Petroleum Geology |
Introduction and Overview |
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Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology (Discontinued) |
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Basic Concepts of Petroleum Geology |
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Petroleum Generation and Maturation |
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Migration and Accumulation Processes |
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Petroleum Exploration Overview |
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Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology |
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Petroleum Exploration Overview |
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Petroleum Generation and Maturation |
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Migration and Accumulation Processes |
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Subsurface Environment (Discontinued) |
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Water Origins and Chemistry |
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Temperature and Thermal Gradient |
|
Pressure Environments |
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Fluid Behavior |
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Subsurface Environment |
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Water Origins and Chemistry |
|
Temperature and Thermal Gradient |
|
Pressure Environments |
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Hydrocarbon Properties (Discontinued) |
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Gas Properties and Classifications |
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Crude Oil Properties, Classifications and Alterations |
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Hydrocarbon Properties |
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Gas Properties and Classifications |
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Crude Oil Properties, Classifications, and Alterations |
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Hydrocarbon Generation and Migration (Discontinued) |
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Generation and Maturation Processes |
|
Migration Processes |
|
Hydrocarbon Generation and Migration |
|
Generation and Maturation Processes |
|
Migration Processes |
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Reservoirs (Discontinued) |
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Rock Properties |
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Diagenesis |
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Reservoir Continuity |
|
Reservoirs |
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Rock Properties |
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Diagenesis |
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Reservoir Continuity and Hydrocarbon Volume Calculations |
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Traps (Discontinued) |
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Hydrocarbon Traps: Introduction |
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Structural Traps |
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Stratigraphic Traps |
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Other Trap Types |
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Hydrocarbon Traps |
|
Introduction to Hydrocarbon Traps |
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Structural Traps |
|
Stratigraphic Traps |
|
Other Trap Types |
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Habitat of Hydrocarbons in Sedimentary Basins |
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Sedimentary Basins: Overview |
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Cratonic Basins |
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Divergent Margin Basins |
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Convergent Margin Basins |
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Downwarp Basins and Tertiary Deltas |
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Petroleum Characteristics by Basin Type |
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Basic Skills of the Petroleum Geologist |
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Geologic Cross-Sections (Discontinued) |
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Cross-Section Elements |
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Cross-Sections in Two Dimensions |
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Cross-Section Diagrams in Three-Dimensions |
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Cross-Sections: Computer Methods |
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Structural Restoration: Concepts and Timing |
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Geologic Cross-Sections |
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Cross-Section Elements |
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Cross-Sections in Two and Three Dimensions |
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Structural Restoration: Concepts and Timing |
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Subsurface Mapping (Discontinued) |
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Lateral Correlation of Logged Data |
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Structural Contour Maps |
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Isopach and Other Subsurface Maps |
|
Paleo-Structure Maps |
|
Subsurface Mapping |
|
Lateral Correlation of Logged Data |
|
Structural Contour Maps |
|
Isopach and Other Subsurface Maps |
|
Paleo-Structure Maps |
|
Prospect Generation (Discontinued) |
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Prospect Generation: Basic Concepts and Definitions |
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Prospect Generation in Frontier Regions |
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Model Prospects |
|
Prospect Generation |
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Introduction to Prospect Generation |
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Prospect Modeling and Risk Evaluation |
|
Reservoir Geology |
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Nonmarine Sandstone Reservoirs |
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Classification of Nonmarine Sandstones |
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Alluvial Fan Environments |
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Braided Stream Environments |
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Meandering Channel Alluvial Systems |
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Eolian Environments |
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Lacustrine Environments |
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Shelf Marine Sandstone Reservoirs |
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Introduction to Shelf Marine Sandstone Reservoirs |
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Depositional Processes of Shelf Sands |
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Shelf Sand Deposits |
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Diagnosis and Detection of Shelf Sands |
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Petroleum Geology, Reservoir Characteristics |
