PETROSYNC Synchronize Your Petroleum Skills Daily Exercises, & Case Study Discussions Operations Geology Learn fundamental knowledge on operations geology to meet the modern demands in well planning, well execution, and well finalization 11TH March 2013-15TH MARCH 2013 at KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Petrosync Distinguished Instructor TIM HERRETT Founder & Principal Consultant Tim Herrett Ltd Principal Consultant with over 30 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry both in Operations Geology & Wellsite Operations. Currently the Principal Presenter of BP s in-house course on Operations Geology His major clients include Exxon Mobil and BP in Norway, Brazil, Turkey, and Egypt (since 2001) Over the last 15 years, he has presented a number of well-received courses on Wellsite and Operations Geology and pore pressure evaluation to the oil & gas industry Attendees of his courses include geoscientists and engineers from ConocoPhillips, British Gas, Deminex, Amerada Hess, RAG, RuhrGas, and numerous other oil companies COURSE OBJECTIVES CONDUCT the geological planning for a well including risk analysis, formation pressure forecasting and data acquisitions programs MANAGE contractor activities and maintain quality control on data acquisition and operations MONITOR execution of the phase of a well, make informed decisions, and manage data, and advise on coring and wireline logging actitivities ORGANIZE end of well activities including reporting, lessons learned meetings and final data distribution SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR The course is designed for operations geologists who want expand their current skills set with fundamental knowledge on operations geology, wellsite geologists who want to step up to the operations geologists role, and subsurface geoscientists who want a firm ground in operations geology Operations Geologists Subsurface Geoscientists Wellsite Geologists Prerequisite: This course will assume that participants have at least a basic knowledge of wellsite geology practices and rig activtiies Supported by
COURSE OVERVIEW The course describes the modern role of the operations geologists. It will include duties and responsibilities with respect to data management, well planning, subsurface hazard identification and mitigation, contractor selection and management, HSE, data acquisition planning. During the well execution phase, monitoring of coring, wireline logging, geosteering, and pore pressure evaluation. Post well duties including end of well reporting, data distribution and archiving. In participating in this course, attendees will learn both basic and more advanced skill sets that the operations geologist needs in the oil industry today. At the end of the course, attendees will be able to conduct the geological planning for a well including risk analysis, formation pressure forecasting, and data acquisition programs. They will also be abel to monitor the execution phase of the well, make informed decisions, manage data, and advise on coring and wireline logging activities. They will also be able to manage end of well activities including reporting, lesson learned meetings, and final data distribution. COURSE CONTENT Day One: Introduction to Operations Geology Course Introduction What is the modern day role of the operations geologist? Relationship to wellsite geologist and other key personnel Well Planning Overview of Well Plannnig Importance of Minimizing Non-Productive Time (NPT) - NPT Evaluation Case Study Understanding the Prospect Offset Well Data Acquisition and Interpretation Detailed Risk Assessment and Presentation of Risk - Stick Pilot Exercise Well Planning Required Documentation Data Acquisition Program - Wireline vs LWD Exercise IT and Communications Well AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) Permitting Pre-Well Meetings and Finalization Day Two: Data Management, Contracting, Coring, & Sidewall Coring Data Management Growth of Operations Geology Data Types of Data Use of File Naming Conventions and Directory Structure Contracting and Contractor Quality Assurance Types of Contractors General Contracting Process Quality Assurance of Contractors Coring and Sidewall Coring Processing of Coring and Sidewall Coring Core Analysis Overview Picking Core Points - Core Point Picking Exercise Picking Side Wall Core Points - Sidewall Core Point Picking Exercise Petrosync Quality Limited Attendees The course has limited seats to ensure maximum learning and experience for all delegates. Certificate of Attendance You will receive a Certificate of Attendance bearing the signatures of the Trainer upon successful completion of the course. This certificate is proof of your continuing professional development. Interactive Training You will be attending training designed to share both the latest knowledge and practical experience through interactive sessions. This will provide you with a deeper and more long-term understanding of your current issues. High Quality Course Materials Printed course manual will provide you with working materials throughout the course and will be an invaluable source of reference for you and your colleagues afterward. You can follow course progress on your laptop with soft copies provided.
