By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the role of operations geology in exploration and production activities.
- Interpret geological and geophysical data for well planning and drilling operations.
- Monitor and analyze drilling activities to ensure geological objectives are achieved.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drilling and production outcomes.
- Apply best practices in wellsite geology, including sample collection, logging, and reporting.
DAY 1
Introduction to Operations Geology
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- Overview of operations geology and its role in E&P
- Geological data integration for well planning
- Well trajectory design: vertical, deviated, and horizontal wells
- Exercises: Developing a well planning workflow
DAY 2
Wellsite Geology Basics
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- Role of the wellsite geologist: responsibilities and best practices
- Sample collection, description, and analysis techniques
- Mud logging and wireline logging basics
- Exercises: Interpreting sample and log data for formation evaluation
DAY 3
Real-Time Geological Monitoring
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- Monitoring drilling parameters and geological data
- Detecting formation tops, faults, and drilling hazards
- Geosteering in horizontal and deviated wells
- Exercises: Real-time decision-making in drilling scenarios
DAY 4
Data Interpretation and Reporting
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- Well log interpretation for lithology, porosity, and fluid identification
- Preparing geological reports and daily drilling updates
- Collaboration with drilling engineers and reservoir teams
- Exercises: Creating geological summaries and operational recommendations
DAY 5
Advanced Topics and Case Studies
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- Managing drilling risks: loss zones, kicks, and stuck pipe scenarios
- Applications of seismic while drilling (SWD) and logging while drilling (LWD)
- Case studies: Successful integration of geology in drilling operations
- Final exercises: Solving complex geological challenges during drilling
