Reservoir Geology Training and Development
At present we offer only one fieldtrip, based in the Cretaceous fluvio-deltaic deposits of Book Cliffs, Utah. This course comprises an intensive 7 day course covering the practical aspects of how to efficiently incorporate outcrop data of spectacularly-exposed wave-dominated deltaic and fluvial/tidal deposits into 3-D models. The course uses a series of Petrel-based exercises to demonstrate typical production-scale static reservoir modelling problems which are solved using knowledge gathered from the continuous outcrops of the Book Cliffs. In this way participants learn to make direct use of their outcrop observations to solve real sub-surface modelling problems.
By building models and then using exceptional outcrops to test the model validity, participants will improve their: awareness of 3-D scale and visualization of the sub-surface; ability to build more realistic and more integrated static and dynamic models; ability to reduce uncertainty, narrowing the range by only generating geologically realistic models.
Other courses which will be available in 2009 (following a similar format to that outlined below) include East Kentucky, USA – fluvial-dominated deltas, and County Clare, Ireland – shallow-water turbidite systems. Please contact us for further information.
Photo courtesy of Sito Busman.
Modelling Deltaic Sediments using Petrel: Scope, Limitations & Data
Main Objective
Demonstrate deterministic approach to building geologically realistic static models of deltaic/fluvial sediments in Petrel.
The Deterministic Approach
- Characterisation-conceptual model,
- Correlation-constrained,
- Horizon & zone modelling to define stratigraphic laters & facies distribution.
Main Points
- Models are all field-scope and data already exists to extend these to an exploration scale.
- Data are compiled from sedimentary logs taken at out crop and some genuine subsurface data from near outcrop wells.
- The datasets can be studied from a subsurface perspective, using the same working methods and practices used on real fields.
- An exclusive chance to check models against a real answer.
- The Book Cliffs Petrel models have been instrumental in developing ‘objective’ correlation rules and effective modelling methods for deltaic and fluvial/tidal sediments.