Simon C. LangProfessor of Petroleum Geosciences & Director Centre for Energy Geoscience, University of Western Australia, Perth.Sequence Stratigraphy, Seismic Geomorphology and Depositional Analogues in Hydrocarbon Exploration and Reservoir CharacterizationThe School of Earth Sciences is pleased to invite you to a Lecture in the SES Seminar Series given by Simon Lang entitled “Sequence Stratigraphy, Seismic Geomorphology and Depositional Analogues in Hydrocarbon Exploration and Reservoir Characterization”.Hydrocarbon exploration and field development has been revolutionized by advanced acquisition and processing of regional scale 3D seismic datasets. Seismic and sequence stratigraphic concepts have advanced as predicted facies architecture in 3D were tested by drilling. New tools and techniques for visualizing 3D seismic data led to high resolution imaging of seismic attributes that highlight geomorphic patterns indicative of specific geologic facies distribution and geometries within single reflections, opening up the field of seismic geomorphology. Critical to interpreting the plan-view seismic patterns and associated stratigraphic relationships are the judicious deployment of appropriate analogues. This includes measurements of modern depositional systems and elements, outcrops and producing field analogues for quantitative data on preserved reservoir geometries and thickness ranges especially at the sub-seismic scale. Quantitative sequence stratigraphy and biostratigraphy have also evolved to improve prediction of key surfaces (sequence boundaries, flooding surfaces) and depositional systems tracts in wells, cores, and outcrops, providing a means to sense-check seismic interpretations, increasing resolution from 3rd order (~1Ma) to 4th order (~100Ka) temporal scales. Integrating these datasets can provide a powerful predictive and explanatory toolset for exploration and appraisal, and especially for field-scale reservoir characterization, underpinning improved reservoir models for development and production planning.Dr Simon Lang is a sedimentologist and stratigrapher with over 30 years’ experience having worked on regional geological mapping, sedimentology/stratigraphy research, petroleum exploration & development projects in a wide range of sedimentary basins around the world. Simon takes up the new role of Professor of Practice Petroleum Geoscience, including Director of the Centre for Energy Geoscience, at the University of Western Australia in November 2018.

VENUE Woolnough Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor Geology Bulilding University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley 6009

TIME 4:00 - 4:45pm Thursday 22 November 2018To welcome Simon Lang as the new director of the Centre for Energy Geoscience, this seminar will be followed by a function hosted by our School in the John Glover Room from 4:45 pm. Catering and drinks will be provided.

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