COURSE OVERVIEW:

Deterministic rock typing represents a rigorous methodology used to categorize carbonate reservoir rocks based on their distinct physical and petrophysical properties. Unlike siliciclastic systems, carbonate reservoirs exhibit extreme heterogeneity due to complex depositional environments and subsequent diagenetic alterations. This course explores how to integrate core data, thin sections, and log responses to define rock types that possess predictable flow behaviors, which is essential for accurate reservoir modeling and simulation.

Mercury Injection Capillary Pressure (MICP) is a cornerstone of this technical study, providing high-resolution data regarding pore throat size distribution and drainage characteristics. By analyzing the pressure required to force mercury into the pore space, geoscientists can quantify the connectivity and geometry of the internal structure of the rock. This course details the laboratory procedures, data normalization techniques, and the subsequent transformation of raw MICP data into meaningful reservoir parameters like height-above-free-water-level calculations.

The scope of this training extends from the microscopic scale of pore throat architecture to the macroscopic scale of field-wide reservoir units. Participants will investigate how deterministic rock types (DRTs) bridge the gap between static geological descriptions and dynamic engineering performance. By the end of the program, attendees will understand how to apply these workflows to optimize well placement, improve recovery factors, and reduce the inherent uncertainty found in complex carbonate systems across the globe.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Identify the fundamental principles of carbonate sedimentology and diagenesis.
• Differentiate between deterministic and probabilistic rock typing methods.
• Analyze the physics of fluid flow within heterogeneous carbonate pore systems.
• Interpret Mercury Injection Capillary Pressure (MICP) curves for various facies.
• Calculate pore throat size distributions from laboratory mercury injection data.
• Link petrographical observations from thin sections to petrophysical rock types.
• Apply the Winland R35 and Pittman methods for flow unit identification.
• Evaluate the impact of secondary porosity on deterministic rock typing workflows.
• Utilize Leverett J-Function normalization for capillary pressure data integration.
• Define representative elementary volumes for carbonate core sampling.
• Integrate wireline log data with core-defined rock types for field-wide mapping.
• Quantify reservoir seal capacity and entry pressure using MICP measurements.
• Construct robust saturation-height models based on defined rock types.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Petrophysicists, Reservoir Geologists, Development Engineers, and Explorationists who are involved in the characterization of carbonate reservoirs and require a deeper understanding of rock-fluid interactions and pore-scale modeling.

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.