COURSE OVERVIEW:

Advanced Operations Geology is a critical discipline that bridges the gap between the static reservoir model and the dynamic reality of the drilling environment. This course focuses on the technical integration required to plan, execute, and optimize well placement in increasingly complex geological settings. Participants will examine the multidisciplinary workflows involved in selecting optimal targets, designing trajectories that maximize reservoir contact, and managing subsurface risks in real-time.

The scope of this training encompasses the entire lifecycle of a well, from the initial feasibility studies to the final post-well analysis. Attendees will learn how to utilize advanced geosteering technologies, real-time LWD (Logging While Drilling) data, and predictive modeling to make high-stakes decisions during the drilling phase. We will explore the mitigation of drilling hazards such as pore pressure anomalies, unstable formations, and unexpected faulting that can compromise well integrity or productivity.

Coverage includes the optimization of multilateral and horizontal well designs to increase the drainage area and maximize the net-to-gross ratio. By understanding the mechanical and geological constraints of the subsurface, geoscientists can provide superior decision support that reduces non-productive time and enhances the overall economic value of the asset. This course is essential for operations geologists and well planners seeking to master the latest techniques in well placement optimization.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Coordinate the multidisciplinary team inputs required for comprehensive well planning.
• Optimize well trajectories to maximize reservoir exposure and recovery.
• Utilize seismic and offset well data to predict lithology and pore pressure.
• Manage real-time geosteering operations using azimuthal LWD measurements.
• Identify and mitigate drilling hazards like shallow gas and unstable zones.
• Evaluate the impact of structural uncertainty on well placement strategies.
• Design robust data acquisition programs, including logging and coring suites.
• Perform real-time interpretation of borehole images for structural dip analysis.
• Execute proactive wellbore stability monitoring during the drilling process.
• Optimize the placement of casing seats and completion intervals based on geology.
• Communicate critical geological updates and risks to the drilling department.
• Conduct post-well evaluations to update the static and dynamic reservoir models.
• Utilize advanced software tools for well path design and geosteering simulation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Operations Geologists, Well Planners, Drilling Engineers, and Geoscientists involved in the execution of exploration and development drilling campaigns.

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% of the total attendance time requirement.