Applied Carbonate Sedimentology and Geomorphology
Although tools and concepts for sequence stratigraphic analysis are well-established, many questions on continuity and geometry of facies bodies, and…
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About Training
Although tools and concepts for sequence stratigraphic analysis are well-established, many questions on continuity and geometry of facies bodies, and applications (e.g., geologic modeling) require insight at a subsequence scale, perspectives that can be gained from developing and utilizing fundamental concepts of carbonate sedimentologic and geomorphic principles to explore potential depositional variability in reservoir analogs at the facies scale.
In many carbonate reservoirs, the depositional and facies patterns strongly influence reservoir geometry and continuity. This program will enable you understand the key competencies in carbonate sedimentology which will be key to enhanced interpretation of reservoir systems.
Develop Competencies in Carbonate Sedimentology
Developing foundational competencies in carbonate sedimentology will be developed through understanding and applying cutting-edge research that explored sedimentologic (e.g., depositional porosity and permeability) and geomorphologic (e.g., depositional reservoir body) heterogeneities and early diagenesis of reservoir analogues
Includes Extensive Global & Regional Examples
The program covers data and concepts that will be applied to examples from areas including South China Sea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahamas, UAE, Yucatan Shelf, Arabian Gulf, North America, Africa, Middle East, and Europe
Training Objectives
- Improve Identification of the Characteristics of Carbonate Resource
- Develop Meaningful, Predictive Conceptual Models of Reservoir
- Enhanced interpretation and Prediction in Reservoir Systems
Audiences
- This course is designed for delegates who seek to understand the fundamentals of carbonate sedimentary reservoir systems.
- The course is recommended for geoscience professionals who work with carbonate reservoirs, but have limited experience.
Job Titles Include:
- Sedimentologists and Stratigraphers
- Geologic Modelers
- Geophysicists (Seismic Stratigraphy and Interpretation, Seismic Attributes)
- Reservoir, Petroleum, and Project Engineers (Evaluation, Properties, & Volumetrics)
- Petrophysicists (Rock & Fluid Properties)
- Explorationists / Exploration Managers (Work Planning & Economic Evaluation)
Instructor
Eugene Rankey
Dr. Rankey's background includes both industry consulting and the academe. He has worked with Exxon and has had various consultancies since then, and is now a co-lead investigator of a 12-company industrial consortium, with member companies including Shell, Statoil, Pemex, Pioneer Natural Resources, Repsol, ConocoPhillips, BHP Billiton, Devon, Anadarko, Saudi Aramco, Chevron, and Total. More specifically, in terms of consultancies, Dr. Rankey has provided short courses, field short courses, or geological/geophysical consultancy (everything from seismic interpretation to core description to geologic modeling) with the following companies: ExxonMobil, Shell, Pioneer Natural Resources, BHP Billiton, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Schlumberger, and Saudi Aramco.
He is currenlty an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas. His research programs focuses on understanding and quantifying the nature and controls on variability in surface processes and geomorphic forms in modern tropical marine and nearshore carbonate sedimentary systems. To achieve these goals, his work at KU emphasizes field study of modern systems and atolls, where both process (waves, tides, etc.) and product (sediment accumulations) can be observed, and their relations rigorously evaluated and modeled, to develop testable quantitative and conceptual models for the origin of the stratigraphic record of carbonate successions. Recently, the focus has naturally evolved to evaluating the impact of global change on Earth-surface processes in shallow marine and coastal tropical systems, including reefs and tropical coastlines.
Dr. Rankey’s experiences also include integration of geologic data with seismic interpretation, seismic modeling, and seismic attribute analysis, from regions including GOM, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, west Texas, offshore Brazil and Canada. He teaches short courses in seismic interpretation and stratigraphy of carbonate successions as well.
Training
Industry Training include providing workshops, classes and short courses in seismic interpretation of carbonate successions, carbonate depositional systems, carbonate and siliciclastic sequence stratigraphy, and modern carbonate field geology for ExxonMobil, Shell, BHPBilliton, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Schlumberger, and Saudi Aramco.
Daily Aims
DAY 1 - Carbonate Sedimentary Systems: Sediments and Textures
- Overview Of Carbonate Systems
- Carbonate Grains& Textures
- Exercise: Petrographic Identification Of Carbonate Textures
- Exercise: Petrographic Identification Of Carbonate Grains
- Physical And Biological Sedimentary Structures In Carbonates
DAY 2 - Carbonate Sedimentary Systems: Sedimentary Structures, Cement and Pores
- Exercise: Identification Of Sedimentary Structures In Core And Hand Sample
- Carbonate Diagenesis And Pore Systems
- Exercise: Carbonate Cements, Pore Types
- Exercise: Porosity And Permeability In Carbonates
- Carbonate Macro-Geomorphic Systems
- Short Exercise: Carbonates In Seismic Data
DAY 3 - Carbonate Depositional Systems : Carbonate Environments of Depositional (EOD), Facies, and Reservoirs
- Lacustrine
- Cool-water Carbonates
- Tidal flat/Sabkha
- Shelf/Platform interior
- Shoreface Systems
DAY 4 - Carbonate Depositional Systems: Carbonate Environments of Deposition (EOD), Facies, and Reservoirs
- Carbonate Tidal Sand Shoals
- Reefs And Reef Sand Aprons
- Slopes and Basins
- Exercise: Petrographic and Hand-sample Sedimentologic Characterization of EOD
DAY 5 - Carbonate Depositional Systems
- Exercise: Petrographic And Hand-Sample Sedimentologic Characterization Of EOD (Continued)
- Environmental Assemblages
- Exercise: Mapping Facies Bodies In Holocene Analogs, South China Sea
- Carbonates Through Time And Space
Training Schedule
| Code | Start Date | End Date | Locations | Cost | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PST0042-201601 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD 3,395 | Eugene Rankey | ||
| PST0042-201501 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | SGD 5,995 | Eugene Rankey |
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