Business context
The prediction of fluid type (oil or gas) and volumes generated in the basin, or present in un-drilled traps, relies a.o. 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 emphisizes the necessity of integration between geochemistry and geology.
Who should attend
Petroleum geoloscientists involved with exploration & production of hydrocarbons.
Course content
Learning, methods and tools
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. Exercises 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 manage geochemical projects.
Day by day programme
Day-1, Focus on source rocks
Day-2: Focus on oil finger printing
Day-3: Focus on exploration applications
Day 4: Focus on reservoir compartmentalisation
Day 5: Focus on wells, pipeline, infrastucture