Fractured Reservoir Characterization

Day 1

• Issues, Challenges, Geology Basics
  • o Overview of Key Characteristics and Issues in Fractured Reservoirs
  • o Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics for Fractured Reservoir Characterisation

Day 1 will give delegates much of the foundation knowledge critical to understanding the challenges associated with fractured reservoirs and addressing their solutions. We will make a start on the essential technical knowledge in geology and geomechanics.

Day 2

• Geology Basics, Data and Techniques
  • o Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics for Fractured Reservoir Characterisation
  • o Data Sources and Appraisal Techniques for Fractured Reservoir Characterisation

Day 2 will complete the essential technical knowledge in geology and geomechanics and then address the range of data sources and appraisal techniques available, mainly at well-scale but also covering reservoir scale methods such as seismic attributes. This will be a critical look at their relative merits so that delegates acquire an appreciation of their usefulness.

Day 3

• Modelling, Case Histories, and Drilling
  • o Fractured Reservoir Modelling and Case Histories
  • o Geomechanics and Drilling Issues in Fractured Reservoirs
  • o Re-Cap and Wrap-Up Discussion Session

Day 3 focuses on the reservoir scale methods associated with upscaling and construction of reservoir models for simulations, reserve assessments, and field development planning. We then review geomechanics applications and drilling-related issues such as wellbore stability in fractured formations.