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ICE SC 1 | Applied Biostratigraphy - The Value of Biostratigraphy in Hydrocarbon Exploration, Development and Production.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

Saturday, 14 October 2017, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | London, England

Who Should Attend

Industry geoscientists and engineers wishing to learn more about the value of biostratigraphy in exploration and production workflows. Early career professionals are particularly welcome.

Objectives

Learning outcomes:

understand the role biostratigraphy plays in the E&P process and workflow, and also its use in operational (real-time drilling) situations
demonstrate how to practically effect biostratigraphic principles such as correlation and environmental determination
synthesize this knowledge to effect an integrated sequence analysis of a geological section
evaluate and Q/C third-party biostratigraphic data and apply confidence levels to various intervals
use integrated and synthesized data to construct a chronostratigraphic chart
construct more a detailed geological synthesis of a region revealing potential new play types
use biostratigraphic data to assist in “horizontal biosteering” in an extended-reach production well

Course Content

To introduce modern concepts, principles and applications of biostratigraphy to industry geoscientists and engineers with a non-biostratigraphic background. This is not a course about palaeontology, it’s a course about how biostratigraphy can be employed to find and produce more hydrocarbons cost-effectively.

The intention is to show non-biostratigraphers what kinds of biostratigraphic tools are available to them in the overall exploration workflow, in operational (drilling) situations and to overcome production challenges. The course demonstrates how to read and evaluate biostratigraphic data and, by applying basic knowledge, maximise the value of that data. It allows them to work with the biostratigraphic data generated by paleontological specialists. Techniques to identify fossil species are not included in this course.

Topics covered:

What is biostratigraphy and what is its role in the E&P workflow?
Biostratigraphic correlation
Reconstructing paleoenvironments
Biostratigraphy and sequence analysis
Constructing chronostratigraphic charts and enhance prediction skills
Operational biostratigraphy

Fees

Professionals: $495 + 20% VAT

Students: $295 + 20% VAT

Includes: Course notes and refreshments

Limit: 20 Professionals and 5 Students

CEU: 0.8 PDH: 8

Venue

ICE SC 1 | Applied Biostratigraphy - The Value of Biostratigraphy in Hydrocarbon Exploration, Development and Production.

London, England - ExCeL Exhibition Centre

One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock

London, Aberdeen City E16 1XL

United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 7069 5000

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