Development Geology
Why Attend
Course Objectives
Target Audience
Course Methodology
Why Attend
- Comprehensive Geology Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the geological processes that affect oil and gas exploration and production, enabling better decision-making in the field development process.
- Improved Decision-Making in Development: Learn to interpret geological data and apply it in practical, real-world scenarios to optimize development strategies and mitigate risks.
- Collaboration with Other Disciplines: Understand how to work effectively with engineers, geophysicists, and reservoir managers to maximize the success of a project.
- Enhance Reservoir Management: Learn how to assess and model reservoirs to improve production efficiency and make informed decisions about well placement and production strategies.
- Risk Management: Gain the skills needed to identify and mitigate geological risks that can impact production and profitability.
- Maximize Recovery: Gain knowledge of how geological factors affect enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques and how they can be leveraged to improve recovery rates.
- Stay Competitive: Understanding the geological aspects of oil and gas production is critical for staying competitive in the industry, particularly when working in challenging or unexplored fields.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Fundamentals of Development Geology: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of geology in the exploration, development, and production phases of oil and gas fields.
- Interpret Geological Data: Learn how to interpret geological data from well logs, seismic surveys, and core samples to make informed decisions about field development.
- Understand Reservoir Characteristics: Gain insights into the geological properties of oil and gas reservoirs, including porosity, permeability, and fluid dynamics, and how they affect production.
- Apply Geological Models to Field Development: Learn how to create and use geological models to optimize field development, drilling programs, and production techniques.
- Assess Geological Risks: Understand how to evaluate geological uncertainties and risks, including faulting, fracturing, and reservoir heterogeneity.
- Utilize Geotechnical Data for Drilling Operations: Learn to incorporate geological data into well planning and drilling operations, reducing drilling risks and optimizing well placement.
- Work with Reservoir Engineers and Geophysicists: Understand the collaboration between geologists, reservoir engineers, and geophysicists in the development of hydrocarbon fields.
- Apply Geological Knowledge to Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Gain an understanding of how geology influences EOR techniques and how geological insights can improve recovery rates.
- Integrate Geology with Other Disciplines: Learn how geology integrates with disciplines such as petrophysics, reservoir engineering, and production to create a holistic view of the development process.
- Understand Environmental Considerations: Learn how geology plays a role in managing environmental concerns during oil and gas field development, including groundwater contamination and surface subsidence.
Target Audience
- Geologists: Professionals working in exploration, development, and production geology who want to deepen their understanding of geological processes and field development.
- Reservoir Engineers: Engineers working on the production side who need to understand geological factors that affect reservoir management and optimization.
- Petrophysicists: Professionals who analyze rock properties and fluid flow in the reservoir and need to understand geological influences on petrophysical data.
- Drilling Engineers: Engineers who design and implement drilling programs and need to understand the geological conditions that affect well placement and drilling operations.
- Geophysicists: Professionals who use seismic data to analyze subsurface formations and work alongside geologists to interpret data for field development.
- Project Managers: Managers overseeing oil and gas field development projects who need a solid understanding of the geological factors affecting their projects.
- Environmental Engineers and Managers: Professionals who need to consider geological factors that impact environmental protection, groundwater, and site management.
- Oil and Gas Consultants: Consultants working on field development, exploration, or risk assessment who want to expand their geological expertise for better advisory services.
- Energy Investment Analysts: Individuals working in energy finance who need a solid understanding of geological risk factors in oil and gas projects for better investment decision-making.
Course Methodology
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:
- Lectures
- Workshops, work presentations ,
- Group Work in case study & Practical Exercises.
- Videos and general discussions
- Pre-Test and Post Test
Course Outline
Day - 1
Introduction to Development Geology
- Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry
- Exploration, development, and production phases in the oil and gas industry
- The role of development geology in the field life cycle
- Geological Foundations
- Earth structure and plate tectonics
- Stratigraphy, sedimentology, and structural geology basics
- The role of geology in the formation of oil and gas reservoirs
- Types of Reservoirs
- Conventional vs. unconventional reservoirs
- Different types of traps: anticlines, faults, and salt domes
- Understanding reservoir rock properties (porosity, permeability, and fluid content)
Day - 2
Geological Data Interpretation
- Well Logs and Correlation
- Understanding and interpreting basic well logs (Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Porosity)
- Correlating logs across wells to map subsurface formations
- Identifying lithology and fluid content from well data
- Seismic Interpretation
- Basics of seismic surveys and data acquisition
- Seismic data interpretation for structural and stratigraphic mapping
- Integration of seismic data with well log and core data
- Core Sampling and Analysis
- Core sampling methods and their importance in field development
- Analyzing core data for reservoir characteristics and rock mechanics
Day - 3
Reservoir Characterization and Modeling
- Reservoir Properties and Fluid Dynamics
- Understanding reservoir heterogeneity: facies distribution and petrophysical properties
- Fluid types in reservoirs: oil, gas, and water dynamics
- How geology influences fluid behavior (e.g., gas cap, water drive)
- Geological Modeling
- Building geological models: Static vs. dynamic models
- Integrating geological data into reservoir models for development planning
- Evaluating reservoir volume, porosity, and permeability distribution
- Reservoir Simulation
- Basics of reservoir simulation and the importance of geological inputs
- How geological models impact production forecasts
Day - 4
Well Planning and Drilling Operations
- Incorporating Geological Data into Well Planning
- How to use geological data to plan well placement and drilling targets
- Managing drilling risks based on geological conditions (e.g., overpressured zones, fault zones)
- Geological challenges in horizontal and directional drilling
- Geotechnical Data and Drilling Operations
- Understanding geotechnical data and its role in preventing drilling hazards
- Geological wellbore stability: Fracture pressure, pore pressure, and kick risks
- Drilling Optimization and Data Integration
- Using real-time geological data to optimize drilling operations
- Integrating geology with geophysics and reservoir engineering during the drilling phase
Day - 5
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Environmental Considerations
- Geology and Enhanced Oil Recovery
- The role of geological data in EOR techniques (e.g., water flooding, CO2 injection, thermal recovery)
- How geological characteristics influence EOR strategies
- Case studies of successful EOR projects
- Environmental Considerations in Field Development
- Managing subsurface risks, such as groundwater contamination and induced seismicity
- Geology’s role in environmental risk management during field development
- Strategies for minimizing environmental impact: drilling waste management, surface subsidence, and monitoring
- Geological Challenges in Field Decommissioning
- Managing geological risks when decommissioning wells and field infrastructure
- Legal and environmental considerations for site closure and remediation