G7251 Basics of oil and gas exploration

Faculty of Science
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Jiří Rez, Ph.D. (lecturer), doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr. (deputy)
doc. RNDr. Rostislav Melichar, Dr. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Jiří Rez, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Martin Ivanov, Dr.
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 1. 3. to Fri 14. 5. Mon 10:00–10:50 G2,02003, Mon 11:00–11:50 G2,02003
Prerequisites
basic orientation in structural geology, seismology and geophysics, optionaly regional geology of the Bohemian Massif
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The lectures concern principles and practical use of geological and geophysical methods used in petroleum exploration as well as basics of hydrocarbon field development and production. The students should have the junior geoscientist understanding of the topic after passing these lectures.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to understand and orient themselves in the basics of petroleum industry and will be familiarized with exploration methods (with emphasis on modern geophysical methods), uppraisal and production methods of crude oil and natural gas.
Syllabus
  • Petroleum systems: source rock, migration, acumulation; 2D/3D seismics: acquisition, processing, seismic attributes, interpretation, interpretation software; wireline logs: logging methods and their geological interpretation, well log interpretation; well drilling; well testing; casing and tubing; production facilities; field production and development;
Literature
  • Stolt, R. H. & Weglein, A. B. 2012. Seismic imaging and inversion. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
  • Lowell, J. D. 1985. Structural styles in petroleum exploration. OGCI Publications, Tulsa.
  • Bjørlykke, K. 2010. Petroleum geoscience: from sedimentary environments to rock physics. Springer.
  • Ellis, D. V. & Singer, J. M. 2008. Well logging for Earth scientists. Springer.
  • Brown, A. R. 2011. Interpretation of three-dimensional seismic data. OGCI Publications, Tulsa.
Teaching methods
lectures with practical insights
Assessment methods
written exam. The number of students at individual exam terms will be regulated according to current crisis measures in spring semester 2021. In case of completely critical situation, the completion of the course will be in a distance form in spring semester 2021.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Bude otevřeno v jarním semestru 2020/2021.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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