• Overview of carbonate petrophysics and its significance in the petroleum industry.
• Objectives of the training program.
• Importance of understanding carbonate reservoirs for exploration and production.

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-

• Understand the geological formation of carbonate rocks.
• Learn the petrophysical properties of carbonate reservoirs.
• Explore methods for evaluating and characterizing carbonate formations.
• Gain skills in data analysis and interpretation related to carbonate petrophysics.
• Discuss case studies and applications in real-world scenarios.

• Geologists and petrophysicists
• Petroleum engineers
• Reservoir engineers

Day 1: Introduction to Carbonate Geology

• Overview of carbonate rocks: types and formation processes.
• Geological settings of carbonate reservoirs (platforms, reefs, and basins).
• Diagenesis and its impact on petrophysical properties.

Day 2: Petrophysical Properties of Carbonates

• Key petrophysical properties: porosity, permeability, water saturation.
• Methods for measuring and interpreting these properties.
• Influence of grain size, texture, and mineralogy on petrophysical characteristics.

Day 3: Evaluation and Characterization Techniques

• Core analysis: techniques and best practices.
• Well logging methods specific to carbonates (e.g., nuclear, resistivity, sonic).
• Seismic techniques for carbonate reservoir characterization.

Day 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Integration of core, log, and seismic data.
• Use of software tools for petrophysical analysis and modeling.
• Case studies highlighting successful carbonate reservoir evaluations.

Day 5: Applications and Future Trends

• Challenges in carbonate reservoir development and management.
• Advances in technology and methodologies in carbonate petrophysics.
• Discussion on sustainability and environmental considerations in carbonate exploration.

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques 
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

International Center for Training & Development (ICTD) will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

To be advised as per course locations. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session