Unearthing Energy: Introduction to Petroleum Geology Training Course

Introduction

Petroleum geology is the specialized scientific discipline at the heart of oil and gas exploration and production, focusing on understanding the subsurface conditions that lead to the formation, migration, and accumulation of hydrocarbons. From deciphering ancient geological processes to identifying potential reservoirs deep beneath the Earth's surface, a foundational knowledge of petroleum geology is indispensable for anyone involved in the upstream oil and gas sector, guiding the search for vital energy resources.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of petroleum geology. From exploring the fundamental concepts of hydrocarbon generation and migration to mastering the characteristics of source rocks, reservoirs, seals, and traps, you will gain the expertise to identify and evaluate potential oil and gas accumulations. This empowers you to contribute to exploration strategies, assess prospectivity, and understand the geological basis for successful hydrocarbon extraction, laying the groundwork for a career in the upstream energy industry.

Target Audience

  • Geologists and Geophysicists new to the Petroleum Industry.
  • Petroleum Engineers and Reservoir Engineers.
  • Drilling Engineers and Well Site Geologists.
  • Exploration Managers and Technical Staff.
  • Investment Analysts and Financial Professionals in Oil & Gas.
  • Government Regulators and Policy Makers in Energy Sector.
  • Students and Academics in Earth Sciences.
  • Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of oil and gas exploration.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of petroleum geology and the petroleum system.
  • Grasp the processes of hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation.
  • Analyze the characteristics of source rocks, reservoir rocks, and seal rocks.
  • Comprehend the various types of geological traps where hydrocarbons accumulate.
  • Evaluate the methods and technologies used in petroleum exploration.
  • Develop practical skills in interpreting geological data for prospect identification.
  • Navigate the complexities of basin analysis and play fairway mapping.
  • Formulate robust strategies for identifying and assessing hydrocarbon exploration opportunities.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Systems
  • Defining the Petroleum System Module: essential elements (source, reservoir, seal, trap, timing) and processes (generation, migration, accumulation)
  • Overview of Hydrocarbon Types Module: oil, natural gas, condensate
  • Global Distribution of Oil and Gas Module: major basins and provinces
  • The Role of Petroleum Geology Module: in exploration, appraisal, development
  • The interdisciplinary nature of petroleum exploration
  1. Hydrocarbon Generation and Source Rocks
  • Origin of Organic Matter Module: marine vs. terrestrial, depositional environments
  • Diagenesis and Catagenesis Module: transformation of organic matter into kerogen, then hydrocarbons
  • Thermal Maturation Module: temperature and time, "oil window," "gas window"
  • Characteristics of Source Rocks Module: organic richness, kerogen type, thermal maturity
  • Identifying and evaluating potential source rocks
  1. Hydrocarbon Migration
  • Primary Migration Module: expulsion of hydrocarbons from source rock
  • Secondary Migration Module: movement through carrier beds to reservoir
  • Migration Pathways Module: faults, fractures, unconformities, carrier beds
  • Driving Forces for Migration Module: buoyancy, pressure gradients
  • Understanding how hydrocarbons move through the subsurface
  1. Reservoir Rocks
  • Defining Reservoir Rocks Module: porous and permeable rocks that can store and transmit hydrocarbons
  • Key Properties of Reservoirs Module: porosity (primary, secondary), permeability, net-to-gross ratio
  • Types of Reservoir Rocks Module: sandstones, carbonates (limestones, dolomites)
  • Depositional Environments of Reservoirs Module: fluvial, deltaic, shallow marine, deep marine
  • Evaluating reservoir quality and distribution
  1. Seal Rocks
  • Defining Seal Rocks Module: impermeable rocks that prevent further hydrocarbon migration
  • Key Properties of Seals Module: low permeability, ductility
  • Types of Seal Rocks Module: shales, evaporites (salt, anhydrite)
  • Seal Integrity Module: factors affecting seal effectiveness (faulting, fracturing, overpressure)
  • Identifying and assessing the effectiveness of seals
  1. Geological Traps
  • Defining Geological Traps Module: geological configurations that halt hydrocarbon migration
  • Structural Traps Module: folds (anticlines), faults (fault traps), salt domes
  • Stratigraphic Traps Module: pinch-outs, unconformities, reefs, channel sands
  • Combination Traps Module: elements of both structural and stratigraphic
  • Classifying and identifying various trap types
  1. Petroleum Exploration Techniques
  • Geophysical Methods Module: seismic acquisition (2D, 3D), seismic interpretation (structural, stratigraphic)
  • Geochemical Methods Module: surface geochemistry, source rock analysis
  • Well Logging Module: basic log types (gamma ray, resistivity, porosity), interpretation
  • Drilling and Coring Module: obtaining subsurface samples
  • Overview of the tools used to find hydrocarbons
  1. Basin Analysis and Play Fairway Mapping
  • Defining a Sedimentary Basin Module: geological history, tectonic setting, depositional environments
  • Basin Modeling Module: simulating hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation
  • Play Concept Module: a set of geological conditions that lead to hydrocarbon accumulation
  • Play Fairway Mapping Module: identifying areas with high potential for hydrocarbon plays
  • Integrating geological data to assess regional prospectivity
  1. Hydrocarbon Accumulation and Fluid Contacts
  • Hydrocarbon-Water Contacts Module: oil-water contact (OWC), gas-water contact (GWC)
  • Capillary Pressure and Wettability Module: how fluids are held in the reservoir
  • Reservoir Pressure and Temperature Module: impact on hydrocarbon phase behavior
  • Fluid Sampling and Analysis Module: determining hydrocarbon composition
  • Understanding the behavior of hydrocarbons within the reservoir
  1. Unconventional Hydrocarbons and Future Trends
  • Shale Gas and Shale Oil Module: source rocks as reservoirs, hydraulic fracturing
  • Tight Gas and Tight Oil Module: low permeability reservoirs
  • Coalbed Methane (CBM) Module: gas adsorbed in coal seams
  • Gas Hydrates Module: ice-like compounds containing methane
  • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Module: geological storage of CO2
  • The evolving landscape of hydrocarbon resources and their geological context.

 

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

Unearthing Energy: Introduction To Petroleum Geology Training Course in Cameroon
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