PETROLEUM GEOLOGY FOR NON-GEOLOGISTS

Where does the oil and gas come from and how are hydrocarbons found?

Course Type
Classroom Course
Duration
5 days
Thematic
Fundamentals of E&P
Location
ANYWHERE
Country
Satisfaction rate

Why should you attend?

This course was developed to provide petroleum industry professionals with a working knowledge of the Geology elements and processes relevant to hydrocarbon Exploration and Production. The main concepts and terms used in Petroleum Geology will be addressed as well as the exploration and production tools, types of data and software and how geoscientists identify and evaluate drill-worthy prospects.

Main Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a global and practical view of Petroleum Geology. At the end of the course, participants will have acquired knowledge to:

Understand the geological cycle and the basic concepts of sedimentary geology.
Recognize the main elements and processes of a petroleum system.
Understand basin analysis concepts, regional geology and exploration techniques.
Understand how seismic, well and outcrop data can be used for exploration and production.
Be able to conceptually define a prospect, calculate volumes and assess risks.
Assess how Petroleum Geology allows a discovery to be evaluated and developed

Learning Approach:

This training course will utilize a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course includes lectures, videos, case studies with real data and exercises to understand the exploration workflow. Participants are encouraged to bring their own examples for discussion. Online course available.

HSE requirements:

No specific requirement for this course that can take place in any meeting room with validated HSE characteristics, in your company premises or elsewhere.

Course Agenda:

5 days is the ideal time. The case can be shortened or lengthened according to the request.

Day 1

Introduction to Petroleum Geology and Sedimentary Basins

Introduction to Geology
Sedimentary basins
Basin Analysis and Regional Geology
Different types of basins
The fundamental elements of the Petroleum system

Day 2

Elements and processes of the Petroleum System

Source rocks, hydrocarbon generation and migration
Conventional hydrocarbons reservoirs – clastic and carbonate
Non-conventional hydrocarbon reservoirs
Seal rocks and seal capacity
Plays and play-based exploration
Structural and stratigraphic traps, examples
Outcrop mapping and the beginning of the oil industry

Day 3

Exploration methods

Indications of an oil system, oil spills, outcrop geology
Seismic techniques and the use of seismic in geological mapping
Exploration Wells and Downhole Data Acquisition
Sedimentology and Biostratigraphy
Other Exploration Techniques, Aeromagnetic Gravity, CSEM
Mapping plays and defining an area of interest

Day 4

From the area of interest to the drill-worthy prospect

The Use of Analogs in Exploration Geology
Types of data and software used
Definition of lead / prospect
Geological and technological factors of a lead / prospect
Geological risk and volumetry

Day 5

From discovery to development

Maturation process up to drill-worthy prospect
Volumetric assessment of a discovery
Definition of Phase of Hydrocarbons and Contacts (Gas – Oil and Oil – Water)
Definition of geological uncertainties and the need for oil field assessment
The Financial Investment Decision (FID) for the development of an oil field

Prerequisites

This course is designed for industry professionals who deal with Petroleum Geology on a regular basis and want to know more, including:

Young geoscientists with limited exposure to the oil industry
Petroleum engineers (reservoir, drilling, facilities, etc.)
Geophysicists with little experience or training in Petroleum Geology
Petrophysicists with little experience or training in Petroleum Geology
Technical Support Professionals
HSE professionals
Economics, Law, Finance and Human Resources professionals
Data management, IT and administrative professionals

Lecturers

Dr. MACHADO G.

Gil Machado holds a degree in Geology and a European Doctorate (PhD) in Stratigraphy and Petroleum Geology and has ca. 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, in exploration projects of Oman, Mozambique, Brazil, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Gabon, Morocco, and other Atlantic basins. He is an advanced seismic interpreter, including sediment fairways identification, deep water sedimentation characterization, sequence stratigraphy and prospect generation and risking. He has worked extensively with well correlation, biostratigraphy, regional prospectivity studies and has managed teams and projects in multiple cultural environments. He has mentored and supervised BSc and MSc students, young professionals and taught several short courses and lectures on these subjects. As part of his career, he worked at Petroleum Development Oman as a Stratigrapher where he was responsible for the Precambrian and Lower Palaeozoic stratigraphy studies and for the scientific management of the palynology laboratory of the company. He followed multiple wells as operational stratigrapher providing real time advice to the well geologists for casing points, TD calls, etc. He also contributed to the biostratigraphic zonation review of the subsurface of Oman. He is affiliated with the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, the PESGB and founder and member of the Portuguese Association of Geoscientists and Engineers. Gil Machado is currently heading a geological consulting company - Chronosurveys - providing services and training in Stratigraphy, source rock evaluation, Petroleum Geology.