Subsalt success in the Republic of Yemen, using 3-D AVO and integrated exploration

Towner, Bill; Lindsay, Rick

doi:10.1190/1.1438477

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“…A list of the most fundamental basics is shown in Table 1, which summarizes the main areas where seismic data have limitations in DHI interpretation (see also Bocanegra, 2002,andTowner andLindsay, 2000).…”

Section: Basics Of Seismic Geophysicsmentioning

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SS: Exploration Prospect Interpretation and Risking Using Modern Geophysical Technology - Success in Amplitude Anomalies and AvO - Technology has the Might, but the Basics must be Right

Pettingill

Lindsay

2009

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Advanced technology provides elegant solutions to complex E&P problems. We should never forget, however, to respect the basics of subsurface sciences, since getting the basics right is a necessary prerequisite for applying advanced technology. This holds particularly true for the evaluation of seismic anomalies -Direct Hydrocarbons Indicators (DHIs) and Seismic Amplitude-versus-Offset (AvO) anomaliesThe optimal solution is to always force "Low-Tech" to precede "High-Tech", and never the reverse, meaning these three "basics" must be considered first:• Basics of Seismic Geophysics • Basics of Geology • Basics of Risk Analysis With these three areas of basics covered, the higher-end analytical geophysical techniques that are commonly employed to predict risk and reward in DHI and AvO prospects can now be effectively employed to create value rather than destroy it.

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Section: Basics Of Seismic Geophysicsmentioning

confidence: 99%