Introduction
The Advanced Formation Evaluation Course is a comprehensive program designed to provide participants with a modern and advanced understanding of formation evaluation in the oil and gas industry. This course will cover the latest technologies, methodologies, and best practices employed in formation evaluation to assess reservoir properties, and hydrocarbon potential, and optimize well placement and production strategies. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of advanced logging tools, interpretation techniques, and data integration methods to make informed decisions for reservoir characterization and development.
Objectives
- Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques used in formation evaluation.
- Familiarize participants with the latest advancements in logging tools and technologies for data acquisition.
- Equip participants with advanced interpretation skills to extract valuable information from logging data.
- Enable participants to integrate formation evaluation data with other subsurface data for robust reservoir characterization.
- Enhance participants' ability to evaluate reservoir properties, fluid types, and hydrocarbon potential using advanced techniques.
- Develop the skills to optimize well placement, completion strategies, and production plans based on formation evaluation results.
- Promote critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to address complex formation evaluation challenges.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration between formation evaluation specialists and other stakeholders in the oil and gas industry.
Course Outline
Day 1
Introduction to Formation Evaluation
- Overview of Formation Evaluation and its significance in Reservoir characterization
- Key objectives and challenges in formation evaluation
- Introduction to modern formation evaluation techniques and technologies
Day 2
Logging Tools and Data Acquisition
- Advanced logging tools and sensors for data acquisition
- Logging while drilling (LWD) and wireline logging techniques
- Quality control and assurance in logging data acquisition
Day 3
Petrophysical Analysis and Interpretation
- Petrophysical properties and their significance in formation evaluation
- Interpretation techniques for porosity, permeability, and saturation analysis
- Advanced interpretation methods for complex lithologies and hydrocarbon-bearing formations
Day 4
Integration of Formation Evaluation Data
- Integration of logging data with seismic and other subsurface data
- Reservoir modelling using formation evaluation data
- Uncertainty and risk analysis in formation evaluation
Day 5
Advanced Reservoir Characterization
- Reservoir property estimation using advanced formation evaluation techniques
- Fluid typing and identification of hydrocarbon zones
- Evaluation of reservoir heterogeneity and compartmentalization
Day 6
Well-placement and Geosteering
- Formation evaluation for well placement optimization
- Geosteering techniques for accurate wellbore positioning
- Real-time formation evaluation for geosteering decisions
Day 7
Production Optimization Strategies
- Formation evaluation for production optimization
- Identification of bypassed hydrocarbon zones
- Evaluation of reservoir connectivity and flow dynamics
Day 8
Advanced Interpretation Tools and Software
- Introduction to advanced formation evaluation software and tools
- Case studies and practical exercises using interpretation software
- Data visualization and integration for effective interpretation
Day 9
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- Real-world case studies highlighting formation evaluation challenges and solutions
- Hands-on exercises using formation evaluation data and interpretation techniques
Day 10
Emerging Trends and Future Outlook
- Emerging technologies and trends in formation evaluation
- Industry challenges and opportunities in the future
- Recap and course conclusion
