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Properties and Characterization of Reservoir Fluids and Rocks

This course focuses on the petrophysics of reservoir fluids and reservoir rocks, particularly those properties in which the relevance to reservoir dynamics is the greatest. The students will gain experience in estimating fluid saturations, rock permeability and porosity, which are unavoidable in enhancing the management of reservoirs and the recovery of hydrocarbons.

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Fees: 6200 $
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Madrid

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Amman

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London

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From: 16-02-2026
To: 20-02-2026

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To: 27-02-2026

Dubai

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To: 06-03-2026

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To: 20-03-2026

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Casablanca

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From: 06-04-2026
To: 10-04-2026

Kuala Lumpur

Fees: 4950 $
From: 13-04-2026
To: 17-04-2026

Amsterdam

Fees: 6200 $
From: 20-04-2026
To: 24-04-2026

Vienna

Fees: 6200 $
From: 27-04-2026
To: 01-05-2026

Casablanca

Fees: 4950 $
From: 04-05-2026
To: 08-05-2026

Amsterdam

Fees: 6200 $
From: 11-05-2026
To: 15-05-2026

Madrid

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From: 18-05-2026
To: 22-05-2026

Amsterdam

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From: 01-06-2026
To: 05-06-2026

Manama

Fees: 4950 $
From: 08-06-2026
To: 12-06-2026

Cairo

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From: 15-06-2026
To: 19-06-2026

Kuala Lumpur

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From: 22-06-2026
To: 26-06-2026

Properties and Characterization of Reservoir Fluids and Rocks Course

Introduction:

This course on the Properties and Characterization of Reservoir Fluids and Rocks equips students with the skills to accurately measure reservoir characteristics. It covers essential topics such as profiling the chemical composition of hydrocarbons, conducting laboratory PVT tests, and implementing quality control measures. Participants will gain the ability to appraise and make decisions regarding fluid and rock properties in geosciences.

The course also focuses on reservoir characterization, utilizing computer-based predictions of physical properties that integrate core analysis data from wireline logs and well data for specific calculations. By employing modern petrophysical diagnostics, students will gain precise estimations of reservoir rock properties and their interaction with interfacial density.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this Properties and Characterization of Reservoir Fluids and Rocks course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the characteristics of reservoir fluids and the impact of temperature and pressure on their states.
  • Determine phase behavior characteristics in relation to viscous friction-reducing mediums.
  • Employ various tools and techniques for reservoir fluid sampling.
  • Characterize different reservoir rock properties and their measurement techniques.
  • Interpret and synthesize core data to inform appropriate reservoir engineering responses.

 

Training Methodology:

  • Formal classroom presentations
  • Experimental laboratory classes
  • Systematic subject area presentations
  • Dissertation work
  • Classroom exercises
  • Industry examples
  • Q&A sessions
  • Organized activities outside the classroom

 

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Reservoir Fluids and their Behavior:

  • General Background
  • Fractures of Naturally Occurring Petroleum Systems
  • Identification of Molecules – Basic Molecules and SCN Fractionation
  • Behavior of Pure Components
  • Two-Component, Three-Component, and Multicomponent Systems
  • The Five Common Reservoir Fluids
  • Monotonic and Compositional Gradients in Biological Systems

 

Unit 2: Properties of Reservoir Fluids (1 Day):

  • General Parameters of Real Gases
  • Characteristics of Dry Gases
  • Characteristics of Wet Gases
  • Characteristics of Black Oils
  • Characteristics of Retrograde Gases
  • Characteristics of Volatile Oils

 

Unit 3: Reservoir Fluids Sampling and Analysis, PVT Reports and Application (1 Day):

  • Methods of Reservoir Fluids Sampling
  • Equipment for Reservoir Fluid Sampling
  • Adjusting the Well
  • Utilizing PVT Laboratory Data for Reserve Estimates

 

Unit 4: Introduction to Reservoir Core Analysis and Measurement of Porosity (1 Day):

  • Appraisal of Core Samples in Reservoir Management
  • Causes of Core Damage and Alteration of Rock Properties
  • Fluid Saturation and Wettability Alteration
  • Destruction of Fluid Saturation and Structural Properties of Clay Damage Matrix
  • Concepts of Total and Effective Porosity
  • Core Porosity, Pore Pressure, and Pore Pressure Compressibility
  • Porosity Reconciliation: Comparing Core and Log Porosity Measurements

 

Unit 5: Permeability, Saturation, and Capillary Pressure Measurements (1 Day):

  • Effective Permeability and Saturation with Water
    • Measuring Core Permeability
    • Estimation of Permeability by Well Test and Log Analysis
    • Interrelationships and Scaling
    • Water Saturation
    • Direct Core Measurements
    • Cross-Analysis of Core and Log Data
  • Relative Permeability
    • Theories and Definitions
    • Statistical Data Processing
    • Laboratory Measurement Methods
    • Relative Permeability Factors
    • Applications, Normalization, and Data Averaging
  • Capillary Pressures
    • Liberation Compression and Cross-Contact Capillary Pressure Effects
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