Advanced Formation Evaluation in Carbonates

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

An advanced technical programme focused on in-depth petrophysical interpretation of carbonate formations, addressing complex pore systems, rock typing, and integrated core-log analysis using state-of-the-art formation evaluation techniques.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Advanced

Introduction

Carbonate reservoirs represent some of the most complex hydrocarbon systems due to their heterogeneous pore geometry, diagenetic overprints, and variable rock properties. Accurate formation evaluation in carbonates requires an advanced understanding beyond conventional sandstone models, integrating petrophysical parameters, pore connectivity, and multi-scale data.
This course equips participants with advanced skills to evaluate and interpret complex carbonate reservoirs, focusing on NMR, acoustic, and borehole imaging tools, permeability estimation, capillary pressure analysis, and modern petrophysical concepts to support optimal reservoir development and well placement decisions..

Targeted Audience

Exploration Geologists
Production Geologists
Wellsite Geologists
Operations Geologists
Oil and Gas Well Data Managers
Geophysicists
Petrophysicists
Geotechnicians
Professionals working with log data

Targeted Skills

Interpretation of complex carbonate reservoirs
Pore geometry and heterogeneity analysis
Core and log data integration
Application of NMR and acoustic measurements
Rock typing and flow unit identification
Reducing uncertainty in reservoir evaluation

Expected Outcomes

Analyse geological and petrophysical properties of carbonate formations.
Interpret advanced logging data in complex reservoirs.
Integrate core and log data with improved accuracy.
Estimate permeability and flow units in carbonates.
Interpret capillary pressure data and rock types.
Apply advanced petrophysical models to carbonate reservoirs.
Support optimal well placement and completion decisions.

Training Topics Index

Carbonate geology fundamentals
Deposition and diagenesis
NMR technology and applications
Acoustic measurements
Impact of diagenesis on reservoir quality

Micro-resistivity imaging
Ultrasonic borehole imaging
Neutron and pulsed neutron logging
Dielectric logging physics
Variable-M and formation factor

Variable-N and wettability
Vugs and fractures impact on resistivity
Macro- and microporosity analysis
Dual porosity assessment
Wettability implications

Connectivity Theory
Archie-free carbonate interpretation
Flow unit calculation methods
Lorenz plot analysis
Permeability models in carbonates

Capillary pressure from core analysis
J-Function interpretation
NMR-T2 conversion
Winland R35 rock types
ADNOC pore model

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code

Advanced Formation Evaluation in Carbonates