Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Sedimentary Basins

• Define sedimentary basins and their role in petroleum accumulation.
• Understand basin-forming mechanisms and tectonic settings.
• Classify major types of sedimentary basins, including:
• Passive margin basins.
• Foreland basins.
• Rift basins.
• Intracratonic basins.
• Strike-slip basins.
• Back-arc and forearc basins.

2. Petroleum Geology and Hydrocarbon Systems

• Learn the elements of a petroleum system:
• Source rock.
• Migration pathways.
• Reservoir rock.
• Trap and seal mechanisms.
• Timing of hydrocarbon generation and accumulation.
• Understand petroleum generation processes (kerogen transformation, maturation, migration).

3. Basin Analysis for Petroleum Exploration

• Conduct basin modeling to predict hydrocarbon potential.
• Use seismic stratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy for basin evolution analysis.
• Interpret structural and stratigraphic traps for oil and gas accumulation.

4. Reservoir Characterization and Rock Properties

• Study reservoir porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation.
• Understand clastic and carbonate reservoir characteristics.
• Apply well log interpretation and core analysis for reservoir evaluation.

5. Exploration Techniques and Technologies

• Utilize seismic exploration methods (2D, 3D, and 4D seismic imaging).
• Apply geochemical and geophysical surveys for hydrocarbon detection.
• Use remote sensing and AI-driven exploration tools.

6. Drilling and Production Strategies

• Understand drilling techniques (vertical, directional, horizontal wells).
• Learn about enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Optimize production strategies for different reservoir types.

7. Environmental and Economic Considerations in Petroleum Exploration

• Assess environmental impact and sustainable practices in hydrocarbon production.
• Evaluate economic factors affecting petroleum exploration and production.
• Understand the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in petroleum operations.

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Analyze real-world petroleum discoveries and basin studies.
• Participate in hands-on seismic and geological data interpretation.
• Develop a basin exploration strategy based on available geological data.

Target Audience

• Petroleum geologists and exploration geophysicists
• Basin modeling and petroleum system analysts
• Petroleum engineers and drilling specialists
• Energy consultants and decision-makers
• Researchers and graduate students in geology and geophysics