development geology
Course Description
A profitable development of an oil or gas field starts with a good understanding of the subsurface. As part of a PE team the development geologist interprets subsurface data and provides geological models that form the basis for development planning. During this course the “development life cycle” from the gathering of geological data, the interpretation thereof, the preparation of geological models and the quantification of subsurface uncertainty are discussed. The geologist is equipped with the basic skills to construct these models. Attention is given to the impact on field operations and on field management during its entire lifecycle.
At the end of the course participants will be able to apply geological concepts, construct maps and sections and validate computer-generated interpretations.
They will be able to calculate subsurface volumes and assess their uncertainties.
They will learn how to prepare a well proposal.
They will be able to plan appraisal wells and assess their economic value.
They will acquire practical experience by working on an actual field study in teams.
Audience
Engineers and geologists involved in reservoir appraisal and development projects
Prerequisites
Basic Understanding of Reservoir/Petroleum Geology
Course Schedule
| 1 | Module 1 Introduction & Course Overview, The energy business, development projects, subsurface data
Module 2 Scope of the energy/oil & gas business Module 3 Oil and gas development projects Module 4 Film – Partners for Progress Module 5 Robin Field Team Exercise 1, project activities planning Module 6 Petroleum Geology Introduction, exercise correlation |
| 2 | Subsurface Models, Input Data and Concepts
Module 7 Seismic data gathering, processing and interpretation Module 8 Exercises: Robin Field Exercise 2 – Field Appraisal planning Module 9 Structural types, traps, fault seals, maps and sections Module 10 Robin Field Exercise 3, Correlation Module 11 Clastic sedimentary environments Module 12 Robin Field Exercise 4, Seismic well data structural map, cross section |
| 3 | Measurements and Evaluation of Subsurface Data
Module 13 Basic well technology, horizontal wells, well data Module 14 Log and core data, uncertainties and mapping Module 15 Robin Field Exercise 5, net sand mapping Module 16 Carbonate reservoirs Module 17 Subsurface pressures, with exercise Module 18 Pressure exercise, Robin Field Exercise 6, Contacts |
| 4 | Subsurface Development Options
Module 19 Volumetrics, subsurface uncertainties Module 20 Robin Field Exercise 7 Volumetrics Module 21 Subsurface development planning Module 22 Robin Field Exercise 8, static and dynamic models Module 23 Field Operations, Well Deisgn, Geological Input |
| 5 | Field Operations and Development
Module 23 Field Operations, Well Design, Geological input Module 24 Field studies, examples Module 25 Film – Offshore Development – Troll Field (optional) Module 26 Robin Field Exercise 9 Surface Development Options, Project Planning, Phased Costs Impact of Subsurface Uncertainty on Project Economics Module 27 Basic project economics and financial performance indicators Module 28 Exercises The Robin Field Project 10 EconomicsDetermine project economics and sensitivities using an Excel economics spreadsheet |
Instructors
Dr. Ed van Riessen, Dr. Peter Haalebos, Mr. Evert Uitentuis
Instructors may vary based on location and schedule.
Classes
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Oct 11 - Oct 15 2010 - 5 Days
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - USD 3,850
Instructor(s): Evert Uitentuis