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GEOP021 - Reservoir Characterization
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What this course about?

Unlock the true potential of reservoir management with our intensive 5-day Reservoir Characterization Training Programme, meticulously designed to blend geological science with engineering acumen. Targeted at professionals across the oil and gas industry—from geologists and reservoir engineers to asset managers—this training is a melting pot of interdisciplinary knowledge and applied skills.

Starting with the bedrock of geology, the course lays a robust foundation, covering key principles, rock types, and Earth's structural dynamics. A deep dive into clastic and carbonate depositional systems reveals the reservoir's ‘story,’ making sequence stratigraphy more than just a technical term but a lens through which to view reservoir potential. The program transcends conventional teaching by integrating hydrocarbon source rocks, petroleum systems, and play fundamentals into a holistic understanding of reservoir formation and behavior.

The course doesn't just stop at theory. Participants engage in hands-on exercises, employing cutting-edge geological mapping techniques and software tools for both deterministic and stochastic modeling. One of the unique aspects of this training is the focus on harmonizing geological data with engineering insights. This not only bridges professional gaps but also equips attendees with a 360-degree view of reservoir management.

By the end of this transformative 5-day journey, delegates are not just trained but are transformed into reservoir characterization maestros, capable of making data-driven decisions that optimize reservoir performance. Whether you are a newcomer eager to learn the ropes or a seasoned professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, this training programme is your gateway to mastering reservoir characterization.

Who is this course for?
The Reservoir Characterization Training Programme is designed to cater to a diverse range of professionals in the oil and gas sector. This includes but is not limited to:
• Entry-Level Geologists seeking to build foundational skills in reservoir characterization.
• Experienced Geologists looking to update their knowledge on modern tools and techniques.
• Geophysicists focused on subsurface evaluations and seismic interpretations who wish to understand the geological aspects in a broader reservoir context.
• Reservoir Engineers tasked with reservoir simulation and management who want a more integrated understanding of the geological factors affecting reservoir performance.
• Petrophysicists specializing in the study of rock properties and their interactions with fluids, looking to deepen their understanding of reservoir properties.
• Production Engineers involved in the day-to-day management of oil and gas production who could benefit from a holistic understanding of reservoir characteristics.
• Asset Managers responsible for asset development and optimization who would benefit from a comprehensive understanding of reservoir characterization for better field management.
• Government and Regulatory Personnel responsible for policy-making, resource management, and oversight who need a foundational understanding of reservoir properties for effective regulation and management.
What will you learn?
  • Explain key geologic principles, major rock types, and geologic time
  • Describe Earth's structural features and plate tectonics in reservoir characterization
  • Differentiate between clastic and carbonate depositional systems
  • Apply sequence stratigraphy concepts in reservoir zonation
  • Identify types of hydrocarbon source rocks and organic matter transformation
  • Understand petroleum systems, play fundamentals, and event correlation
  • Recognize different types of pore systems and diagenetic processes
  • Evaluate porosity types in carbonate and clastic rocks
  • Employ geologic mapping techniques for reservoir evaluation
  • Interpret utility of mapping and cross-sections in reservoir management
  • Understand reservoir heterogeneity and scales of investigation
  • Discriminate between deterministic and stochastic modeling techniques
  • Combine geological data with engineering data for comprehensive reservoir characterization
  • Make informed decisions in reservoir management based on integrated data
  • Engage in cross-disciplinary discussions for complex problem-solving
  • Utilize relevant software and technologies demonstrated through exercises and case studies
Course outline
  • Geologic Principles
  • Major Rock Types
  • Geologic Time and Age Dating
  • Plate Tectonics and its Relevance to Reservoirs
  • Structural Geology Basics
  • Why sedimentological work is vital even to RE
  • Reservoir from sedimentological/field point of view
  • Introduction to Reservoir Characterization
  • Carbonate rock classification and structure
  • Impact of carbonate diagenesis on Reservoir Characterization
  • Carbonate porosity and fracture impact on Reservoir Characterization
  • Clastics classification and structure
  • Carbonate geometry and its relevance to Reservoir Characterization
  • Reefal reservoir facies and its importance
  • Clastics texture, porosity, and packing: Interpretation and Importance
  • Clastics and Carbonate petrography and photomicrograph
  • Understanding Geologic Controls on Reservoir Quality
  • The transition from diagenesis to depositional environment
  • Fluvial, Main Aeolian, Deep marine, Deltaic, tidal, and Supratidal depositional environments
  • Importance of supratidal depositional environment and sabkhas
  • Carbonate reservoir uncertainties
  • Impact of Reservoir Characterization on different reserve scenarios (min to max, P10 to P90, etc.)
  • From Reservoir Characterization to trapping
  • Factors controlling Reservoir Characterization in a Petroleum system
  • From raw reservoir data to geostatistics and what it signifies
  • Understanding the Reservoir Characterization and static modeling hierarchy
  • Unveiling reservoir modeling steps, secrets, and schemes
  • Analyzing the impact of Thin layers, hidden facies, and shoulder effects on Reservoir Characterization
  • The rationale behind Cutoffs and the usage of por/perm charts
  • Linking Reservoir Characterization to facies and FZI
  • Transitioning from static to dynamic reservoir modeling perspectives
  • Discussing the need for upscaling
  • Comparing Integrated Reservoir Characterization and reservoir heterogeneity
  • Taking Reservoir Characterization from raw data and parameters to a stochastic approach
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Training can take place in 4 formats:

