As the search for oil and gas becomes more difficult, a source of data often overlooked are the cuttings and cores of existing wells. This course teaches participants a comprehensive and consistent method to describe lithology of cuttings and cores using a binocular microscope and a few simple tools. Topics include lithology, accessory minerals, porosity and permeability, color, diagenesis and metasomatism, texture, grain size, framework, etc. Using these techniques these data can then be used for reservoir description, facies mapping, etc. in the search for new oil and gas resources and efficient exploitation of known resources.

Practical applications of concepts and methods for describing rocks is demonstrated through exercises to reinforce key concepts. Participants are expected to independently view and describe a sequence of samples for the final exercise.

Completion of the course should prepare participants for immediate application and utilization of all concepts and techniques for describing cuttings and cores.

This is a Public course.