Introduction to Geomechanics (GEO52)

Description

This course introduces basic reservoir geomechanics concepts and methods to enable cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas and experience. It provides the required input to help you understand questions crucial to the reservoir Geomechanics: How human activities of drilling, production and injection can affect the stress equilibrium in the reservoir at depth? How these changes in the stresses can create different problems? How can we drill without surprises? Where to place horizontal wells for better production? How and what completion methods can be used to optimise the production? What reservoir/field development plan is optimum for better production over reservoir lifecycle?

Course Level: Foundation
Duration: 5 days
Instructor: Manhal Sirat

Designed for you, if you are...

A geoscientist or engineer with little or no reservoir Geomechanics experience

How we build your confidence

Theoretical concepts illustrated during individual sessions are accompanied by working on practical problems to ensure a thorough understanding of the principles and procedures
Hands-on experience by solving classical reservoir Geomechanics tasks

The benefits from attending

By the end of the course you will feel confident in your understanding of:

Reservoir Geomechanics concepts and terminology
The 3D stress state in the subsurface
Principles of rock mechanics
The interrelations among 3D stress state, the natural and induced fractures and fluid flow
What factors control fracture/fault reactivation with possible predictions
Typical assumptions and simplifications required to predict reservoir behavior under different states of stress

Topics

Introduction to the physics of petroleum reservoirs
Fractures and the 3D state of stress
Andersonian classification of faults and stress regimes
Fundamental rock mechanics - Uniaxial and Triaxial tests, mechanical and elastic properties and other concepts
Hoop stresses and wellbore deformation
Pore pressure and stress changes and their effects on reservoirs and petroleum E&P
Building 1D MEM and 3D MEM (Mechanical Earth Model)
Implications and case studies

Customer Feedback

"Good overview of topic in short amount of time." - Geophysicist at Wintershall Noordzee

"Thank you for the HOT team and also for Manhal, it was a lovely course." - Geophysicist at Tatweer

"I liked the practical case studies and the knowledge of Manhal." - Geophysicist at Tatweer