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Geoscience
Basic Petroleum Geology
This course introduces the core ideas and vocabulary of petroleum geology and the role geologists play in exploration and production. Through examples and case histories, participants learn how reservoirs and source rocks form in both conventional and unconventional settings.
- Discipline
- Geoscience
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 5 days
- Formats
- Classroom, Live online, In-house, Blended
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Industry staff without a geology background, including engineering, geophysical, technical support and administrative personnel.
What participants will be able to do
- Describe the elements and processes of a petroleum system
- Explain the basic properties of oil, gas and water
- Outline the stages of exploration, development and production
- Recognise the main rock types and the rock cycle
Topics covered
- Petroleum systems
- Reservoir fluids
- Rock cycle
- Source rocks and reservoirs
- Conventional and unconventional resources
- Exploration and production lifecycle