COURSE OVERVIEW
Recognizing the importance of borehole images and their applications in the oil industry, this course is designed to cover the complete workflow of borehole image data processing, quality control (QC), and comprehensive interpretation. High-quality borehole image analysis can be calibrated to validate and refine petrophysical parameters. It also assists in selecting optimal intervals for sampling and serves as a fundamental input for geomechanical modeling related to drilling optimization, reservoir simulation, and wellbore stability analysis. The objective of this course is to provide participants with strong competency in borehole image interpretation techniques and geological feature recognition. Raw borehole image data are used throughout the course. Participants are guided step by step through the full interpretation and QC process, including reviewing and validating essential log curves, identifying geological features, manually picking features, characterizing fractures, determining stress orientation, performing structural dip analysis, conducting sedimentological interpretation, and understanding the applications of borehole images in petrophysics and geomechanics. Case studies and practical exercises are integrated throughout the course to ensure hands-on learning and practical understanding.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPH202 | 23 – 27 Feb | online | 3300 |
| PPH 202 | 7 – 11 Sep | online | 3300 |
| PPH 202 | 3 – 7 Aug | Dubai | 4400 |
| PPH 202 | 6 – 10 Apr | Kuala Lumpur | 4400 |
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
INSTRUCTOR

Imene Ferhat
Imene Ferhat has accumulated over 10 years of experience in borehole image interpretation, geomechanics, and geosciences. She joined Baker Hughes as a geoscientist, where she became certified in advanced borehole image interpretation and was recognized with awards for her dedication and professional contributions. She later progressed to the role of Team Lead, contributing to and delivering several integrated studies and geomechanical modeling projects for various companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Imene subsequently joined the Algerian Institute of Petroleum (IAP) as an instructor, where she delivers seminars and workshops for engineers in the fields of borehole image interpretation and geomechanics. She recently published a study entitled “Fractures Characterization of the Cambro-Ordovician Reservoir of Hassi Messaoud,” addressing compartmentalization issues related to fault sealing in the periphery of the Hassi Messaoud field.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
This course is designed for Exploration Geologists but could also benefit Geochemical Coordinators, Managers and development Geologists.
COURSE LEVEL
o Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The participants will learn:
o Borehole images processing steps.
o The importance of data QC.
o Features recognitions and interpretation.
o Bedding interpretation for structural and sedimentological analysis.
o Facies recognition.
o Borehole failures and stress recognition and orientation
oFracture characterization.
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Day 1: Review of Basic Concepts
Day 1: Introduction to BHI
o Introduction to borehole images technologies
o Understanding dips and terminologies
o Data QC workflow and processing steps
o Artifacts recognition and classification
Exercise 1: QC plots and artifacts recognition and classification
Day 2: Introduction to Well Test and its Applications
Day 2: BHI data processing
o Processing steps for wireline tools
o Processing steps for LWD tools
o Handling damaged data
Exercise 2: Real data processing technics
Day 3: Application and Extension for Well Test Interpretation: Part 1
Day 3: BHI data interpretation uses
o Bedding recognition
o Manual VS automatic dip picking
o Structural dip analysis
o Sedimentological dip analysis
o Fractures characterization
o Fractures density
o Fracture aperture
o Induced fractures
Exercise 3: real data interpretation applying the above analysis and discussing results
calculation
Day 4: Application and Extension for Well Test Interpretation: Part 2
Day 4: BHI applications
o Pores detection in carbonates
o Permeability and faults sealing
o Thin beds analysis
o Importance of stress regime
o Stress magnitudes calculation methods
o LOT & XLOT calibration
o Stress polygon
Exercise 4: permeability from BHI logs, stress polygons construction
Day 5: Bounded Reservoir Behavior and Integrated Well Test Interpretation
Day 5: BHI integration
o Integration of BHI with sonic tools
o Integration with NMR
o ntegration with core data
o Integration with mineralogy detector
Exercise 5: full integration plot analysis and results