Shale Reservoir Characterization

and Production Properties School

The Integrated Reservoir Solutions Division of
Core Laboratories presents a two day school
covering the critical elements of shale reservoir
characterization and evaluation.

Houston, TX
July 22-23, 2014

Overview of Shale Reservoirs

Key Data for Evaluating Producibility
Importance of Core and Pilot Wells
Completion and Stimulation Concepts
Role of Production Analysis

July 22 &
23, 2014

Integrated Reservoir Solutions

6323 Windfern Road
Houston, TX 77040
(713-328-2673)

AGENDA
Day 1

I.
II.
III.
IV.

Day 2

Introduction & Overview of Shale

Key Data For Evaluating the
Producibility and
Expected Recovery
Importance of Core and Pilot Wells
Geology and Mineralogy
Core Description
Fracture Description
Petrography
Mineralogy
Shale Rock Types

V.

Organic Geochemistry
Organic Richness (TOC)
Kerogen Maturity
Kerogen Types
Oil Quality

VI.

Gas Content
Canister Gas
Gas Composition
Thermogenic vs Biogenic Gas
Adsorption Isotherms

VII.

Petrophysical Properties

Porosity
Permeability
Saturations
Hydrocarbon-filled porosity

IX.

Rock-fluid Compatibility
Capillary Suction Time Tests
Roller Oven Stability Tests
Fracture Conductivity Tests

X.

Geomechanical Properties
for Frac Designs
Youngs Modulus
Poissons Ratio
Closure Stress
Proppant Embedment

XI.

Completion and Stimulation

of Shales
XII. Role of Production Analysis,
Reservoir Simulation
and Micro-seismic
XIII. Ranking Shales
XIV. Reconnaissance Methods
for Shales

Both days include a

continental breakfast
(from 7:30 am), buffet
lunch, and afternoon
snack.

VIII. Core-log Integration and

Petrophysical Models
Log Responses in Shales
Gas and Oil In Place Calculations

COURSE CONTENT
This course is an introductory course in shale reservoir evaluation. It includes reservoir
geology, organic geochemistry, core analysis methods, and interpretation techniques. The
core analysis data are correlated and used to calibrate open-hole logs for reservoir properties and calculation of hydrocarbons in place. Several examples are presented and
compared.
Laboratory measurements in support of completion and stimulation are reviewed.
Completion and stimulation techniques will be presented. Production analysis techniques
will be presented using various case histories.

INSTRUCTOR
Randall Miller received his B.A. in Chemistry and Geology from the University of California
at San Diego and pursued graduate studies at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and the
University of Houston. He has over 30 years of experience in the analysis and evaluation of
reservoirs both domestically and internationally. He has conducted and directed over 50
joint industry projects including; a Regional Study of the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Reservoirs, Reservoir Prediction in Deep Shelf Sandstones Gulf of Mexico, Tight Gas Sands of
North America - Reservoir Characterization and Fracture Stimulation Optimization, Gas
Shales - Reservoir Characterization and Production Properties, Regional Evaluation of the
Haynesville & Bossier Shale; the Marcellus Shale; and Eagle Ford Shale. Randy is the President of the Integrated Reservoir Solutions Division of Core Laboratories, a position he has
held for over a decade. He is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, SPWLA, the Houston Geological Society and SPE.

OBJECTIVES
The objective of the course is to provide training in the various aspects of reservoir characterization of shale reservoirs and to increase the knowledge of how these reservoirs may
behave based on their key reservoir properties. Participants will learn how to make sure
they are targeting the right shale and what type of production levels can be expected. By
the end of the course participants should be able to accomplish the following:
Know what the important shale reservoir parameters are and how to determine them
Understand what makes a good shale reservoir in terms of productivity
Have an understanding of the variability in shale reservoirs
Be able to identify shale reservoirs from open-hole logs and determine OGIP and OOIP
Identify the issues in hydraulic fracturing of shale reservoirs
Gain a knowledge of exploration techniques

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Geologists, Petrophysicists, and Engineers

interested in learning the state-of-the-art techniques for
characterizing shale reservoirs and the parameters that
influence production properties. The course addresses
both exploration and exploitation of shale reservoirs.

Shale Reservoir Characterization

and Production Properties School
July 22 & 23, 2014 (8:00 am - 4:30pm)
Integrated Reservoir Solutions
6323 Windfern Road
Houston, TX 77040
(713-328-2673)

Cost: $2,500 per person

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE

Registration deadline is July 11th.

Please register online at
https://core.corelab.com/rsvp/houston

Core Laboratories
Integrated Reservoir Solutions Division
6323 Windfern Road
Houston, Texas 77040
713 328 2673 irs@corelab.com
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