#13: Chris Liner - Elements of 3D Seismology

Oil and gas companies have an enormous role in transitioning to a renewable future. This episode examines how Ipieca partners with companies and organizations to support a sustainable future through emissions reduction, nature conservation, and stakeholder engagement. Ipieca is the global oil and gas association for advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. In this episode: * Discover how Ipieca sets sustainability principles for members around climate, nature, and social impacts. * Hear why sustainability reporting allows companies to communicate their commitments to stakeholders and demonstrate progress. * Gain insights into how transparency and stakeholder engagement will shape the future of oil and gas companies. 🗣️ Takeaway Ideas * Ipieca is a global oil and gas industry association formed at the request of the UN Environment Programme to be a channel of communication between the industry and the UN. * Ipieca aims to help companies produce energy with low emissions, respect nature, care for communities, and embed the UN Sustainable Development Goals. * Sustainability reporting helps companies communicate their role in the energy transition and provides transparency on non-financial performance. 📋 Episode Chapters (01:26) Ipieca is a global oil and gas industry association (05:46) Sustainability reports provide transparency on a company's non-financial performance (07:08) Do you think there is a financial incentive for companies to produce sustainability reports? (08:23) Why do you believe sustainability reporting is important for the future of the oil and gas industry? (11:34) Starting a discussion on sustainability reports in your company (13:53) Common misconceptions about sustainability reporting (15:14) Ipieca focuses on climate, nature, people, and sustainability (16:12) One takeaway from this episode 💬Guest Bio Isabel Miranda is the Director of Sustainability and Social Performance at Ipieca. Her responsibilities include managing the following groups: Social Responsibility, Human Rights, Supply Chain, Sustainable Development Goals, Reporting, and Health. Isabel is an external affairs professional with over 20 years of experience across different industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Her main areas of expertise include government relations, social risk mitigation, and developing strategies to engage with external stakeholders. Before Ipieca, Isabel held various senior roles in multinational organizations, including BP, ExxonMobil, and Petrofac. Isabel has also worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Mexican Government. She is a Board Member of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in the UK and a member of Chatham House and the LSE Alumni Society. She holds a Master's in Political Economy and International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. ✍️ Episode References Visit https://seg.org/podcasts/episode-204-successfully-navigating-the-energy-transition/ for the complete interview transcript and all the links referenced in the show.

9 Nov 202318min

Chao Wang and Stephen Graf discuss the October special section in The Leading Edge on deep exploration. In the 1920s, the first oil discovery in Seminole, Oklahoma, was made at a depth of approximately 4,000 feet. In 1949, the average depth was 3,600 feet. By 2008, it was 6,000 feet. Currently, the world's deepest oil well in Russia extends 49,000 feet into the earth's surface. Deep exploration below existing production, complex overburden, or at the limits of geophysical resolution is critical for existing and emerging ventures. To meet these challenges, researchers and geoscientists are actively working to acquire better data and develop innovative methods to improve imaging. And in this episode, guest editors Chao Wang and Stephen Graf highlight the recent advances that improve success and extend capability in challenging deep environments. Chao and Stephen explain how and why the various geological settings impact deep exploration. They outline if land or marine exploration is easier and which has the greater potential. They explore the role of machine learning and AI for deep exploration and what other technological developments warrant attention. Chao and Stephen also share one misconception the public often has about deep exploration and one future development they are most excited about. They also discuss what surprised them across the six papers in this special section and how their different perspectives impact how they see the future of this topic. Chao Wang is Senior Staff Geophysicist at Oxy. Stephen Graf is a Staff Senior Geophysicist at Oxy. Listen to the full archive at https://seg.org/podcast. RELATED LINKS * Chao Wang, Stephen Graf, and Chengbo Li, (2023), "Introduction to this special section: Deep exploration," The Leading Edge 42: 662–662. (https://doi.org/10.1190/tle42100662.1) * Read the October 2023 issue of The Leading Edge (https://library.seg.org/toc/leedff/42/10) Subscribers can read the full articles at https://library.seg.org/; abstracts are always free. CREDITS Seismic Soundoff explores the depth and usefulness of geophysics for the scientific community and the public. If you want to be the first to know about the next episode, please follow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Two of our favorites are Apple Podcasts and "Spotify. If you have episode ideas, feedback for the show, or want to sponsor a future episode, find the "Contact Seismic Soundoff" box at https://seg.org/podcast. Zach Bridges created original music for this show. Andrew Geary hosted, edited, and produced this episode at TreasureMint. The SEG podcast team is Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.

