geology for non-geologists

Course Description

The primary objective of this course is to introduce E&P professionals from disciplines other than Geology to the key concepts and principles of Geology as applied to the Oil & Gas industry. The course will provide a summary of the fundamentals of Geology that need to be understood in order to integrate such information in the processes of petroleum exploration, development, and production.

Audience

Entry level to mid-level Engineers, Geoscientists, and other E&P staff who need an understanding of the role Geology plays in their everyday business activities.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of the Oil & Gas industry and the processes involved in Petroleum Exploration, Development, and Production.

Course Schedule

1	Introduction Course Objectives History and Economics of Petroleum Prudhoe Bay Example Geology in General Geological Principles Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics Geological Time and Age Dating Major Rock Types Structural Features Structural Style and Stress Fields Folds, Faults, Unconformities, and Fractures Structural and Hydrocarbon Traps Clastic Depositional Systems Continental Systems - dunes Fluvial Systems - rivers, channels, and fans Deltaic Systems and Types Marine Systems - barriers and deepwater fans Correlation : Lithostratigraphic vs. Chronostratigraphic Sequence Stratigraphy Concepts
2	Carbonate Depositional Systems Carbonate vs. Clastic systems - contrasts Carbonate Facies Models Carbonate Platforms and Ramp Systems Carbonate Reservoir Properties Classification of Carbonate Rocks Geologic Mapping and Cross-Sections Mapping and Contouring Concepts Contouring Types and Guidelines Isopach / Net Pay Mapping Exercises Structural and Stratigraphic Cross-Sections Constructing a Cross-Section Property Mapping Exercises North Frisco City Field Example
3	The Petroleum System What is a Petroleum System? Processes of Hydrocarbon Generation Source Rocks - Organic Matter Types Traps and Seals - Definitions and Types The Play Concept Petroleum System Processes and Events Correlation and Stratigraphy Principles of correlation Use of Wireline Logs for Correlation Correlation Approaches - Lithostratigraphy and Chronostratigraphy Sequence Stratigraphy, Seismic stratigraphy & Biostratigraphy Pore Systems and Diagenesis Characterizing the Pore System Porosity and Permeability Classification of Clastic Rocks Creation, destruction and preservation of porosity Diagenesis Clay Types and Distributions Porosity types in clastic and carbonate rocks
4	Geological Modeling Building a Static Reservoir Model Input Datatypes Reservoir Heterogeneity and Scales of Investigation Deterministic and Stochastic Modeling Using Seismic Data in Modeling Derivation of Geological Models using Flow Units Seismic Methods and Petroleum Geology Use of Seismic Tools in Petroleum Geology Basic Principles of the Reflection Seismic Method Data Acquisition - Land, Marine, and Borehole Data Processing Seismic Interpretation - 2D, 3D, and 4D Basics of Wireline Logging and Interpretation (optional as time permits) What Logging Means Different Measurements We Make Basic Wireline Tools, and what they measure. Processing and Interpretation Analysis of Porosity, Saturation, and Lithology

Instructors

Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, Dr. Kenneth Wolgemuth, Mr. Peter Lloyd, Dr. Anthony Kirkham, Mr. Laurence Darmon, Laura Morales, Dr. Patrick Fothergill

Instructors may vary based on location and schedule.

Classes

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Oct 04 - Oct 07 2010 - 4 Days
Calgary, Canada - CDN$ 2,600
Instructor(s): Patrick Fothergill

Nov 02 - Nov 05 2010 - 4 Days
Pau, France - Euro 2,300
Instructor(s): Anthony Kirkham

Nov 08 - Nov 11 2010 - 4 Days
Houston, TX, United States - USD 3,000
Instructor(s): Jeffrey Johnson

Jun 20 - Jun 22 2011 - 3 Days
Houston, TX, United States - USD 2,250
Instructor(s): Jeffrey Johnson

Course can be modified to either a 3 day or a 5 day format if required

Course Provider:
NExT