Decoding Earth's Energy Kitchen: Basin Analysis and Petroleum System Modeling Training Course

Introduction

Understanding the geological evolution of sedimentary basins is fundamental to successful hydrocarbon exploration. Basin analysis integrates various geological and geophysical data to reconstruct the basin's history, from its formation and sediment infill to its thermal evolution and structural deformation. This comprehensive understanding then forms the basis for petroleum system modeling, a powerful tool that simulates the processes of hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation over geological time, significantly de-risking exploration efforts.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of basin analysis and petroleum system modeling. From exploring the principles of basin formation and sedimentary processes to mastering the methodologies for thermal history reconstruction, hydrocarbon expulsion modeling, and trap fill analysis, you will gain the expertise to evaluate the prospectivity of sedimentary basins. This empowers you to identify new exploration opportunities, optimize drilling locations, and contribute significantly to the strategic search for oil and gas resources.

Target Audience

  • Geologists and Geophysicists in Exploration.
  • Petroleum System Modelers.
  • Exploration Managers and Technical Leads.
  • Reservoir Engineers involved in Early Field Development.
  • Academics and Researchers in Basin Analysis.
  • Data Scientists interested in Geoscience Modeling.
  • Government Regulators in Hydrocarbon Licensing.
  • Students in Earth Sciences and Petroleum Geology.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

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

  • Understand the fundamental principles of sedimentary basin formation and evolution.
  • Grasp the concept of a petroleum system and its critical elements.
  • Analyze various geological and geophysical data for basin analysis.
  • Comprehend the methodologies for reconstructing thermal history and hydrocarbon generation.
  • Evaluate the processes of hydrocarbon migration and accumulation within a basin.
  • Develop practical skills in utilizing petroleum system modeling software.
  • Navigate the complexities of assessing exploration risk and prospectivity using basin models.
  • Formulate robust strategies for identifying and prioritizing hydrocarbon exploration plays.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Sedimentary Basins
  • Defining Sedimentary Basins Module: geological depressions where sediments accumulate
  • Types of Basins Module: rift, foreland, passive margin, strike-slip, their tectonic settings
  • Basin-Forming Processes Module: extension, compression, subsidence
  • Sedimentation in Basins Module: depositional environments, facies, stratigraphic sequences
  • The fundamental geological context for hydrocarbon accumulation
  1. The Petroleum System Concept
  • Defining the Petroleum System Module: source rock, reservoir rock, seal rock, trap, timing, migration pathway
  • Interdependencies of Petroleum System Elements Module: all elements must be present and effective
  • Risking the Petroleum System Module: assessing the probability of success for each element
  • Play vs. Prospect Module: regional concept vs. specific drillable target
  • A holistic view of hydrocarbon generation and accumulation
  1. Data Integration for Basin Analysis
  • Geological Data Module: well logs, core data, outcrop analogues, geological maps
  • Geophysical Data Module: 2D/3D seismic data, gravity, magnetics
  • Geochemical Data Module: source rock analysis, oil/gas geochemistry
  • Thermal Data Module: heat flow measurements, vitrinite reflectance, fluid inclusions
  • Integrating diverse datasets for a comprehensive basin understanding
  1. Burial History and Thermal History Reconstruction
  • Principles of Burial History Module: reconstructing subsidence and uplift over geological time
  • Compaction and Decompaction Module: correcting for sediment compaction effects
  • Thermal History Reconstruction Module: modeling heat flow, temperature gradients
  • Heat Flow and Heat Sources Module: crustal heat flow, magmatism, rifting
  • Understanding the thermal evolution crucial for hydrocarbon generation
  1. Hydrocarbon Generation and Expulsion Modeling
  • Kerogen Kinetics Module: how kerogen transforms into oil and gas with heat and time
  • Kinetic Models and Parameters Module: activation energies, frequency factors
  • Hydrocarbon Generation Modeling Module: quantifying the amount of oil and gas generated
  • Hydrocarbon Expulsion Module: efficiency of primary migration from source rock
  • Simulating the "kitchen" where hydrocarbons are cooked
  1. Hydrocarbon Migration Modeling
  • Primary Migration Module: expulsion from source rock to carrier bed
  • Secondary Migration Module: movement through carrier beds to the trap
  • Migration Pathways Module: faults, fractures, unconformities, carrier beds, lateral migration
  • Driving Forces for Migration Module: buoyancy, pressure gradients, capillary forces
  • Migration Efficiency and Losses Module: how much hydrocarbon reaches the trap
  • Simulating the journey of hydrocarbons through the subsurface
  1. Trap and Accumulation Modeling
  • Trap Definition and Classification Module: structural, stratigraphic, combination traps
  • Trap Fill History Module: modeling the timing of hydrocarbon charge into the trap
  • Spill Point Analysis Module: determining the maximum fill capacity of a trap
  • Hydrocarbon Accumulation Module: quantifying the amount of oil and gas in the trap
  • Predicting where hydrocarbons will accumulate
  1. Petroleum System Modeling Software and Workflows
  • Introduction to Industry-Standard Software Module: Petromod, BasinMod, TemisFlow (practical exercises)
  • Software Functionalities Module: building geological models, running simulations, visualizing results
  • Workflow for Petroleum System Modeling Module: systematic approach from data input to interpretation
  • Sensitivity Analysis in Modeling Module: understanding impact of input parameters on results
  • Hands-on experience with basin modeling tools
  1. Risk and Uncertainty in Petroleum System Modeling
  • Sources of Uncertainty Module: input data, geological interpretations, model parameters
  • Quantifying Uncertainty Module: Monte Carlo simulation, probabilistic approaches
  • Risk Assessment in Exploration Module: geological chance of success (POS) for petroleum system elements
  • Common Pitfalls in Modeling Module: misinterpretation, data limitations, model assumptions
  • Managing uncertainty in exploration decisions
  1. Play Fairway Mapping and Exploration Strategy
  • Defining a Play Fairway Module: areas with a high probability of having a working petroleum system
  • Integrating Basin Model Results into Play Mapping Module: using model outputs for prospectivity assessment
  • Exploration Strategy Development Module: targeting new plays, infill drilling
  • Resource Assessment Module: estimating undiscovered hydrocarbon potential
  • Leveraging basin analysis and modeling for effective exploration strategy.

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

 

 

 

Decoding Earth's Energy Kitchen: Basin Analysis And Petroleum System Modeling Training Course in France
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