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Surface Geochemical Exploration for Oil & Gas

Introduction:

The great majority of oil and gas pools and mature source rocks have recognizable surface geochemical expression. The O&G industry devotes significant time and resources in finding and defining traps, but little or none in establishing the likely presence of hydrocarbon in those traps, especially for older onshore basins. The methods that will be discussed in this course can reliably predict 70%-80% of subsequent commercial discoveries, and about 90% of the eventual dry holes.

This course will cover surface geochemical and non-seismic detection of oil and gas, the variety of surface and near-surface methods for high-grade basins and plays, and the pre-drilling prediction of hydrocarbon charge. The candidates will learn the techniques and methodologies that will help refine the economic evaluation of reservoirs before investing in to new plays. The course is illustrated from a wide range of international basins and plays, structural and stratigraphic case studies, onshore and offshore examples, and also the application to shale-chalk plays.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

  • Gain understanding of hydrocarbon seepage and microseepage, as well as seepage
  • Characteristics, mechanisms and rates
  • Apply direct and indirect geochemical, remote sensing, and non-seismic geophysical methods available for hydrocarbon detection
  • Analyze varied surface and near-surface expressions of hydrocarbon seepage and microseepage, geochemical, mineralogic, and geophysical
  • Execute proper survey design and survey method selection
  • Avoid pitfalls in acquisition and interpretation of geochemical and non-seismic data
  • Add value to conventional geologic and seismic data by inclusion of data from hydrocarbon detection surveys

Who Should Attend?

Geologists, Geophysicists, Petrophysicists, Stratigraphers, Geochemists, Reservoir, Petroleum, Wellsite Geologists, Petroleum Engineers, Drilling Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, Production Engineers, Operations Engineers, Technologists, Log Analysts, E&P Personnel, Exploration & Development Personnel, Geologists, Reservoir Engineers, Seismic Interpreters, E&P Managers, Data Management and Oil & Gas Personnel

Course Outline:

Hydrocarbon Seepage and Geochemical Exploration

· History, Near Surface Expression of Hydrocarbon, Migration

· Models for Migration and Microseepage, Migration Rates

Direct Detection Methods of Hydrocarbon Migration

· Soil Gas, Acid Extracted Soil Gas

· Fluorescence (Aromatics)

· Heavy Hydrocarbons

· Sniffers, Airborne and Satellite Sensors

Indirect Geochemical Detection Methods

· Microbial, Radiometric, Helium

· Iodine, Soil Alteration, Biogeochemical

· Vegetation Effects, Remote Sensing

Indirect Non-Seismic Geophysical Detection Methods

· Electrical, Aeromagnetic and Ground Magnetic (Micromagnetics)

· Passive and Active Electromagnetics, Telluric Methodsas

Geochemical Survey

· Geochemical Survey Objectives, Survey Design, Method Selection

Introduction of Class Mapping

Exploration Case History 1

· Reconnaissance Surveys in Frontier, Basins and Other Underexplored Areas

Exploration Case Histories 2

· Evaluation of Exploration Leads and Prospects

· Prospect Generation from Geochemical Leads

· Pre-Drill Prediction of Hydrocarbon Charge

Exploration Case Histories 3

· Applications for Field Development and Production, Production Monitoring

· Applications for Shale Gas, Shale Oil Development

Geochemical Survey

· Geochemical Survey Objectives, Survey Design, Method Selection

Introduction of Class Mapping

Exploration Case History

· Reconnaissance Surveys in Frontier, Basins and Other Underexplored Areas

Interpretation Guidelines

· Inferring Hydrocarbon Composition

· Recognizing and Defining Significant, Microseepage Anomalies

Integrating Geologic, Seismic and Geochemical Data

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
GP06 23 Feb 2020 05 Mar 2020 Cairo US$ 6500 Book
GP06 13 Apr 2020 24 Apr 2020 Istanbul US$ 7500 Book
GP06 21 Jun 2020 02 Jul 2020 Dubai US$ 7000 Book
GP06 03 Aug 2020 14 Aug 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 7500 Book
GP06 19 Oct 2020 30 Oct 2020 Guangzhou US$ 8500 Book
GP06 06 Dec 2020 17 Dec 2020 Riyadh US$ 7000 Book


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USA

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Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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