PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Reviews fundamentals of petroleum geology and describes key reservoir rock characteristics and fluid properties. Examines mud logging and related techniques for collecting and analyzing drilled cuttings. Describes well logging equipment, procedures and quality control methods, and reviews the features, benefits and limitations of various logging tools. Covers interpretation techniques for lithology, saturation and porosity logs, as well as for dipmeters and borehole imaging devices. Introduces basic principles of well testing and their application in drillstem testing. Describes the use of geologic cross sections and the construction of subsurface maps. Examines the integration of geophysical and geological data, and the application of geophysical methods in building a model of the subsurface. BACKGROUND LEARNING:
Complete the following IPIMS.ep Background Learning courses:

Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology Sampling and Analysis of Drilled Cuttings Mud Logging Coring and Core Analysis Fluid Sampling and Analysis Introduction to Well Logging Well Logging Tools and Techniques Well Log Interpretation Dipmeter Surveys Borehole Imaging Fundamentals of Well Testing Drillstem Testing Geologic Cross-Sections Subsurface Mapping Subsurface Facies Analysis Fundamentals of Exploration Geophysics Geological Messages in the Seismic Trace Basic Seismic Interpretation Borehole Velocity Measurements

ACTION LEARNING:
Complete the following simulated job assignments:

Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties - Define the properties of the reservoir rock/fluid system.   Wireline Well Logging - Select and apply the appropriate well logging tools for a particular set of well conditions and reservoir study parameters.   Well Log Quality Control - Validate the quality of information supplied by the logging service company to ensure that the data can be used in generating a petrophysical reservoir model.   Well Log Interpretation - Determine reservoir rock properties using well log analysis.   Well Testing - Design and execute a well test.   Subsurface Mapping - Develop geological, petrophysical and sedimentological maps for use in generating a reservoir model.   Geologic/Seismic Integration - Integrate multidimensional seismic information and geological data to optimize the processes of reservoir monitoring and exploitation.

PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE CAPTURE:
Generate a list of recommended practices, lessons learned, and other practical knowledge items related to Formation Evaluation. IHRDC will define the practical knowledge list, and will revise it from time to time to ensure that it is relevant and up to date. RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Submit a short (3 to 5 page) original paper of publishable quality devoted to some aspect of Formation Evaluation. Include one or more recommendations for applying technology, better operating practices or improved business practices within your company. Alternatively, you may prepare a research report summarizing recent developments in technology, business or management practices, with references, that will be of interest to your management. Your IHRDC mentor must approve the assignment topic in advance, and the final report must be accepted by your manager and the IHRDC mentor before credit is received.