GEO 158
Petroleum Geochemistry
COURSE OVERVIEW
The prediction of fluid type (oil or gas) and volumes generated in the basin, or present in un-drilled traps, relies on the understanding of petroleum systems. Geochemistry can provide key data to build a reliable petroleum systems model, and thus helps to rank prospects and to minimise exploration risk. This course teaches the fundamentals of the geochemical tools, and demonstrates the potential of geochemistry in hydrocarbon exploration. In a producing oil-field, geochemical methods can help to understand and predict for example production allocation in co-mingled production wells, compartmentalization of the field by faults, down-hole corrosion of production strings, etc. Therefore, geochemistry helps to optimize reservoir models and field development strategies.
This course emphasizes the necessity of integration between geochemistry and geology.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO 158 | 18 - 22 May 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| GEO 158 | 21- 27 Nov 2026 | Oslo | 4400 |
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1: Source rocks
o Introduction: Objectives of geochemistry, it's role in E&P ventures
o Source rocks: depositional environment
o Quality assessment of source rocks
o Generation of hydrocarbons
o Migration: from kitchen to trap
o Exercises
Day 2: Oil finger printing
o Objective of oil analyses
o Basic chemistry of hydrocarbons
o Overview of analytical methods
o The basic parameters for oil typing
o The gasoline fraction: the "star diagram method"
o Exercisess
Day 3: Exploration applications
o Objective of oil analyses
o Basic chemistry of hydrocarbons
o Overview of analytical methods
o The basic parameters for oil typing
o The gasoline fraction: the "star diagram method"
o Exercisess
Day 4: Reservoir compartmentalization
o Reservoir architecture & filling history
o High Resolution GC for reservoir geochemistry
o Maturity effects & reservoir compartments
o Case histories: Monitoring, compartmentalisation, near-field exploration
o Exercises
Day 5: Wells, pipeline, infrastructure
o Waterwashing, Evaporative fractionation TSR, BSR
o Pay-zone detection & completion intervals
o Precipitation of solids during production (Wax, pyro-bitumen, asphaltenes)
o Application of water geochemistry
o Design workprogram: Saving money by using geochemistry
o Exercises
INSTRUCTOR
Instructors Profile
Instructor is a highly motivated geoscientist and technical leader with international experience in a super-major, joint venture, and technical consultancy environments. He combine strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with a practical, delivery-focused work ethic.
My expertise centers on integrated Petroleum Systems analysis across geoscience disciplines. He is highly proficient in basin modelling (Genesis & Trinity) for regional screening and prospect evaluation.
Julian has extensive experience in source rock analysis, QA/QC, and log-based characterization and prediction. He applied oil and gas geochemistry to subsurface challenges including oil-source correlation and reservoir evaluation.
Through roles at BP and APT, he has built a strong exploration track record and broad technical experience.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
Petroleum geoscientists involved with exploration & production of hydrocarbons
COURSE LEVEL
o Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course participants will have gained insight into the main geochemical concepts, tools, and application domains. They will understand how geochemistry can contribute to solving exploration and production problems. manageExercises are used to reinforcing the acquired knowledge in a practical context. The participants will be able to apply basic geochemical tools, and will be in a position to define and geochemical projects.
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