This course provides a comprehensive and structured understanding of the methodologies used to assess hydrocarbon reservoirs and quantify oil and gas resources. Participants will learn the full spectrum of reservoir evaluation workflows, including subsurface data integration, geological interpretation, petrophysical evaluation, reservoir volumetrics, probabilistic analysis, reserves classification frameworks, and uncertainty assessment. Emphasis is placed on how geoscience and engineering inputs come together to produce reliable estimates of hydrocarbons initially in place and recoverable resources.

The course further explores the application of decline curve analysis, material balance methods, reservoir simulation, and resource maturation processes used across the industry. Participants will learn best practices for data quality control, reservoir performance evaluation, and compliance with international reporting standards. By the end of the course, participants will be able to interpret, calculate, validate, and communicate reservoir resource estimates with confidence.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and workflow of hydrocarbon reservoir assessment.
• Identify key data sources used in reservoir evaluation.
• Interpret geological and petrophysical inputs for reservoir characterization.
• Apply volumetric methods to estimate hydrocarbons initially in place.
• Differentiate between deterministic and probabilistic approaches to resource calculation.
• Construct probability distributions and perform uncertainty analysis.
• Apply decline curve analysis for estimating reserves and forecasting production.
• Use material balance concepts for resource verification.
• Understand the role of reservoir simulation in resource estimation.
• Classify reserves and resources according to SPE PRMS guidelines.
• Evaluate economic, operational, and technical factors affecting recoverable volumes.
• Integrate multidisciplinary data into coherent reservoir assessment studies.
• Identify common pitfalls, errors, and risks in resource calculation.
• Communicate findings and resource estimates effectively to decision makers.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Reservoir engineers
• Geoscientists and Petrophysicists
• Reservoir modelers and simulation engineers
• Field development planners
• Petroleum engineers involved in reserves reporting
• Technical managers and asset evaluation teams 

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80 percent of the total attendance time requirement.