Spring 2022 - EASC 420 D100
Petroleum Geology (3)
Class Number: 1769
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 14, 2022
Thu, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Shahin Dashtgard
sdashtga@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5492
Office: TASC 1 Room 7227
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Prerequisites:
EASC 201, EASC 207, EASC 304. All with a grade of C- or better.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Elements of the petroleum system, including basin type, source rock origination, migration, and trapping mechanisms. Techniques used to identify and map potential hydrocarbon reservoirs in the subsurface, including geophysical methods, surface mapping, well log correlation, and core/chip sample descriptions will be discussed. This material will be presented in a context that demonstrates the life cycle of a hydrocarbon field from exploration (early), delineation (assessment), and production (mature) stages. Datasets available during different stages of development will be discussed in light of their pertinence to optimal reservoir performance.
COURSE DETAILS:
General:
EASC 420 is a practical course that covers all aspects of petroleum geology: from oil generation and migration to exploration and development. The focus is on how petroleum is trapped, and the types of tools, information, and methods geologists use to explore for and develop hydrocarbons. Material covered includes: source rock deposition and maturation, migration pathways, hydrocarbon trapping mechanisms, well log interpretation, DST interpretation, secondary and tertiary recovery strategies, and unconventional hydrocarbon resources. We will also consider alternate subsurface energy resources such as blue hydrogen and geothermal energy. Laboratory exercises will demonstrate classroom concepts and will introduce students to software commonly used in the petroleum industry.
Course Topics:
1. Introduction to petroleum geology. Summary of the fundamental elements of the hydrocarbon system.
2. Source rock types, deposition, and hydrocarbon generation.
3. Hydrocarbon migration pathways and trapping mechanisms.
4. Well-log interpretation. How well logs are used to discover oil and gas and the weaknesses and strength of each tool.
5. Drill stem test (DST) interpretation.
6. Mapping techniques and contouring.
7. Land surveys, land sales, royalties, and basic economics.
8. Secondary (waterflood) and tertiary (CO2) enhanced oil recovery strategies.
9. Unconventional play types: oil sands, shale gas.
10. Alternate subsurface energy resources: blue hydrogen, geothermal.
Course Organization:
One 2-hour lecture class and one 3-hour laboratory class per week.
Grading
- Laboratory Assignments 20%
- Lab participation 5%
- Seminar 20%
- Mid-term exam 20%
- Final Theory Exam 35%
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
Slatt, R.M. 2014. Stratigraphic Reservoir Characterization for Petroleum Geologists, Geophysicists and Engineers 2nd edition. Elsevier,
ISBN: 9780444563651
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022
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