Advanced Reservoir Characterization: Rock Typing, Permeability Prediction, & Saturation Height Modeling
Training is to equip geoscientists and reservoir engineers with advanced, integrated methodologies to accurately define reservoir rock types, predict permeability distribution, and construct robust saturation height models for improved volumetric estimation and dynamic performance forecasting. Participants will develop practical skills in linking core data, well logs, and petrophysical analysis to reservoir quality classification, applying statistical and rock physics approaches for permeability modeling, and implementing saturation height functions to reduce uncertainty in hydrocarbon column evaluation. Through case-based workflows and real-field applications, this course aims to enhance subsurface interpretation accuracy, strengthen static-to-dynamic model consistency, and ultimately support more reliable field development planning and reservoir management decisions.
H. Data Management Course/Data Management
4 days
Advanced
Classroom
DAY 1
- Review carbonate reservoir characterization.
- Reservoir Quality Analysis of Carbonate Rock-Types – from deposition to diagenesis.
- Carbonate reservoir models and reservoir quality, porosity vs. petro-facies.
DAY 2
- Rock Typing concepts, petrophysical assessment of cuttings, rock typing classification schemes Facies Modelling (FZI), Rock Typing datasheets, Rock Typing and reservoir quality.
- Carbonate Reservoir using Software Geolog.
DAY 3
- RCAL & SCAL Data Interpretation.
- Capillary Pressure and Relative Permeability.
- Rock Typing (PGS, HFU, Winland, etc) and Permeability Prediction.
DAY 4
- Saturation Height Function using Leverret-J Method (Optional for Cap-Log, Johnson, etc)
- Rock Type Distribution and Sw Modelling
DAY 5
- Study case & Exercise carbonate reservoir characterization
GTN Expert Team
Start Date:
13 April 2026
End Date:
16 April 2026