Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the analysis of unconventional reservoirs such as shale, tight gas, and coalbed methane formations. Participants will learn the unique geological, petrophysical, and engineering characteristics of unconventional reservoirs and how these affect exploration, development, and production strategies. The program emphasizes specialized techniques for reservoir characterization, stimulation design, and production forecasting.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental differences between conventional and unconventional reservoirs.
- Identify key geological and petrophysical features of unconventional reservoirs.
- Analyze reservoir rock and fluid properties specific to unconventional plays.
- Evaluate stimulation methods and their impact on reservoir performance.
- Interpret production data and model unconventional reservoir behavior.
- Apply best practices in reservoir management and development planning.
Who Should Attend
- Reservoir and production engineers
- Geoscientists and petrophysicists
- Field development planners and asset managers
- Completion and stimulation engineers
- Petroleum engineering students and researchers
Course Outline
Introduction to Unconventional Reservoirs
- Overview of Unconventional Reservoir Types
- Geological and Geomechanical Characteristics
- Differences from Conventional Reservoirs
Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
- Porosity and Permeability Challenges
- Natural Fractures and Stimulated Reservoir Volume
- Fluid Types and Phase Behavior
Petrophysical Evaluation and Reservoir Characterization
- Well Logging and Core Analysis in Unconventional Plays
- Rock Mechanical Properties and Brittleness
- Reservoir Heterogeneity and Anisotropy
Stimulation Techniques and Production Mechanisms
- Hydraulic Fracturing Principles and Design
- Multi-Stage Fracturing and Wellbore Completion
- Production Decline Analysis and Forecasting
Reservoir Modeling and Development Strategies
- Simulation Approaches for Unconventional Reservoirs
- History Matching and Forecasting Techniques
- Economic and Operational Considerations
- Case Studies and Best Practices