Introduction to Geology.
Origin of petroleum.
Petroleum System – Elements & Processes.
Source rocks & its types.
Seal.
Trapping geometries.
Kerogen types.
Introduction to Geophysics.
Geophysical exploration methods.
Seismic methods.
Classification of Seismic Waves.
Seismic data interpretation.
Depositional systems.
Primary structures.
Siliciclastic reservoirs.
Carbonate reservoirs.
Basin formation & types.
Well correlations.
Stress & Strain.
Theory of plate tectonics.
Lithology Interpretation using integrated well logs.
Geology from wireline logs (Quantitative Interpretation)
Temperature gradient.
Determination of Fundamental Parameters.
Environmental corrections.
Nature of shale & types.
Shale volume calculations.
Determination of clay minerals.
Porosity models & calculation methods.
Saturation models & calculation methods.
Cutoff results
Reserve estimation.
Recoverable hydrocarbons.
Final petrophysical well report.
Risking & Ranking in prospect evaluation:
Basic concepts.
Evaluation Process.
Define play concept.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to

How to solve technical problems
How to identify petroleum system elements
How to interpret seismic data
Identifying different depositional systems.
Geological well correlations.
Quick look interpretation using well logs.
Complete well log analysis.
How to estimate oil reserve
Calculation of recoverable hydrocarbons.
Lead, prospect and play evaluations.
How to assess Risk (Uncertainty