Reservoir Characterization and Modeling Workshop

Introduction

• Company Overview: Reservoir Solutions specializes in technical studies and courses for oil and gas professionals.
• Services: Technical reservoir studies, field development planning, reservoir modeling, economic viability studies, technical support for academic research, petroleum courses, and mentorship programs.
• Upcoming Course: June 20-30, 2023 – “Reservoir Characterization Using Core Analysis” – a one-week hands-on workshop.

Course Content Overview

Day 1: Core Program Preparation

• Program preparation
• Deciding on coring (sidewall or conventional)

Day 2: Measurement Analysis

• Fluid saturation
• Porosity
• Bulk volume
• Permeability

Day 3: Special Core Analysis

• Special core analysis measurements
• Wettability
• Electrical properties
• Capillary pressure
• Saturation height modeling
• Relative permeability

Day 4-5: Data Processing for Reservoir Modeling

• Data processing for reservoir modeling
• Representing rock types in 3D models
• Populating rock types into 3D models
• Hands-on practical course from raw data to 3D static models

Workshop Agenda

Instructor: Mr. Terry Dean

• 15+ years of experience in hydrocarbon location analysis, uncertainty analysis, field development, and advising on field development plan optimization.

Lecture 1: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling Objectives

• Static data integration and modeling (45 minutes)
• 10 minutes for questions
• 5-minute break

Lecture 2: Reservoir Characterization of Flow and Conceptual Model

• Conceptual model explanation (45 minutes)
• 10 minutes for questions
• 5-minute break

Lecture 3: Static Modeling Workflow and Static-Dynamic Iteration Process

• Workflow and iteration process (55 minutes)
• 10 minutes for questions
• 5 minutes to conclude

Webinar Rules

• Ask questions in Zoom chat
• Mute microphone and camera
• Fill the form for attendance certificate

Mr. Terry Dean's Presentation: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling (RCM)

Key Steps in RCM

1. Understand: Gather information from outcrops and drill wells.
2. Characterize: Identify rock types, structures, and synthetic data creation.
3. Model: Transition from 1D/2D data to 3D data for resource exploitation.

Presentation Summary

• Reservoir Modeling Definition and Objectives:
  • Use of reservoir models for various projects.
  • Importance for field development projects.
• Teamwork in RCM:
  • Integration of expertise from geologists, petrophysicists, reservoir engineers, and geophysicists.
• Geo-cellular Models:
  • Importance of representing heterogeneity and consistency.
• Workflow Steps:
  • Data review
  • Structural model building
  • Stratigraphic modeling
  • Facies modeling
  • Petrophysical modeling
  • Volumetric calculation
  • Iteration between static and dynamic models

Important Concepts

• Data Review: Ensure data quality and consistency before modeling.
• Geo-cellular Models: Used to manage heterogeneity and represent lithofacies and petrophysical properties distribution.
• 3D Modeling: Essential for volume calculation and uncertainty analysis.
• Iteration Process: Between static and dynamic models to ensure reliability and accurate predictions.

Question Session Insights

• Grid Thickness: Agreement between geologist and reservoir engineer.
• Uncertainty Handling: Probabilistic analysis of reservoir parameters.
• Special Core Analysis: Importance for accurate reservoir modeling.
• Petrophysical Data Integration: Challenges and approaches for reliable static models.

Conclusion

• Integration of Knowledge: Collaborative effort required for successful reservoir characterization and modeling.
• Upcoming Opportunities: Future courses and continued professional development in reservoir characterization.