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This course aims to deliver key skills and understanding in production geology, in the hydrocarbon industry; • An appreciation of the role of the geologist during the development and production stages of a hydrocarbon field. • Knowledge of the types of geological heterogeneity that might impact hydrocarbon production. • The approaches employed in building qualitative and quantitative geological models of the subsurface, and the difficulties associated with doing this reliably. • The basis from which to convey the expectations of the reservoir engineer, and procedures that will lead to improved reservoir performance evaluation.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
There will be two major formative assessments with instant feedback: a well-planning exercise, and a group exercise on a field development plan. The summative assessments are:
Bruce field development exercise (BP) 10% and Alba well planning exercise (Chevron) 10%
3 hour written examination 80%
There are no assessments for this course.
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