OTC-Petroleum Geology for Engineers

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for engineers who need a better understanding of the geology and geological concepts used in exploration and production decisions, including petroleum engineers, drilling and completion engineers and others who may need a basic petroleum geology refresher. It will also be valuable for GeoTechs, Landmen, Bankers, Office staff and others who work with geologists and need a basic knowledge of geology and geologic terminology and processes.

Objectives

By the end of the course participants should be able to:

• Understand the principles of geology as applied to petroleum exploration and production.
• Explain how geology is used to explore for and produce oil and gas
• Know the exploration tools, techniques & strategies used in locating viable oil & gas prospects
• Understand prospect evaluation, petroleum economics & risk analysis
• Understand the connections between engineering data and geological data and how they complement each other for more successful prospects