2 Nov 202325min

Steven Lynch discusses his article in The Leading Edge, "High visual resolution interpretation: The case for virtual seismic reality." Steve lays out the case for why the seismic you have is better than you think. He argues that the industry needs to undergo a complete change of mindset regarding visualization. Steve explains a natural seismic display, the third form of resolution that's often ignored, and the unsung technological hero of the 20th century. Steve hopes to convince you that there's a tremendous amount that you're not seeing. And that most of the information acquired in seismic has yet to be observed or interpreted. This episode will give you much to think about - and maybe help you unlock new oil in old places. Listen to the full archive at https://seg.org/podcast. BIOGRAPHY Dr. Steven Lynch is the Chief Geoscientist for "The Visual Wavefield Project." He received his B.Sc. in Biophysics from the University of Guelph in 1975 and his M.Sc. in Geophysics from the University of British Columbia in 1977. Following a 26-year academic absence, Steve returned to University in 2003 to study seismic visualization and received his Ph.D. from the University of Calgary in 2008. Steve has a wide range of experience in both geophysical research and software development. Early in his career, he managed seismic processing centers and developed techniques for such subjects as refraction statics, depth migration, ray trace structural modeling, and stratigraphic modeling. In the early 2000s, realizing that our ability to perceive seismic needs to keep pace with our ability to acquire and process it, Steve returned to his biophysical roots. He began to study visualization as a science. His research led him to pioneer the field of Virtual Seismic Reality. He now splits his time between developing software for it and teaching courses about it. RELATED LINKS * Steven Lynch, (2023), "High visual resolution interpretation: The case for virtual seismic reality," The Leading Edge 42: 541–549. (https://doi.org/10.1190/tle42080541.1) * (2023), "Introduction to Special Focus: Visualization in geophysics," The Leading Edge 42: 540–540. (https://doi.org/10.1190/tle42080540.1) * Read the August 2023 issue of The Leading Edge (https://library.seg.org/toc/leedff/42/8) Subscribers can read the full articles at https://library.seg.org/; abstracts are always free. CREDITS Seismic Soundoff explores the depth and usefulness of geophysics for the scientific community and the public. If you want to be the first to know about the next episode, please follow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Two of our favorites are Apple Podcasts and "Spotify. If you have episode ideas, feedback for the show, or want to sponsor a future episode, find the "Contact Seismic Soundoff" box at https://seg.org/podcast. Zach Bridges created original music for this show. Andrew Geary hosted, edited, and produced this episode at TreasureMint. The SEG podcast team is Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.

19 Okt 202326min

Sue Carr and Jess Kozman discuss the complexities and possibilities for managing downhole geophysical data for carbon storage. In this insightful conversation with host Andrew Geary, Sue and Jess highlight the data types associated with carbon storage and the first step in managing this data. They discuss the challenges in managing well data and clarify common misunderstandings about managing data for carbon storage. Sue and Jess also break down the importance of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and the value of the work of the OSDU Forum (https://osduforum.org/). This conversation provides an excellent blueprint for the primary components of any data system focused on carbon storage projects, the key challenges and opportunities, and guidance on getting started with your carbon storage project. Listen to the full archive at https://seg.org/podcast. SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Katalyst Data Management® Katalyst Data Management® provides the only integrated, end-to-end subsurface data management solution for the oil and gas industry. Over 240 employees operate in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America, dedicated to enabling digital transformation and optimizing the value of geotechnical information for exploration, production, and M&A activity. Learn more at http://www.katalystdm.com/. BIOGRAPHIES Sue Carr is a Senior Data Management professional and front-line people leader in the technology domain, with 35-plus years of energy experience. A big-picture thinker, her career has been spent supporting the adoption of Digital Transformation, Data Management, and Data Governance in large organizations. Recognized as a digital innovator, she continuously improves processes by challenging the status quo, creating tangible value aligning people and processes with technology. Jess Kozman has been a professional data management practitioner since the early 1980s, specializing in digital data for the resource industry. His roles have included exploration geophysics, IT management, and consulting for national and international petroleum and minerals organizations, government agencies, and service providers. Jess maintains professional qualifications in earth sciences, data quality, and project management. He is currently based in Perth and collaborates on digital transformation in the energy and resource sector. CCUS 2024 Call for abstracts open for CCUS 2024, the industry's leading event for CCUS management and development, 11-13 March 2024 in Houston. CCUS 2024 is the best chance you’ll have to gain insights into the technical and business aspects of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. The event will highlight current CCUS work and address related challenges. Learn more about the technical themes and submit your abstract today at https://ccusevent.org/2024/. CREDITS Seismic Soundoff explores the depth and usefulness of geophysics for the scientific community and the public. If you want to be the first to know about the next episode, please follow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Two of our favorites are Apple Podcasts and "Spotify. If you have episode ideas, feedback for the show, or want to sponsor a future episode, find the "Contact Seismic Soundoff" box at https://seg.org/podcast. Zach Bridges created original music for this show. Andrew Geary hosted, edited, and produced this episode at TreasureMint. The SEG podcast team is Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.

