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Introduction To Geomechanics For Unconventional Reservoirs - IGUR
A PetroSkills Course
This course provides an overview of petroleum geomechanics and its applications for the development of unconventional plays. It is presented in three sections: fundamentals of petroleum geomechanics, geomechanical characterization, stress modeling and building mechanical earth models, geomechanical modeling for unconventional plays.
Presented by Petroskills (available in both virtual and physical classroom)
Geomechanics For Heavy Oil - HOGM
A PetroSkills Course
This course introduces an integrated workflow for reservoir containment evaluation and caprock integrity assessment in thermal operations such as SAGD and CSS in heavy oil reservoirs.
Presented by Petroskills (available in both virtual and physical classroom)
Applied Rock Mechanics - ARM
A PetroSkills Course
In Applied Rock Mechanics, students are provided with basic theory, laboratory demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and computer modeling demonstrations. Applied Rock Mechanics is designed to familiarize engineers and geoscientists with the necessary tools for immediate field application.
Presented by Petroskills (available in both virtual and physical classroom)
Introduction to Petroleum Geomechanics and its Application
A PetroSkills Module
This introductory skill module is designed to familiarize the learners with reservoir geomechanics, its fundamentals and terminology along with methodologies used for solving problems associated with different subsurface operations.
Self-learning Online Module with Quizzes, Exercises and Exams
Laboratory Measurements of Basic Rock Mechanical Properties
A PetroSkills Module
Laboratory testing is considered one of the most reliable sources for the characterization of mechanical rock properties. This skill module provides a profound understanding of the laboratory tests commonly conducted in the practice of petroleum geomechanics. It explains how to efficiently understand, interpret, and use the results of these tests in geomechanical workflows.
Self-learning Online Module with Quizzes, Exercises and Exams
Laboratory and Field Measurement of Special Rock Mechanical Properties
A PetroSkills Module
While conventional laboratory tests provide important basic data, proper geomechanical characterization of rock properties requires the acquisition of important data from several other sources such as special laboratory tests and field measurements. This skill module introduces these data sources and explains their values and applications for geomechanical characterization.
Self-learning Online Module with Quizzes, Exercises and Exams
Subsidence Management and Mitigation
A PetroGem Module
Along with presenting a detailed understanding of the mechanisms behind depletion-induced stress change and ground deformation, this course will review the rock mechanical fundamentals and deformation/compaction constitutive models required for reservoir compaction and subsidence analysis.
