Reservoir Evaluation Technology (GEO504)
Petrophysical evaluation and interpretation of geological formations are done to understand the storage capacity, fluid flow and reservoir characteristics required for hydrocarbon reserves estimation and implementation of production strategies. This evaluation is done by running a series of core-based measurements and wireline logging data interpretation that provide information about the petrophysical properties of rocks in subsurface layers. Practical projects from different fields/wells of Norway are given and students are introduced to industry relevant software for a full understanding of dealing with real data on different occasions. The principles behind petrophysical evaluation of rocks are relevant to oil and gas exploration, carbon geo-sequestration and geothermal reservoir characterization.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
GEO504
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Interpret core data to derive petrophysical properties of rocks in laboratory.
- Know the main experimental methods to determine key reservoir parameters.
- Understand the wireline logging operations, data acquisition and quality control.
- Interpret wireline logs data for volumetrics reserve estimation and quantification
- Use appropriate software for interpretation of core, logs and well test data
Skills:
- The candidate is able to perform core-based data analysis and wireline log data analysis for hydrocarbon reserve estimation.
- Simulate different single- and multiphase flow experiments on core plugs.
- Interpret experimental data to calculate petrophysical properties.
- Use software to analyse different logs data for reservoirs characterization.
General competence:
- Students should be able to analyse, and report their strategy for geological reserve estimation.
- Be able to use industrial accepted software to implement their strategies for formation evaluation.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Reports and oral presentation
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Report 1 | 5/10 | 1 Months | Letter grades | All |
Report 2 | 3/10 | 1 Months | Letter grades | All |
Oral presentation | 2/10 | 15 Minutes | Letter grades | All |
Continuous evaluation.You must pass all parts to pass the course. All parts must be assessed in order to receive a grade. If you fail an assessment, you can retake it the following year. There are no continuation opportunities on the assessment parts. Students who wish to take these sections again must do so the next time the course has regular instruction.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Pål Østebø AndersenStudy Program Director:
Lisa Jean WatsonCourse teacher:
Pål Østebø AndersenStudy Adviser:
Karina SanniHead of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Formation Evaluation (PET670_1) | 5 |