Integrated Reservoir Characterisation

Integrated Reservoir Characterisation Basics, Technology, Best Practices

Instructor: Ton Grimberg; 24th May 2016, 9.00 – 17.00 hrs, KIVI NIRIA building, Prinsessegracht 23, The Hague.

Outline:

Modern reservoir characterization aims at populating the solution space with multiple models representing the subsurface. Emphasis is put on critical elements, which define those aspects of the models, which are relevant and important for the development decisions, which are usually to be taken within a specific timeframe with deadlines. Before the actual modeling is taken place, a multi-disciplinary team needs to define these critical elements and needs to fix the 3D grid model that will be used both in the static and in the dynamic modeling. As such, upscaling a static model to arrive at a dynamic model will not be required anymore. The multi-disciplinary team does not consist only of the usual subsurface disciplines, but includes all disciplines that may have input into the critical elements relevant for a typical subsurface situation. In summary, reservoir characterization provides in a multi-disciplinary approach the timely evidence that is required for the relevant development decisions.

During the day, exercises will be done to practice the above approach in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Who Should Attend:

The “Basics – Technology – Best Practice” format of this event is aimed both at industry entrants seeking relevant knowledge within their discipline, as well as at seasoned E&P professionals seeking to broaden their technological skills. In particular, emphasis is put on working in an integrated multi-disciplinary environment.

In addition, for students this is an ideal opportunity to look into state-of-the-art industry technology with real-life examples, and to sharpen their competitive edge.

Biographies:

Ton Grimberg graduated at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where he pursued a PhD in the field of physics as well. He has worked for Shell for over 25 years in various subsurface disciplines, such as Petrophysics, Reservoir Engineering, and Rock Mechanics. Common denominator in these roles has been the organisational integration and change management as to make the different disciplines effectively collaborate, and integrate their efforts. In addition, Ton is an instructor and coach for Shell’s introductory course, which exposes young graduates to the entire upstream world. Furthermore, he is an instructor for PetroSkill’s Integrated Reservoir Characterization course, which is a course for people who have found their place in their own discipline, but wish to expand their horizon across the entire upstream business.

Location & Time:

KIVI office (see map) Prinsessegracht 23 (NOT: Prinsegracht) 2514 AP Den Haag 

Course hours will be from 9.00 to 17.00. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Course location is within walking distance from Den Haag Central Station; nearby parking facilities are available as well. Please note that there is road-construction work on-going in the area and that you might need some additional time to reach the destination by car.