NSU student created a unique software module for data analysis seismic exploration. The development has already proven its effectiveness in field conditions, significantly speeding up and simplifying the process of searching for promising hydrocarbon deposits.
Seismic exploration is a fundamental method in geology that allows you to look deep into the earth’s interior. With its help, geologists are looking for new deposits oil and gas. However, processing the information received is a colossal effort. Data is collected from billions of points, forming a so-called seismic cube with a volume of up to 20 gigabytes or more. Their painstaking analysis traditionally falls on the shoulders of narrow specialists.
The solution to this problem was proposed by NSU student V. Korchuganov. He developed a special software module that automates key stages of work. The technology is based on modern methods of seismic acoustic inversion and lithoclassification, enhanced by machine learning algorithms.
The main advantage of the system is its ability to independently find the parameters necessary for interpretation. The module intelligently combines information from wells and large-scale seismic cubes. This not only saves time, but also minimizes the influence of the human factor, making the process more objective.
A practical test of the development took place at one of the fields in the Orenburg region. The results exceeded expectations: key indicators for predicting the quality of the reservoir—the underground rock containing hydrocarbons—improved threefold.
The emergence of such software opens up new horizons for geological exploration. The technology not only speeds up data processing, but also significantly increases the accuracy of forecasts. This allows for more efficient planning of expensive drilling and faster commissioning of new fields, which is important for the energy industry as a whole.
The material was prepared with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Decade of Science and Technology.
Source: geonews.ru
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