Applied Reservoir Evaluation
Integrated Analysis for Field Development
Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience: Reservoir Engineers, Geoscientists, Petrophysicists, Field Development Teams, Asset Managers
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual with Hands-On Exercises and Case Studies
Level: Intermediate
Course Overview
This course delivers practical knowledge and workflows for evaluating reservoirs using integrated data. Participants will learn to analyze well logs, cores, seismic data, production performance, and dynamic behavior to build a comprehensive understanding of reservoir potential and support effective development decisions.
Day-by-Day Outline
Day 1 – Reservoir Characterization Fundamentals
- Principles of reservoir evaluation and field appraisal
- Integrating geological, petrophysical, and seismic data
- Identifying reservoir architecture, facies, and heterogeneity
- Basics of net-to-gross and pay zone determination
- Exercise: Interpret logs and cores to define reservoir layers
Day 2 – Petrophysical Analysis
- Rock properties: porosity, permeability, water saturation
- Formation evaluation workflows
- Resistivity and porosity logs interpretation
- Determining fluid contacts and net pay
- Workshop: Analyze well logs for reservoir quality indicators
Day 3 – Volumetrics and Reserves Estimation
- Volumetric methods for estimating hydrocarbons in place
- Estimating OOIP and OGIP using deterministic and probabilistic approaches
- Uncertainty in volumetric estimates
- Introduction to reserves classification (SPE-PRMS)
- Exercise: Calculate in-place volumes using net reservoir data
Day 4 – Dynamic Reservoir Analysis
- Decline curve analysis fundamentals
- Material balance applications in reservoir evaluation
- Analyzing production data to confirm reservoir performance
- Integrating pressure data with static models
- Workshop: Perform material balance calculations on field data
Day 5 – Integrated Evaluation and Field Development Planning
- Integrating static and dynamic data for reservoir evaluation
- Identifying upside potential and development opportunities
- Risk assessment in reservoir evaluation
- Case studies of integrated reservoir evaluation
- Capstone Project: Develop a comprehensive reservoir evaluation report for a field case
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Analyze and integrate geological, petrophysical, seismic, and production data
- Estimate hydrocarbon volumes and classify reserves confidently
- Assess dynamic behavior through production and pressure analysis
- Evaluate reservoir risks and uncertainties
- Develop integrated reservoir evaluation reports to support field development plans
Customizable Add-ons
Tailored content for local geology (e.g. Nile Delta, Western Desert)
Lab visit or simulation hands-on demo
Integration with economics or production courses
Special Customization for Regional NOCs
- Includes legal and fiscal case examples from MENA (Egypt, Libya, Iraq, Algeria)
- Arabic-English bilingual delivery available
- Tailored licensing round simulation exercises
- Optional site visits to local oilfields or regulatory agencies
Trainer Profile
- Senior reservoir and exploration engineers from IOCs and NOCs
- Former advisors to government ministries
- Experts in petroleum contracts and economic modeling
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and a performance report including assessment outcomes and instructor feedback.
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