Fundamentals of Reservoir Characterization Training by Tonex
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to reservoir characterization, focusing on the methods and techniques used to evaluate and model subsurface reservoirs. Participants will learn how to analyze geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to enhance reservoir management and production.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of reservoir characterization.
- Learn about data acquisition and analysis techniques.
- Develop reservoir models using geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data.
- Apply reservoir characterization methods to enhance production.
- Utilize software tools for reservoir characterization.
- Interpret and present reservoir data effectively.
Audience:
- Geologists
- Geophysicists
- Reservoir engineers
- Petroleum engineers
- Anyone involved in reservoir management
Program Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Reservoir Characterization
- Definition and importance of reservoir characterization
- Key concepts and principles
- Historical development of reservoir characterization
- Role of reservoir characterization in the oil and gas industry
- Overview of reservoir characterization methods
- Key applications and benefits
Module 2: Geological Data Acquisition and Analysis
- Types of geological data
- Methods of data acquisition
- Geological mapping and modeling
- Sedimentology and stratigraphy
- Structural geology and fault analysis
- Software tools for geological analysis
Module 3: Geophysical Data Acquisition and Analysis
- Types of geophysical data
- Seismic data acquisition and processing
- Seismic interpretation and modeling
- Well logging and borehole data
- Integrating geological and geophysical data
- Software tools for geophysical analysis
Module 4: Petrophysical Data Acquisition and Analysis
- Types of petrophysical data
- Core sampling and analysis
- Wireline logging and interpretation
- Petrophysical properties of reservoir rocks
- Rock-fluid interactions
- Software tools for petrophysical analysis
Module 5: Reservoir Modeling and Simulation
- Types of reservoir models
- Static vs. dynamic modeling
- Building 3D reservoir models
- History matching and calibration
- Simulation techniques and tools
- Case studies on reservoir modeling
Module 6: Applications and Case Studies in Reservoir Characterization
- Enhancing oil and gas production
- Optimizing reservoir management
- Case studies on successful reservoir characterization
- Challenges and limitations
- Future trends in reservoir characterization
- Final project: Develop a reservoir characterization plan