Operations Geology

Duration: 3 days Cost

Description

At the end of this integrated course, participants will be able to
contribute effectively to the preparation of planned wells and their concurrent
operations during the exploration, appraisal, and development phases. As
geoscientists, petroleum engineers, well engineers, and production
technologists are increasingly assembled in asset, project, or operational
teams they must not only understand each other in technical matters, but should
also contribute to each other’s efforts in these aspects: a driller should know
why it is important to cut a core or log a particular interval despite
potential drilling problems, and geoscientists should understand drilling operations
and their inherent hazards and problems. All should be able to understand and
prepare daily drilling reports with a full appreciation of the various
subjects. Cuttings, cores, logs, and well tests should be analyzed,
cross-correlated, and compiled to mesh with prognoses and existing data to
effectively manage the impact on the field development plan. Correct procedures
in tendering and contracting should be followed to minimize the duration of the
operations and to maximize the quality of the operations services provided.
Understanding of all operations should greatly improve the effectiveness of the
Operations Geologist. Note: A basic knowledge of geology and/or petroleum
geology is advisable if not required to fully appreciate the course contents.

Who should Attend

All geoscientists, petroleum engineers, well engineers, and
technical personnel, who in the course of their career will attend or direct
subsurface and wellsite operations.