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This carbonate reservoir characterization course focuses on the analysis of carbonate depositional textures and the subsequent diagenetic modifications as the main controls on the pore system evolution, heterogeneity and complexity. The intricate inter-relationship of the depositional and burial history can be unravelled to allow the prediction of reservoir facies, and hence, aid reconstruction and development of three-dimensional reservoir models. This course demonstrates the value of understanding pore system evolution as a part of large-scale volumetric assessments and the development of carbonate reservoirs.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the different pore types, their interconnectivity and hence the impact on permeability;
  • Determine how specific sedimentological parameters and diagenetic process impact reservoir quality;
  • Understand sample heterogeneity and its impact on reservoir quality data;
  • Upscaling of reservoir quality data to aid prediction at the field scale.

    Course curriculum

    • 01

      WELCOME TO THE COURSE!

      • Before we begin...

      • Course Introduction

    • 02

      MODULE #1A | PORE SYSTEMS

      • Module 1A | Pore Systems

    • 03

      MODULE #1B | PORE SYSTEMS 1

      • Module 1B | Part 1: Concepts and Definitions

      • Module 1B | Part 2: Carbonate Pore Type Classifications

    • 04

      MODULE #1C | PORE SYSTEMS 2

      • Module 1C | Part 1: Permeability and Pore-throat Radius Distributions

      • Module 1C | Part 2: How to Display Reservoir Quality Data

    • 05

      MODULE #1 | QUIZ

      • Quiz 1 | Pore Types

      • Quiz 1

    • 06

      MODULE #2 | INTRODUCTION - RESERVOIR QUALITY CONTROLS

      • Module 2 | Introduction to Reservoir Quality Controls

    • 07

      MODULE 2A | DEPOSITIONAL CONTROLS

      • Module 2A | Depositional Controls

    • 08

      MODULE 2B | DIAGENETIC AND TECTONIC CONTROLS

      • Module 2B | Part 1: Pore-enhancing Processes

      • Module 2B | Part 2: Dolomitisation

      • Module 2B | Part 3: Pore-occluding Processes

    • 09

      MODULE 2C | RESERVOIR ARCHITECTURE

      • Module 2C | Reservoir Architecture

    • 10

      MODULE #2 | QUIZ

      • Quiz 2 | Reservoir Architecture

      • Quiz 2

    • 11

      TAKE HOME MESSAGES

      • Key Remarks