12 Okt 202328min

For this milestone episode, this show highlights key statistics, showcases clips from the Top 10 episodes, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show is made. In total, Seismic Soundoff has over 170,300 listens across its 200 episodes. The podcast has featured 72 episodes on the cutting-edge topics presented in The Leading Edge. And one of the things we're most proud of is the quality of the evergreen content in our archive. We encourage you to explore the archive and hear from an expert on a new topic. The lists below act as a great place to get started. And we would love to hear from you. What topics would you like to hear? What past guest would you like to hear again? Who would you like featured on the show? Reach out to us at podcast@seg.org to let us know. For the links to each featured episode, visit https://seg.org/podcasts/episode-200-highlights-from-the-top-10-episodes/. THANK YOU, SPONSORS! * TGS (22 episodes) * CGG (18 episodes) * Geospace (12 episodes) * Katalyst Data Management (6 episodes) * Geophysical Insights (3 episodes) TOP 10 EPISODES 1. Episode 31 - Induced seismicity: investigations into human-induced earthquakes 2. Episode 6 - Lev Vernik – Seismic Petrophysics 3. Episode 12 - Full-waveform inversion 4. Episode 1 - Women in Geophysics 5. Episode 19 - Gerard Schuster – Seismic Inversion 6. Episode 2 - Exploring Interpretation – May 2016 with Kurt Marfurt 7. Episode 14 - Data analytics and machine learning – Baishali Roy 8. Episode 13 - Chris Liner – Elements of 3D Seismology 9. Episode 16 - Sven Treitel – Geophysical Signal Processing 10. Episode 53 - The pros and cons of full-waveform inversion TOP 10 COUNTRIES 1. United States 2. United Kingdom 3. Canada 4. Australia 5. Saudi Arabia 6. Norway 7. Germany 8. Japan 9. United Arab Emirates 10. Mexico TOP 5 U.S. CITIES 1. Houston, Texas 2. Tulsa, Oklahoma 3. Columbus, Ohio 4. Tucson, Arizona 5. Katy, Texas TOP 5 INTERNATIONAL CITIES 1. Calgary, Canada 2. Dammam, Saudi Arabia 3. Abu Dhabi, UAE 4. Perth, UK 5. London, UK GEOSCIENTISTS WITHOUT BORDERS EPISODES * Episode 15: The Story of Geoscientists Without Borders® * Episode 28: Bridge Over Troubled Waters * Episode 37: Searching for water in Kakuma * Episode 40: Celebrating humanitarian geoscience * Episode 57: Building canals – how science and friendship changed a town * Episode 63: Helping those in harm’s way – a GWB story * Episode 112: International partnership for volcano early warning – A GWB story * Episode 143: Building a Volcano Early Warning System – A GWB Story * Episode 170: Improving lives with geophysics – A GWB Story * Episode 199: How geophysics keeps people safe FEATURED EPISODES * Episode 136: The hidden stories data tell * Episode 172: Building the next generation of geoscientists * Episode 182: Uncovering the hidden history of Ghana * Episode 156: Staying safe during earthquakes * Episode 167: Exploring other planets with geophysics * Episode 81: Activating the power of dual-career couples * Episode 198: How to chart a successful career in 2023 CREDITS Seismic Soundoff explores the depth and usefulness of geophysics for the scientific community and the public. If you want to be the first to know about the next episode, please follow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Two of our favorites are Apple Podcasts and "Spotify. If you have episode ideas, feedback for the show, or want to sponsor a future episode, find the "Contact Seismic Soundoff" box at https://seg.org/podcast. Zach Bridges created original music for this show. Andrew Geary hosted, edited, and produced this episode at TreasureMint. The SEG podcast team is Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.

