This course provides a practical, comprehensive understanding of that part of the E&P value chain that deals with the technical evaluation of an exploration asset.
Public :
Geoscientists, technical or non-technical managers interested in prospect assessment.
Level :Skilled
Prerequisite :
Degree in geology or geophysics, or equivalent experience, with basic knowledge in asset evaluation.
Course Content
FROM PROSPECT LEAD TO POTENTIAL FIELD
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Duration : 1 Day
Presentation of exploration methods and strategies.
Basin petroleum potential assessment process. Key points of the exploration workflow.
PLAY ASSESSMENT
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Duration : 1 Day
Data collection and QC.
Basin potential assessment.
Regional context. The petroleum trilogy.
Migration and entrapment processes.
Relative timing of events.
PROSPECT ANALYSIS & GENERATION
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Duration : 2 Days
Source rock potential estimation.
Seismic and well data integration and interpretation.
Basin structural history.
Timing of hydrocarbon expulsion and migration.
OHIP calculation parameters. Determinist and stochastic assessment.
Estimation of risks and related uncertainties. Assessment consistency.
“Prospect review card”.
Case study on prospect generation.
RISK ANALYSIS
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Duration : 1 Day
Identification and assessment of risks and uncertainties related to:
Geology (source rock, reservoir, seal, preservation).
Probability Of Success (POS). Transition to dynamics. Consequences for economics.
Case study.
WRAP UP & CONCLUSION
Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to implement the following skills:
Understand prospect definition workflow and to estimate OHIP (Original Hydrocarbon In Place) estimation parameters,
Understand risks and uncertainties related to OHIP calculation methods and to use related results accordingly,
Review fundamental concepts of portfolio management and to learn how to define adapted exploration strategies.
Ways & Means
Lectures and exercises.
Hands-on sessions on real case studies.
Discussion, teamwork experience feedback.
Learning assessment
Knowledge assessment with multiple choice questions and open explanatory questions.
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Coordinator :IFP Training instructors, with expertise in the field and trained in modern teaching methods adapted to the specific needs of learners from the professional world.
To French entities : IFP Training is referenced to DataDock ; you may contact your OPCO about potential funding.
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