  • Self-paced
  • Blended learning
  • Instructor-led online (webinar)
  • Instructor-led offline (classroom)

Description of training formats:

  • Self-paced learning or e-Learning means you can learn in your own time and control the amount of material to consume. There is no need to complete the assignments and take the courses at the same time as other learners.
  • Blended learning or "hybrid learning" means you can combine Self-paced learning or e-Learning with traditional instructor-led classroom or webinar activities. This approach requires physical presence of both teacher and student in physical or virtual (webinars) classrooms or workshops. Webinar is a seminar or presentation that takes place on the internet, allowing participants in different locations to see and hear the presenter, ask questions, and sometimes answer polls.
  • Instructor-led training, or ILT, means that the learning can be delivered in a lecture or classroom format, as an interactive workshop, as a demonstration under the supervision and control of qualified trainer or instructor with the opportunity for learners to practice, or even virtually, using video-conferencing tools.

When forming groups of students, special attention is paid to important criteria - the same level of knowledge and interests among all students of the course, in order to maintain stable group dynamics during training.

Group dynamics is the development of a group in time, which is caused by the interaction of participants with each other and external influence on the group. In other words, these are the stages that the training group goes through in the process of communicating with the coach and among themselves.

The optimal group size for different types of training:

  • Self-paced / E-learning: 1
  • Instructor-led off-line (classroom): 6 – 12
  • Instructor-led on-line (webinar): 6 – 12
  • Blended learning: 6 – 12
  • Workshop: 6 – 12
  • On-the-job: 2 – 4
  • Simulator: 1 – 2

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Game Based Learning (learning using a virtual game environment)

Real-life training uses the principles of game organization, which allows future professionals to rehearse and hone their skills in a virtual emergency. Learning as a game provides an opportunity to establish a connection between the learning activity and real life.

The technology provides the following learning opportunities:

  • Focused on the needs of the user
  • Instant feedback
  • Independent decision making and choice of actions
  • Better assimilation and memorization of the material
  • Adaptive pace of learning tailored to the individual needs of the student
  • Better transfer of skills learned in a learning situation to real conditions

Basic principles of training:

  • A gradual increase in the level of difficulty in the game;
  • Using a simplified version of a problem situation;
  • Action in a variable gaming environment;
  • The right choice is made through experimentation.

The main advantages of Game Based Learning technology:

  • Low degree of physical risk and liability
  • Motivation to learn while receiving positive emotions from the process;
  • Practice - mirroring the real situation
  • Timely feedback
  • Choice of different playing roles
  • Learning in collaboration
  • Developing your own behavior strategy
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  • Laboratory workshops that simulate the operation of expensive bench equipment in real production
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  • Mathematical modeling to clarify the physical characteristics, chemical content of the investigated object or phenomenon.
GEOP021 - Reservoir Characterization
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Level: Intermediate
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