COURSE OVERVIEW:

Petrophysics for Geoscientists: Logs, Core, and Rock Physics Links is a multidisciplinary course designed to unify the study of rock properties across different scales. While geologists focus on facies and geophysicists on seismic reflections, the petrophysicist provides the critical quantitative data that links these observations. This course teaches geoscientists how to extract meaningful reservoir parameters from wireline logs and core samples, emphasizing the physical laws that govern the relationship between rock fabric, fluid content, and measured signals.

The coverage includes the fundamental interpretation of triple-combo logs, acoustic data, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Attendees will study the importance of "ground-truthing" log responses with core analysis, covering both routine (porosity, permeability) and special core analysis (relative permeability, capillary pressure). A unique aspect of this course is the focus on Rock Physics, where participants learn how petrophysical properties like mineralogy and fluid type control the elastic properties that geophysicists see in seismic data.

Furthermore, the course addresses the practical challenges of evaluating unconventional reservoirs and complex carbonates. Participants will learn how to build integrated models that reconcile the differences between borehole measurements and reservoir-scale observations. The curriculum highlights the use of petrophysics to predict reservoir performance and to identify "sweet spots" for drilling. By the end of the course, participants will be able to perform a comprehensive formation evaluation that honors all available geological, petrophysical, and geophysical constraints.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the primary petrophysical properties: Porosity, Permeability, and Saturation.
• Interpret the "Triple Combo" log suite (Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Porosity).
• Explain the physical principles behind acoustic, nuclear, and magnetic logging.
• Utilize Core Analysis data to calibrate well-log interpretations.
• Establish the link between Petrophysics and Rock Physics (Elastic Moduli).
• Discriminate between lithology and fluid effects on log responses.
• Apply Archie and Shaly Sand models for saturation determination.
• Analyze Carbonate pore systems and their impact on petrophysical measurements.
• Characterize Unconventional reservoirs using advanced petrophysical tools.
• Utilize NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) for pore-size and fluid-typing.
• Estimate Permeability from logs using various empirical and core-based models.
• Understand the role of "Wettability" in reservoir productivity and logs.
• Link Petrophysical Rock Types (PRT) to geological facies and seismic.
• Formulate a data acquisition program for exploration and development wells.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Geologists, Geophysicists, Explorationists, and Engineers who need a comprehensive understanding of integrated formation evaluation.

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.