5 Okt 202316min

Steve Roche discusses his current Geoscientists without Borders project addressing volcano preparedness in Guatemala. Steve's GWB project addresses the geohazard resiliency and safety of the communities in Guatemala. His project implements community-based educational workshops about earthquake and volcanic hazards. Steve's project also works to increase Guatemala's seismic and volcanic monitoring capacity while reducing disaster response time. In this inspiring conversation with host Andrew Geary, Steve provides his on-the-ground perspective of the project. He offers what has been accomplished and his vision for the project's future. This podcast takes joy in highlighting the humanitarian work of geophysicists worldwide. And this conversation is no exception in sharing how geophysics can impact communities through using the tools and knowledge that geophysicists have to give. And Steve is the perfect guest to showcase all that can be accomplished. RELATED LINKS * Read more about Steve's project, Increasing Natural Hazard Resiliency in Guatemala - https://seg.org/gwb_projects/guatemala-2/ * Explore the seismic monitors placed in Guatemala (and all around the world) - https://stationview.raspberryshake.org/ * Listen to our previous episode on Silvio De Angelis’s project in Guatemala - https://seg.org/podcasts/episode-112-international-partnership-for-volcano-early-warning-a-gwb-story/ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Early Career Subcommittee of the SEG Research Committee is receiving nominations of new members to serve the term 2023-2025. This subcommittee is open to graduate students active in research or early-career professionals up to three years post-graduation. As part of the SEG Research Committee, the Early-Career Subcommittee provides their opinion, advice, and vision to the research direction and goals of SEG from the perspective of career starters. If you are passionate about contributing to shaping the future of applied geophysics, please indicate your interest by sending a resume and cover letter to Xiaolei Tu at tuxl2009@hotmail.com before 30 September. SEISMIC SOUNDOFF WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! The podcast will celebrate 200 episodes on 5 October, and we want to hear from our listeners on this special milestone. * What's the most valuable thing you've learned from the show? * What surprised you? * What episode do you most share with others? Record your message today at https://www.speakpipe.com/SeismicSoundoff if you have answers to these questions and want to be showcased. BIOGRAPHY Steven L. Roche received his BSc in Geophysics from the University of California, Riverside, in June 1978. He worked for Geophysical Service, Inc. (GSI and HGS) as an Area Geophysicist for the Permian Basin Region of West Texas / Southeastern New Mexico. In January 1994, Steve returned to school, attending the Colorado School of Mines as a member of the Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP), studying multicomponent seismology and 4D applications. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1997, Steve joined Output Exploration, the oil and gas exploration division of Input/Output, working on exploration projects and multicomponent seismic applications within I/O. In 1999, Output Exploration, LLC (OPEX) became an independent oil and gas exploration company, and Steve participated in OPEX exploration efforts. Steve joined Veritas DGC in 2003, specializing in multicomponent applications in the position of Principal Geophysicist – Multicomponent Applications Group. Steve joined Cimarex Energy in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2011 as Manager of Geophysics for Cimarex until August 2017, when he joined the faculty within the Geoscience Department at The University of Tulsa. CREDITS Zach Bridges created original music for this show. Andrew Geary hosted, edited, and produced this episode at TreasureMint. The SEG podcast team is Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.