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Marginal Marine Sandstone Reservoirs |
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Introduction to Marginal Marine Sandstone Reservoirs |
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Deltaic Environments |
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Barrier Islands |
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Deepwater Marine Sandstone Reservoirs |
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Introduction to Deepwater Marine Sandstone Reservoirs |
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Sedimentation Processes |
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Depositional Systems |
|
Subsurface Diagnosis and Detection |
|
Sequence Stratigraphy |
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Petroleum Geology and Reservoir Characteristics |
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Porosity Evolution in Sandstone Reservoirs |
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Description of Sandstone Porosity |
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Diagenesis |
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Secondary Porosity |
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Evaluation Tools and Techniques |
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EandP Applications |
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Exploration in Carbonate Rocks |
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Introduction to Exploration in Carbonate Rocks |
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Carbonate Rocks Described |
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Analysis of Carbonate Rocks and Facies Distribution |
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Nonmarine Carbonate Settings |
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Coastal Setting |
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Shelf Setting |
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Shelf-Margin Setting |
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Foreslope Setting |
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Basinal Setting |
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Porosity Evolution in Carbonate Rocks |
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Introduction to Porosity Evolution in Carbonate Rocks |
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Diagenesis and Porosity Evolution |
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Evaluation of Porosity and Diagenetic History |
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Porosity Evolution and Petroleum Exploration |
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Porosity Evolution and Field Development |
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Evaporites and their Role in Petroleum Exploration |
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Introduction to Evaporites and their Role in Petroleum Exploration |
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Sabkha Depositional Facies and Reservoirs |
|
Subaqueous Evaporites |
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Ancient Depositional Models |
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Salt Structures, Sediments and Hydrocarbons |
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Evaporite/Dolomite/Hydrocarbon Association |
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Basic Geostatistics |
|
Introduction to Basic Geostatistics |
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Classical Statistical Concepts |
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Data Posting and Validation |
|
Regionalized Variables |
|
Kriging |
|
Data Integration |
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Conditional Simulation |
|
Public Domain Geostatistics Programs |
|
Selected Readings |
|
Geostatistics Glossary |
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Sedimentology and Stratigraphy |
|
Subsurface Facies Analysis |
|
Sedimentary Environments and Facies |
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Lithology |
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Sedimentary Structures, Geometry and Facies |
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Microfossils as Paleoenviromental Indicators |
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Sources of Information |
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Sandstone Reservoir Facies |
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Carbonate Reservoir Facies |
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Classic Sequence Stratigraphy |
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General Concepts |
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Cyclostratigraphy |
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The Making of a Stratigraphic Sequence |
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Sequence Stratigraphy |
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Interpretation of Stratigraphic Sequences |
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Conclusions and Current Controversies |
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Stratigraphic Disciplines and Sequence Stratigraphy |
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Introduction to Stratigraphic Disciplines and Sequence Stratigraphy |
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Historical Development of Sequence Stratigraphic Concepts and Methods |
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Material-based Surfaces of Sequence Stratigraphy |
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Base Level Change Model for the Generation of Sequence Stratigraphic Surfaces |
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Time-Based Surfaces of Sequence Stratigraphy |
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Units of Sequence Stratigraphy - Sequences |
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Units of Sequence Stratigraphy - Systems Tracts |
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Units of Sequence Stratigraphy - Parasequences |
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Sequence Boundary Hierarchy |
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Base Level Drivers |
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Correlation with Sequence Stratigraphy |
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Sequence Stratigraphy - Facies Analysis Applied to Petroleum Geology |
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Micropaleontology For Petroleum Exploration |
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Overview |
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Modern Paleontology |
|
Petroleum and microfossils |
|
Biofacies |
|
Chronostratigraphy and Microfossils |
|
Microfossil Datasheets |
|
Microfossil Collection and Preparation Techniques |
|
Chronostratigraphy and Geochronology |
|
Chronostratigraphy |
|
Chemostratigraphy |
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Analytical techniques for Chemical Properties of Strata |
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Chemostratigraphic Correlation Frameworks |
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Characterization of Sedimentary Sequences |
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Ongoing Development in Biostratigraphy |
