Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Characteristics of Unconventional Reservoirs
• Identify the unique features and challenges of unconventional reservoirs such as shale, tight gas, and coal bed methane.
2. Apply Petrophysical Techniques for Evaluation
• Use well log analysis, core analysis, and advanced techniques like NMR and X-ray CT to evaluate unconventional reservoirs.
3. Model Fluid Flow and Reservoir Behavior
• Develop reservoir models to simulate fluid flow and predict production rates in unconventional reservoirs.
4. Integrate Data for Comprehensive Reservoir Assessment
• Integrate petrophysical, geological, and geophysical data to form an accurate picture of the unconventional reservoir and its potential.
5. Assess Economic Feasibility
• Evaluate the economic implications of petrophysical data and how it affects decisions on drilling, production, and reservoir management.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for:

1. Petrophysicists: Professionals who specialize in analyzing and interpreting petrophysical data from well logs, core samples, and other sources.
2. Reservoir Engineers: Engineers involved in the modeling, evaluation, and management of unconventional reservoirs.
3. Geologists and Geophysicists: Geologists and geophysicists working with unconventional resources, involved in data integration and reservoir characterization.
4. Exploration and Development Teams: Teams involved in exploring and developing unconventional reservoirs, particularly in shale oil and gas plays.
5. Production Engineers: Engineers who focus on optimizing production from unconventional reservoirs, with an understanding of fluid flow and reservoir behavior.