May 1 - 2, 2025 • Saskatchewan Energy and Resources Core Examination Facility - 201 Dewdney Ave. E.

*subject to change without notice

Petrophysics integrates various geoscience and engineering fields. This two-day course offers an overview of petrophysical basics, focusing on open-hole logging, subsurface environments, and core-log data integration before addressing more complex reservoirs. Participants gain an understanding of the constraints and limitations associated with operating in the borehole environment. Several log examples will be used covering principles in describing reservoir properties such as porosity, mineralogy, saturation, and hydrocarbon type in clean reservoirs, shaly sands, mixed carbonates, and shale reservoirs. Cross-plotting and reconnaissance techniques using core and other external data are used to differentiate between different lithologies and fluids. Additionally, participants work in teams on log interpretation exercises gathered from various Western Canadian examples to gain practical experience.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Petrophysics: Basics of petrophysics and hydrocarbon equations.

• Open-Hole Logs: Understanding typical logs and rock properties.

• Density and Neutron Logs: Integration for qualitative lithology indicators.

• Porosity Fundamentals: Defining and measuring porosity. 

• Resistivity Logs: Key principles and appropriate water saturation models. 

• Core Analysis: Log integration methodology, RCA vs SCA, pitfalls, Permeability, etc.

• Advanced Petrophysical models: Shaly sands, shale reservoirs, and mixed carbonates.

• Petrophysics Tools for Geoscience: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Spectroscopy, etc.

• Net Pay methodology and conflicts

Learning Level

• Entry to Intermediate

Course Length

• 2 Days – 8:30 am -4:30pm - May 1-2

Fee

• $1,000.00 (Early Bird to March 15)

• $1,200.00