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Sequence Biostratigraphy |
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Thermal Alteration Microfossiles |
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Consultants Reports |
|
Magnetostratigraphy |
|
Fundamentals of Magnetostratigraphy |
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Magnetic Domains |
|
Field Methods |
|
Types of Analytical Equipment |
|
Geochronological Dating Techniques |
|
Isotopic Dating Techniques |
|
Fission Track Dating |
|
Structure, Tectonics and Rock Deformation |
|
Petroleum Geomechanics (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Petroleum Geomechanics |
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Fundamental Concepts of Geomechanics |
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Rock Deformation |
|
Rock Mechanical Properties |
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Earth Stress |
|
Data of Geomechanics |
|
Mechanical Earth Model |
|
Applications of Geomechanics |
|
Emerging Technologies |
|
Petroleum Geomechanics |
|
Fundamental Concepts of Geomechanics |
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Rock Deformation |
|
Rock Mechanical Properties |
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Earth Stress |
|
Mechanical Earth Model |
|
Applications of Geomechanics |
|
Structural Geology (Discontinued) |
|
Structural Features of Non-Tectonic Origin |
|
Examples of Recent Structural Movements |
|
Stress and Strain |
|
Folds |
|
Faults |
|
Joints and Fractures |
|
Unconformities |
|
Structural Styles |
|
Structural Geology |
|
Examples of Recent Plate Tectonic Movement |
|
Stress and Strain |
|
Folds |
|
Faults |
|
Joints and Fractures |
|
Unconformities and Structures of Non-Tectonic Origin |
|
Structural Styles: Tectonic |
|
Structural Styles: Non-Tectonic and Intracratonic |
|
Process Modeling of Structural Geology |
|
Plate Tectonics and Sedimentary Basins (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Plate Tectonics and Sedimentary Basins |
|
Plate Tectonics |
|
Sedimentary Basin Parameters |
|
Sedimentary Basin Development |
|
Special Considerations of Plate Tectonics |
|
Basin Classification and Petroleum Prediction |
|
Plate Tectonics and Sedimentary Basins |
|
Introduction to Plate Tectonics and Sedimentary Basins |
|
Plate Tectonics |
|
Sedimentary Basins |
|
Divergent Margins and Rift Basins |
|
Sedimentary Basins and Continental Margins |
|
Petroleum Habitat |
|
Rifting and Basin Development |
|
Structural Styles and Trapping Mechanisms |
|
Nonmarine Basins in the Continental Interior |
|
Marine Basins in the Continental Interior |
|
Proto-Oceanic Basins |
|
Subsided Divergent Margins |
|
Exploration Considerations |
|
Convergent Margin Basins |
|
Convergent Margins |
|
Basin Classification and Development |
|
Basin Development |
|
Foreland Basins and Associated Structures |
|
Petroleum Habitat |
|
Convergent Tectonic Regimes |
|
Exploration Considerations |
|
Geochemistry |
|
Introduction to Petroleum Chemistry |
|
Petroleum |
|
Hydrocarbon Groups |
|
Resins |
|
Asphaltenes |
|
Organic Matter: Progenitor of Petroleum |
|
Organic Matter Maturation |
|
Geochemical Evaluation Overview |
|
Source Potential (Inherent) |
|
Source Potential (Realized): Kerogen Evaluation |
|
Source Potential (Realized): Bitumen/ Petroleum Evaluation |
|
Correlation Studies |
|
Applications of Petroleum Geochemistry |
|
Geochemical Prospecting |
|
Geochemical Analyses: Kerogen |
|
Geochemical Analyses: Bitumen/ Petroleum |
|
Geochemical Analyses: Analytical Procedures |
|
Geochemical Analyses: Sample Types |
|
Geochemical Analyses: Sampling Procedures |
|
Geochemical Programs in Petroleum Exploration |
|
Geochemistry and Basin Evaluation |
|
Geochemical Problem Solving |
|
Basin and Play Analysis |
|
Basin Analysis |
|
Basin Analysis and Petroleum Analysis |
|
Basin Formation Processes |
|
Geodynamic Models |
|
Source Rocks |
|
Maturation Processes |
|
Sedimentary Basin Models |
|
Prospect Generation |
|
Basin Histories and Properties |
|
Mathematical Basin Analysis Models |
|
Stratigraphic Basin Analysis Models |
|
Play Analysis |
|
Play Analysis Introduction |
|
Play Elements |
|
Play Controls |
|
Play Analysis Methods |
|
Risk Analysis |
|
Play Analysis Case Histories |
|
Surface Tools and Methods |
|
Photogeology and Remote Sensing |
|
Remote Sensing Fundamentals |
|
Aerial Photographs from Aircraft and Satellites |
|
Landsat Satellite Images |
|
Other Earth Resource Satellite Images: SPOT, JERS-1, IRS, and RESURS (Resource) |
|
Thermal Infrared Images |
|
Radar Images |
|
Remote Sensing Applied To Petroleum Geology |
|
Geographical Information Systems |
|
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems |
|
GIS Design and Systems |
|
Geodetic Frameworks |
|
General and Background GIS Data |
|
Exploration and Production GIS Data |
|
Petroleum Geophysics |
Introductory Topics and Seismic Signals |
|
Fundamentals of Exploration Geophysics (Discontinued) |
|
Petroleum Exploration Overview |
|
Seismic Methods |
|
Fundamentals of Exploration Geophysics |
|
Petroleum Geophysics Overview |
|
Seismic Methods |
|
Geological Messages in the Seismic Trace (Discontinued) |
|
Seismics and Geology |
|
Rock Properties |
|
Seismic Measurements and Geology |
|
Reflection Patterns and Geology |
|
Signal Theory: A Graphical Introduction (Discontinued) |
|
Waveforms |
|
Operators |
|
Noise |
|
Correlation Techniques |
|
Nonlinearity and Distortion |
|
Digital Representation of Waveforms |
|
Seismic Pulse Generation and Transmission (Discontinued) |
|
Plane Compressional Waves |
|
Spherical Compressional Waves |
|
Physical Description of the Seismic Method |
|
Density and Velocity |
|
Losses |
|
Source Signature |
|
Seismic Pulse Components: the Overall Picture |
|
Shear Waves and Surface Waves |
|
Signal Theory |
|
Signal Theory Introduction |
|
Waveform Theory |
|
Operators |
|
Signal Improvement |
|
Correlation Techniques |
|
Seismic Reflection (Discontinued) |
|
Reflection and Transmission |
|
Multiple Reflection |
|
Curved and Discontinuous Reflectors |
|
Seismic Response of a Layer |
|
Short Path Multiples |
|
Geological Meaning of Reflectors |
|
Saturant Effects |
|
Non-Normal Incidence and Mode Conversion |
|
Seismic Pulse |
|
Source Signal Theory |
|
Attributes of the Seismic Pulse |
|
The Propagating Pulse |
|
Seismic Ray Theory |
|
Waveform to Geologic Model |
|
Rock Properties and the Seismic Response |
|
Rock Properties and Seismic Velocity |
|
Rock Properties and the Velocity-Density Relationship |
|
Rock Properties and Seismic Attributes |
|
Correlating Seismic Data to Geologic Events |
|
Seismic Reflection |
|
Reflection Theory |
|
Diffuse Reflections and Multiples |
|
Reflection and Geologic Interfaces |
|
Refraction Theory & Non-Normal Incidence |
|
Seismic Instruments and Field Techniques |
|
Introduction to Field Work (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Field Work |
|
Improving the Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
|
Multiple Coverage in Action |
|
Recording Instruments |
|
The Land Seismic Source |
|
The Land Seismic Receiver |
|
The Seismic Record |
|
Acquisition Constraints |
|
Maps and Imagery in Seismic Planning |
|
Costs and Contracts |
|
Marine Work |
|
The Transition Zone |
|
Multi-Component Data |
|
Organization of the Field Crew |
