Basin Analysis
This comprehensive course delves into the principles and applications of basin analysis, examining tectonic processes and sediment dynamics across diverse geological settings.
E-Learning Course Catalogue
Basin analysis
Carbon capture and storage
Geomechanics
Petrophysics
Reservoir and production engineering
Courses in development
Geology
Clastic Reservoir Sedimentology
In this course the formation and deposition of sandstones and mudstones in different environments are considered in terms of reservoir characteristics.
12 Modules | 12-18 hrs of learning
- Clastic sediments and sedimentary rocks
- Aeolian environments and facies
- Fluvial sedimentology
- Lacustrine environments
- Interior basins
- Tidal environments
- Coastal environments of deposition
- Deltas
- Shelves
- Deep water processes and products
Carbonate Reservoir Sedimentology
Limestones are host to some of the worlds largest hydrocarbon reservoirs. This course provides an overview of carbonate depositional environments and reservoir characteristics.
8 Modules | 8-12 hrs of learning
- Carbonate components and limestone classification
- Carbonate depositional environments
- Coastal carbonate depositional environments
- Shallow marine carbonate deposits
- Carbonate platforms successions
- Pelagic carbonates and chalk
- Carbonate sequence stratigraphy
- Evaporites
Stratigraphic Methods and Sequence Stratigraphy
Stratigraphic tools provide the framework for all subsurface analysis and sequence stratigraphic principles are widely applied in basin analysis.
8 Modules | 8-12 hrs of learning
- Concepts and lithostratigraphy
- Dating and correlation
- Microfossils in biostratigraphy
- Applied biostratigraphy
- Sequence stratigraphy principles
- Sequences and parasequences
- Subsurface sequence stratigraphy
- Causes of sea level change
Tectonics and Structural Geology
This course examines aspects of structural interpretation in different tectonic regimes, from outcrop to regional scale, using subsurface and outcrop examples.
8 Modules | 8-12 hrs of learning
- Fault geometries
- Fault growth & displacements
- Planar extensional fault systems
- Listric extensional fault systems
- Rift systems
- Inversion fault systems
- Strike-slip fault systems
- Thrust fault systems
- Salt tectonics
Introduction to Reservoir Modelling and Simulation
The development of a model of a hydrocarbon reservoir is a key step in field development. This course provides an introduction to key concepts and approaches to building a model.
4 Modules | 4-6 hrs of learning
- Key concepts in reservoir modelling and simulation
- The reservoir modelling process
- Reservoir simulation
- Reservoir model applications
Geophysics
Exploration Geophysics
This course provides an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of key seismic methods and will cover what questions to ask about seismic resolution, structural imaging, and depth maps.
7 Modules | 7-11 hrs of learning
- Introduction to Seismic Methods
- Seismic Acquisition
- Seismic Processing
- Simple Depth Conversion
- Structural Modelling
- Wavelets
- Resolution
Reservoir Geophysics
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the geophysical methods of characterisation of a hydrocarbon reservoir.
8 Modules | 8-12 hrs of learning
- Borehole Geophysics
- Data Integration & Calibration
- Reservoir Delineation
- Reservoir Characterisation
- Pressure and Fracture Prediction
- Time Lapse Seismic
- Multi Component Seismic
- Impact of Geophysics on Risk Assessment
Seismic Interpretation
This course provides a thorough introduction to all aspects of seismic data, from the fundamentals of the seismic method to mapping and the use of seismic attributes.
8 Modules | 8-12 hrs of learning
- Prospect risk factors influencing interpretation workflows
- Calibration methods (well-tie)
- Vertical Seismic Profiles
- Structural interpretation
- Attributes for lithology, fluids, and rock mechanics
- Modelling and depth conversion tools
- Validation using 2D modeling, ray tracing and full waveform modeling
- Stratigraphic interpretation of seismic data
Resource, Risk and Economic Assessment
Resource, Risk and Economic Assessment
The course covers the essential principles, concepts and methods involved prospect evaluation, chance of success (COS) assessment, the calculation of prospect volumetrics and petroleum economics.
10 Modules | 10-15 hrs of learning
- Geological risk analysis and uncertainty
- Influence diagrams and decision trees
- Risk matrices and management
- Value
- Statistical distributions
- Heuristics & biases
- Determination of volumetric input parameters
- Volume estimation & benchmarking
- Booking resources and reserves
- Commercial evaluation and fiscal regulations