GEO 161
Development Geology
COURSE OVERVIEW
A profitable development of an oil or gas field starts with a good understanding of the subsurface. As part of a PE team the development geologist interprets subsurface data and provides geological models that form the basis for development planning. During this course the “Development Life Cycle” starting with the gathering of geological data, the interpretation thereof, the preparation of geological models and the quantification of subsurface uncertainty are discussed. The development geologist is equipped with the skills to construct these models. Attention is given to the impact on field operations and on field management during its entire lifecycle.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO 161 | 8 - 12 Jun 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| GEO 161 | 21- 25 Sep 2026 | Stavanger | 4400 |
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1:
o Depositional Environments (Sedimentology)
o Correlation Methods: Sequence Stratigraphy
o Structural Geology
o Petroleum Systems: Hydrocarbon generation - migration – analysis
Various Group Exercises (Correlation and Field Appraisal)
Day 2:
o Depositional Environments (Sedimentology)
o Correlation Methods: Sequence Stratigraphy
o Structural Geology
o Petroleum Systems: Hydrocarbon generation - migration – analysis
Various Group Exercises (Correlation and Field Appraisal)
Day 3:
o Measurements and Evaluation of Subsurface Data
o Basic well technology, horizontal wells, well data
o Robin Field Exercise 8, Static and dynamic models
o Log and core data, acquisition, analysis, interpretation, uncertainties and mapping
o Reservoir Properties (porosity – permeability, rock strength etc)
o Robin Field Exercise 5, Net sand mapping
o Carbonate reservoirs (optional)
o Subsurface pressures: Robin Field
Exercise 6, Contacts
Day 4:
o Subsurface Development Options
o Volumetric Assessment, subsurface uncertainties (Geo-statistics)
o Robin Field Exercise 7, Volumetric Calculations
o Subsurface development planning
o Robin Field Exercise 8, Static and dynamic models
Day 5:
o Field Operations and Development
o Well Design: Geological input
o Robin Field Exercise 9, Surface Development Options, Project Planning
o Basic project economics and financial
performance indicators
o Robin Field Exercise 10, Economics; Determining project economics and sensitivities using an Excel economics spreadsheet.
o Course review and round-up
INSTRUCTOR
Instructors Profile
PetroTeach Instructor graduated in geology at Utrecht University in 1976. After a spell in the Dutch army he joined Shell International Petroleum Company in 1978. He worked in various functions (petroleum engineer, production geologist, petrophysical engineer, unitisations) in Oman, the Netherlands, UK and Gabon. He completed his career in Shell in 1999 as sub-surface coordinator for an HPHT project in London. Evert is currently active as technical consultant on short assignments for eg. Shell Nigeria and running courses related to all aspects of Development Geology.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
Petroleum engineers and geologists involved with exploration and development of oil and gas reservoirs. Participants need a basic understanding of Reservoir/Petroleum Geology and preferably some 2 - 4 years experience.
COURSE LEVEL
o Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In multidisciplinary groups discuss reservoir characterisation, field development and drilling engineering issues based on outcrop analogues.
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