Foundation of Petrophysics and Integration

The course deals with the evaluation of open and cased hole log data, quality control, the integration of core- and well test data and the integration of that data into a static and dynamic reservoir model build.

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Designed for:

The course is designed for members of a subsurface team (Seismologists, Geologists, Petroleum Technologist, Completion Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, Well Engineers, Petrophysicists) involved in well related and model building work.

Duration

10 days

Learning Level

Skills
skills 1
Knowledge
skills 2
Awareness
skills 3

Each subject is accompanied by hands on exercises, group project works which enable the direct application of the subjects covered.

Course Content

Introductions to Petrophysics
  • Theory of Pore system
  • Permeability
  • Capillarity
  • Resistivity Model
Data Gathering and Log Evaluation
  • GR, SP, Caliper
  • Density, Neutron
  • Sonic/Acoustic
  • Conventional Core analysis and integration
  • Mud Logging
  • Logging While Drilling vs Wireline Logging
Saturation and Fluid Distribution
  • Resistivity Logging
  • Saturation evaluation in clean and shaly sands
  • Pressure and sample acquisition
Advanced logging tools and integration
  • Borehole Image Data
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
  • Spectroscopy Tools 
Operational Petrophysics Work
  • Depth control
  • Read and QC of a field print
Petrophysical Inputs to 4D Model build
  • Sums & Averages, Gross, Net, Pay
  • Creation and use of Cutoff values
  • Facies Modeling & POR/Perm regressions
  • Static vs Dynamic kh
  • Seismic Tie In
  • Saturations Height Modeling
  • Use of Special Core Analysis
  • Feedback Loop on Model Build
Fundamental GM
  • Creation of a basic Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient Model
Integration of Cased Hole Data
  • Production logging and use in a 4D model
  • Cement Bond Evaluation and use in understanding well and field performance
Uncertainty in the PP/GM Domain
  • Understanding and expressing PP/GM related uncertainties in the model build context
Course Duration

10 days , can be split in 2 blocks of 5 days

Course Tutors

Joe Bildstein

MEng
30+ years – petrophysics and geomechanics

Joe develops and runs courses in the Reservoir, E&P Overview and Master Class Series. He has a career background at Schlumberger, RWE-DEA AG, PDO, TRACS. He is an expert in his field and as Project lead digital core analysis for PDO/SHELL, Design and introduction of GDP and ATP program, GDP Coach for the GG&GM community.

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