Fundamentals of Hydrocarbon Exploration
Synthesis
Introduction to Exploration General course
World resources context
Geosciences fundamentals (plate tectonics, basins)
Petroleum system
Exploration is tools and technics
Main technologies / tools
Basics about seismic imaging
Other sources of data
Basin modelling
Prospectivity evaluation
Exploration cycles
Prospect and Risk evaluation
Play concept
Unconventional
Resources and reserves
Exploration phases
Acreage acquisition; Rounds evaluation
Main upstream phases Card game
Actors and rules
Challenges and trends
Real exploration Case study
Application of the studied concepts leading to a real discovery
Language
English & French
Audience type
bachelor / master level- students in geosciences / geology / geophysics or any students in “energy, resources, technology ” domains
Planned duration
5 half days= 15 hours
Support material
Animated powerpoint presentations, handout, films, samples (rock and fluids), case study, team game, wooclap.
Prerequisite
Technical higher education background
Objectives
Provide sufficient knowledge to understand the issues and challenges of upstream petroleum activities especially exploration processes. At the end of this course the student will be able to:- Have a technical knowledge of the main fields of exploration including bases on Geosciences, petroleum systems, tools andtechnologies of exploration.- Understand notions such as prospects,plays and associated risk evaluation.- Understand the role of the different playersand rules of the E&P game.
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