About this Training Course 

The course “Petroleum Fluids and Source Rocks in E&P Projects” enables participants to interpret fluids and source rock data to add value to E&P projects from exploration to environmental remediation. Examples and case studies come from both conventional and unconventional petroleum systems around the world. The learning objectives are achieved through well-illustrated lectures, numerous hands-on exercises and active class discussions. Course Description In this course participants learn how to sample, analyze and interpret petroleum fluids and source rocks to add value to various projects across the E&P value chain. We will cover the following topics:

• Fundamentals of petroleum composition and properties.
• Sampling of rocks and fluids.
• Analytical techniques used to evaluate potential of source rocks and composition of petroleum fluids.
• Characterization and risking of source rocks and prediction of fluid properties in exploration prospects.
• Interpretation of data from drilled exploration wells to assess the value of the discovery.
• Use of geochemical data to assess reservoir compartmentalization during appraisal and development.
• Geochemical surveillance of oil & gas production.
• Use of geochemical data to locate producing intervals and allocate petroleum production.
• Identification of oil sources for petroleum spills and leaks.