Petrophysics For Non-specialists Training Course

Introduction

Demystify subsurface data and enhance your understanding of reservoir properties with our essential Petrophysics for Non-Specialists Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills to interpret and utilize petrophysical data, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. In today's data-rich oil and gas industry, mastering basic petrophysics is crucial for professionals seeking to improve decision-making and optimize reservoir development. Our petrophysics training course provides accessible and practical insights, empowering you to apply core petrophysical concepts in your daily work.

This petrophysics for non-specialists training simplifies complex geological concepts, covering topics such as porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation, and explains how these influence reservoir performance. You'll gain expertise in understanding log data, core analysis, and their applications, meeting the demands of modern oil and gas operations. Whether you're a project manager, business analyst, or technical support staff, this Petrophysics for Non-Specialists course will empower you to confidently interpret and communicate petrophysical information.

Target Audience:

• Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Technical Support Staff
• Geologists (Non-Petrophysicists)
• Reservoir Engineers (Non-Petrophysicists)
• Investment Analysts
• Data Managers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of petrophysics for non-specialists.
• Master basic concepts of porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation.
• Utilize log data interpretation for reservoir characterization.
• Implement core analysis data and its applications.
• Design and build simplified petrophysical models.
• Optimize communication of petrophysical data to non-technical audiences.
• Troubleshoot and address common misconceptions in petrophysical data.
• Implement data quality control and validation.
• Integrate petrophysical insights with reservoir development plans.
• Understand how to utilize petrophysical data in economic evaluations.
• Explore emerging trends in petrophysical data analysis.
• Apply real world use cases for petrophysics in various reservoir scenarios.
• Leverage petrophysical visualization tools for effective communication.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Petrophysics

• Fundamentals of petrophysics for non-specialists.
• Overview of petrophysical data and its importance.
• Setting up a basic petrophysical understanding framework.
• Introduction to key petrophysical concepts.
• Best practices for petrophysical data interpretation.

Module 2: Porosity, Permeability, and Saturation

• Mastering basic concepts of porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation.
• Utilizing definitions and relationships.
• Implementing measurement techniques.
• Designing and building simple reservoir models.
• Best practices for understanding core properties.

Module 3: Log Data Interpretation

• Utilizing log data interpretation for reservoir characterization.
• Implementing gamma ray, resistivity, and porosity logs.
• Utilizing log analysis techniques.
• Designing and building basic log interpretations.
• Best practices for log analysis.

Module 4: Core Analysis Applications

• Implementing core analysis data and its applications.
• Utilizing core porosity and permeability measurements.
• Implementing capillary pressure and relative permeability data.
• Designing and building core data interpretations.
• Best practices for core data use.

Module 5: Simplified Petrophysical Models

• Designing and build simplified petrophysical models.
• Utilizing basic log and core data.
• Implementing simple volumetric calculations.
• Designing and building reservoir property maps.
• Best practices for simple modeling.

Module 6: Communication of Petrophysical Data

• Optimizing communication of petrophysical data to non-technical audiences.
• Utilizing visualization and reporting tools.
• Implementing clear and concise explanations.
• Designing and building effective presentations.
• Best practices for data communication.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Misconceptions

• Troubleshooting and addressing common misconceptions in petrophysical data.
• Analyzing common interpretation errors.
• Utilizing problem-solving techniques for clarification.
• Resolving common data misunderstandings.
• Best practices for data clarification.

Module 8: Data Quality and Validation

• Implementing data quality control and validation.
• Utilizing data checks and audits.
• Implementing data consistency checks.
• Designing and building data validation procedures.
• Best practices for data quality.

Module 9: Integration with Reservoir Development

• Integrating petrophysical insights with reservoir development plans.
• Utilizing petrophysics for well planning and completion.
• Implementing petrophysical data in production optimization.
• Designing and building integrated reservoir models.
• Best practices for reservoir integration.

Module 10: Petrophysics in Economic Evaluations

• Understanding how to utilize petrophysical data in economic evaluations.
• Utilizing petrophysical data for reserve estimation.
• Implementing petrophysical data in economic models.
• Designing and building economic evaluations.
• Best practices for economic applications.

Module 11: Emerging Trends in Petrophysics

• Exploring emerging trends in petrophysical data analysis.
• Utilizing digital rock physics and machine learning.
• Implementing advanced logging technologies.
• Designing and building modern petrophysical workflows.
• Best practices for modern analysis.

Module 12: Real-World Petrophysics Use Cases

• Applying real world use cases for petrophysics in various reservoir scenarios.
• Utilizing petrophysics in unconventional reservoirs.
• Implementing petrophysics in carbonate reservoirs.
• Utilizing petrophysics in mature fields.
• Implementing petrophysics in deepwater fields.
• Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Petrophysical Visualization Tools

• Leveraging petrophysical visualization tools for effective communication.
• Utilizing log plotting and cross-plotting software.
• Implementing 3D visualization tools.
• Designing and building interactive displays.
• Best practices for visualization.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

• Implementing petrophysical data monitoring and metrics.
• Utilizing key petrophysical parameters.
• Designing and building monitoring dashboards.
• Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
• Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in Petrophysics

• Emerging trends in petrophysical technologies and applications.
• Utilizing cloud-based petrophysical data analysis.
• Implementing autonomous petrophysical data interpretation.
• Best practices for future petrophysical workflows.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 14 working days before commencement of the training.