21 Sep 202317min

Kurt Marfurt reflects on his career and the recent award of SEG's highest honor, the Maurice Ewing Medal. In this engaging conversation with host Andrew Geary, Kurt shares his reaction to learning about receiving the Maurice Ewing Medal. He offers his major takeaways from various career stops along his path and how his volunteer roles at the SEG advanced his career. Kurt provides wisdom on what's changed and hasn't changed in building a successful geophysical career and what he's most proud of when looking back at his accomplishments. It's a privilege to hear from geophysicists at the top of their profession, and Kurt provides actionable advice with a fun and insightful look back at his long career. Listen to the full archive at https://seg.org/podcast. RELATED LINKS * (2023), "Honors and Awards: SEG 2023 Honors and Awards Citations," The Leading Edge 42: 526–538. (https://library.seg.org/doi/10.1190/tle42080526.1) CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Early Career Subcommittee of the SEG Research Committee is receiving nominations of new members to serve the term 2023-2025. This subcommittee is open to graduate students active in research or early-career professionals up to three years post-graduation. As part of the SEG Research Committee, the Early-Career Subcommittee provides their opinion, advice, and vision to the research direction and goals of SEG from the perspective of career starters. If you are passionate about contributing to shaping the future of applied geophysics, please indicate your interest by sending a resume and cover letter to Xiaolei Tu at tuxl2009@hotmail.com before 30 September. SEISMIC SOUNDOFF WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! The podcast will celebrate 200 episodes on 5 October, and we want to hear from our listeners on this special milestone. * What's the most valuable thing you've learned from the show? * What surprised you? * What episode do you most share with others? Record your message today at https://www.speakpipe.com/SeismicSoundoff if you have answers to these questions and want to be showcased. Everyone who leaves a message will be automatically entered to win a free online subscription to the SEG Library (everything except e-books) for one year. BIOGRAPHY Kurt J. Marfurt is the recipient of SEG's highest honor, the Maurice Ewing Medal, awarded to a person deserving of special recognition for making major contributions to the advancement of the science and profession of exploration geophysics. Marfurt is a remarkably productive geophysicist, author, and educator with a distinguished career in academia and the oil and gas industry. After completing his Ph.D. in applied geophysics at Columbia University in 1978 and teaching there, he joined the Amoco Research Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a research geophysicist. During his tenure at Amoco, Marfurt made significant contributions to several processes and patents, particularly the development of seismic attributes. In 1999, Marfurt joined the faculty at the University of Houston, where he served as director of the Allied Geophysical Laboratories. He continued to research seismic imaging, interpretation, and data simulation, notably generating well-used synthetic data sets for the Marmousi model. In 2007, Marfurt joined the faculty of the University of Oklahoma, where he served as the Shultz Professor of Geophysics and is now professor emeritus. He has been involved with SEG as a short course instructor, associate editor of GEOPHYSICS, editor-in-chief of Interpretation, director at large on the SEG Board of Directors, and coauthor of more than 800 papers and abstracts. CREDITS Zach Bridges created original music for this show. Andrew Geary hosted, edited, and produced this episode at TreasureMint. The SEG podcast team is Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.

14 Sep 202328min

Philip Ringrose discusses his upcoming Distinguished Instructor Short Course, "Storage of Carbon Dioxide in Saline Aquifers – Building confidence by forecasting and monitoring." Interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is growing rapidly as a crucial part of global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. In this conversation with host Andrew Geary, Philip reviews the science and technology underpinning CO2 storage in deep saline aquifer formations using insights from several industrial-scale projects. Philip also addresses what's needed to achieve climate-significant scales of CCS deployment. Although technically achievable, the current socio-economic framing often makes storage project execution difficult in practice. By building technical confidence in project execution, we may be able to "turn the dial" and realize the gigatonne levels of storage needed over the coming decades. Philip is an excellent guide for understanding CO2 storage, its possibilities and limits, and how to use your geophysical skills to support CO2 projects. You should listen to this episode if you are interested in this topic. Listen to the full archive at https://seg.org/podcast. RELATED LINKS * Learn more about Philip's course and see the latest schedule (https://seg.org/education/courses/upcoming-disc/) * Buy the e-book (https://library.seg.org/doi/10.1190/1.9781560803959) * Buy the Print Edition (https://seg.org/shop/product/?id=809b9313-4e3c-ee11-bdf4-0022482b6d2f) * Discover SEG on Demand (https://seg.org/Education/SEG-on-Demand) CELEBRATING 200 EPISODES! The podcast will celebrate 200 episodes on 5 October, and we want to hear from our listeners on this special milestone. * What's the most valuable thing you've learned from the show? * What surprised you? * What episode do you most share with others? Record your message today at https://www.speakpipe.com/SeismicSoundoff if you have answers to these questions and want to be showcased. Everyone who leaves a message will be automatically entered to win a free online subscription to the SEG Library (everything except e-books) for one year. BIOGRAPHY Philip S. Ringrose is a Specialist in reservoir geoscience at Equinor and an Adjunct Professor in CO2 Storage at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He has been engaged with many CCS project developments over the last 15 years. He has published widely on reservoir geoscience and fluid flow in rock media, including the textbooks Reservoir Model Design and How to Store CO2 Underground. Ringrose holds a BSc in geology from the University of Edinburgh and a Ph.D. in applied geology from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. He is a member of SEG, EAGE, and the Geological Society (London) and was the 2014-2015 President of the EAGE. In 2018, he was appointed as an Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh, and in 2020, he was elected as a member of The Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters (DKNVS). CREDITS Seismic Soundoff explores the depth and usefulness of geophysics for the scientific community and the public. If you want to be the first to know about the next episode, please follow or subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Two of our favorites are Apple Podcasts and "Spotify. If you have episode ideas, feedback for the show, or want to sponsor a future episode, find the "Contact Seismic Soundoff" box at https://seg.org/podcast. Zach Bridges created original music for this show. Andrew Geary hosted, edited, and produced this episode at TreasureMint. The SEG podcast team is Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.

7 Sep 202325min