Topic 1: What is Seismic for Data Professionals (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Seismic data is one of earth sciences' most malleable data types. From planning through acquisition, processing, interpretation and brokerage, seismic data is organized, reorganized, divided, combined, renamed, recalculated, reprocessed, reinterpreted and distributed countless times. The result is often chaotic data systems that are rife with duplication, ambiguity and confusion. 

In this workshop, people who understand seismic data management will discuss PPDM’s plans related to the development of standardized best practices and recommendations for seismic data. This task requires a good understanding of seismic data management. We want to hear from data-driven professionals, who can contribute to the creation of best practices for making the industry more efficient through access to consistent, trusted seismic data. Note that the work done in this project will be entirely technology neutral.

Topic 2: The Banff Protocol for Emissions Reporting (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

This workshop will review the plan laid out in the project charter, gather information from participants and discuss approaches for development. Note that the work done in this project will be entirely technology neutral.  We welcome those involved in preparing, using or understanding emissions reporting to partners, regulators, financial institutions and other stakeholders.  

The content, context, meaning and derivation of data must be transparent and trusted at all levels, from corporate head office to advanced technical systems. In a world of diverse regulatory, industry and social expectations this is almost impossible to achieve, but the need is clear: To become more emissions efficient, we must become more data efficient!