Please Join us for our January Technical Luncheon! To be held at S&P Global's Lincoln Center LC3 Conference Center in Building L3. Thank you to our speaker and S&P Global for hosting the event. Lunch to be served at 11:30 and the talk to begin at Noon. Sponsorship opportunities available. 

Logistics:

In the main lobby, go to the security desk and ask them to point you to the LC3 Conference room.  You will take the 1^st set of elevators to the 3^rd floor & walk to the left.  There, you will see the signage for the room.

Abstract:

Breathing New Life into Onshore Seismic Data with Advanced Bandwidth Extension

 Marianne Rauch*, Umberto Barbato, John Castagna, and Alex Flick

This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a novel bandwidth extension technique applied to a Permian Basin 3D seismic dataset, achieving higher-resolution imaging and more geologically consistent inversion results. Using the Multiscale Fourier Transform for time-frequency analysis, the method captures local and global amplitude relationships without requiring wavelet extraction, well data, or starting models, makes it suitable for large scale seismic and depth-migrated datasets. The approach enhances data quality, supports more accurate landing zone selection and lateral drilling planning, and revitalizes older or more complex datasets for detailed interpretation and well planning, ultimately reducing drilling risks and improving production outcomes.

Speaker Bio:

Marianne Rauch 

COO Lumina Geophysical 

Marianne Rauch has a PhD in theoretical physics from the Karl Franzens Universitaet, Graz, Austria. She has an inquisitive mind and is involved in many aspects of the oil and gas industry worldwide. She has researched and developed geophysical technologies, advocated geological and geophysical integration during seismic processing, QI and interpretation, built and managed reservoir teams, mentored many students throughout her career, and lately gotten involved in cybersecurity. She has published many technical articles and is a seasoned presenter. Rauch is very active in our societies, including being part of the technical committees of the Unconventional Resources Technology Conference and the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy, past first vice president of the Geophysical Society of Houston, past 1^st vice president of the SEG, organizing and chairing numerous sessions at various conventions, and reviewing abstracts and articles for publications. Besides the geosciences, her passions include being a mother and being involved in volunteer activities where she advocates for underprivileged children in her hometown of Houston. Currently, she is employed by Lumina Geophysical in the role of Chief Operating Officer.  

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