|
Safety |
|
The Location of Seismic Lines |
|
The Observer's Report |
|
Intro to Seismic Acquisition Planning (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Field Work |
|
Improving the Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
|
Multiple Coverage in Action |
|
The Seismic Record |
|
Acquisition Constraints |
|
Maps and Imagery in Seismic Planning |
|
Costs and Contracts |
|
Organization of the Field Crew |
|
Safety |
|
The Location of Seismic Lines |
|
Introduction to Seismic Acquisition Planning |
|
Seismic Acquisition Planning |
|
Improving the Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
|
Multiple Coverage in Action |
|
Field Crew Administration Planning |
|
Introduction to Seismic Acquisition Techniques |
|
Seismic Recording Equipment |
|
Land Seismic Acquisition |
|
Marine Seismic Acquisition |
|
Transition Zone Seismic Acquisition |
|
Seismic Pre-Processing |
|
Surveying and Mapping on Land |
|
Objectives and Requirements |
|
The Figure and Rotation of the Earth |
|
Frames of Reference |
|
Surveying Methods |
|
Land Surveying in Practice |
|
Satellite Positioning Methods |
|
Positioning and Mapping at Sea |
|
Introduction to Positioning and Mapping at Sea |
|
Towed Streamer Acquisition |
|
Satellite Positioning Systems |
|
Secondary Positioning Systems |
|
Positioning Systems Calibration |
|
Definitions Controls and Checks |
|
Navigation Data |
|
Navigation QC and Reporting |
|
Additional Exploration Positioning Requirements |
|
New Developments |
|
Supplemental Information |
|
Multiple Coverage |
|
Background |
|
The Benefits and Limitations of Multiple Coverage |
|
The Surface Diagram |
|
Multiple Coverage at Sea |
|
Multiple Coverage On Land |
|
Common-midpoint Stacking |
|
Migration and Multiple Coverage |
|
Vertical Seismic Profiling |
|
Summary and Conclusions |
|
Array Design |
|
Array Design |
|
Factors Affecting Group Dimensions |
|
Approaches to Array Design |
|
Traditional Array Design |
|
Field Tests Measuring Source Generated Noise |
|
A Universal Approach to Acquisition |
|
Arrays in 3D |
|
Arrays at Sea |
|
Vibroseis |
|
Vibroseis in Principle |
|
Vibroseis in Practice |
|
Choosing the Field Variables |
|
Introduction and Basic Concepts |
|
Judgements From the Field Data |
|
Field Variables |
|
Experimental Shooting |
|
Criteria for Choosing Field Variables |
|
The Land Impulsive Source |
|
The Vibroseis Source |
|
Receivers and Recording Systems |
|
Marine and Transition Zone Surveys |
|
Conclusions |
|
Quality Control in the Field |
|
Introduction to Quality Control in the Field |
|
Land Surveys |
|
Marine Surveys |
|
Safety and Environmental Concerns |
|
Cost Effectiveness |
|
Multicomponent Seismic Applications |
|
Introduction to Multicomponent Seismic Applications |
|
Exploration Value |
|
Theory |
|
Shear Source Shear Receiver |
|
Compression Source Compression Receiver |
|
Compression Source Shear Receiver |
|
Processing |
|
Interpretation |
|
Review of Best Practices |
|
Seismic Processing |
|
Basic Processing (Discontinued) |
|
Basic Processing Overview |
|
Pre-Processing and Deconvolution |
|
Stacking and Velocity Analysis |
|
Migration and Post-Processes |
|
Basic Seismic Processing |
|
Overview of Seismic Processing |
|
Pre-Processing and Deconvolution |
|
Stacking and Velocity Analysis |
|
Migration and Post-Processes |
|
Initial Processes |
|
Field Data |
|
Pre-Processing Flow |
|
Practical Considerations |
|
Velocities |
|
Influencing Factors |
|
Seismic Velocities Definition |
|
Velocity Analysis |
|
Practical Considerations for Velocity Analysis |
|
Interpreting and Refining the Velocity Model |
|
Additional Technologies |
|
Static Corrections |
|
Basic Concepts |
|
Long Wavelength Statics |
|
Deterministic Techniques for Deriving the Near Surface Velocity Models |
|
Short Wavelength Static (Residual Static) |
|
Layer Replacement Techniques |
|
Deconvolution |
|
Conceptual Introduction to Seismic Deconvolution |
|
Basic Concepts |
|
Single-Trace Statistical Deconvolution |
|
Deterministic Methods |
|
Multi-Trace Deconvolution |
|
Alternative Methods of Deconvolution |
|
Practical Considerations in Deconvolution |
|
Multiple Attenuation |
|
Multiples and their Characteristics |
|
Multiple Attenuation Method |
|
Stacking, Filtering and Display |
|
Common Midpoint Stacking |
|
Alternative Forms |
|
Velocity Filters |
|
Final Filtering |
|
Display |
|
Seismic Migration |
|
Overview of Seismic Migration |
|
Seismic Migration Methods |
|
Depth Migration |
|
2D Versus 3D Migration |
|
Seismic Migration in Anisotropic Media |
|
Synthetic Seismogram Modeling |
|
Synthetic Seismogram |
|
Seismic Interpretation |
|
Basic Seismic Interpretation (Discontinued) |
|
Seismic Sections and Geological Features |
|
Seismic Interpretation Examples |
|
Basic Seismic Interpretation |
|
Introduction to Seismic Interpretation |
|
Structural Interpretation |
|
Seismic Stratigraphy |
|
Seismic Interpretation Methods |
|
Interpretation with Seismic Attributes |
|
Fault Interpretation (Discontinued) |
|
Faults in Petroleum Provinces |
|
Stress and Strain |
|
Fault Nomenclature |
|
Seismic Expression of Faults |
|
Fault Data Interpretation |
|
Structural Styles and Faulting |
|
Faults: 3-D and Workstation Interpretation |
|
Fault Interpretation |
|
Faults in Petroleum Provinces |
|
Stress and Strain |
|
Fault Nomenclature |
|
Seismic Expression of Faults |
|
Fault Data Interpretation |
|
Divergent Basins: Structural Styles |
|
Convergent Basins: Structural Styles |
|
Faults: 3D and Workstation Interpretation |
|
Seismic Contouring (Discontinued) |
|
Contouring Fundamentals |
|
Contouring by Hand |
|
Contouring by Machine |
|
Interval Maps |
|
Contour Maps: Operations |
|
Seismic Contouring |
|
Contouring Fundamentals |
|
Contouring by Hand: Picking |
|
Contouring by Hand: Solving Misties |
|
Contouring by Hand: Practical Procedures |
|
Contouring by Machine |
|
Contour Maps: Operations |
|
Velocity Interpretation and Depth Conversion (Discontinued) |
|
Seismic Velocities |
|
Normalized Interval Velocity |
|
Well Velocities |
|
Seismic Velocity Databases |
|
Time-Depth Conversion Methods |
|
Normalized Interval Velocity Techniques |
|
Error Factors |
|
Velocity Interpretation and Depth Conversion |
|
Seismic Velocities |
|
Normalized Interval Velocity |
|
Well Velocities |
|
Seismic Velocity Databases |
|
Time-Depth Conversion Methods |
|
Normalized Interval Velocity Techniques |
|
Additional Examples for Time-Depth Conversion |
|
Hydrocarbon Indicators (Discontinued) |
|
Seismic Methods and Hydrocarbon Detection |
|
Reflections and Seismic Parameters |
|
Seismic Attributes and Their Preservation |
|
Amplitude HCIs |
|
Amplitude Versus offset (AVO) |
|
Seismic Modeling |
|
3-D Seismic Data, Workstations and Hydrocarbon Indicators |
|
Shear Waves and Other Hydrocarbon Indicators |
|
Hydrocarbon Indicator Validation |
|
Hydrocarbon Indicators |
|
Seismic Methods and Hydrocarbon Detection |
|
Reflections and Seismic Parameters |
|
Seismic Attributes and Their Preservation |
|
Amplitude HCIs |
|
Amplitude Versus Offset (AVO) |
|
Seismic Modeling |
|
Shear Waves and Other Hydrocarbon Indicators |
|
Seismic Stratigraphic Modeling (Discontinued) |
|
Stratigraphic Prospects |
|
Stratigraphic Seismology |
|
Velocity and the Seismic Response |
|
Forward Modeling |
|
Inverse Modeling |
|
Amplitude vs. offset Analysis |
|
Seismic Stratigraphic Modeling |
|
Stratigraphic Prospects and Seismology |
|
Velocity and Seismic Responses |
|
Forward Modeling |
|
Inverse Modeling |
|
Amplitude Versus Offset Analysis |
|
Seismic Interpretation of Shales |
|
Unconventionals |
|
Seismic Attributes |
|
Geometric Attributes |
|
Fracture Monitoring With Microseismic |
|
3D Seismic and Time-Lapse Methods |
|
3D and 4D Seismic (Discontinued) |
|
3D Seismic Techniques: An Overview |
|
3D Seismic Data Acquisition |
|
3D Seismic Data Processing |
|
3D Interpretation Basics |
|
3D Interpretation in Practice |
|
Overview of 3D Volume Visualization |
|
4D Seismic Applications |
|
3D and 4D Seismic Modeling, Design and Acquisition |
|
Overview of 3D Seismic Techniques |
|
3D and 4D Seismic Acquisition Modeling and Design |
|
Seismic Acquisition Techniques |
|
3D and 4D Seismic Processing, Interpretation and Visualization |
|
3D Seismic Data Processing |
|
Introduction to 3D Seismic Interpretation |
|
Practical Application of 3D Seismic Interpretation |
|
Overview of 3D Volume Visualization |
|
Borehole Geophysics and Non-Seismic Methods |
|
Gravity and Magnetics (Discontinued) |
|
Gravitational Force Fields |
|
Densities of Rocks |
|
Determination of Gravity Effects on Geologic Bodies |
|
Gravity Data: Reduction and Processing |
|
Gravity Survey Design and Gravity Meters |
|
Surface Gravity Interpretation |
|
Borehole Gravity |
|
Magnetic Force Fields |
|
Magnetism of Rocks |
|
Magnetic Anomalies and their Geological Significance |
|
Magnetic Anomaly Signatures |
|
Magnetic Instruments and Field Surveys |
|
Magnetic Data Processing and Mapping |
|
Magnetic Interpretation |
|
Gravity and Magnetic Maps: Enhancement Methods |
|
Gravity and Magnetics |
|
Introduction to Gravity and Magnetic Data |
|
Density of the Earth |
|
Modeling the Gravity Effects of Geologic Bodies |
|
Reduction and Processing of Gravity Data |
|
Surface Gravity Interpretation |
|
Borehole Gravity |
|
Gravity Gradiometry and Time-Lapse Gravity Measurements |
|
Introduction to Magnetic Data |
|
Magnetic Anomalies: Their Geological Significance and Signatures |
|
Magnetic Instruments and Field Surveys |
|
Magnetic Data Processing and Interpretation |
|
Controlled Source Electromagnetic Methods |
|
Overview |
|
Introduction to EM and its role in the Petroleum Industry |
|
Fourier Theory |
|
Electromagnetic Waves |
|
Passive Electromagnetics |
|
Overview of Controlled-Source Electromagnetic (CSEM) Methods |
|
Source Control in Controlled Source Electromagnetics (CSEM) |
|
Conventional Marine CSEM Data Acquisition and Processing |
|
Land MTEM Data Acquisition and Processing |
|
Marine MTEM Data Acquisition and Processing |
|
Effect of the water layer on marine CSEM data |
|
Modeling and Inversion to Determine Resistivity |
|
Crosswell Seismology |
|
Introduction to Crosswell Seismology |
|
When to Run a Crosswell Survey |
|
Crosswell Data Acquisition |
|
Crosswell Seismic Data Processing and Analysis |
|
Crosswell Seismology Recommended Practices |
|
Vertical Seismic Profiles |
|
Introduction to Vertical Seismic Profiles |
|
VSP Survey Fundamentals |
|
VSP Survey Recording Geometries |
|
The VSP Receiver |
|
The VSP Source |
|
Recording Systems |
|
Pre-Survey Modeling |
|
VSP Acquisition Practices and Concerns |
|
VSP Processing Fundamentals |
|
VSP Applications |
|
Summary |
|
Other Geophysical Techniques |
|
Borehole Velocity Measurements |
|
Microseismic Studies of Reservoirs |
|
Applications for Microseismic Surveys |
|
Anatomy of Microseismic Events |
|
Relating Stress and Pore Pressure to Microseismic Events |
|
Failure Criteria for Microearthquakes |
|
Getting a First Velocity Model for Event Location |
|
Updating the Velocity Using Microseismic Events |
|
Source Mechanisms of Microearthquakes |
|
Interpreting Microseismic Patterns and Source Mechanism Evolution |
|
Monitoring Shale Gas Through Hydraulic Fracturing |
|
Microseismic Monitoring Reservoirs without Hydraulic Fracturing |
|
Estimating Reservoir Properties using Microseismic Events |
|
Determining the Best Interval for Production |
|
Surface Seismic Compliment to Microseismic Surveys |
|
The Future of Microseismic Developments |
|
Petroleum Engineering |
Petroleum Production Performance |
|
Fluid Flow and the Production System (Discontinued) |
|
Production Systems |
|
Inflow Performance Relationship |
|
Vertical Lift Performance |
|
Flowing Well Performance |
|
Artificial Lift Methods (Discontinued) |
|
Artificial Lift Overview |
|
Gas Lift |
|
Reciprocating Rod Pump Systems |
|
Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP) Systems |
|
Hydraulic Pump Systems |
|
Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) Systems |
|
Plunger Lift Systems |
|
Fluid Flow and the Production System |
|
Production Systems |
|
Inflow Performance Relationship |
|
Lift Performance |
|
Flowing Well Performance |
|
Production Rate Decline Curves |
|
Artificial Lift Methods |
|
Artificial Lift Overview |
|
Gas Lift |
|
Reciprocating Rod Pump Systems |
|
Progressive Cavity Pump Systems |
|
Hydraulic Pump Systems |
|
Electrical Submersible Pump Systems |
|
Plunger Lift Systems |
|
Production Performance Evaluation (Discontinued) |
|
Production Rate Decline Curves |
|
Production Equipment and Operations |
|
Wellheads, Flow Control Equipment and Flowlines |
|
Casing and Tubing Head Equipment |
|
Flow Control at the Wellhead |
|
Flowlines |
|
Valves, Fittings and Flanges |
|
Production Manifolds |
|
Wireline Production Operations (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Wireline Production Work |
|
Wireline Surface Equipment |
|
Wireline Tool String, Basic Components |
|
Wireline Tubing Conditioning Skills |
|
Wireline Pulling Tools and Running Tools |
|
Wireline Fishing Tools |
|
Wireline Bailers |
|
Wireline Specialty Tools |
|
Wireline-Operated Completion and Production Control Equipment |
|
Wireline Remedial Operations |
|
Wireline Well Maintenance and Data Gathering |
|
Wireline Operating Requirements |
|
Fluid Separation and Treatment |
|
Production Facility Overview |
|
Separation of Produced Fluids |
|
Treatment of Separation Oil |
|
Oilfield Safety |
|
Emergency Preparedness |
|
Incident Reporting and Investigation |
|
Safety Hazards in Oil and Gas Production |
|
Safe Work Practices |
|
Safety and Control of Site Activities |
|
Fire Prevention and Control |
|
Cased Hole Logging (Discontinued) |
|
Cased Hole Logging Overview |
|
Formation Evaluation in Cased Holes |
|
Cement Bond Evaluation |
|
Casing Inspection |
|
Qualitative Flow Evaluation |
|
Flow Rate Determination in the Wellbore |
|
Production Logging of Multiphase Flow in Horizontal Wells |
|
Cased Hole Logging |
|
Cased Hole Logging Overview |
|
Formation Evaluation in Cased Holes |
|
Cement Bond Evaluation |
|
Casing Inspection Logs |
|
Production Logs |
|
Production Logging of Multiphase Flow in Horizontal Wells |
|
Intelligent Completions |
|
Introduction to Intelligent Completions |
|
Fundamentals of Pressure Sensors |
|
Fiber Optic Sensing and Telemetry Systems |
|
Downhole Flow Control |
|
Assessing Reliability |
|
Overview of Rigless Well Intervention |
|
Introduction to Rigless Well Intervention |
|
Operating Considerations in Rigless Well Intervention |
|
Slickline Well Intervention |
|
Overview of Slickline Well Intervention |
|
Basic Slickline Equipment |
|
Slickline Service Tools |
|
Subsurface Flow Controls |
|
Advanced Slickline Applications |
|
Slickline Operations |
|
Electric Line Well Intervention |
|
Overview of Electric Line Well Intervention |
|
Basic Electric Line Equipment |
|
Electric Line Downhole Tools |
|
Electric Line Operations |
|
Coiled Tubing Well Intervention |
|
Overview of Coiled Tubing Well Intervention |
|
Basic Coiled Tubing Equipment |
|
Coiled Tubing Downhole Tools |
|
Coiled Tubing Operations |
|
Drilling Engineering |
|
Well Planning |
|
Well Planning Overview |
|
Well Selection |
|
AFE Preparation |
|
Well Plan Organization and Data Gathering |
|
Well Design Considerations |
|
Rig Design Considerations |
|
Procedures |
|
Drilling Contracts |
|
Cost Reviews |
|
Drill String Components |
|
Drill String Overview |
|
Kelly |
|
Drill Pipe |
|
Drill Collars |
|
Bottomhole Assembly Tools |
|
Drill Bits |
|
Introduction to Drill Bits |
|
Roller Cone Bit Design |
|
Fixed Cutter Bit Design |
|
Bit Hydraulics |
|
Bit Selection Criteria |
|
Bit Grading and Evaluation |
|
Bit Operating Guidelines |
|
Bit Run Optimization |
|
Drilling Fluids and the Circulating System |
|
Drilling Fluids Overview |
|
Drilling Rig Circulating System |
|
Drilling Fluid Components and Additives |
|
Drilling Fluid Systems |
|
Solids Control |
|
Clay Chemistry |
|
Environmental Aspects of Drilling Mud Engineering |
|
Field Tests of Drilling Fluids |
|
Mud Engineering Calculations |
|
Directional and Horizontal Drilling |
|
Directional Drilling Overview |
|
Deviation in Vertical Wells |
|
Directional Drilling Tools and Techniques |
|
Horizontal Wells |
|
Drilling Hydraulics in Deviated Wells |
|
Drill String and Bit Considerations in Deviated Wells |
|
Underbalanced Drilling in Directional Wells |
|
Underbalanced Drilling |
|
Introduction to Underbalanced Drilling |
|
Dry Air Drilling |
|
Nitrogen Drilling |
|
Natural Gas Drilling |
|
Mist Drilling |
|
Foam Drilling |
|
Stiff Foam Drilling |
|
Gasified Liquids |
|
Flow-Drilling |
|
Snub Drilling |
|
Underbalanced Drilling: General Issues |
|
Drilling Problems and Drilling Optimization |
|
Drilling Objectives |
|
Pressure, Hydraulics and Hole Cleaning |
|
Abnormal Pressure Environments |
|
Kick Detection and Control |
|
Lost Circulation |
|
Borehole Instability |
|
Stuck Pipe |
|
Fishing Operations |
|
Hydrogen Sulfide |
|
Drilling Optimization |
|
Production Facilities Design |
|
Oil Systems and Equipment |
|
Two Phase Separators |
|
Three Phase Separators |
|
Oil Treaters |
|
Desalting |
|
Crude Stabilization |
|
Gas Systems and Equipment |
|
Acid Gas Removal |
|
Glycol Dehydration |
|
Reciprocating Compressors |
|
Water Systems and Equipment |
|
Treating Oil from Produced Water |
|
Removing Solids and Dissolved Gases from Produced Water |
|
Utility Systems and Equipment |
|
Fuel Gas Systems |
|
Fired Heaters and Hydrate Control |
|
Heat Transfer Systems |
|
Waste Heat Recovery |
|
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning |
|
Reciprocating Pumps |
|
Centrifugal Pumps |
|
Instrumentation |
|
Controllers and Control Theory |
|
Pressure Measurement and Control |
|
Temperature Measurement and Control |
|
Flow Measurement and Control |
|
Level Measurement and Control |
|
Control Valves |
|
Safety Shutdown Systems |
|
Wellhead Shutdown Systems |
|
Platform and Structural Design Considerations |
|
Offshore Facility Layout |
|
Living Quarters Layout |
|
Facilities Piping |
|
Well Completion and Stimulation |
|
Basic Completion Design and Practices (Discontinued) |
|
General Design Criteria |
|
Basic Downhole Configurations |
|
Lift Methods |
|
Subsea Completions |
|
Completion Productivity |
|
Completion Planning |
|
Basic Completion Design and Practices |
|
General Criteria for Completion Design |
|
Basic Downhole Configurations |
|
Lift Methods and Completion Design |
|
Specialized Completion Designs |
|
Completion Productivity and Injectivity |
|
Completion Planning |
|
Cementing (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Cementing |
|
Manufacture and Classification of Oilwell Cements |
|
Cement Testing Procedures |
|
Cement Additives |
|
Primary Cementing Equipment |
|
Primary Cementing Operations |
|
Squeeze Cementing |
|
Cement Plugs |
|
Evaluating/Testing the Cement Job |
|
Fluid Flow Properties and Mud Displacement |
|
Cementing |
|
Introduction to Cementing |
|
Chemistry and Classification of Oilwell Cements |
|
Additives |
|
Cement Testing Procedures |
|
Cement Slurry Flow Properties and Mud Displacement |
|
Cementing Equipment |
|
Primary Cementing |
|
Squeeze Cementing |
|
Plug Cementing |
|
Cement Evaluation |
|
Completion Equipment (Discontinued) |
|
Tubulars |
|
Packers |
|
Artificial Lift Equipment |
|
Downhole Completion Accessories |
|
Subsurface Safety Valves (SSSVs) |
|
Wellhead Equipment |
|
Completion Equipment |
|
Completion Tubulars Overview |
|
Completion Tubulars Design |
|
Packers |
|
Seals and Elastomers |
|
Completion Equipment for Positive Displacement Pumping Systems |
|
Downhole Completion Accessories for Flowing and Gas Lift Wells |
|
Downhole Completion Accessories for Unconventional Wells |
|
Upper Completion |
|
Perforating (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Perforating |
|
Perforating Gun Types |
|
Perforating and Production Performance |
|
Electric Wireline Perforating |
|
Tubing-Conveyed Perforating |
|
Perforating |
|
Introduction to Perforating |
|
Perforating Gun Types and API Testing Procedures |
|
Perforating and Production Performance |
|
Electric Wireline Perforating |
|
Tubing-Conveyed Perforating |
|
Coiled Tubing and Pump-Down Perforating |
|
Acidizing and Other Chemical Treatments |
|
Introduction to Acidizing |
|
Acid Treating Solutions |
|
Additives in Acidizing Fluids |
|
Matrix Acidizing |
|
Fracture Acidizing |
|
Diverting Materials in Acidizing |
|
Wellbore Cleanout and Scale Removal |
|
Paraffins and Asphaltenes |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing (Discontinued) |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing Fundamentals |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids |
|
Proppant Agents |
|
Acid Fracturing |
|
Hydraulic Fracture Treatment Design and Execution |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing: Emerging Technologies |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing Fundamentals |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids |
|
Proppants |
|
Fracturing Equipment and Operations |
|
Fracture Treatment Design |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing Treatment Evaluation |
|
Sand Control |
|
Sand Production in Oil and Gas Wells |
|
Completion and Production Practices |
|
Liners and Screens |
|
Gravel Packing |
|
Frac-and-Pack Techniques |
|
Consolidation Techniques |
|
Sand Control in Wells Producing Heavy Oil |
|
Horizontal Wells: Completion and Evaluation |
|
Horizontal Wells in a Reservoir Management Strategy |
|
Horizontal Well Completions |
|
Matrix Stimulation of Horizontal Wells |
|
Hydraulic Fracturing of Horizontal Wells |
|
Multilateral, Multibranched and Multilevel Wells |
|
Reservoir Engineering |
|
Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering |
|
Basic Concepts in Reservoir Engineering |
|
Reservoir Fluid Flow and Natural Drive Mechanisms |
|
Reservoir Environments and Characterization |
|
Sandstone Reservoir Environments |
|
Carbonate Reservoir Environments |
|
Reservoir Characterization |
|
Improved Recovery Processes |
|
Secondary Recovery: Waterflooding and Gas Injection |
|
Enhanced Recovery: Miscible Flooding |
|
Reservoir Modeling and Reserves Evaluation (Discontinued) |
|
Reservoir Simulation |
|
Reserves Estimation |
|
Reservoir Simulation |
|
Introduction to Reservoir Simulation |
|
Reservoir Model Parameters |
|
Fluid Flow Equations |
|
Solution Methods for Reservoir Fluid Flow Equations |
|
Simulation Studies |
|
Resources and Reserves Estimation |
|
Introduction to Resources and Reserves |
|
Resources and Reserves Classification Systems and Definitions |
|
Analog and Volumetric Methods for Resources and Reserves Estimation |
|
Performance Methods for Estimating Reserves |
|
Issues in Reserves Estimation |
|
Issues in Reservoir Management |
|
Evaluation of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs |
|
Reservoir Management of Mature Fields |
|
Offshore Operations |
|
Offshore Production Facilities |
|
Overview Of The Offshore Petroleum Industry |
|
Primary Design Considerations For Offshore Production Facilities |
|
Development Project Drivers And Key Decision Factors |
|
Platforms And Surface Facilities |
|
Subsea Production Facilities |
|
Offshore Pipelines |
|
Offshore Production Equipment And Operations |
|
Decommissioning And Removal Of Offshore Facilities |
|
Deepwater Drilling |
|
Deepwater Projects And Environments |
|
Deepwater Drilling Systems And Equipment |
|
Deepwater Well Planning And Design |
|
Deepwater Well Construction |
|
Advanced Solutions For Deepwater Drilling Challenges |
|
Deepwater Case Histories |
|
Petroleum Economic Analysis and Fundamentals |
|
Energy Project Economics and Risk Analysis |
|
Introduction |
|
Cash Flow |
|
Future and Present Value Analysis |
|
Present Value of a Project |
|
Calculating the Internal Rate of Return of a Project |
|
Risk Analysis |
|
Impact of Debt Financing (Leverage) on Project Economics� |
|
Summary of Financial Results� |
|
Risk Analysis Applied to Petroleum Investments (Discontinued) |
|
Risk Analysis Fundamentals |
|
Probability Distributions |
|
Monte Carlo Simulation Models |
|
Competitive Bidding |
|
Risk Analysis Applied to Petroleum Projects |
|
Risk Analysis Fundamentals |
|
Probability Distributions |
|
Monte Carlo Simulation Models |
|
Competitive Bidding and Enterprise Risk Management |
|
Other Petroleum Engineering Topics |
|
Natural Gas Fluid Properties |
|
Natural Gas Fluid Systems |
|
Natural Gas Fluid Properties |
|
Temperature Measurement |
|
Pressure Measurement |
|
Volume and Flow Rate Measurement |
|
Gravity/ Density Measurement and Gas Composition |
|
Natural Gas Fluid Sampling |
|
Mass Flow Rate |
|
Mixed Stream Composition |
|
Oil and Gas Pipelines |
|
Overview of Oil and Gas Pipelines |
|
Hydraulics |
|
Mechanical Design |
|
Construction |
|
Operations |
|
Integrated Reservoir Characterization |
|
Introduction to Integrated Reservoir Characterization |
|
Assembly and Review of Existing Data |
|
Data Acquisition |
|
Data Analysis and Interpretation |
|
Data Integration |
|
Conclusion |
|
Recommended Processes |
|
Formation Evaluation |
Well Logging |
|
Formation Evaluation Overview (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Formation Evaluation |
|
Borehole Environment |
|
Rock and Fluid Properties |
|
Laboratory Measurements |
|
Overview of Formation Evaluation |
|
Fundamentals of Formation Evaluation and the Subsurface Environment |
|
Fundamentals of Rock and Fluid Properties and Their Measurement by Logging Tools |
|
Fundamentals of Laboratory Measurements of Rock and Fluid Properties |
|
Fundamentals of Well Testing and Analysis |
|
Logging Equipment and Procedures (Discontinued) |
|
Logging Systems |
|
Logging Procedures |
|
Logging Equipment and Operational Procedures |
|
Wireline Logging Equipment |
|
Wireline Logging Operational Procedures |
|
Logging While Drilling (LWD) Equipment and Operational Procedures |
|
Well Logging Tools and Techniques (Discontinued) |
|
Magnetic Resonance Logs |
|
Spontaneous Potential Log |
|
Gamma Ray Log |
|
Resistivity Logs |
|
Dielectric Logs |
|
Density Logs |
|
Neutron Logs |
|
Acoustic Logs |
|
Special Open Hole Tools |
|
Cased Hole Logs |
|
Casing Inspection Logs |
|
Production Logs |
|
Sampling and Testing |
|
Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Gamma Ray Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Spontaneous Potential Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Density and Photoelectric Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Neutron Porosity Logs and Well Logs |
|
Sonic Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Resistivity Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Specialized Logging Tools and Well Logs (Discontinued) |
|
Magnetic Resonance Logs |
|
Dielectric Logs |
|
Special Open Hole Tools |
|
Cased Hole Logs |
|
Casing Inspection Logs |
|
Production Logs |
|
Sampling and Testing |
|
Well Log Interpretation (Discontinued) |
|
Quick-Look Analysis |
|
Fluid Saturation |
|
Fractures |
|
Porosity |
|
Lithology |
|
Interpretation Models |
|
Computer Applications |
|
Field Studies |
|
Advances in Low Resistivity Pay Evaluation |
|
Specialized Open and Cased Hole Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Testing and Sampling Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Dielectric Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Specialized Open Hole Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Pulsed Neutron Logging Tools and Well Logs |
|
Well Log Interpretation (Discontinued) |
|
Fractures |
|
Interpretation Models |
|
Computer Applications |
|
Advances in Low Resistivity Pay Evaluation |
|
Specialized Well Log Interpretation |
|
Fractures |
|
Interpretation Models |
|
Computer Applications |
|
Well Log Interpretation Essentials |
|
Quick-Look Interpretation |
|
Shale Content |
|
Porosity |
|
Lithology |
|
Fluid Saturation |
|
Field Studies |
|
Low Resistivity and Low Contrast Pay Interpretation |
|
Historical and Geological Perspective of Low Resistivity and Low Contrast Pay |
|
Clays, Shales and Non-Clay Contributors to Low Resistivity |
|
Cation Exchange Capacity and Irreducible Water Saturation |
|
Formation Anisotropy |
|
Logging Tools |
|
Log Analysis of Low Resistivity and Low Contrast Pays |
|
Dipmeter Surveys (Discontinued) |
|
General Principles |
|
Computation |
|
Dip Patterns |
|
Interpretation Overview |
|
Structural Dip Interpretation |
|
Lithological Interpretation |
|
Fault Interpretation |
|
Reef Interpretation |
|
Unconformity Interpretation |
|
Depositional Interpretation |
|
Interpretation |
|
Dipmeter Surveys |
|
Dipmeter Overview |
|
Dipmeter Logging Tools |
|
Raw Dipmeter Data Processing |
|
Display of Formation Dip and Image Data |
|
Dipmeter Interpretation of the Geological Structure |
|
Dipmeter Interpretation in Various Depositional Environments |
|
Dipmeter Applications for Unconventional Resource Reservoirs |
|
Borehole Imaging |
|
Borehole Imaging Overview |
|
Borehole Imaging Technology |
|
Borehole Imaging Methods |
|
Best Practices |
|
Well Testing and Analysis |
|
Fundamentals of Well Testing |
|
Introduction to Fundamentals of Well Testing |
|
Pressure Profiles at the Wellbore |
|
Defining the Reservoir Model |
|
Quantitative Well Test Interpretation |
|
Well Test Planning and Execution |
|
Gas Well Testing |
|
