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Geochemical Techniques for Solving Reservoir Management and Field Development Problems

Solving Reservoir Management and Field Development Problems

Course Overview

This Geochemical Techniques for Solving Reservoir Management and Field Development Problems training course addresses the technical aspects of the geochemistry applied to the exploration, appraisal, and development of hydrocarbons reservoirs, considering topics of particular importance to identify specific geochemistry features that lead to the origin of petroleum samples, deposition of source rock, hydrocarbon generation, and oil and gas migrations, important elements for the successful exploration of petroleum and gas accumulations.

Geochemistry concepts are applied to investigate the source rock evaluation, oil-to-oil, oil-to-source rock correlations, and interpreting natural gas data in the exploration stages, assisting in the development and production phases, supporting reservoir continuity, production allocation, water flooding and Enhanced Oil Recovery projects.

The training course provides transferring experiences applying geochemistry fundamentals to support the hydrocarbon exploration, reservoirs identification, fluid movements in large hydrocarbon basins, solving continuity and delimitation of compartments, applications to monitor waterflooding and gas flooding enhanced oil recovery projects, and to trace the sources of oil spills.

The highlights of this Energy Training Centre training course will be as follows:

  • Learn the fundamental aspects and applications of geochemistry principles
  • Describe the evolution of organic matter during geological history
  • Understand application of production geochemistry applied to oil fields
  • Describe laboratory methods including Rock–Evaluation Pyrolysis, Soxhlet extraction, Column Chromatography, Asphaltene precipitation, GC, GCMS, Head Space gas analysis, Organic Petrography using transmitted reflected and Ultraviolet light
  • Review the evaluation techniques used to assess quantity, quality, maturation and depositional environments of petroleum source rocks, oil and gas prone kerogens, oil and gas generation with maturation, primary, secondary, and tertiary migration
  • Discuss interpretive pitfalls

Course Objectives

By the end of this Geochemical Techniques for Solving Reservoir Management and Field Development Problems training course, participants will learn to:

  • Interpret Rock-Evaluation pyrolysis using source rock, and reservoir fluid samples
  • Understand the type and maturity of organic matter applying organic petrography, vitrinite reflectance and thermal alteration Index
  • Classification of kerogens based on elemental analysis, pyrolysis, and geochemical logs
  • Gas chromatography applications, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, and source-rock generative kinetics
  • Principles of applied geochemistry evaluations fluid inclusions, biomarkers, advanced isotopic and diamonded tools

Training Methodology

Participants in this Geochemical Techniques for Solving Reservoir Management and Field Development Problems training course will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline with the Tutor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training course methodology includes presentations, breakout exercises, discussions, and videos. Participants are expected to contribute and have a high degree of interaction and work in groups during the breakouts and discussion sessions.

Who Should Attend

This Geochemical Techniques for Solving Reservoir Management and Field Development Problems training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Exploration geologists
  • Geochemical coordinators
  • Managers and development geologists
  • Production engineers and reservoir modellers

Course Curriculum

  • Geochemistry fundamentals and its role in oil industry
  • Typical source rock depositional environments and assessment
  • Laboratory methods rock – Evaluation pyrolysis, Soxhlet extraction, column chromatography, asphaltene solubility and precipitation, GC, GCMS, head space gas analysis, organic petrography determination applying transmitted, reflected and ultra violet light
  • Thermal maturity evaluation
  • Quantitative estimation of generated
  • Data interpretation (geochemical logs)
  • Hydrocarbon migration and mechanisms
  • Interpretation of Rock – eval pyrolysis data, pitfalls
  • Geochemistry and geochemistry sedimentology data interpretations
  • Gas chromatography, stable Isotopes
  • Interpretive pitfalls
  • Thermal and quantitative modeling
  • Recognition of precursor OM, depositional environment and maturity based on distinctive biomarker analysis
  • Source-and age-related parameters
  • Oil-oil and oil-source rock correlation
  • Interpretive pitfalls
  • Objectives, terms, nomenclature
  • Petroleum system elements
  • Mapping and cross section techniques applications
  • Table of accumulations, event chart
  • Burial history reconstruction
  • Timing of petroleum system events

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.

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Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

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Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

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  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
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