Course Description

This course covers geologic and engineering concepts, methodology, and technology used to characterize, evaluate, and manage naturally-fractured reservoirs. Applications and limitations of geologic and engineering procedures and tools are discussed. Field examples and case studies demonstrate the importance of integrated geologic and engineering studies in developing effective, economical reservoir management strategies for different types of reservoirs.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Detect and predict natural fractures using cores and well logs.
• Analyze fractured rock properties impacting reservoir performance.
• Design and interpret pressure transient tests in fractured reservoirs.
• Evaluate reservoir performance and apply numerical simulation models.
• Apply geomechanics and fluid-flow behavior to reservoir management.
• Evaluate the impact of natural fractures on hydraulic fracture stimulation.
• Characterize and classify natural fractures and fracture systems.
• Understand the influence of stratigraphy and structure on fracture development.
• Assess effects of fractures on reservoir permeability and drainage.
• Apply reservoir engineering principles to numerical modeling.
• Analyze results for single-well, pattern, and full-field models.
• Prepare data and resolve numerical issues in simulation studies.
• Perform history matching and predict future reservoir performance.
• Understand displacement mechanisms and analyze grid refinement.
• Conduct routine and special core analysis for model parameters.

Who Can Benefit

Engineers and geoscientists interested in a multi-disciplinary approach to evaluating and predicting the overall effect of natural fractures on subsurface fluid-flow and subsequent reservoir performance.