Seismic Imaging Methods and Applications for Oil and Gas Exploration: Modern Seismic Methods for Hydrocarbon Exploration

Seismic Imaging Methods and Application for Oil and Gas Exploration connects the legacy of field data processing and imaging with new research methods using diffractions and anisotropy in the field of geophysics. Topics covered include seismic data acquisition, seismic data processing, seismic wave modeling, high-resolution imaging, and anisotropic modeling and imaging. This book is a necessary resource for geophysicist working in the oil and gas and mineral exploration industries, as well as for students and academics in exploration geophysics.

• Provides detailed methods that are used in the industry, including advice on which methods to use in specific situations
• Compares classical methods with the latest technologies to improve practice and application in the real world
• Includes case studies for further explanation of methods described in the book

Yasir Bashir is an assistant professor at School of Physics, Geophysics Section in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. He earned his PhD in Petroleum Geosciences from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and master’s in computer science as well as in Geophysics from Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He worked as Research Scientist in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia for 5 years and with OGDCL, Pakistan as Geophysicist. Technical background includes in aspects of developing algorithms including Machine learning for Seismic data processing, Imaging and developing workflow for seismic inversion and prospect evaluation together with hands-on practice. Participated as a team member and leader in several research projects from PETRONAS, Hitachi, UTP, and OGDCL such as Seismic anisotropy imaging, Seismic computing research, Pre-image processing & Diffraction Imaging, PSTM, PSDM, and QI. Research outcomes have recognized and presented in international conferences (SEG, EAGE, OTC, IPTC, and APGCE) and Journals publications. Problem solver with strengths in workflow development and quality control. Effective leadership skills in mixed-gender and multi-ethnic groups. Strong academic background with PETRONAS Institute of Technology, Malaysia. He is a member of SEG, EAGE, PGN, GSM, and PAPG.

The late Deva Prasad Ghosh was a Professor in Geophysics at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, appointed in 2011, and teaches the undergraduate and postgraduate course in geophysics. He is appointed Head of the Centre of Seismic Imaging (CSI), where innovative research in seismic, development of state-of-the-art algorithms are undertaken for use by the industry, particularly PETRONAS. His center has produced to date 10 PhD and several masters students by research. Prior to that he was Custodian of geophysics and research advisor for PETRONAS research. Dr. Ghosh in his early years (1974-1999) was with Shell International working in Europe, USA and West Africa in various technological and management position. He has BSc and master’s degree from Banaras University India and PhD from Delft University, Holland. He is both EAGE and SEG Honorary Lecturer

Amir Abbas Babasafari is a reservoir geophysicist with over 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry. He received B.S. (2006) in mining exploration and M.S. (2008) in geophysics (exploration seismology). After that, he worked as a geophysicist in the oil and gas industry from 2008 to 2017 in Iran and got involved in several exploration as well as field development megaprojects. His main expertise is seismic data interpretation and reservoir characterization where he achieved invaluable experiences in clastic and carbonate reservoirs. He has recently obtained his Ph.D. degree in petroleum geoscience (seismic exploration) at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia (January 2020). His interests range widely, from seismic data processing to interpretation. However, he is more interested in seismic data interpretation, velocity model building, rock physics modeling, seismic data inversion, anisotropic AVO analysis, machine learning techniques for petrophysical properties prediction and lithofacies classification, seismic fracture study, pore pressure prediction, and 4D (time lapse) studies. He is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at Center for Petroleum Studies of Campinas University, Brazil. He is eager to learn and discover new aspects of exploration and also share his experiences with others.

Abdul Rahim Md Arshad received his BSc in geophysics from the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada in 1987. From 1989 to 2001, he was a geophysicist with PETRONAS Research & Scientific Services Sdn Bhd working on specialized seismic processing projects that include velocity model building, depth migration and AVO analysis. In 2001, he joined Veritas DGC Sdn Bhd as a Processing Manager. CGG merged with Veritas in 2007. Abdul Rahim remained with CGG until 2016 when he left the company as a Geophysical Supervisor. He was an Adjunct Lecturer with the Department of Geosciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) from 2014-2016. Abdul Rahim is currently pursuing a PhD with UTP. His research interests include demultiple, non-linear imaging, velocity modeling and Marchenko redatuming. En Abdul Rahim is an Active Member of SEG since 2001 and a Member of EAGE since 2006.

Seyed Yaser Moussavi Alashloo is an assistant professor in Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences. He worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre of Seismic Imaging (CSI), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) for two years. He obtained his Ph.D. in petroleum geosciences from UTP in 2017, with focus on seismic imaging, seismic anisotropy and wave propagation. He received his MSc. in applied geophysics from Universiti Sains Malaysia. He collaborated with PETONAS R&D department in different projects to develop anisotropic wave modeling and anisotropic traveltime computing algorithms to improve the resolution and imaging capabilities. His current research deals with the wave propagation and wavefield continuation imaging techniques, and application of least squares RTM in near surface and complex crustal scale geologies. He is a member of EAGE, SEG, and EGU.