Integrated Reservoir Analysis

By the end of the course, participants will understand the complete workflow of subsurface asset characterization and modelling, from initial discovery to the execution of a Field Development Plan (FDP). They will gain clarity on the distinct roles and responsibilities of geoscientists, petroleum engineers, and other technical contributors, as well as their interactions with broader stakeholders. Participants will identify major technical and economic uncertainties that influence the success of an FDP and develop the ability to assess these uncertainties effectively. They will also learn how to communicate their impact clearly to senior management and external parties to support informed decision-making.

Day 1

Morning

• Overview of reservoir characterisation for Field Development Planning

Afternoon

• Fundamentals of Subsurface mapping & map QC
• [+ paper-based mapping exercises]

Day 2

Morning

• Structural regimes & subsurface stress systems
• Fundamentals of well-bore stability & ‘fracking’
• [+ paper-based exercise ‘Well bore orientation vs Stress field orientation’]

Afternoon

• Reservoir heterogeneity – key to Reservoir Development

Day 3

Morning

• Reservoir heterogeneity – Saturation distribution
• [+ paper & Excel-based exercise ‘Prediction of permeability in uncored well’]

Afternoon

• Fluid properties and PVT
• Wells and well testing
• [+Excel-based exercises ‘Fluid properties’ + ‘Prediction of Well Productivity’]

Day 4

Morning

• Volumetrics, Handling Uncertainties in Field Development, scenario methods
• [+paper & Excel-based exercise ‘Handling uncertainty]
• [&/or optional time slot for review and discussion of participants’ own data sets]
• Drive mechanisms and displacement

Afternoon

• Simulation model setup [Case studies]

Day 5

Morning

• Producing wells and mature fields
• Economic evaluation
• Field case studies
• [+paper & Excel-based exercise – Field development planning’ + ‘Economic evaluation of the FDP’]

Afternoon

• Finalisation of ‘Field development planning’ + ‘Economic evaluation of the FDP’ exercises
• Course close-out