Training
In addition to introductory training in various aspects of practical Petrophysics, we offer the following two well-known courses:
Overview:
The focus of this course is the characterisation of carbonate reservoirs by
integrating the information and data available at different scales and from
a range of disciplines. The specifics of such formations are examined, and
practical solutions to address them reviewed and demonstrated. Exercises are
used to reinforce the material. Upon completion, participants should
be ready to perform detailed interpretations that honour all the available
geological and Petrophysical data.
Designed for:
Petrophysicists, geologists,
geophysicists and geotechnical personnel who require an understanding of the
complexities of carbonate reservoirs characterisation, and how to reduce
uncertainties through an integrated approach. A prior experience of
carbonate reservoirs is not required.
Learning objectives:
The main objectives of this course
are:
• Understand and recognise the main differences between the characterisation
of carbonates and sandstones,
• design effective data acquisition programs in a pluri-disciplinary
environment,
• select and apply appropriate techniques to evaluate carbonate formations.
Course history:
This is the well-known course on
Carbonate Petrophysics, designed by R. E. (Gene) Ballay and delivered by him
until his recent retirement. This course is now delivered by Martin Storey
under an exclusive license agreement with Gene Ballay. It has been adapted
to accommodate the instructor’s style and to include some recent
developments in the industry, but the scope and intents of the course are
otherwise the same.
This is a Petrophysics course, not a software course nor a course promoting
any particular tool, school or company. No specialised software will be used
during the course.
Format:
Combination of class lectures and
short exercises.
Participation through discussions and questions is encouraged, for better
learning outcomes.
Open or in-house.
Duration: 3, 4 or 5 days for the main course, or 2 x 4 for a slower-paced
delivery (Fundamentals & Advanced)
Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Log Data Acquisition and Quality Control:
Overview:
This course teaches you to recognize the sources of errors in well
measurements, to plan the acquisition of fit-for-purpose data, and to manage
the uncertainties associated with non-quality data. The course focus is on
log data, but the concepts and methods can be applied to the acquisition and
quality control of all well data.
This is a practical course, intended to familiarize the participants with
the challenges of working with data that are often of variable quality, of
different vintages, acquired by different data acquisition companies, using
different conveyance modes (LWD, wireline, drillpipe, coiled tubing, etc),
in increasingly challenging well environments – deviated wells,
multilaterals, unusual mud systems, etc.
A main outcome of this course is that you will be a more aware and confident
generator or user of well data, and hence a more effective and dependable
professional.
Designed for:
All professionals who use log and
other well data, and who would benefit from an improved understanding of the
data acquisition processes at the wellsite and the data exploitation in the
office. These include geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists, reservoir
engineers, geotechnical and support personnel, as well as data acquisition
engineers.
Learning objectives:
The main objectives of this course
are to understand and become familiar with:
• the terminology and the methods to understand and quantify errors
• the conditions and the sequence of data acquisition in the field
• the differences between data types in relation to data integration
• the methods of quality control
• the importance of the human factor
• the value of documentation
Course history:
This is the well-known course
designed by Philippe Theys, author of the textbook “Log Data Acquisition and
Quality Control” . The course is delivered by Martin Storey under an
exclusive license agreement with Philippe Theys. It has been adapted to
accommodate the instructor’s style and to include some recent developments
in the industry, but the scope and intents of the course are otherwise the
same.
Format:
Combination of class lectures and
short exercises.
Participation through discussions and questions is encouraged, for better
learning outcomes.
Open or in-house.
Duration: 3, 4 or 5 days.
Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.