This session: 8 - 26 Mar 2027
This Integrity Cased Hole Logging & Reservoir Monitoring session in Paris (France) runs from Monday 8 March to Friday 26 March 2027 (week 10, Q1 2027). It is the only date in Paris (France) in 2027, at a fee of £14,800. Registration is open for this date. It is held in person.
| Dates | Monday 8 Mar – Friday 26 Mar 2027 |
|---|---|
| Week | 10 of 2027 |
| Duration | Three weeks |
| Fee | £14,800 |
| Status | Open for registration |
| Format | In person |
Introduction:
This comprehensive 3-week training program is specifically designed to equip engineers, geoscientists, and well integrity specialists with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to evaluate well integrity and monitor reservoir performance using advanced cased hole logging techniques. Throughout the program, participants will explore the full range of cased hole logging tools, interpretation methods, and their applications in field operations.
Training Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of cased hole logging and its various applications.
- Conduct accurate well integrity assessments using a range of logging tools.
- Interpret production logging data to identify flow contributions and detect anomalies.
- Monitor fluid movements and saturation changes behind casing.
- Apply logging data to support field development, maintenance planning, and reservoir surveillance.
Course Outline (3 Weeks — 5 Topics per Day):
Day 1: Fundamentals of Cased Hole Logging
- Introduction to cased hole logging
- Comparison between cased hole and open hole logging
- Basics of casing and well completion
- Types of logging tools and conveyance methods
- Safety protocols and operational planning
Day 2: Cement Bond Logging Techniques
- Principles of cement bond logging
- Interpretation of CBL and VDL logs
- Ultrasonic cement evaluation
- Cement quality indicators
- Cement job diagnostics
Day 3: Casing and Tubular Inspection
- Caliper tools and casing deformation
- Corrosion and wall thickness logging
- Magnetic and ultrasonic tools
- Detection of integrity anomalies
- Data quality and tool limitations
Day 4: Leak Detection and Fluid Diagnostics
- Temperature logging
- Noise logging and leak detection
- Pressure diagnostics
- Common leak scenarios
- Case studies in integrity testing
Day 5: Introduction to Production Logging
- Overview of Production Logging Tools (PLT)
- Spinner flowmeter and flow rate detection
- Temperature and pressure profiling
- Identifying flow zones
- Basic data interpretation
Day 6: Advanced Production Logging Applications
- Multiphase flow interpretation
- Challenges in horizontal and deviated wells
- Flow regime identification
- Zonal isolation evaluation
- Case studies in complex wells
Day 7: Pulsed Neutron Logging – Part I
- Neutron interactions and tool principles
- Sigma and Carbon/Oxygen logging
- Formation evaluation through casing
- Effects of salinity and lithology
- Tool calibration
Day 8: Pulsed Neutron Logging – Part II
- Saturation monitoring
- Identification of oil/water/gas
- Time-lapse saturation analysis
- Behind-casing pay detection
- Reservoir contact tracking
Day 9: Reservoir Surveillance Techniques
- 4D logging concepts
- Water and gas breakthrough monitoring
- Injection profile logging
- Saturation mapping
- Data integration with reservoir models
Day 10: Cross-Well and Distributed Sensing
- Cross-well logging concepts
- Introduction to DTS/DAS
- Fiber-optic sensing
- Real-time wellbore monitoring
- Advanced surveillance technologies
Day 11: Logging Job Planning & Execution
- Defining logging objectives
- Tool selection and configuration
- Depth control and referencing
- Wellsite operational planning
- Pre- and post-job checklists
Day 12: Data Processing and Interpretation
- Overview of data processing software
- Data quality control and calibration
- Curve alignment and filtering
- Cross-plotting and diagnostics
- Interpretation workflows
Day 13: Logging for Workover & Interventions
- Well diagnostics for interventions
- Recompletion planning
- Perforation evaluation
- Water shut-off decision-making
- Plug & abandonment support
Day 14: Case Studies and Field Applications
- Integrity analysis case studies
- Examples of reservoir monitoring
- Production troubleshooting
- Injection well evaluation
- Real-world logging decisions
Day 15: Review, Exercises, and Wrap-up
- Comprehensive program review
- Group exercise: designing a logging program
- Data interpretation exercise
- Participant Q&A and discussion
- Program conclusion and certification
Why Attend This Program: Wins & Losses!
- Gain in-depth technical knowledge and advanced practical skills in well integrity evaluation and reservoir monitoring using the latest cased hole logging techniques.
- Strengthen your ability to make precise operational decisions that improve production efficiency and ensure asset integrity.
- Learn directly from field experts through real-world case studies and hands-on practical exercises.
- Build confidence in planning, executing, and interpreting complex logging programs.
- Enhance analytical and problem-solving skills related to wells, production, and reservoir performance.
Conclusion:
This comprehensive training program offers a fully integrated learning experience, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on field applications to empower participants to confidently tackle safety, production, and surveillance challenges. Through this course, engineers, geoscientists, and well integrity specialists will become better equipped to apply innovative strategies that ensure well reliability, enhance reservoir performance, and extend asset life. By the end of the program, participants will be qualified to make informed decisions that contribute to improved operational performance and the sustainable success of their projects.
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How long is the course, and what are the daily hours?
This date lasts three weeks: 8 - 26 Mar 2027. Each training day is 4 hours (9am – 1pm). Timing and duration can be customised to your needs.
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Courses are offered in English and Arabic. The course language is officially English; on request, it can be delivered in Arabic while keeping the English terms.
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Integrity Cased Hole Logging & Reservoir Monitoring, Paris (France), 8 - 26 Mar 2027