petroleum systems and exploration/development geochemistry

Course Description

 

Course Description

This applications-oriented 3-day course shows how geochemistry can reduce the risk associated with petroleum exploration. It is designed for exploration geologists, but could also benefit geochemical coordinators, managers, and development geologists. The course provides interpretive guidelines to evaluate prospective source rocks and define petroleum systems. Examples of the application of geochemistry to production problems are given. Discussions cover the following tools: TOC, Rock-Eval pyrolysis, vitrinite reflectance, thermal alteration index, kerogen elemental analysis, geochemical logs and maps, reconstructed generative potential calculations, and gas chromatography. Sample collection techniques are discussed. Pitfalls to correct interpretations are illustrated using in-class exercises. Biomarkers and advanced isotopic and diamondoid tools are introduced and worldwide case studies are given to illustrate interpretive methods.

 

Objectives

 

Understand the basic concepts of petroleum geochemistry

Understand basic geochemical measurements, e.g., Rock-Eval pyrolysis/TOC, vitrinite reflectance, including interpretive pitfalls

Learn how to reconstruct the original petroleum generative potential of spent source rock

Identify the elements and processes that control petroleum systems and how they are quantified

Learn how to collect oil and rock samples and how evaluate data quality

Learn how biomarkers and isotopes are used to correlate oils and source rocks and assess thermal maturity and biodegradation

Gain geochemical expertise based on case studies and exercises to allow better communication with colleagues and clients

Audience

Geoscientists needing basic understanding of Geochemistry as applied to Exploration and Development

Prerequisites

Basic Petroleum Geology Knowledge

Course Schedule

1	Objectives, Overview, Petroleum Systems Origin and Preservation of Organic Matter in Sediments Biochemistry and the Origins of Biomarkers Organic Chemistry and Stereochemistry Vitrinite Reflectance: Thermal Maturity, Calibration, Kinetics Rock-Eval Pyrolysis, TOC, Volumetrics, and Geochemical Logs, Exercise
2	Gas Chromatography and Applications Oil Screening and Surface Geochemistry, Exercise Biomarker Separation and Analysis Stable Isotopes and Origins of Crude Oil and Kerogen Source- and Age-Related Geochemical Parameters, Correlation
3	Thermal Maturity-Related Parameters, Exercise Biodegradation-Related Parameters, Exercise Sample Collection and Quality Ancillary Geochemical Tools (Diamondoids, Light Hydrocarbons) Chemometrics (Multivariate Statistics) for Oil-Oil and Oil-Source Rock Correlation Case Studies and Conclusions

Instructor

Dr. Kenneth Peters

Instructors may vary based on location and schedule.

Classes

Select date to register or contact us for assistance.

Oct 19 - Oct 21 2010 - 3 Days
Houston, TX, United States - USD 2,250
Instructor(s): Kenneth Peters

Course Provider:
 Schlumberger