Integrated Geophysical and Geological Modeling Workshop (Petrel-Based)
Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience: Reservoir Engineers, Geoscientists, Asset Teams, Technical Managers Involved in Reservoir Modeling and Reserves Estimation
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual with Intensive Hands-On Exercises Using Petrel Software
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Course Overview
This workshop provides practical, project-based training in building integrated geophysical and geological reservoir models using Schlumberger Petrel. Participants will learn seismic-to-well integration, structural and stratigraphic framework building, petrophysical modeling, property upscaling, and volumetric estimation workflows essential for reserves calculation and field development planning.
Day-by-Day Outline
Day 1 – Seismic-to-Well Integration
- Fundamentals of seismic interpretation and horizon picking in Petrel
- Time-to-depth conversion techniques
- Well-to-seismic tie using synthetic seismograms
- Seismic attribute extraction and interpretation
- Exercise: Build and validate a well-to-seismic tie in Petrel
Day 2 – Structural and Stratigraphic Framework Building
Fault interpretation and modeling in Petrel
- Stratigraphic correlation and zonation
- Building structural frameworks: pillars, grids, and layering
- Managing fault relationships and truncations
- Workshop: Create a 3D structural framework from seismic and well data
Day 3 – Petrophysical Modeling
- Importing petrophysical data and well logs into Petrel
- Facies modeling workflows (object and pixel-based methods)
- Generating porosity, permeability, and saturation models
- Using well data conditioning and trend modeling
- Exercise: Build facies and property models for a reservoir zone
Day 4 – Upscaling and Volumetrics
- Upscaling fine-scale petrophysical properties to simulation grids
- Building simulation-ready reservoir models
- Volumetric estimation techniques in Petrel
- Calculating hydrocarbons in place (OOIP/OGIP)
- Workshop: Perform volumetric analysis and generate property histograms
Day 5 – Integrated Modeling, Uncertainty & Reporting
- Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification
- Generating multiple realizations to capture geological variability
- Integrating static models with dynamic data
- Preparing reserves estimation reports
- Capstone Project: Build and present an integrated geological model with volumetric calculations and uncertainty assessment
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Integrate seismic, well, and petrophysical data into 3D reservoir models using Petrel
- Build structural, stratigraphic, and property models for reservoir characterization
- Perform volumetric calculations to estimate reserves
- Assess uncertainties and generate multiple geological realizations
- Prepare comprehensive models and reports for decision-making in field development
Training Methods
- Classroom instruction and interactive discussions
- Case studies and exercises with real-world data
- Excel-based economic models and production forecasts
- Software demonstrations
Customization for Regional Needs
- Examples from regional onshore/offshore fields
- English delivery option available
- Integration with national regulatory frameworks
Trainer Profile
- Multidisciplinary instructors (reservoir, production, drilling)
- Regional NOC/IOC engineering advisors
- Guest speakers from petroleum economics and HSE backgrounds
Certification
Certificate of Completion and individual assessment report provided.
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