Log Analysis of Shaly Sandstones
Learn the latest techniques of analyzing well logs for shaly sandstones! Don’t delay – Log Analysis of Shaly Sandstones is taught by George Asquith, a leading expert in the field, and will be offered in Houston on September 19, at the AAPG Fall Education Conference.
The course begins with a short review of the basic principles of well logging. Next are a series of lectures on the calculation of volume of clay/shale (Vcl), use the Vcl to correct the reservoir’s total porosity (total) to effective porosity (e). Then be able to apply a shaly sandstone producibility plot (Q-PLOT) to determine if the shaly sandstone is a reservoir. The next step is to determine using log data if the reservoir has effective or non-effective clay present and what shaly sandstone model can be used to convert total water saturation (Swtotal) to effective water saturation (Swe). Several models will be presented for determining Swe. A flow chart is provided that will aid the participants understanding the sequence that I use in analyzing sandstone and shaly sandstones. At conclusion ten examples will be presented that will be analyzed by the participants. The course will end with a case study of log analysis gas-bearing Woodford shale.
INSTRUCTOR : George B. Asquith, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
DATES: September 19, 2012
LOCATION: Norris Conference Center, City Centre Location, Houston, Texas
TUITION: Member: $475.00 • NonMember $475.00
(if purchased individually)
Registration for the entire week is $1,795 for members, $1,895 nonmembers. Goes up to $1895/$1995, and/or individual course prices increase by $50/course day after 8/20/2012. Course notes, refreshments and lunch buffet included.
No refunds for cancellations after 8/20/2012.
CONTENT: .7 CEU What is a CEU?
At the conclusion of the one day course the course participants should be able to do the following:
- Scan a well log to determine zones that potentially could be hydrocarbon productive.
- Be able to examine pre-processed and calculated well log data and be able to answer the following questions.
- Is the sandstone a shaly sandstone?
- Is the reservoir water-wet or oil-wet?
- Is the reservoir potentially hydrocarbon productive?
Once the above four questions are answered the participants should be able to determine a strategy to improve the calculations of the reservoir’s effective porosity (e) and effective water saturation (Swe).
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