SOLD OUT CSEG25SC Microseismic Boot Camp
Microseismic monitoring is a relatively new geophysical technology to image hydraulic fractures. One of the challenges with microseismicity is that since it utilizes a passive source, the signal-to-noise ratio is variable. Furthermore, all microseismic datasets are distributed towards lower amplitude signals which can reduce image confidence. Processing issues and resolution limitations can further impact confidence and uncertainty. In this course, theoretical and practical issues of confidence and uncertainty and impact on microseismic interpretation will be reviewed. Specific case study demos will also be presented, specifically to illustrate potential pitfalls in interpretation and highlight key potential accuracy, sensitivity aspects. This course would relevant to any geoscientist or engineer involved in interpreting microseismic images.
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Shawn Maxwell is Chief Geophysicist and Advisor for Schlumberger's Hydraulic Fracture Monitoring corporate business unit, and is based in Calgary, Alberta. Shawn is responsible for development, implementation and culturing of Schlumberger's StimMAP service. Prior to Schlumberger, he served as Chief Geophysicist with Pinnacle Technologies in Calgary; Manager of Petroleum Services with ESG in Kingston, Ontario; and Lecturer at Keele University in England. Shawn was awarded a Ph.D. in earthquake seismology, a M.Sc. in Engineering Physics and a B.Sc. in Geophysics from Queen's University. He has over 20 years experience in a broad range of microseismic monitoring applications, including mapping hydraulic fractures, fracture networks, steam floods, gas floods, water floods, casing failures, reservoir compaction, gas storage and sequestration, excavation damage around underground tunnels, and mining induced seismicity and rockbursts. Dr. Maxwell has been active in projects throughout North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and his expertise includes velocity tomography of active and passive seismicity, seismic raytracing, synthetic seismograms, in addition to microseismic source characterization, data acquisition, processing and interpretation. Shawn has authored numerous publications in journals and professional abstracts.
