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EnerTech Lab

Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology - An Integrated, Decision-Focused Course for Industry Professionals

Tech Centre EnerTech Lab Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology - An Integrated, Decision-Focused Course for Industry Professionals

Programme Overview

This programme is designed to develop practical petroleum geoscience competencies required for effective subsurface analysis and decision-making in hydrocarbon exploration and development. Participants learn fundamental geoscience knowledge and analysis required to assess geological risk, integrate seismic and well data, manage uncertainty, and link subsurface interpretations to commercial outcomes. The programme emphasises typical workflows, recognising decision critical parameters, to improve communication with asset teams and management.

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Programme Benefits
Explain how petroleum geoscience impacts exploration and development decisions, assessing geological risks across all key elements.
Identify and manage geological uncertainties affecting volumes, recovery, and project value with integrated data analysis.
Communicate subsurface risk and uncertainty effectively to non-geoscientists, supporting informed decision-making across disciplines.
Apply geoscience knowledge to exploration and development stages, improving drilling success and avoiding common project failures.
Who is the Programme for?

The programme is designed for early- to mid-career geoscientists, reservoir or production engineers transitioning into subsurface roles, and asset team members or technical managers.

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* Please note: This programme is available only to corporate groups. Individual signups are not eligible.
Learning Modules

Petroleum Geoscience in the Asset Lifecycle

  • The energy business: global energy supply and demand
  • Role of geoscience in E&P
  • Understanding the Petroleum System 
  • Hydrocarbon Fluids & Field Behaviour
  • Data types
  • Case Study

Basin Types and Charge Risk (Exploration)

  • Basin Architecture and Evolution
  • Source Rock & Charge Evaluation
  • Timing & Preservation
  • Data Analysis

Reservoir, Seal & Trap (Deliverability)

  • Reservoir Quality in the Subsurface
  • Seals & Containment
  • Trap Styles
  • Development Implications

Seismic & Wells (Subsurface Integration)

  • Seismic Interpretation for Decision-Makers
  • Structural Interpretation
  • Well Log Integration
  • Uncertainty Management
  • Play Fairway & Prospect Definition
  • Geological Risking (Pg)
  • Volumes & Uncertainty

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