We present an integrated modelling and interpretation workflow of broadband seismic and electromagnetic data, applied to a frontier exploration scenario onshore Morocco. The large survey extent challenged the seismic processing with significant variability in the subsurface conditions and, therefore, in the data character. This was addressed by applying a full suite of advanced algorithms for broadband high-density data. In parallel with the seismic data, magnetotelluric (MT) data were acquired, processed, and modeled to independently characterize the subsurface resistivity structure. Finally, the two imaging products were integrated in the interpretation stage to reduce the subsurface uncertainty in the definition of the basin model to support perspectivity.

Presentation Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Session Start Time: 8:30 AM

Presentation Time: 10:35 AM

Location: 360C

Presentation Type: Oral

Keywords:
reservoir characterization, continuity, surface wave, seg international exposition, near-surface characterization, broadband, exploration geophysicist 10, configuration, interpretation, upstream oil & gas
Subjects:
Reservoir Characterization, Exploration, development, structural geology, Seismic processing and interpretation
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