Petroleum Geology for Non-Geologists
📘 Course Description: This course introduces non-technical professionals to the essential concepts of petroleum geology. It focuses on understanding the geological processes involved in hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation. Participants will gain insight into exploration and production activities and develop …
Overview
📘 Course Description:
This course introduces non-technical professionals to the essential concepts of petroleum geology. It focuses on understanding the geological processes involved in hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation. Participants will gain insight into exploration and production activities and develop the ability to interpret the geological rationale behind major oil and gas decisions. The course simplifies complex geoscience topics for individuals working in commercial, regulatory, support, or managerial roles within the petroleum sector.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Commercial, legal, finance, procurement, and HSE professionals in oil & gas
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Government personnel involved in E&P contracts or regulation
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New technical staff without a geoscience background
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Professionals in oil & gas service companies
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New hires or graduates entering the upstream industry
🧾 Training Format:
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Duration: 5 Days (Face-to-Face or Virtual)
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Methodology: Instructor-led sessions with case studies, interactive exercises, visual models, and simplified interpretation examples
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Materials: Presentation slides, handouts, and reference guide
🗓️ Daily Agenda with Time Breaks
Day 1: Earth Science and Petroleum Geology Fundamentals
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome & Course Objectives |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Introduction to Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Geological Time Scale and Rock Cycle |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Types of Rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Sedimentary Environments and Basin Formation |
Day 2: Hydrocarbon Formation and Trapping Mechanisms
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Source Rocks and Organic Matter |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Maturation and Generation of Hydrocarbons |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Hydrocarbon Migration Paths and Mechanisms |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Trap Types: Structural, Stratigraphic, Combination |
Day 3: Reservoir Rocks and Geophysical Tools
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Reservoir Rock Properties: Porosity & Permeability |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Seals and Cap Rocks |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Basic Structural Interpretation: Folds and Faults |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Seismic Methods and Subsurface Imaging (Simplified) |
Day 4: Exploration to Production Lifecycle
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Prospect Generation and Licensing Rounds |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Drilling Basics: Wellbore, Casing, Logging Overview |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Formation Evaluation and Reservoir Testing |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | From Discovery to Development: Project Sanction Steps |
Day 5: Production Concepts and Business Integration
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Introduction to Production Facilities and Flow Assurance |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Primary, Secondary, and Enhanced Recovery Methods |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Business Decision-Making Using G&G Information |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Final Group Activity, Q&A, Feedback, Certificate Distribution |
Target audiences
- Reservoir Engineers, Geologists
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