Workshop Preview: Data Analytics and Machine Learning Hackathon 2021: A deep dive into the open-source data challenge for E&P

Abstract

We present a data challenge as part of the hackathon planned for the August 2021 SEG Research Workshop on Data Analytics and Machine Learning for Exploration and Production. The hackathon aims to provide hands-on machine learning experience for beginners and advanced practitioners, using a relatively well-defined problem and a carefully curated data set. The seismic data are from New Zealand's Taranaki Basin. The labels for a subset of the data have been generated by an experienced geologist. The objective of the challenge is to develop innovative machine learning solutions to identify key horizons.