Innovative AI Workflow for Seismic Interpretation
In the O&G domain, legacy seismic data remains a cornerstone of contemporary interpretation workflows. Moreover, advancements in interpretation methodologies have underscored the growing necessity for reinterpretation of older datasets to unveil previously inaccessible prospects. However, accessing and utilizing legacy data presents significant challenges: reports are often difficult to retrieve and rarely accompanied by their corresponding seismic datasets, while the quality of archive interpretations of existing data is inconsistent at best. These limitations result in extended project timelines, increased operational costs, and potential oversights in critical geological interpretations. Traditional approaches to seismic data management and interpretation face several fundamental challenges. Manual processes dominate data organization and quality control workflows, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors. The disconnection between interpretation reports, information in which can often be partially lost or insufficient, and their corresponding seismic volumes creates significant obstacles in knowledge transfer and validation. Furthermore, the time-intensive nature of legacy data reinterpretation often forces geoscientists to focus on data management tasks rather than applying their expertise to geological interpretation. Recent developments in artificial intelligence have demonstrated significant potential in addressing these challenges. Deep learning architectures have shown promising results in automated seismic analysis, while large language models have emerged as powerful tools for processing geological documentation. Additionally, advances in automated quality control systems have opened new possibilities for ensuring interpretation consistency and reliability.
Authors
- Alexey Kozhevin
- Roman Khudorozhkov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1229-9973)
- А. С. Дубовик (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3350-768X)
- N. Leseur
- A. Y. Altynova
- D. V. Novikov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4198-8700)
- T. Martin
- N. Suurmeyer
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-04-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2118/224564-ms
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.87