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An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

2D and 3D Seismic Interpretation

Seismic Interpretation for the Oil and Gas, Geothermal, Mining, Environmental and Other Industries

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16 - 20 Jun 2025
Abu Dhabi
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04 - 08 Aug 2025
Istanbul
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17 - 21 Nov 2025
Dubai
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05 - 09 Jan 2026
Dubai
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09 - 13 Feb 2026
Istanbul
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04 - 08 Aug 2025
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This 2D and 3D Seismic Interpretation training course will concentrate on reflection seismic, a crucial technique for subsurface imaging from a geological standpoint. Seismic data, both in 2D and 3D formats, is an essential resource in the oil and gas industries, supporting both onshore and offshore operations.

Beyond its traditional role in hydrocarbon exploration, seismic data is increasingly used in geothermal energy, carbon sequestration in geological formations, and offshore wind energy projects. It also plays a key role in mapping salt structures for gas storage, identifying mineral deposits, and other subsurface imaging applications.

The training course will provide a thorough understanding of the principles behind 2D and 3D seismic data interpretation, covering its historical development, methods of acquisition, data processing, visualization techniques, and relevant software tools. Participants will engage in practical exercises to interpret seismic data, focusing on identifying faults and horizons to better understand the structure, stratigraphy, and geodynamics of geological basins.

Additionally, the training course will explore resource evaluation in the context of hydrocarbons, including exercises on reserve estimation and associated risk calculations.

The main topics of this Energy Training Centre training course include:

  • Seismic data acquisition and processing methods
  • 2D and 3D data visualization
  • Fault interpretation and structural modeling
  • Horizon and stratigraphic interpretation
  • Petroleum systems, volumetrics, and risk analysis
Upon completing this 2D and 3D Seismic Interpretation training course, you will be able to:
  • Grasp the principles of seismic data acquisition and processing
  • Visualize seismic data and enhance your interpretation skills
  • Analyze and map faults and seismic horizons
  • Identify potential hydrocarbon reserves using seismic information
  • Evaluate and assess the risks associated with hydrocarbon reserves

The 2D and 3D Seismic Interpretation training course will be based on slide presentations for each module, together with team and individual exercises. There will also be sessions with real exploration examples to get participants a hands-on experience on the usage of seismic data. Exercises and examples include several geodynamic settings and participants will be able to evaluate, quantify and risk hydrocarbon accumulations.

Seismic interpretation plays a crucial role in the Oil and Gas sector, supporting everything from initial exploration to production. The organizational benefits of this 2D and 3D Seismic Interpretation training course include:

  • Equipping staff with essential tools for the upstream industry
  • Fostering a shared understanding of seismic data across different disciplines
  • Establishing consistent seismic data standards across the company
  • Enhancing the ability of staff to accurately identify leads and prospects
  • Providing staff with the skills to assess and quantify hydrocarbon accumulations and associated risks
  • Improving collaboration between geological and economic evaluation teams

Seismic data is the primary source of subsurface information in the oil industry. It’s essential for every Geoscientist or Engineer to have a basic understanding of its principles, applications, and limitations. The personal benefits of this course include:

  • Gaining a deeper understanding of seismic data, including how it’s acquired, processed, and interpreted
  • Learning how faults, horizons, and other geological features are identified and utilized in hydrocarbon exploration and production
  • Developing the ability to detect hydrocarbon accumulations using seismic data
  • Gaining skills to quantify and assess the risks of hydrocarbon accumulations
  • Enhancing communication with other geoscience and engineering teams that work with seismic data
  • Appreciating the geological structures revealed by seismic imaging of the subsurface

This training course is designed for subsurface professionals who are interested in using seismic interpretation for their work or interact with seismic interpreters in their companies.

This 2D and 3D Seismic Interpretation training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Petroleum Geologists
  • Sedimentologists and stratigraphers
  • Petrophysicists
  • Basin modellers
  • Geophysicists
  • Reservoir and drilling engineers

Day One: Introduction to Seismic Data

  • History of seismic studies
  • The seismic method
    • Rock properties
    • Wave propagation, reflection, and refraction of seismic waves, reflectivity, impedance
    • Data acquisition – Land and Marine
  • Other geophysical methods
    • Gravimetry
    • Magnetics
    • Electro magnetics 
  • Seismic data processing overview
    • Conventional pre-stack processing and CMP gathers
    • Post-stack processing
    • Seismic migration, velocity models. 
  • Calibration methods (well-tie)
    • Velocity surveys
    • Sonic logs
    • Synthetic seismograms
    • Vertical Seismic Profiles

Day Two: 2D and 3D Seismic Data Basics

  • 2D and 3D Seismic Data
    • Parameters, visualization, polarity
    • Seismic Data Libraries, public, private and licenses
    • Software
  • 2D and 3D interpretation techniques
    • Hard and soft events
    • Vertical exaggeration
    • Horizontal and Vertical slicing in 3D data
    • Seismic horizons – stratal interface, fluid contacts and non-geological horizons 
  • Quantitative interpretation geophysics
    • Acoustic impedance and inversion
    • AVO and pseudo-gradient
    • RMS amplitude
    • Spectral decomposition
    • Other methods

Day Three: Faults and Structure Interpretation

  • Fault interpretation
    • Introduction to fault interpretation
  • Structural styles
    • Rift basins
    • Compressional domains
    • Salt tectonics
    • Strike-slip faults
  • Mapping faults in 2D data
    • Faults in each seismic line
    • Connecting faults from different seismic lines
    • Building fault planes
  • Mapping faults in 3D data
    • Mapping faults in vertical and horizontal slices
    • Building fault planes
  • Structural models
    • Building a structural model
    • Visualization
    • Geometry, kinetics, geodynamics
    • Palinspastic Reconstructions

Day Four: Horizons and Stratigraphic Interpretation

  • Stratigraphic interpretation
    • Horizon interpretation techniques
    • Horizon attributes
    • Continuity and lateral variations
    • Unconformities and stratal terminations 
  • Seismic facies
    • Carbonate systems seismic facies
    • Siliciclastic systems seismic facies
    • Gross depositional environments 
  • Advanced stratigraphic interpretation
    • Wheeler diagrams
    • Seismic sequence stratigraphy

Day Five: Petroleum Systems, Volumetrics and Risking

  • The petroleum system elements and processes
    • Reservoir
    • Seal
    • Source rock
    • Trap
    • Timing and migration
  • Mapping hydrocarbon accumulations
    • Structural traps
    • Stratigraphic traps
    • Mixed traps
  • Volumetrics
    • Leads, prospects, reserves, resources
    • Volumetric calculation methods
    • P10, P50, P90 and mean 
  • Risking
    • Risking methods and software
    • Evaluation of CoS, PoS
    • Incorporation of Geological risk into economic evaluations

2D and 3D Seismic Interpretation Training Course FAQ's

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Our industry leading training courses cover the entire energy ecosystem, from conventional energy, to renewables. Regardless of where you are in the renewable sector, from start-up to NOC – our goal is to provide our clients with future-proof professional training and development to help you lead in navigate the energy transition. We are supporting clients within the conventional energy industry, such as those in oil gas adopt and implement effective strategies and systems to reduce their carbon footprint and emissions. We also deliver training and run bespoke programs for clients who may be making a larger scale transition into the renewable energy market. For those organisations who are growing or are fully established in the renewable energy space we offer professional development training to further their knowledge and skills, and ensure they are up-to-date with industry standards and regulations.

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While we do not provide job placement services after the training course, we are confident that our programme equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance your career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

We offer multiple international training venues, which can be accessed via the following link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations
 
Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.
Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to [email protected]. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.

  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

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