An Introduction to Reservoir Static Modeling

an introduction to reservoir static modeling

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to reservoir static modeling, covering the
essential concepts, techniques, and tools required for building and integrating static models
for reservoir characterization. Participants will explore key aspects of structural, facies, and
petrophysical modeling, learning how to integrate these models to develop a complete
representation of a reservoir. The course includes hands-on exercises using industry-standard
software, giving participants practical experience in building static models from geological and
petrophysical data.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

Reservoir engineers
Geoscientists
Professionals involved in reservoir modeling and characterization

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of geology, geophysics, and reservoir engineering principles

By the end of this course, participants will be able to

1-Understand the Fundamentals of Reservoir Static Modeling

Explain the importance and applications of static modeling in reservoir studies.
Identify and describe key concepts such as reservoir architecture, static properties, and structural elements
(faults, folds, and horizons).

2-Develop Structural Models

Apply techniques for creating structural models using gridding and interpolation methods.
Understand the impact of different fault types on reservoirs and incorporate faults into static models.
Build a basic structural model from geological data using industry-standard software.

3-Create Facies Models for Reservoir Characterization

Understand the role of facies modeling in reservoir characterization.
Apply stochastic and deterministic approaches to distribute facies within a reservoir.
Integrate facies models with structural models for enhanced reservoir representation.

4-Model Petrophysical Properties

Describe key petrophysical properties such as porosity, permeability, and saturation, and their significance in reservoir modeling.
Develop petrophysical models using well logs and inversion results, and integrate them with structural and facies models.
Estimate reserves and resources through volume calculations.

5-Integrate Models for Comprehensive Reservoir Characterization

Combine structural, facies, and petrophysical models to create a complete static reservoir model.
Perform volume calculations using best practices to estimate reserves and resources.
Complete a final project involving the development of a comprehensive reservoir static model from real-world data.

Participants will leave the course with a solid foundation in reservoir engineering, practical skills in reservoir simulation and history matching, and the ability to integrate these techniques into real-world reservoir management tasks.

SYLLABUS

Day 1: Introduction to Reservoir Static Modeling

Overview of Reservoir Static Modeling: Importance and Applications
Key Concepts: Reservoir Architecture and Static Properties
Introduction to Structural Modeling: Faults, Folds, and Horizons
Tools and Software Used in Reservoir Static Modeling

Day 2: Structural Modeling

Techniques for Building Structural Models: Gridding and Interpolation Methods
Understanding Fault Modeling: Types of Faults and Their Impact on Reservoirs
Practical Exercise: Creating a Structural Model from Geological Data
Case Studies: Successful Structural Modeling in Reservoir Studies

Day 3: Facies Modeling

Introduction to Facies Modeling: Concepts and Importance in Reservoir Characterization
Techniques for Facies Distribution: Stochastic vs. Deterministic Approaches
Practical Exercise: Building a Facies Model Using Well Data
Integrating Facies Models with Structural Models

Day 4: Petrophysical Modeling

Overview of Petrophysical Properties: Porosity, Permeability, and Saturation
Techniques for Petrophysical Modeling: Using Well Logs and Inversion Results
Practical Exercise: Developing a Petrophysical Model and Integrating It with Structural and Facies Models
Volume Calculations: Estimating Reserves and Resources

Day 5: Integration and Final Project

Integrating Structural, Facies, and Petrophysical Models for Comprehensive Reservoir Characterization
Techniques for Volume Calculations: Methods and Best Practices
Final Project: Participants Work on a Case Study to Create a Complete Reservoir Static Model
Course Review and Q&A Session