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Petroleum Geostatistics

This course covers the principles and techniques of geostatistics, including variogram analysis, spatial interpolation, and uncertainty quantification. Participants will learn to apply geostatistical tools to map reservoir properties, optimize resource estimation, and manage risk in subsurface modeling.

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Who Should Attend?​

This course is ideal for reservoir engineers, geoscientists, and professionals involved in reservoir modeling and characterization. It is especially relevant for those seeking to improve their skills in integrating geostatistical techniques into subsurface evaluations and decision-making processes.

Benefits of Attending​

By attending this programme, participants will gain practical knowledge of geostatistical methods and their application in petroleum reservoir studies. The course enables attendees to build high-quality reservoir models, improve resource estimation, and enhance decision-making by incorporating spatial variability and uncertainty analysis.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to perform variogram analysis, use kriging and other interpolation techniques, and assess spatial uncertainty in reservoir properties. Attendees will also develop skills in integrating geostatistics with geological and geophysical data for better reservoir understanding.

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the principles and applications of geostatistics in reservoir characterization.
  • Apply variogram analysis and modeling techniques to quantify spatial variability.
  • Integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data into geostatistical models.
  • Utilize geostatistical simulation methods for reservoir property prediction.
  • Develop robust workflows for uncertainty quantification and risk assessment.

DAY 1

Introduction to Petroleum Geostatistics

    • Overview of geostatistics and its importance in petroleum exploration and production
    • Fundamentals of spatial statistics and data analysis
    • Geostatistical concepts: stationarity, spatial continuity, and anisotropy
    • Exercises: Exploratory data analysis and visualization

DAY 2

Variogram Analysis and Modeling

    • Variogram concepts: structure, range, sill, and nugget
    • Variogram modeling: isotropic and anisotropic cases
    • Practical variogram fitting techniques
    • Exercises: Building and interpreting variograms for subsurface data

DAY 3

Geostatistical Estimation Techniques

    • Kriging: Simple, ordinary, and cokriging
    • Advantages and limitations of geostatistical estimation
    • Combining hard and soft data in geostatistical models
    • Exercises: Property estimation using kriging methods

DAY 4

Geostatistical Simulation Methods

    • Introduction to stochastic simulation
    • Sequential Gaussian and indicator simulations
    • Multi-variate simulation techniques for reservoir modeling
    • Exercises: Simulating reservoir properties using multiple data sources

DAY 5

Uncertainty Quantification and Risk Assessment

    • Integrating geostatistics into reservoir risk analysis
    • Probabilistic resource estimation and uncertainty management
    • Case studies: Real-world applications of geostatistics in reservoir studies
    • Final exercises: Developing workflows for uncertainty quantification and model validation

Upcoming Courses

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may 06 - may 10 2025
Singapore, singapore
£4,685.00
may 12 - may 16 2025
Accra, ghana
£4,685.00
may 26 - may 30 2025
Dubai, UAE
£4,685.00
october 06 - october 10 2025
Dubai, UAE
£4,685.00
october 13 - october 17 2025
Accra, ghana
£4,685.00
october 27 - october 31 2025
Singapore, singapore
£4,685.00
may 04 - may 08 2026
Singapore, singapore
£4,685.00
may 11 - may 15 2026
Accra, ghana
£4,685.00
may 18 - may 22 2026
Dubai, UAE
£4,685.00
october 05 - october 09 2026
Dubai, UAE
£4,685.00
october 12 - october 16 2026
Accra, ghana
£4,685.00
october 26 - october 30 2026
Singapore, singapore
£4,685.00

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Business Case

Geostatistics is essential for reducing uncertainty in reservoir characterization and optimizing resource estimation. This course equips organizations with the tools to improve exploration and production efficiency, reduce risks, and enhance the accuracy of subsurface models.
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