Well Logging And Formation Evaluation Training Course

Introduction

Gain critical insights into subsurface formations with our comprehensive Well Logging and Formation Evaluation Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to interpret and analyze well log data, ensuring accurate reservoir characterization and optimal production decisions. In today's complex oil and gas environments, mastering well logging and formation evaluation is crucial for organizations seeking to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and minimize drilling risks. Our well logging training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply cutting-edge techniques for practical, real-world applications.

This well logging and formation evaluation training delves into the core concepts of petrophysical analysis, log interpretation, and formation testing, covering topics such as porosity evaluation, permeability estimation, and saturation determination. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to well logging and formation evaluation, meeting the demands of modern oil and gas operations. Whether you're a petrophysicist, geologist, or reservoir engineer, this Well Logging and Formation Evaluation course will empower you to drive strategic reservoir management decisions and optimize field development.

Target Audience:

• Petrophysicists
• Geologists
• Reservoir Engineers
• Production Engineers
• Data Analysts
• Exploration Managers
• Technical Staff

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of well logging and formation evaluation.
• Master log data acquisition and processing techniques.
• Utilize porosity and permeability evaluation methods.
• Implement saturation determination and fluid typing.
• Design and build robust petrophysical models.
• Optimize reservoir characterization using well log data.
• Troubleshoot and address common challenges in log interpretation.
• Implement formation testing and pressure transient analysis.
• Integrate well log data with geological and seismic models.
• Understand how to manage large-scale formation evaluation projects.
• Explore emerging technologies in well logging (e.g., machine learning, advanced logging tools).
• Apply real world use cases for well logging in various reservoir settings.
• Leverage well logging tools and frameworks for efficient evaluation.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Well Logging

• Fundamentals of well logging and formation evaluation.
• Overview of well logging principles and methodologies.
• Setting up a formation evaluation workflow.
• Introduction to well logging tools and software.
• Best practices for well logging.

Module 2: Log Data Acquisition and Processing

• Mastering log data acquisition and processing techniques.
• Utilizing gamma ray, resistivity, and sonic logs.
• Implementing density and neutron porosity logs.
• Designing and building log processing workflows.
• Best practices for log acquisition.

Module 3: Porosity and Permeability Evaluation

• Utilizing porosity and permeability evaluation methods.
• Implementing core data calibration and integration.
• Utilizing empirical and theoretical models.
• Designing and building porosity and permeability models.
• Best practices for porosity and permeability.

Module 4: Saturation Determination and Fluid Typing

• Implementing saturation determination and fluid typing.
• Utilizing Archie's equation and other saturation models.
• Implementing NMR and dielectric logs.
• Designing and building fluid typing workflows.
• Best practices for saturation.

Module 5: Petrophysical Modeling

• Designing and build robust petrophysical models.
• Utilizing log analysis and interpretation.
• Implementing rock physics and petrophysical analysis.
• Designing and building petrophysical reports.
• Best practices for petrophysical modeling.

Module 6: Reservoir Characterization Using Logs

• Optimizing reservoir characterization using well log data.
• Utilizing facies analysis and electrofacies modeling.
• Implementing reservoir zonation and heterogeneity analysis.
• Designing and building reservoir property models.
• Best practices for reservoir characterization.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Log Interpretation

• Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in log interpretation.
• Analyzing log data quality and interpretation errors.
• Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
• Resolving common log interpretation ambiguities.
• Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Formation Testing and Pressure Analysis

• Implementing formation testing and pressure transient analysis.
• Utilizing MDT/RFT tools and techniques.
• Implementing pressure build-up and drawdown analysis.
• Designing and building formation testing programs.
• Best practices for formation testing.

Module 9: Integration with Geological and Seismic

• Integrating well log data with geological and seismic models.
• Utilizing well log correlation and calibration.
• Implementing geological model building and validation.
• Designing and building integrated models.
• Best practices for data integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale Evaluation Projects

• Understanding how to manage large-scale formation evaluation projects.
• Utilizing project management tools and techniques.
• Implementing program evaluation and reporting.
• Designing scalable evaluation solutions.
• Best practices for project management.

Module 11: Emerging Logging Technologies

• Exploring emerging technologies in well logging (machine learning, advanced logging tools).
• Utilizing machine learning for log data analysis.
• Implementing advanced logging tools (e.g., spectral gamma ray, nuclear magnetic resonance).
• Designing and building advanced logging systems.
• Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
• Best practices for advanced applications.

Module 12: Real-World Logging Use Cases

• Applying real world use cases for well logging in various reservoir settings.
• Utilizing well logging in unconventional reservoirs.
• Implementing well logging in carbonate reservoirs.
• Utilizing well logging in deepwater environments.
• Implementing well logging for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects.
• Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Logging Tools Implementation

• Leveraging well logging tools and frameworks for efficient evaluation.
• Utilizing well logging software and databases.
• Implementing data visualization and reporting tools.
• Designing and building automated logging workflows.
• Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

• Implementing well logging project monitoring and metrics.
• Utilizing log interpretation quality control and KPIs.
• Designing and building monitoring systems for logging projects.
• Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
• Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in Well Logging

• Emerging trends in well logging technologies and applications.
• Utilizing cloud-based log analysis and interpretation.
• Implementing automated log interpretation and AI-driven workflows.
• Best practices for future well logging.

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.