GEO 157
Carbonate Reservoir Charaterization
COURSE OVERVIEW
Understanding carbonate reservoirs – and the differences with clastic ones – is vital to meaningfully evaluate the critical success factors influencing volumetrics, flow behavior and ultimate recovery in different types of carbonate reservoirs.
Carbonate reservoirs are characterized by (1) multi-scale matrix heterogeneities, from grain size to field size; (2) they are diagenetically altered through geologic time and (3) they are brittle and therefore fractured.
In this course, participants will have learned to identify and understand: (1) The carbonate-specific parameters and uncertainties that impact the HCIIP and the recovery; (2) The data required to investigate these parameters; (3) How to incorporate carbonate heterogeneities appropriately in static models; (4) how heterogeneity patterns effect flow beha-viour, and (5) Development options for different types of carbonate fields.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO 157 | 8 - 12 Jun 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| GEO 157 | 21 - 25 Sep 2026 | Amsterdam | 4400 |
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1-5:
o Introduction to carbonates
o Carbonates vs clastics
o Carbonate factories
o Platform types and controls
o Facies Classification
o Diagenesis & Fracturing
o Rock Typing
o Focus on volumetrics uncertainties
o Seismic reflection issues
o Fluid contacts
o Net-to-gross in carbonates
o Average porosity issues
o Hydrocarbon saturation issues
o Reservoir characterization and recovery
o Heterogeneities in carbonates
o Stratigraphic framework
o Carbonate sequence stratigraphy
o Non-stratiform heterogeneities (e.g. fractures, karst)
o Rock Typing
o Upscaling issues
o Static modeling concepts
o Recovery techniques in carbonates
o Differences in carbonate reservoirs
o through geologic time and implications for reservoir potential
INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Profile
Instructorl holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Leuven and joined Shell in 1989 as a carbonate research geologist. She spent 16 years with Petroleum Development Oman, working in both exploration and production roles. Her experience includes play analysis, prospect maturation, static modelling, and EOR field development. She served as a carbonate reservoir expert, coordinating studies and providing company-wide technical support and training. With over 25 years of experience leading geological field trips and analogue studies, she has trained numerous professionals.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
Petroleum engineers, geologists and geophysicists involved with appraisal and development of carbonate oil and gas reservoirs.
COURSE LEVEL
o Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The course focuses on the main elements that impact volumetrics and recovery of carbonate fields in different phases of the field's life cycle.
REGISTER
Registration is now OPEN!
Ph.D. students, group and early bird registrants are eligible to DISCOUNT!
For more details and registration please send email to: register@petro-teach.com
REQUEST IN HOUSE
Would you like a PetroTeach training course delivered at a time or location to suit you?
click for request in house