COURSE CONTENT Geosteering and ERD Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) Operations Geology and Geosteering - Geosteering Exercise Day Three: Geosterring & ERD, Introduction to Formation Pressures Introduction to Formation Pressures and Definition of Terms Why is it important? Definition of Terms Units of Measurement Fluid Pressures - Pressures and Fluids Exercises Overview of Earth Stress Fracturing and Borehole Break-out Overburden Pressures and Overburden Gradients (OBG) Definitions Methods of Calculation Formation Density - OBG Exercise Day Four: Fracture Pressures & Gradients & Depositional Mechanisms Fracture Pressures and Gradients Definitions Influences on Fracture Pressures Techniques for Measuring Fracture Pressure Leak of Tests (LOTS) and Formation Integrity Tests (FITS) - LOT Exercise and Case Study - Fracture Pressure Exercise Mud Losses and Lost Circulation Role in Well Planning More Terminology State of Balance Static and Dyanmic Pressures, Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD), and Equivalent State Density (ESD) Swab and Surge Other Drilling Related Terminology Syndepositional/Primary Mechanisms Undercompaction/Compaction Disequilibrium Syntectonic/Lateral Compressive Stress Role of Chemical and Diagenetic Changes Post Depositional/Secondary Mechanisms Pressure Charging Transfer Centroid Effect - Centroid Exercise Acquathermal Structural/Tectonic Role of Faulting Hydrocarbon Generation and Cracking Salt and Shale Diapirs Hydrocarbon Buoyancy - Buoyancy and Fluid Density Calculation Exercises WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND PETROSYNC S EVENTS To ensure that all objectives of the course matches yours, all PetroSync programs are developed after intensive and extensive research within the industry PetroSync programs focus on your immediate working issues to ensure that you are able to apply and deliver immediate results in real work situations Application and implementation of industry knowledge and experience are the drivers for our course design, not theoretical academic lectures PetroSync training focuses on practical interactive learning tools and techniques including case studies, group discussions, scenarios, simulations, practical exercises and knowledge assessments during the course. Invest a small amount of your time to prepare before attending the course to ensure maximum learning PetroSync follows a rigorous selection process to ensure that all expert trainers have first-hand, up-to-date and practical knowledge and are leaders of their respective industrial discipline
COURSE CONTENT Day Five: Evaluation of Formation Pressure While Using Wellsite Data Wellsite Formation Pressure Evaluation Introduction and Overview Fundamental Aspects Quantitative Analysis Methods Ratio Method Equivalent Depth or Matrix Stress Methods Eaton Method Common Problems What method should be used? - Simple Trend Line Analysis Exercise Direct Pressure Measurements Influxes and Kicks - Kick and Kick Fluid Identification Exercise - Case Study: Anatomy of a Kick Wireline and LWD Pressure Measurements Drill Stem Tests Fracture Pressure Measurements LOTs and FITs LOT Plots and Diagnosis Mud Losses and Lost Circulation Wellbore Strengthening Indirect Pressure Indicators Introduction Drilling Indicators and DXC Shale Characteristics Hole Conditions Cuttings and Cavings Analysis Gas Event Monitoring - Case Study : Gas Events Geothermal Gradient/Temperature Mud Resistivity/Conductivity - Trend Analysis and Indicators Exercise Good Evaluation Practices Post Well Evaluation Course Round-up and Finalization PROGRAM SCHEDULE 08:00 09:00 Registration (Day1) 09:00 11:00 Session I 11:00 11:15 Refreshment & Networking Session I 11:15 13:00 Session II 13:00 14:00 14:00 15:30 Lunch Session III 15:30 15:45 Refreshment & Networking Session II 15:45 17:00 Session IV 17:00 End of Day HYBRID TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOCUS TRAINING REDUCE COST ENHANCED RESULTS Over the years, there has been a growing demand for hybrid training programs. It