Bill Hailey Memorial Short Course

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Fundamentals of Reservoir Characterization and Modeling

Presented by

Dr. Matthew J. Pranter

Professor & Lew and Myra Ward Chair in Reservior Characterization The University of Oklahoma ConocoPhillips School of Geology and Geophysics

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  1. Introduction to reservoir characterization
  2. Sedimentary and reservoir-rock properties
  3. Reservoir heterogeneity and flow units
  4. Well logs and pay determination
  5. Source rocks (mudstones) and their analysis
  6. Basic sequence-stratigraphic concepts
  7. Clastic (fluvial, eolian, deltaic, shallow marine,
  8. deepwater) and carbonate depositional systems and reservoirs
  9. Structural characteristics of reservoirs
  10. Reservoir modeling concepts and methods:
    • Stratigraphic / structural framework2016_ShortCoursePic2.jpg
    • Upscaling well data
    • Spatial analysis and variography
    • Deterministic and stochastic modeling methods
    • Inputs and geological constraints for stochastic simulation
    • Modeling sedimentary deposits / rock types / “facies” (sequential-indicator simulation, object-based modeling, multiple-point geostatistics)
    • Modeling petrophysical properties
    • Case studies

Location: Texas Christian University, Kelly Alumni Center
2820 Stadium Dr.
Fort Worth , TX 76129

Date: Jan. 12, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - Jan. 12, 2016, 4:30 p.m.