PřF:G7251 Basics of oil and gas explorat - Course Information

G7251 Basics of oil and gas exploration

Extent and Intensity

1/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching

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: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science

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

• Applied and environmental geology (programme PřF, B-AEG) (2)
• Applied and environmental geology (programme PřF, N-AEG) (2)
• Geoenvironmental risks and remediations (programme PřF, N-GRS) (2)
• Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Geology combined with Archaeology (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Geology combined with Archaeology (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Geology for Multi-Branches Study (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Geology (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)
• Geology (programme PřF, B-GEO) (2)
• Geology (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Geology (programme PřF, N-GEO) (2)
• Geology with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GK)
• Geology with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-CH)
• Principles of geology (programme PřF, B-GEO) (2)
• Principles of geology (programme PřF, N-GEO) (2)
• Administrative Geology (programme PřF, B-GE) (2)

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 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

• Ellis, D. V. & Singer, J. M. 2008. Well logging for Earth scientists. Springer.
• Brown, A. R. 2004. Interpretation of three-dimensional seismic data. OGCI Publications, Tulsa.
• Bjørlykke, K. 2010. Petroleum geoscience: from sedimentary environments to rock physics. Springer.
• Lowell, J. D. 1985. Structural styles in petroleum exploration. OGCI Publications, Tulsa.

Teaching methods

lectures with practical insights

Assessment methods

written exam

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

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 2024/2025.
The course is taught: every week.

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