Reservoir Characterization of Clastic (Sandstone) Reservoirs

Instructors: Roger M. Slatt, Ph.D.
Course Length: 5 DAYS
Course CEUs: 4

Course Description
Reservoir characterization is a critical component for understanding the variety and causes of compartmentalization of structural or stratigraphically complex reservoirs. This 3 day course examines the various techniques for characterizing clastic reservoirs.  Emphasis is placed on the variety of styles and causes of compartmentalization of reservoirs and associated development and production issues. Integrated characterization is emphasized. Topics include the measurement and analysis of static and dynamic reservoir properties, geologic controls on reservoir quality (porosity and permeability), flow  unit characterization for upscaling,  high-frequency sequence stratigraphy for characterization, styles of stratigraphic traps and compartments, structural compartmentalization, principles of geologic modeling for simulation and use of borehole image tools in the characterization of reservoirs. A case study approach is used throughout to explain the various topics.  In-class exercises are completed to demonstrate and principles and techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the variety of clastic reservoir types and why they form different types of reservoirs
2. Achieve a general level of knowledge in recognizing the criteria (rock, log, seismic) which differentiate the variety of clastic reservoir types
3. Learn the scales and types of heterogeneities that comprise clastic reservoirs
4. Understand the controls on reservoir performance of these different heterogeneities
5. Apply knowledge of clastic reservoirs to reservoir management and well planning

Who should attend
Geologists and geophysicists who are beginning involvement in reservoir characterization or who want to broaden their experiences beyond exploration; petroleum engineers who want to improve their understanding of the geologic aspects of oil and gas reservoirs.

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