-medium Technique Based On Seismic Traveltime Measurements. EAGE annual 80th Conference and Exhibition . EAGE; København. 2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14.
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Academic lectureTorres Caceres, Veronica Alejandra; Carter, Andrew James; Duffaut, Kenneth; Stovas, Alexey. (2018) An Attenuation Model from Dispersion Trends in North Sea Well Data. 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2018 . European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers; København. 2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14.
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Academic lectureTorset, Sondre; Duffaut, Kenneth; Holt, Rune Martin. (2018) Contribution of Rock Physics Laboratory Tests and Modelling to Improving Uplift Estimates. 80th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2018 . European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers; København. 2018-06-11 - 2018-06-14.
2017
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Academic lectureDosso, Stan E.; Dong, Hefeng; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2017) NUMERICAL APPROACHES IN GEOACOUSTIC INVERSION. ICSV 24 ; London. 2017-07-24 - 2017-07-27.
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LectureDuffaut, Kenneth. (2017) Depth dependent dilation factor. RoSe consortium meeting . Department of Geoscience and Petroleum, NTNU; Trondheim. 2017-04-24 - 2017-04-27.
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LectureDuffaut, Kenneth; Aven, Eirik. (2017) The potential for recognizing exhumation events in sedimentary basins by use of geophysical data – current and new techniques that might reduce uncertainty. NCS Exploration - Recent Advances in Exploration Technology . Geological Society of Norway; Oslo. 2017-05-10 - 2017-05-11.
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LectureJohansen, Nora; Avseth, Per Åge; Duffaut, Kenneth; Mørk, Mai Britt E.. (2017) Burial history and implications for seismic AVO signatures in the Western Barents Sea. 4th International Workshop on Rock Physics . 4IWRP Organization; Trondheim. 2017-05-29 - 2017-06-02.
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Academic lectureOmosanya, Kamaldeen Olakunle; Johansen, Ståle Emil; Duffaut, Kenneth; Eruteya, Ovie; Alves, Tiago M.; Waldmann, Nicolas; Zieba, Krzysztof Jan. (2017) Interpretation of giant incisions at the gliding planes of MTDs: Understanding the role of geomorphology and impact on sediment budgeting and mass flow. Univeristy of Haifa, Marine Geoscience Talk . University of Haifa; Haifa. 2017-03-14.
2016
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LectureHokstad, Ketil; Tasaova, Zuzana A.; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Fichler, Christine; Wiik, Torgeir; Duffaut, Kenneth. (2016) Heat flow estimation from geophysical data in the Barents Sea. NPF conference - ''Arctic Exploration - Understanding the Barents Sea potensial'' . Norwegian Petroleum Society; Tromsø. 2016-05-31 - 2016-06-02.
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Academic lectureRøste, Thomas; Duffaut, Kenneth; Landrø, Martin; Ke, Ganpan. (2016) Overburden 4D timeshifts caused by compacting sandstone reservoirs. EAGE annual meeting ; 2016-05-30 - 2016-06-02.
2014
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Academic lectureHokstad, Ketil; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Duffaut, Kenneth; Fichler, Christine; Alasonati Tasarova, Zuzana; Wiik, Torgeir; Carter, Andrew J.; Dischler, Eirik Ø.; Kjøsnes, Øyvind. (2014) Integrated basin-scale thermal modeling. EAGE 76th Conference & Exhibition . EAGE; Amsterdam. 2014-06-16 - 2014-06-19.
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Academic lectureHokstad, Ketil; Kyrkjebø, Rune; Duffaut, Kenneth; Fichler, Christine; Alasonati Tasarova, Zuzana; Wiik, Torgeir; Carter, Andrew J.; Dischler, Eirik Øverland; Kjosnes, Øyvind. (2014) Integrated basin-scale thermal modeling. The Arctic Days 2014 . Norsk Geologisk Forening; Tromsø. 2014-06-02 - 2014-06-06.
2013
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Academic lectureStovas, Alexey; Roganov, Yuriy; Duffaut, Kenneth; Carter, Andrew J.. (2013) Low-frequency upscaling in high-contrast media with application to TTI media. SEG annual meeting . SEG; Houston. 2013-09-23 - 2013-09-27.