Geophysics Malaysia
Kristin Banyas
Borehole geophysics is well established in the oil and gas industry, assisting geoscientists in a wide range of key applications, such as geological and reservoir quality assessment, well-to-seismic ties, seismic imaging, velocity modelling, geosteering and reservoir monitoring to name just a few. As we transition to cleaner renewable energy, demand is growing for more efficient and cost-effective borehole monitoring, not only in oil and gas wells, but also in other sectors of the energy industry, including:
The SEG actively promotes technology and knowledge distribution, and we are confident that the SEG workshop on Borehole Geophysics: New Developments for Global Energy, will reward all participants by immersing them in this rapidly evolving field of technology.
We would like to invite geoscientists, engineers, and technologists from all sectors of global energy and anyone interested in promoting and celebrating borehole geophysics in any form. Delegates will be able to present their latest findings in this valuable forum as well as network with key individuals and organizations in this field.
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The Bulletin supports researchers primarily focusing on Asia/SE Asia, but is not limited to this region, and publishes research papers of both scientific and technical nature that are of current interest and have potential impact on activities such as oil & gas exploration, mining, environmental issues, earthquakes, hazard assessment, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. The Bulletin also promotes geological interest on subjects of a conservation nature such as geo heritage and geo tourism.
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The geophysics programme's primary goal is to produce a Geophysicist with competent knowledge and scientific instruments to foresee physical properties beneath the Earth's surface associated with hazards, monitor process and mineral resources, image the Earth's structure, and estimate/predict the processes that occur.
In this three year course, you will combine a thorough grounding in theoretical and practical Geology with technical and commercial skills. The first year gives you a basic foundation in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Scientific communication and computer skills, and an Introductory to Geology.
The third-year provides comprehensive coverage of all applied disciplines of geology, including Basin Analysis and Petroleum Systems, Formation Evaluation, Petroleum Engineering and Sustainable Development and Tectonics and Dynamic Earth.
This stream combines studies of sedimentary basins and petroleum geology with aspects of geophysics and petroleum engineering related to the evaluation, development and exploitation of oil and gas resources.
*The indicative course fee shown on the Letter of Offer might vary from the actual course fee according to the units undertaken. The indicative fee is just a guide as to what the course fee will be, until semester enrolment is completed.
The geophysics activity includes exploration, engineering geophysics and application of geophysics to geological problems. The department has a terrameter, seismograph, proton precession magnetometer and a gravity-meter.
The geophysics group has been actively involved in the site investigation using the various geophysical methods. The resistivity method had been used in solving water related problem in various engineering site beside search for water particularly in remote areas and for exploration such as search of iron for the presence and reserve. The environmental related problem research includes contamination problem, is been studied using the resistivity method and seismic refraction method. Among the current work is using resistivity method to determine nitrate level in oil palm plantation and water reduction caused by oil palm trees intake. Research work in site investigation using the seismic refraction method include study of weathering profile over different rock type, bedrock investigation together with borehole information particularly comparison to standard penetration test (SPT). Classification of earth material based on velocity for rippability, blasting and excavation work is also undertaken for site investigation problems. In exploration it includes the research in search of earth mass reserve such as rock, sand and iron ore.
Steeples, D. W., Miller R. D., 1990: Seismic reflection methods applied to engineering, environmental and groundwater problems. In: Ward S. H., Editor, Geotechnical and engineering geophysics, volume 1: Society of Exploration Geophysicists, 389 p.
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The development in technology for in situ tests have been very rapid for the last one decades especially in the field of civil engineering and environmental industries. Many testing methods and material characterization have been introduced which include the geophysical engineering and environmental techniques. The effectiveness, accuracy and fast as well as relatively low operational cost have made geophysical techniques become important tools in engineering site investigations and in environmental monitoring works. There are various geophysical techniques that can be used to obtain many engineering parameters of material below surface and this field requires skilled and experienced geophysicists to interpret geophysical data collected from the field.
This programme is designed to provide students with specialist training into all aspects of Applied Geophysics, from the basic physical principles through practical applications to state of the art technical geophysical innovations. The main thrust of the course is towards Engineering and Environmental Geophysics industries. The broad-based approach allows graduates to pursue their career options including consulting, research and teaching as well as to prepare themselves for further studies at higher levels. It is also targeted at working professionals wishing to update their knowledge or acquire new skills in the field of engineering and environmental geophysics
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