Reservoir Applied Geomechanics: Integrating Rock Mechanics with Reservoir Management
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Applied Reservoir Geomechanics
This comprehensive course provides essential knowledge of geomechanics, focusing on its application to reservoir management. Participants will explore rock mechanics, stress analysis, and geomechanical modeling, empowering them to optimize production, ensure wellbore stability, and manage reservoir risks effectively.
Description
The "Reservoir Applied Geomechanics" course is tailored for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of geomechanical principles and their application in reservoir development. With a blend of theoretical foundations and practical exercises, this course covers key topics such as in-situ stress characterization, wellbore stability, fracture modeling, and compaction/subsidence analysis. Participants will gain actionable insights to enhance reservoir performance, mitigate risks, and support decision-making processes in complex geomechanical environments.
Reservoir geomechanics is a critical field in oil and gas exploration and production, bridging the gap between geology, engineering, and reservoir management. Understanding the behavior of rocks under stress and pressure is essential for optimizing reservoir performance, ensuring well integrity, and minimizing operational risks. This course provides a solid foundation in applied geomechanics, enabling participants to make informed decisions based on geomechanical principles.
MODULE 1: Introduction to geomechanics. Core studies.
Initial data
Day 1
Input test
Lectures:
Geomechanical modeling: tasks, background, stages,
reference data. Areas of use.
The role of geomechanics in the search and development of
oil and gas fields.
A generalized process for creating a geomechanical model
along wells (1D) and in region (3D – 4D).
Examples of application of the calculation results of
geomechanical models at different stages of the field life cycle.
MODULE 2: Introduction to geomechanics. Core studies.
Initial data
Day 2
Lectures
Core, types of core studies (strains, Hooke's law,
elastic moduli, tensile strength, fracture, fluidity, rock failure criteria,
Mohr-Coulomb model, Biot coefficient, TWC test, correlation of mineral
composition, texture, rock structure with mechanical properties)
MODULE 3: Introduction to geomechanics. Core studies.
Initial data
Day 3
Practice
Core, types of core studies (strains, Hooke's law,
elastic moduli, tensile strength, fracture, fluidity, rock failure criteria,
Mohr-Coulomb model, Biot coefficient, TWC test, correlation of mineral
composition, texture, rock structure with mechanical properties)
Lectures
Analysis of initial data, issues, goals and objectives.
Working with key data, hypothesis, analysis of potential
uncertainties in calculations.
Preparation of input for 1D modeling (synthesis,
normalization, etc.).
MODULE 4: Introduction to geomechanics. Core studies.
Initial data
Day 4
Lectures
1D geomechanical model: description of standard graph
construction and calibration.
Practice
Analysis of initial data, issues, goals and objectives
Working with key data, hypothesis, analysis of potential
uncertainties in calculations
Preparation of input for 1D modeling (synthesis,
normalization, etc.)
1D geomechanical model: description of standard graph construction and calibration.
MODULE 5: Work schedule for 1D modeling. Building a 1D
geomechanical model
Day 5
Lectures
Modeling of elastic and strength properties.
Existing correlations and their application in case of
missing data.
Summarizing of calibration information.
Clustering of the section into mechanical facies.
MODULE 6: Work schedule for 1D modeling. Building a 1D
geomechanical model
Day 6
Practice
Modeling of elastic and strength properties.
Existing correlations and their application in case of
missing data.
Summarizing of calibration information.
Clustering of the section into mechanical facies.
Lectures
Overburden pressure, calculation methods
Pore pressure, calculation methods
Mechanisms of formation and prognosis of high pore
pressure zones
MODULE 7: Work schedule for 1D modeling. Building a 1D
geomechanical model
Day 7
Lectures
Simulation of reservoir depletion
Calibration of the calculated profile based on
measurement results, well testing and indirect information
Wellbore stability prediction
Stability of the wellbore for drilling
Practice
Overburden pressure, calculation methods
Pore pressure, calculation methods
Mechanisms of formation and prognosis of high pore
pressure zones
Simulation of reservoir depletion
Calibration of the calculated profile based on
measurement results, well testing and indirect information
MODULE 8: Work schedule for 1D modeling. Building a 1D
geomechanical model
Day 8
Lectures and practice
Wellbore stability to estimation fault stability
Wellbore stability for sand production calculation
Calculation of risks for the planned trajectory,
estimation of modeling uncertainties
Recommendations on maximum safe pressures during
drilling, bottomhole pressures during operation
Estimation of sand production rate
Uncertainty analysis of input parameters
+Practice
Wellbore stability prediction
Stability of the wellbore for drilling
MODULE 9: Work schedule for 1D modeling. Building a 1D
geomechanical model
Day 9
Lectures and practice
Assessment of sand production
Uncertainty Analysis of Input Parameters
Calculation of a 1D geomechanical model for a reference
well: from constructing a mechanical facies model to calculating wellbore
stability
Calibration of calculations based on the results of
research, measurements, comparison with drilling events
MODULE 10: Work schedule for 1D modeling. Building a 1D
geomechanical model
Day 10
Lectures and practice
Calculation of a 1D geomechanical model for a reference
well: from constructing a mechanical facies model to calculating wellbore
stability
Calibration of calculations based on the results of
research, measurements, comparison with drilling events
On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
