By the end of the course, delegates will:
Know how to recognise the components of the structure of the Earth;
Know how to identify the main rock types, their origins and roles in petroleum generation and entrapment;
Be able to describe the main features of geology;
Know basic principles of petroleum generation, hydrocarbon migration, etc.
Geological characteristics of the Earth
Sedimentary rock fill of depositional basins
Fundamental principles of petroleum geology
Different settings in which accumulations of conventional oil and gas are found
Migration pathways and reservoir traps
Procedures adopted for assessing resources and reserves
How exploration and production are undertaken, etc.
