Geophysics, through its integration with other disciplines, plays a key role in the exploration and development of hydrocarbons, by reducing the risks involved in the determination and characterization of petroleum system elements.

 

By definition, Geophysics includes the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data collected through potential field methods (gravimetry and magnetometry) and seismic methods. The latter include vertical seismic profiles (that allow time-to-depth correlation), 2D seismic (used in the exploration stage), 3D seismic (used in field development) and microseismic (a monitoring tool when performing stimulation). Geophysics also includes techniques such as trace inversion, which estimates the elastic properties of the subsurface from seismic data, as well as reservoir properties through rock physics models, thus integrating seismic data in the construction of the subsurface model for static reservoir characterization.

 

 

Subthemae:

 

• Microseismic and passive seismic
• Non-seismic methods: gravimetry, magnetometry and magnetotelluric method
• Seismic design and acquisition
• Seismic processing
• Seismic interpretation
• Quantitative interpretation and reservoir characterization
• Rock physics
• Vertical seismic profiling
• Environmental applications
• CO2 capture and storage
• New technologies

Reference Team:

 

Luis Vernengo, Pan American Energy

Tomás D’Biassi, YPF

Emilio Camilión, Y-TEC

Gabriel Chao, Total Austral

Mercedes Gil, GeoPark

Juan Tavella, Geoprocesados

Luis Pianelli

Sigfrido Nielsen, Geoinfo