Petrel Module Summary
Session 1: Data Management & Visualization
1. Project Setup
o Download datasets and save them in C:/Work/Your Name.
o Open Petrel, create a new project, and set the coordinate reference system (CRS) if
known.
o Import seismic data (.SEGY format) via the import file tab.
o Check coordinate system and data information before confirming the import.
o Save the project separately from seismic data.
2. Data Visualization
o Open a 2D/3D interpretation window.
o Use the hand tool for navigation and Manipulate Plane (M key) for adjusting
inline/xline views.
o Insert a virtual cropped volume for focused analysis.
o Adjust volume visualization settings, including colour amplitude.
Session 2: Fault Picking
1. Identifying Faults
o Activate inline, xline, and time slice views.
o Analyse polarity reversals to detect reservoir tops.
o Create variance attributes to enhance structural interpretation.
2. Fault Interpretation
o Use volume attributes (e.g., Dip Correction for salt domes).
o Generate faults using the seismic interpretation toolbox.
o Utilize a combination of horizontal and vertical fault picking.
Session 3: Horizon Interpretation (Top Reservoir Picking)
1. Identifying Hydrocarbon Occurrences
o Locate flat spots indicating hydrocarbon presence.
o Increase Z scale for better visualization.
o Track peaks (oil/gas) and troughs (water) using auto-tracking.
2. Picking the Horizon
o Use guided auto-tracking for low-quality amplitude areas.
o Adjust tracking parameters for accurate picking.
o Validate interpretations across multiple seismic lines.
Session 4: Cropping Volume
1. Cropping the Data
o Insert a virtual cropped volume and define dimensions.
o Save realized volumes separately for analysis.
o Use cropped volumes for further interpretation.
Session 5: Mapping
1. Surface & Fault Gridding
o Generate surfaces using the "Make Surface" tool.
o Create a fault polygon map and combine fault/no-fault surfaces.
o Adjust color settings for better visualization.
2. Thickness & Attribute Mapping
o Generate thickness maps for reservoir analysis.
o Extract seismic attributes (e.g., variance) for enhanced interpretation.
Session 6: 3D Track Gridding
1. Generating Reservoir Surfaces
o Copy and modify the Top Reservoir surface.
o Use 3D Track for peak and trough tracking.
o Refine data with manual adjustments (e.g., paintbrush tool).
Session 7: Volume Mapping
1. Flatspot Identification & Volume Calculation
o Define flatspot polygons within faulted regions.
o Generate surfaces and boundaries for volume estimation.
o Use the "Create Volume" function for hydrocarbon volume analysis.
DON’T FORGET THE SCALE!!!!