GEO4270 – Integrated basin analysis and prospect evaluation

Course content

  • Integration of different disciplines/data types (seismic, well data)
  • Definition of main problems (basin/reservoir)
  • Examples/exercises affiliated with field/seismics
  • Use of modern tools (interpretation/visualization)
  • Quantative analysis (basin modelling)

Learning outcome

Knowledge aims:

  • Integrate geological and geophysical data in different scales (basin, field/prospect and reservoir) and build models that will be used in numerical modeling
  • Acquire knowledge on the basic principles, possibilities and limits related to different modeling tools (basin modeling, reservoir modeling)
  • Be able to use modeling results to illustrate important geological processes related to basin formation and evolution together with maturation and migration of oil and gas
  • Identify potential traps/reservoirs that may contain oil/gas and use both seismic and well data to construct a reservoir model

Level of skills:

  • Master basic principles and techniques related to numerical modeling
  • Get insight into standard workflows for exploration used by the petroleum industry
  • Integrate and discuss own results, published data and research results by means of a written report and an oral presentation

Admission

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Prerequisites

Recommended previous knowledge

GEO4240 – Seismic Interpretation, GEO4250 – Subsurface Characterization

Teaching

Introductory lectures and projects focusing an acquiring practical skills, oral presentations and written reports.

Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students who fail to meet, are considered to have withdrawn from the course unless they have previously given notice to the Study administration, email address: