PETROGEO 7012 - Petroleum Resource Evaluation

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2017

PETROGEO 7012 brings together disciplines of geology, geophysics, reservoir engineering and decision-making to provide an integrated approach to evaluating oil and gas fields. The course comprises 5 modules: i) Reservoirs, Seals and Pay demonstrates how basic geological and engineering data can be used to evaluate reservoir rock quality, fluid saturations and contact depths, transition zone thickness and seal capacity; ii) Geostatistics provides a probabilistic approach to modelling the subsurface; iii) Intro to Reservoir Engineering presents an overview of reservoir engineering basics, including description of rock and fluid properties. The explanation of primary production mechanisms and application of Darcy's law are also introduced. iv) Intro to Decision-Making is based around the premise that all significant decisions in the oil & gas industry are made under conditions of uncertainty. Industry-standard concepts and tools (including practical exercises) are introduced to help understand making decisions under uncertainty. v) Focus on Unconventional Resources will examine the geologic nature, global distribution and economics of unconventional hydrocarbon resources including shale gas and oil, coal seam gas and tight gas. It will also discuss the geomechanics of unconventional reservoirs and appropriate production technologies.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PETROGEO 7012
    Course Petroleum Resource Evaluation
    Coordinating Unit Australian School of Petroleum & Energy Resources
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact This course will be taught in intensive format, with modules scheduled during Semester 1. During the dates of this course, students are expected to attend class each week day, between 9am and 5pm. Activities will include lectures, exercises, practicals,
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Corequisites PETROGEO 7010, 7011, 7013
    Assumed Knowledge Bachelor's degree training or equivalent in geoscience.
    Course Description PETROGEO 7012 brings together disciplines of geology, geophysics, reservoir engineering and decision-making to provide an integrated approach to evaluating oil and gas fields. The course comprises 5 modules: i) Reservoirs, Seals and Pay demonstrates how basic geological and engineering data can be used to evaluate reservoir rock quality, fluid saturations and contact depths, transition zone thickness and seal capacity; ii) Geostatistics provides a probabilistic approach to modelling the subsurface; iii) Intro to Reservoir Engineering presents an overview of reservoir engineering basics, including description of rock and fluid properties. The explanation of primary production mechanisms and application of Darcy's law are also introduced. iv) Intro to Decision-Making is based around the premise that all significant decisions in the oil & gas industry are made under conditions of uncertainty. Industry-standard concepts and tools (including practical exercises) are introduced to help understand making decisions under uncertainty. v) Focus on Unconventional Resources will examine the geologic nature, global distribution and economics of unconventional hydrocarbon resources including shale gas and oil, coal seam gas and tight gas. It will also discuss the geomechanics of unconventional reservoirs and appropriate production technologies.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor John Kaldi

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    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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