Reservoir Characterization & Modeling Fundamentals

1) Course Introduction

This course provides participants with a solid understanding of reservoir characterization, geological modeling, and data integration techniques essential for evaluating hydrocarbon-bearing formations.

Within the instructional design, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates practical reservoir workflows that enhance predictive modeling and support field development decisions.

Participants will learn how to combine geological, petrophysical, and seismic data to build accurate reservoir models.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Understand reservoir characterization principles
• Integrate multi-disciplinary subsurface data
• Build static geological models (structural & facies models)
• Analyze reservoir heterogeneity and uncertainty
• Improve reservoir prediction and field planning

3) Target Audience

• Reservoir engineers
• Geoscientists
• Petrophysicists
• Subsurface engineers
• Team members in development planning

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

Proper reservoir characterization reduces uncertainty, improves recovery forecasts, and enhances field development strategies, saving millions in CAPEX and OPEX.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

• Reservoir data integration
• Geological & structural modeling
• Petrophysical interpretation
• Static modeling workflows
• Uncertainty analysis