Gain a practical understanding of how velocity and density measurements influence overburden stress estimation and how robust workflows improve the reliability of 3-D geomechanical earth models.
You'll learn
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Fundamentals of overburden stress
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Velocity and density considerations
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Data quality and uncertainty
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Building robust earth models
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Practical modelling workflows
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Real-world applications
Course details
Instructor: Jack Taylor
Delivery: Online
Duration: 2 Hours
Cost: Free
Date: TBC
About the instructor
Current Position: Consultant Geophysical Advisor at Rock Stress Solutions LLC and to Islay Subsurface USA LLC.
Jack is a geophysicist with a strong technical background in pore pressure & geomechanics, 3D velocity modeling, and seismic rock properties/QI, obtained through plus 35 years of working with both Oil & Gas Operators and Geophysical Technology Companies. He has a proven track record in applying geopressure technology, through collaborative geoscience and engineering workflows, to mitigate drilling risks and improve well safety. He has extensive experience in the Gulf of Mexico, West Texas Permian Basin, Atlantic Margins, Eastern Mediterranean and North Malay Basin, both in predrill planning and real-time well operations. He has held senior technical and geoscience management positions at Viridien (formerly Veritas DGC), Devon Energy Corp., Noble Energy Inc. and Hess Corp. He established his own consulting business, Rock Stress Solutions LLC, in 2020, and currently acts as a geophysical advisor to Islay Subsurface LLC.
Education
Bachelor of Science (hons.) degree in Earth Science from Oxford Brookes University, UK.