By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals and advanced methodologies of well log interpretation to support informed decision-making.
- Accurately identify and evaluate petrophysical properties and formation characteristics using a variety of state-of-the-art logging tools.
- Develop integrated interpretation strategies to assess and resolve complexities in geological formations, including carbonate reservoirs, shaly sands, and unconventional shale oil and gas formations.
- Utilize cutting-edge measurements and methodologies to achieve detailed reservoir characterization for enhanced production planning.
- Master the analysis and interpretation of log data in challenging environments, ensuring reliable outcomes for complex subsurface conditions.
- Strengthen supervisory and leadership skills to implement real-time log analysis effectively, optimizing drilling operations and production strategies.
DAY 1
Fundamentals of Well Log Interpretation
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- Evolution and Development of Well Logging Techniques
- Overview of Petrophysical Properties and Formation Evaluation
- Introduction to Common Well Logging Tools
- Open-Hole Logging Tools
- Cased-Hole Logging Tools
- Foundational Concepts in Well Log Interpretation
- Basic Relationships and Principles
- Essential Data for Log Interpretation
- Depth Measurements and Control Techniques
DAY 2
Electrical, Sonic, and Nuclear Logging Techniques
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- Electrical Logging
- Spontaneous Potential (SP) Logging
- Resistivity Logs and Applications
- Dipmeter Logging for Structural Analysis
- Sonic Logging
- Sonic Log Principles and Applications
- Acoustic Wave Amplitude and Ultrasonic Imager Logs (USI)
- UltraSonic Borehole Imager (UBI) and Circumferential Borehole Imaging Log (CBIL)
- Nuclear Logging
- Gamma Ray Logs for Lithology and Shale Content
- Neutron Logging: Interaction Between Formation and Neutrons
- Thermal Neutron Decay Time Logs
- Carbon/Oxygen (C/O) Logs for Hydrocarbon Identification
DAY 3
Advanced Logging Techniques – NMR, PL, and LWD
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- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
- Principles and History of NMR Tools
- Applications and Insights from NMR Data
- Production Logging (PL)
- Spinner Flowmeter Logging for Flow Analysis
- Fluid-Identification Logs
- Radioactive-Tracer Logging Techniques
- Pulsed Neutron Logs for Flow Profiling
- Repeat Formation Tester (RFT) Applications
- Logging-While-Drilling (LWD)
- Overview of LWD Tools and Capabilities
- Real-Time Resistivity, Density, and Nuclear Measurements While Drilling
- Sonic Logging While Drilling for Formation Evaluation
- Geosteering Applications for Optimized Drilling
DAY 4
Integrated Interpretation of Well Logging Data
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- Reservoir Classification and Formation Evaluation
- Lithology Determination Techniques:
- M–N Plot and Umaa MID Plot
- Resistivity-Porosity Crossplots (Pickett Map)
- Porosity Determination in Complex Conditions
- Resistivity Ratio Methods for Fluid Type Identification
- Permeability Calculation and Structure Analysis
- Multi-Well Integrated Interpretation Strategies
DAY 5
Advanced Applications and Case Studies
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- Advanced Measurements: Pressure, Fluid Sampling, and Formation Testers
- Log Interpretation in Complex Carbonate Reservoirs
- Porosity Determination Across Macro-, Meso-, and Micro-Porosities
- Saturation and Permeability Estimation in Tight and Fractured Carbonates
- Log Interpretation in Shaly Sands
- Clay Properties, Vsh Determination, and Resistivity Models for Saturation Calculations
- Log Applications in Shale Oil/Gas Formations
- Source Rock Identification, Kerogen/TOC Estimation, and Adsorbed Gas Calculations
- Using Sonic and Imaging Logs for Brittleness Assessment and Fracture Design
- Case Studies: Practical Insights from Real-World Scenarios
