By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the essential principles of well-site data acquisition and quality control processes.
- Learn the core techniques employed by well-site geologists in daily operations.
- Identify and address drilling challenges caused by subsurface conditions.
- Effectively apply well-site data in both exploration and development projects to improve decision-making and operations.
DAY 1
Petroleum Geology Overview & Drilling Operations
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- Introduction to Physical Geology: Understanding the fundamental geological principles relevant to petroleum exploration and drilling.
- Introduction to Well-Site Geology: The role and responsibilities of the well-site geologist in monitoring and managing geological data during drilling operations.
Basics of Drilling Operations
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- Key components: bits, casing, cementing, and drilling fluids.
- Common drilling problems and their solutions.
- Well control procedures and geo-steering techniques for efficient drilling.
DAY 2
Logging Operations & Operations Geology
Basics of Logging Operations
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- Introduction to acquisition, concepts, and tools used for logging.
- Quick look interpretation techniques to analyze data in real-time.
Operations Geology Overview
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- The well-site geologist’s duties and responsibilities in daily operations, including data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
DAY 3
 Well Testing Techniques
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- Modular Dynamic Tester (MDT): Understanding its application in measuring reservoir properties.
- Repeat Formation Tester (RFT): Techniques for obtaining pressure data in real-time.
- Drill Stem Testing (DST): How DST is conducted to evaluate the productivity of the well.
- Well Testing: Overview of procedures and best practices for accurate well testing.
DAY 4
Well Planning & Reporting
Well Planning Processes
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- Site surveys, identifying shallow gas hazards, and site preparation for drilling.
- Developing drilling programs and managing contracting and services.
Reporting
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- Creating and understanding daily drilling and geological reports.
- Final well reporting and evaluation: comparing actual results to prognosis.
DAY 5
Well-Site Geology & Data Evaluation
Wellsite Geology Overview
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- Data Acquisition: Key techniques for collecting and analyzing data from the well site.
- Mudlogging: Monitoring rate of penetration (ROP), cuttings, gas, and mud properties.
- Cuttings, Sidewall & Coring Description: Methods for examining cuttings, sidewall samples, and cores.
- Hydrocarbon Detection Analysis: Techniques for identifying and analyzing hydrocarbons during drilling.
- Evaluation: Assessing actual performance versus prognosis and making necessary adjustments.
