You will use examples and data sets from the Wessex Basin.
There will be three strands within the module. The
taught component will involve a series of introductory lectures and labs on log correlation, seismic
correlation, reservoirs, source rocks and hydrocarbon prospect risking, and on unconventional
hydrocarbons
and
the role of hydrocarbons in the wider energy sector. This will reinforce skills learned earlier in the
degree
and introduce new skills.
You will complete individual based practicals in the following:
Geophysical: Use of
Petrel for interpretation of seismic lines and for tying well log data to seismic data.
Sedimentological: Use
of industry standard wireline logging software will be used to digitally inspect and manipulate data
such as
gamma ray, sonic, neutron and density data, and use these to interpret rock types and
stratigraphy.
Geochemical: well logs, petrophysical properties, source rock environments, source rock
evaluation, oil-source correlations, backstripping and burial history.
These strands are not mutually
exclusive. Once you have completed the individual practicals you will work to integrate these datasets
with
prospect risking and economics within a group. Within the group you are likely to initially work within
a
discipline specific strand. Following acquisition of specific data you will then integrate it within a
multi-disciplinary team to formulate a joint presentation to an exploration manager.