Biomarkers Analysis and Application to E&P

This course is developed to better equipped attendees to interpret biomarker geochemistry data and reports that use such data.

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Biomarkers Analysis and Application to E&P

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This course is developed to better equipped attendees to interpret biomarker geochemistry data and reports that use such data. They will also be able to make informed decisions relating to the commissioning of sampling/analysis for biomarker data, and understand the questions that biomarker geochemistry can provide answers to.

Using p:IGI-3 Software
This course will provides temporary licenses (on USB sticks) for the p:IGI-3 geochemical interpretation software for use during the course.

Includes Specific and Practical Case Studies
Numerous examples and case histories are included in the course, and it is encouraged for client to consider the inclusion of their own data into the course program lecture.

This program will present a detailed understanding of how to apply biomarkers in petroleum geochemistry, including various challenges in their use, drawing on extensive experience and case studies from around the world, including examples from SE Asia.

Training Objectives

  • Familiarize with the Types of Data Used
  • Understand Biomarker Types and Ratios for Interpretation of Oils
  • Gain Confidence in Biomarker Data Application
  • Understand, Analyse and Apply Oil Correlations
  • Learn What Types of Samples and Data would be Most Useful for E&P

Audiences

This training program is developed and designed for Mid to Senior Level explorationists. Some basic experience of petroleum geochemistry would be beneficial Petroleum Geochemists with moderate experience would also benefit from the course.

Instructor

Dr. Paul Farrimond

Practical & Consulting :

Dr. Farrimond has a particular expertise in the molecular composition of oils and their source rocks, and especially in biomarker geochemistry. Prior to joining IGI, Dr. Farrimond was a lecturer then Senior Lecturer in Geochemistry. In the last 11 years, he has conducted specialist molecular geochemistry consultancy projects for a large number of oil companies focused on petroleum systems all around the world.

Training Experience :

Dr. Farrimond was a University Lecturer/Senior Lecturer for 17 years from 1988, giving courses mainly in petroleum geochemistry. At IGI, he has developed and presented petroleum geochemistry training courses both on a multi-client basis and for a large number of individual oil companies, specializing in molecular geochemistry and especially biomarkers.

Daily Aims

Day 1 - Fundamentals of Biomarker Geochemistry

  • Introduction to Molecular Geochemistry
  • Molecular Analyses in Petroleum Geochemistry
  • Introduction to Biomarker Geochemistry
  • Exercise: Examples of Molecular Geochemical Analytical Reports
  • Exercise: Introduction to p:IGI-3 Software for Interpretation of Petroleum Geochemical Data

Day 2 - Biomarker Applications: Source, Environment and Age

  • Biomarker Interpretation: Sources of Organic Matter
  • Biomarker Interpretation: Source Rock Depositional Environment
  • Biomarker Interpretation: Source Rock Age
  • Exercise: Interpretation of biomarker data from oils to determine source rock age and depositional environment

Day 3 - Effects of Maturity and Petroleum Alteration

  • Molecular Maturity Parameters
  • Exercise: Application of molecular maturity parameters in a suite of oils
  • Hydrocarbon Alteration: Migration & Phase Fractionation
  • Hydrocarbon Alteration: Biodegradation
  • Exercise: Application of molecular data to recognizing biodegradation in oils

Day 4 - Biomarkers and Oil - Oil & Oil Source Correlations

  • Introduction to Stable Carbon Isotopes in Petroleum Geochemistry
  • Oil-Oil and Oil-Source Correlation: Theory & Approaches
  • Oil-Oil and Oil-Source Correlation: Examples & Case Histories
  • Exercise: Application of biomarker data in oil-oil correlation

Day 5 - Reservoir Geochemistry & Oil Mixing

  • Applications of Molecular Data in Reservoir Geochemistry
  • Molecular Geochemistry and Oil Mixing
  • Exercise: Application of Biomarker Data to Correlation in a Suite of Oils with Extensive Mixing
  • Discussion: Group discussion and review of any particular topics; examination and group discussion of client’s own data examples.

Training Schedule

Code Start Date End Date Locations Cost Instructor
PST0403-201601Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaUSD 3,895Dr. Paul Farrimond

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