is an excellant option to maximize your training dollar for your specific training needs. We make it possible to run a training program that is customized totally to your training needs at a fraction of an in-house budget! If you like to know more about this excellent program, please contact us on +65 6415 4500 or email general@petrosync.com IN-HOUSE SOLUTIONS SAVE COST IMPROVE PERFORMANCE REDUCE RISK PetroSync understands that in current economic climate, getting an excellent return on your training investment is critical for all our clients. This excellent training can be conducted exclusively for your organization. The training can be tailored to meet your specific needs at your preferred location and time. We will meet you anywhere around the globe. If you like to know more about this excellent program, please contact Jerry Tay (Conference Director) on +65 6415 4502 or email jerry.t@petrosync.com
Petrosync Distinguished Instructor Tim Herret Founder and Principal Consultant Tim Herrett Ltd Tim has over 30 years experience as both a wellsite and operations geologist. He has an extensive experience internationally especially in Norway, Brazil, Turkey, and Egypt. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant of his own consulting firm, Tim Herrett Ltd, where he provides various services to upstream oil industry. He has been a wellsite and operations for over three decades now, and has gained expertise in wellsite data management. He is the author and presenter of renowned industry training courses worldwide on subjects including Wellsite Geology, Operations Geology, Formation Pressure, and Wellsite Data Management. He still periodically works in the field as a senior wellsite geologist specialising in pressure evaluation in deep, HTHP wells. He has previously provided major operations and wellsite support for ExxonMobil in Norway and Houston, and has written operations and wellsite geology procedures manuals for ExxonMobil Exploration, Development, and Production Companies. He has also worked for other operators including Petroleum Deminex, Amerada, Hess, StatOil, Fina, and Conoco. Before building his own consulting firm, Tim was with Cambrian Consultants for 13 years as a Senior Wellsite Geologist, Technical Director and Trainer, with responsibilities to IT infrastructure and technical training programs. He further designed and developed software for wellsite and office use which are now commercially used in the industry. Tim has been heavily involved in training throughout his career either on a one to one basis at the wellsite or presenting to classes. Over the last 15 years has written and presented a number of well-received courses on wellsite and operations geology and pore pressure evaluation to the oil industry. Tim is currently the principal presenter of BP s in-house Operations Geology course. He is also a part time lecturer in Wellsite/Operations Geology and Wellsite Data Management on the petroleum geoscience master s degree at the Universities of Manchester and Derby in the UK. MR. HERRETT S PARTIAL CLIENT LIST BP Exxon Talisman Energy UK Talisman Norge 28-31 JAN 18-22 FEB 25 FEB - 1 MAR 11-15 MAR 01-05 APR 22-26 APR 20-22 MAY 03-07 JUN 17-21 JUN ENI PetroVietnam Petronas Nexen RuhrGas Geoscience & Geophysics Training Courses (JANUARY - JUNE 2013) DATE COURSE INSTRUCTOR Introduction to Deepwater Petroleum Systems Wellsite Geology Applied Prospect & Play Generation Operations Geology Structural Geology Seismic Interpretation and Validation of Seismic Structures in Exploration Activity Geochemical Exploration for Oil & Gas Risk Reduction Show Seal Migration Basin Analysis & Basin Modeling F. Kessler J. Keasberry R. Nelson T. Herrett D. Nieuwland C. Turrini D. Schumacher J. Dolson F. Spathopoulus Conoco Phillips British Gas Deminex Amerada Hess RAG For registration, inquiries, and request for the upcoming courses, please email aisha@petrosync.com or call us at +65-6415-4504. Visit WWW.PETROSYNC.COM for the course catalogue.
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