Petrel: Tutorial

The goal of seismic interpretation is to identify structural and stratigraphic traps.

SLB (the developer of Petrel) strongly recommends completing a Fundamentals course before moving on to any higher-level training . This foundational knowledge will make subsequent learning far more efficient and effective .

Imported via LAS or ASCII files. These provide the "truth" at specific points in the ground.

With your data QC'ed and loaded, the next step is to extract geological information from it. petrel tutorial

With data loaded, the next phase is interpreting seismic reflectors. In Petrel’s Seismic Interpretation window, users display inline and crossline sections, adjust color maps (e.g., seismic “wiggle” or variable density), and pick horizons. A typical tutorial exercise involves:

Where you select actions (e.g., Make Horizons, Property Modeling).

Before modeling, you must establish the project environment and gather your inputs. The goal of seismic interpretation is to identify

Create a 3D or Interpretation Window . Horizon Interpretation: Activate the Interpretation tab.

Use for high-amplitude, continuous reflectors, or use Manual Tracking in complex, low signal-to-noise zones.

Display your Gamma Ray, Resistivity, and Density logs side-by-side. Picking Well Tops Imported via LAS or ASCII files

Open a and select dynamic properties like Pressure or Water Saturation . Use the player animation buttons at the bottom of the screen to watch your fluid contacts change, sweep efficiency evolve, and pressure deplete over the lifetime of your production forecast. To help tailor future tutorials, let me know:

The information above provides a high-level roadmap. To gain mastery, you should start practicing with real data. Here's where to find the next step:

(CRS) so your data sits correctly on the map. This is done via Project Setup > Project Settings Define Units