Engineering Interpretation and Integration of Microseismic Results

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Disciplines: Completions | Drilling | Production and Operations

Course Description

This course is a critical examination of microseismic results to evaluate engineering decisions that can and should be made in unconventional reservoirs, based upon microseismicity and other information that is available to supplement it. Case studies, particularly those where other technologies have been used to validate the microseismicity, are given to illustrate the value of interpreting such results with respect to concepts such a stimulated reservoir volume and optimization of stimulations, completions, and well plans. The building of calibrated models is examined, as well as methods to improve such models in multi-stage horizontal-well treatments and use in reservoir simulators.

Topics:

• Interpreting microseismic data and results
• Rock mechanics, geomechanics and geophysics factors
• Stimulated reservoir volume versus conventional fractures
• Validation of microseismic data
• Integrated case studies
• Building models based on microseismic data

Learning Level

Intermediate

Course Length

1 Day

Why Attend

Microseismic monitoring is a great tool for obtaining a general understanding of fracturing behavior in unconventional reservoirs, but there are many uncertainties and limitations that can result in misinterpretation of the results and potentially harmful decisions about the development of the reservoir. The purpose of this course is to discuss what can be reasonably determined from microseismic data, where other types of diagnostics can provide additional clarifying information, and how the results should be used in analysis and modeling.

Who Attends

Completion engineers and reservoir engineers involved in the development of unconventional reservoirs are the particular target of the course, but geophysicists, geologists, and other disciplines should benefit from the application of the suggested approach to microseismic interpretation.

Special Requirements

Basic understanding of petroleum engineers and geoscience principles.

CEUs

0.8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are awarded for this 1-day course.

Cancellation Policy

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