An integrated workflow for pre-stack gather optimization

Abstract

High-quality seismic data contributes to improving the prediction accuracy of complex reservoirs. Currently, there are numerous methods for enhancing pre-stack gather resolution and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Meanwhile, to avoid incorrect seismic interpretation, we must evaluate whether the processed data maintains its original characteristics and reliability. This paper establishes an integrated workflow for optimizing common-reflection-point (CRP) gather that is divided into processing and quality control. Furthermore, we summarize the comprehensive quality control means and explain their specific significance in each step. Data processing includes four parts: gather flattening, SNR enhancement, energy compensation and resolution improvement. Simultaneously, we use well log data, forward simulation, stack data, and inversion to guarantee the processed data is optimized and keeps its original characteristics. Applications in carbonate reservoir CRP gathers demonstrate that this workflow can comprehensively optimize pre-stack seismic data and improve SNR and resolution. Importantly, the quality controls guarantee results have improved accuracy in reservoir prediction and stronger correlation coefficients with well data.