Geology for Non-Geologist

This course is designed to provide basic knowledge about petroleum geology, exploration, drilling, production, and the overall business of the petroleum…

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Level: Intermediate
Type: Classroom

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About Training

This course is designed to provide basic knowledge about petroleum geology, exploration, drilling, production, and the overall business of the petroleum industry. Participants will learn about petroleum geology from the formation of oil and gas, characteristics of petroleum systems, and the use of geological data in petroleum exploration. They will also learn about the process of well drilling and well completion from their methodology and techniques applied in operations. Lastly this course will sum up an integrated approach of the technical and business perspective of the industry, through identification of the financial aspects that affect how companies operate.

Training Objectives

GAIN understanding of the petroleum business process -- from exploration geology, prospect evaluation, development, and production
LEARN about the fundamental knowledge on petroleum geology from the formation of oil and gas, characteristics of petroleum systems, and the use of geological data in petroleum exploration
APPLY the knowledge of petroleum geology for better business decisions in negotiations and appraisal process
INTEGRATE geological data information to evaluate the potentiality for new business ventures
UNDERSTAND the technical complexity of exploration before setting up the rules to limit or maximize operations of the technical team in a petroleum project

Audiences

This course is designed for those who could benefit from an overall perspective of petroleum geology and its application to exploration, drilling, production, and the petroleum business. Such as :

Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Corporate Executives who are involved in O&G business, and who may deal with geological data input in their business decisions
Other non-technical executives who are in need of foundation knowledge in geological exploration (Human Resource Executives, Finance, Business Administrators, etc)
Geophysicists with little geological background
Petroleum Engineers working with geological data

Instructor

Luigi Clavareau

Over 20 years of experience as an Exploration Geologist evaluating prospects, reserves, and
generating prospects for sale

Has led exploration projects in South America, Pakistan, Africa, & USA completing prospect evaluation and generation. He has also supported legal teams in negotiations & during production for these projects

15 years of experience in GIS Applications for Oil & Gas Industry conducting surface geological
mapping, topographic mapping, data geo-referencing, and data management.

Experienced in application of surface geochemistry for hydrocarbon exploration in more than 56
countries conducting field data acquisition, laboratory work, interpretation and integration of
geophysical data

Daily Aims

DAY 1 - Petroleum Geology & Hydrocarbon Exploration
What is Geology?
Structural Geology
Reservoir Rocks/Traps
Petroleum Exploration

DAY 2 - Exploration Geology
Geophysical Techniques
Geochemical Techniques
Reserves
Exercises

DAY 3 - Development & Production
Drilling
Production
Generate a Prospect
Unconventional Plays

Training Schedule

Upcoming Trainings Past Trainings

Code	Start Date	End Date	Locations	Cost	Instructor
PST0002-201601	11 Apr, 2016	13 Apr, 2016	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	USD 2,895	Luigi Clavareau
PST0002-201402	01 Dec, 2014	01 Dec, 2014	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	SGD 3,995	Luigi Clavareau
PST0002-201401	18 Aug, 2014	20 Aug, 2014	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	SGD 3,995	Luigi Clavareau
PST0002-201301	28 Oct, 2013	30 Oct, 2013	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	SGD 3,995	Luigi Clavareau

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Led by industry veterans with real field experience.

Real Case Studies

Practical application of concepts through real world scenarios.

Practical Skills

Hands on calculations and decision making for FFS outcomes.

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Delivered to Aramco, ADNOC, SABIC, and other major operators.

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Professional Training Aligned with Industry Standards

Practical, industry ready training designed for real work environments

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