Quantitative Modelling and its Application to Stratigraphic Interpretation and Seismic Reservoir Assessment
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This course is based on theory that mathematically relates log observations of rock type, porosity, and fluid content to compressional and shear wave velocity. With the basic model, participants are able to predict the effect of lithology or fluid variation on the seismic trace, inverted seismic trace, or AVO measurement. The approach is suitable not only for seismic interpretation, but for log editing and creation of synthetic logs. The effect of bed thickness and tuning models, approaches to seismic inversion, and applicability of AVO studies are reviewed based on the basic rock property model. An interpretation model is presented that incorporates geological and geophysical mapping procedures for reservoir evaluation and stratigraphic mapping. This course content concentrates on linking rock property information from the borehole logs to seismic observations. The course considers the log input and the basic seismic trace, seismic attributes, inversion of seismic traces, and amplitude versus offset measurements. No single seismic or log measurement is treated as the "truth", instead the merits of each observation are considered. Basic mathematical concepts are simplified to monograms or spreadsheets that are available with the course notes in .wks format. These ensure that the concepts of the course are replicable. |
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The course duration is approximately 20 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details. |
Naturally, Fractured Reservoirs: Geologic and Engineering Analysis
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This course covers geologic and engineering concepts, methodology, and technology used to characterize, evaluate and manage naturally-fractured reservoirs. Applications and limitations of geologic and engineering procedures and tools are discussed. Field examples and case studies demonstrate the importance of integrated geologic and engineering studies in developing effective, economical reservoir management strategies for different types of reservoirs. |
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The course duration is approximately 21 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details. |
Fractured Reservoir Development
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In this Fractured Reservoir Development intensive course, provides a deep understanding of the Fundamental concepts of Mechanics and Fluid Flow in Fractured Reservoirs, together with the origin and identification of Fractures, and Modern practical Applications and Numerical Simulation methods. At the end of the course participants will appreciate the key Economics and main issues of Fractured Reservoirs, understand the mechanics of Evolution of Fracture Networks, their Geometries and Transport Properties in different Tectonic settings, stress fields and Fluid Pressure Regimes, and have an Awareness of Modern methods and Practices for Fractured Reservoir Identification, Characterization and Development in Siliciclastic, Carbonate and Unconventional Domains. Reservoirs in Development and Production |
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The course duration is approximately 35 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details. |
Applied Sedimentology for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Exploitation
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The course Applied Sedimentology for Hydrocarbon Exploration and Exploitation is advanced level study of:
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The course duration is approximately 35 hours.. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details. |
Petroleum Systems Modelling for Exploration Risk Assessments
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The Intermediate level course content is transmitted through a fluent mixture of lectures and interactive sessions. Geologic Risks in Petroleum Exploration are related to the Traps (Geometry, Reservoir, Seal) as well as to the Petroleum charge risk. While traps are always subjected to the most detailed possible assessments as part of the Exploration Risk Analysis, this is not always the case for charge Risking, even though it can easily be shown that the Geologic Risking is often dangerously incomplete without these Risk Assessments. The Technology, which is used to investigate charge Risks, is Petroleum Systems Modelling in which Basin, Play or Prospect Scale Geologic Models are created by interpreting and Mapping key Stratigraphic Units and Facies, and Subsequently processed, which can calculate the processes of Hydrocarbon Generation, Expulsion, Migration and Loss through Geologic time. •In this course, an introduction to the Technology, the Data and commonly Performed tasks is given in order to illustrate the Role of the Technology in Exploration Risking as well as in Hydrocarbon Resource Assessments. Applications cover the entire range of Exploration phases from very early work in frontier areas to assessments in mature Production areas. |
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The course duration is approximately 40 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details. |
Geochemical Techniques for Solving Reservoir Management and field Development Problems
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This course provide a deep understanding of events during field development and production, numerous problems can be solved through integration of geochemical, geological, and engineering data. Geochemical approaches for solving these problems are appealing since:
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The course duration is approximately 40 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details. |
Structural Geology
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The Earth is a uniquely Dynamic Planet, whose Surface displays the results of (4) billion years of activity. Structural Geology is about the movements that have affected the Earth's Lithosphere over time, and the record they have left in the crust. In this program we aim to achieve an understanding of these movements in quantitative terms to measure change. The program includes Theoretical Introduction based on the Force, Stress and Strain as Physical known concepts and its application in the Geological Domains. The brittle and non-brittle Deformations of the Rocks (as a Heterogamous Material) under Extension, Compression and Transform Tectonic Regimes are discussed. Systematic Description of different Structures from Micro-, Macro to Continental Scale will help to best understand the Regional Geological Structures where the latter reflects Regional Tectonics of the Continental as will as Oceanic Plates of the Earth. Target Audience: |
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The course duration is approximately 40 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details. |
Operations Geology and Petrophysics
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This course is designed to provide training in the practice and theory of Operations Geology and Petrophysics. It is suited to all those who supervise or are directly involved in Wellsite Data Acquisition and Evaluation. It is also suited to those who are involved in Well Planning and Well Proposals. A large amount of Data is acquired (at substantial cost), during a Drilling Operation; Mud Logs, Wireline Logs, MWD Logs, Lithologs, Cores and sidewall Cores, Geochemistry Data Well Seismic Data, Formation Pressure Data & Drilling and Well Engineering data. Target Audience:
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The course duration is approximately 22 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Contact us for more details. |
Advanced Applied Petroleum Geology
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Geology is a core science that underpins much of what we do in the Oil & Gas business. A good understanding of the principles of Geology as they apply to Petroleum is essential for any subsurface discipline. Reviews the fundamental elements of Petroleum Geology. It starts by placing hydrocarbons in a global context; the philosophy and structure of the Oil Industry; Energy trends; future resources. The Petroleum Environment is then reviewed: Source Rocks, Reservoirs, Traps, Seals and the timing of generation relative to trap formation. The course then examines the subsurface environments, subsurface temperature and pressure and the impact on petroleum systems. The usage and display of subsurface geological data, and an introduction to seismic and wireline logs. This is then developed into a definition of petroleum systems and an introduction to play fairway definition and finally leads / prospects. |
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The course duration is approximately 35 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details. |
Introduction to Geology, Formation Pressures and Well Pressure Control
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This introductory course provides an understanding of rig mathematics and perform basic calculations. Define the components of formation pressure (Pore, Fracture and Overburden) and understand how they relate to one another. Understand and apply methods for predicting and measuring subsurface pressures. Plan and calculate the well pressure profile for a given lithological column. Define hydrostatic head. Recognize the causes and warning signs of kicks. Describe the common well control methods (Driller’s and Engineer’s) based on the Constant Bottomhole Pressure Concept. Perform pressure gradient calculations. Explain and be able to record shut-in pressures and implement initial shut-in procedures. Describe well control via simulation.
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The course duration is approximately 32 hours. |
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The cost of this course is: Please contact us for details |