Static Reservoir Modelling for Clastic Reservoirs

Overview

Description:

This 5-day course delivers a hands-on, practical introduction to static (geological) reservoir modeling focused on clastic depositional systems such as fluvial, deltaic, and turbidite reservoirs. It covers the entire modeling workflow — from data integration, structural and stratigraphic framework building, facies modeling, to petrophysical property population.

Participants will learn how to translate subsurface data (seismic, well logs, core, maps) into high-resolution 3D geological models. The course emphasizes uncertainty handling, geological realism, and preparation of models for dynamic simulation. Real-world case studies and exercises will reinforce concepts and support decision-making in exploration, development, and production planning.

4-Aug	London	Dates could be adjust for special requests
11-Aug	Cairo
18-Aug	Dubai

👥 Who Should Attend:

Geologists and reservoir modelers
Geophysicists and petrophysicists
Reservoir engineers involved in geomodeling
Subsurface team leaders and asset managers

🗓️ Day 1: Introduction & Data Preparation for Clastic Reservoirs

Time	Topic
08:30 – 09:00	Welcome & Course Overview
09:00 – 10:30	Overview of Static Modeling Workflow – Objectives, inputs, and outputs
10:30 – 10:45	☕ Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:15	Clastic Depositional Systems – Fluvial, deltaic, turbidites: implications for modeling
12:15 – 01:15	🍽 Lunch Break
01:15 – 02:45	Data Sources & QC – Seismic, well logs, core, petrophysical data
02:45 – 03:00	☕ Coffee Break
03:00 – 04:30	Exercise: Reviewing and cleaning well and seismic data for modeling

🗓️ Day 2: Structural & Stratigraphic Framework Building

Time	Topic
08:30 – 10:00	Structural Framework – Fault interpretation and modeling
10:00 – 10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15	Stratigraphic Framework – Correlation, layering strategy, zones
12:15 – 01:15	🍽 Lunch Break
01:15 – 02:45	Grid Design and Pillar Gridding – Model resolution and upscaling
02:45 – 03:00	☕ Coffee Break
03:00 – 04:30	Exercise: Build a structural and stratigraphic framework in software or on paper

🗓️ Day 3: Facies Modeling for Clastic Environments

Time	Topic
08:30 – 10:00	Facies Classification & Interpretation – Using core, logs, seismic
10:00 – 10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15	Facies Modeling Methods – Object-based, pixel-based, trend-based
12:15 – 01:15	🍽 Lunch Break
01:15 – 02:45	Handling Facies Uncertainty – Scenario building and validation
02:45 – 03:00	☕ Coffee Break
03:00 – 04:30	Exercise: Build a facies model for a fluvial or deltaic reservoir

🗓️ Day 4: Petrophysical Property Modeling

Time	Topic
08:30 – 10:00	Porosity & Permeability Modeling – Distributions, trends, transforms
10:00 – 10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15	Water Saturation and Net-to-Gross Modeling – Techniques and challenges
12:15 – 01:15	🍽 Lunch Break
01:15 – 02:45	Facies-Controlled Property Modeling – Relationships and rock types
02:45 – 03:00	☕ Coffee Break
03:00 – 04:30	Exercise: Populate petrophysical properties using facies as constraints

🗓️ Day 5: Model Quality Control, Uncertainty & Preparation for Simulation

Time	Topic
08:30 – 10:00	QC & Validation of Static Models – Volumes, histograms, crossplots
10:00 – 10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:15	Uncertainty & Scenario Management – Sensitivity analysis and data limitations
12:15 – 01:15	🍽 Lunch Break
01:15 – 03:00	Upscaling for Dynamic Simulation – Techniques and export workflows
03:00 – 03:15	☕ Coffee Break
03:15 – 04:30	Integrated Case Study Review & Final Q&A – Presentation, wrap-up, certificates

📂 Course Materials Provided:

Course manual and PowerPoint slides
Exercises with datasets (logs, maps, facies)
Model-building workflow templates
Clastic reservoir modeling case study report
Optional Petrel/Geomodeling software demonstration (if applicable)

Target audiences

Reservoir Engineers, Geologists

$ 5,800

Course Features

Lecture 0
Quiz 0
Duration 5 days
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 40
Assessments Yes

Static Reservoir Modelling for Clastic Reservoirs