Conventional and Isochronal Gas Well Tests |
|
Additional Testing Options |
|
Special Considerations in Testing Gas Wells |
|
Test Procedures and Regulations (Examples) |
|
Oil Well Testing |
|
Basics of Pressure Transient Analysis |
|
Log-log Analysis |
|
Test Design |
|
Test Analysis |
|
Drillstem Testing |
|
Overview of Drillstem Testing |
|
Types of Drillstem Tests |
|
Tool String: Conventional DST (Open Hole) |
|
Tool String: Other DST Types |
|
Testing on Floating Vessels |
|
Pressure Recorders for DSTs |
|
Surface DST Equipment |
|
DST Design and Field Procedures |
|
DST Interpretation: General Aspects |
|
DST Interpretation: Qualitative Analysis |
|
DST Interpretation: Quantitative Analysis |
|
Advanced Pressure Transient Analysis |
|
Pressure Transient Testing: Overview |
|
Differential Flow Equations for Pressure Transient Analysis |
|
Dimensionless Variables and Their Applications |
|
Type Curves |
|
Pressure Transient Analysis in Anisotropic Reservoirs |
|
Pressure Transient Analysis in Heterogeneous Reservoirs |
|
Pressure Transient Analysis in Multi-Phase Reservoirs |
|
Pressure Transient Analysis-Computer Applications |
|
Pressure Transient Analysis-Specialized Well Testing Techniques |
|
Pressure Transient Analysis-Mathematical Tools |
|
Well Testing Nomenclature and Systems of Units |
|
Rock and Fluid Sampling and Analysis |
|
Fluid Sampling and Analysis |
|
Reservoir Fluids: Overview |
|
Hydrocarbon Phase Behavior |
|
Hydrocarbon Gases |
|
Hydrocarbon Liquids |
|
Two-Phase Systems |
|
Formation Water |
|
Fluid Sampling: General Considerations |
|
Hydrocarbon Sampling |
|
Water Sampling |
|
Sampling: Transportation and Safety |
|
Reservoir Fluid Analysis |
|
Reservoir Fluid Correlations |
|
Coring and Core Analysis (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Coring and Core Analysis |
|
Borehole Environment |
|
Bottomhole Coring (Coring While Drilling) |
|
Sidewall Coring (Coring After Drilling) |
|
Major Types of Core Analysis |
|
Core Sample Preparation |
|
Porosity Measurement |
|
Permeability Measurement |
|
Saturation Measurement |
|
Complementary Core Information |
|
Core Analysis Reports |
|
Special Core Analysis |
|
Coring |
|
Introduction to Coring |
|
Borehole Environment |
|
Full Diameter Conventional Coring |
|
Sidewall Coring |
|
Core Analysis (Discontinued) |
|
Introduction to Coring and Core Analysis |
|
Major Types of Core Analysis |
|
Core Sample Preparation |
|
Porosity Measurement |
|
Permeability Measurement |
|
Saturation Measurement |
|
Complementary Core Information |
|
Core Analysis Reports |
|
Special Core Analysis |
|
Core Analysis |
|
Introduction to Core Analysis |
|
Core Sample Preparation |
|
Porosity Measurement |
|
Permeability Measurement |
|
Fluid Saturation Determination |
|
Core Description |
|
Complementary Core Information |
|
Core Reports |
|
Special Core Analysis (SCAL) |
|
Sampling and Analysis of Drilled Cuttings |
|
Rotary Drilling and Cuttings Generation |
|
Sample Collection and Handling |
|
Sample Description |
|
Mud Logging |
|
Introduction to Mud Logging |
|
Conventional Mud Logging Practices |
|
Penetration Rate and Lithology |
|
Gas Measurement and Analysis |
|
Supplemental Logging Techniques and Applications |
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Advanced Mud Logging and Advisory Practices |
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Selection of Services and Equipment |
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Multi-Disciplinary |
Unconventionals |
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Introduction to Unconventional Resources |
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Introduction to Unconventional Resource Types |
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Introduction to Unconventional Resource Development |
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Shale Reservoirs |
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Tight Gas Sands and Their Development |
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Coal Bed Methane Reservoirs and Their Development |
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Extra-Heavy Oil Resources |
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Upstream Technology Fundamentals |
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Drilling and Well Completion (Discontinued) |
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Drilling Fundamentals |
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Rotary Drilling Rig Components |
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Drillstring, Drill Bits and Drilling Fluid |
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Drilling Operations |
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Well Completion Technology |
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Case Histories, Drilling and Completion Programs |
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Drilling and Completion Fundamentals |
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Introduction to Drilling and Well Completion |
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Drilling Rig Overview |
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Drill String and Drill Bits |
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Drilling Fluids |
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Well Planning and Design |
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Drilling Program and Well Operations |
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Well Completion |
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Production Technology Fundamentals (Discontinued) |
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Well Completions |
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Surface Production Facilities |
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Production System Performance |
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Artificial Lift |
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Production Technology Fundamentals |
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Well Completions |
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Upstream Production Facilities |
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Production System Performance |
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Artificial Lift |
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Reservoir Management Fundamentals |
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Rock and Fluid Properties |
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Natural Drive Mechanisms in Petroleum Reservoirs |
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Improved Oil Recovery |
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Reservoir Simulation |
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Geosteering: Fundamentals, Planning, and Implementation |
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Directional Drilling: The Driving Force in Geosteering |
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Drilling Measurements and Logging Tools |
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Preparing the Geosteering Plan |
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Geosteering Practices |
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Best Practices |
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