An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Seismic Interpretation & Basin Analysis of Rift Basin Systems
Course Overview
Rifts are key to understanding the evolutionary sequence of crustal and upper mantle stretching, which results in normal faulting from extension. Although rift basins are limited to specific areas of the globe, they are crucial for comprehending a significant part of Earth's geology. These basins are present throughout geological history, with examples from the Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras.
Beyond their role in geological history, rift basins also constitute hydrocarbon provinces. Despite their limited spatial extent, they account for 12% of the known oil reserves.
This Seismic Interpretation & Basin Analysis of Rift Basin Systems training course will cover the tectonic settings, structural styles, stratigraphy, and hydrocarbon production characteristics of rift basins. Selected basins will serve as case studies, including the Lusitanian Basin, Portugal, Potiguar Basin, Brazil and Orange Basin, Namibia, with multiple examples and exercises on seismic lines and data.
This Saudi GLOMACS training course will feature:
- Sedimentary Basin types
- Introduction to Rift Basins
- Tectonic Evolution and the Structural Setting of Rift Basins
- Identification of Rift phases and the Stratigraphy of Rift Basins
- The Development of Petroleum Systems in Rift Basins
- Case Studies of Rift Basins including the Lusitanian Basin, Portugal, Potiguar Basin, Brazil and Orange Basin, Namibia.
Training Outline
DAY 1: An Introduction to Rift Basins
- Outline and Overview
- Earth processes that lead to a rift Basin
- East Africa as a modern example of a rift basin
- Typical features of a rift Basin
- Rifting phases
- Outcrop Geology and the study of rift basins
DAY 2: Tectonic Evolution and magmatism of Rift Basins
- Crustal stretching models, extension and the development of rift basins
- Identifying the main features of rift basins on seismic
- Footwall uplift and associated processes
- Hanging wall processes
- Magmatism in rift basins
- Transtensional overprint and more complex basin development
DAY 3: The Stratigraphy of Rift Basins
- Pre, syn and post rift development and identification
- Controls on rift basin stratigraphy
- Sequence stratigraphy and seismic sequence stratigraphy in rift basins
- Break-up unconformity and syn to post rift transition
- Seismic facies and sedimentary systems in rift basins
- The use of applied biostratigraphy in rift systems
DAY 4: The Development of Petroleum Systems and other Georesources in Rift Basins
- Hydrocarbon source rock development and distribution in rift basins
- Reservoir presence and development in rift basins
- Seal presence and hydrocarbon seal integrity
- Migration of hydrocarbons in rift basins
- Structural, stratigraphic and combination traps
- the use of seismic attributes to explore in rift basins and the pitfalls
- Mining, geothermal energy and other georesources in rift basins.
DAY 5: Case Studies of Rift Basins
- The distribution of rift basins around the world
- Conjugate margins – similarities and differences
- The Lusitanian Basin, Portugal
- Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canada
- Potiguar Basin, Brazil
- Orange Basin, Namibia
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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