This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Controlled Source Electromagnetics (CSEM) applied in geophysics, with a focus on onshore enhanced methods for carbon sequestration and hydraulic fracturing. It covers both fundamental and intermediate levels, explaining the technology’s principles, history, and misconceptions. The course highlights the advanced Streaming Potential Scatter Field CSEM (S2CSEM) method, which improves sensitivity and real-time monitoring capabilities. Participants will learn about low-frequency electromagnetics, modeling challenges, and practical applications in fluid tracking and subsurface structure analysis. Expert insights and case studies from reputable institutions enrich the learning experience.

Who Should Take This Course
• Geophysicists and earth scientists
• Environmental and energy professionals
• Students in geosciences and related fields
• Industry engineers involved in fluid tracking

What You Will Learn
• Fundamentals of low-frequency CSEM technology
• Differences between conventional and S2CSEM methods
• Modeling and measurement techniques in geophysical EM
• Applications for hydraulic fracturing and carbon sequestration

Why This Course Works
• Achieve real-time, time-lapse subsurface monitoring
• Understand latest innovations in geophysical EM methods
• Track fluid movement and resistivity changes effectively
• Enhance sensitivity with advanced near-field measurements