.JPG)
Dravis
Interests, Inc.
-
Carbonates Applied to
Hydrocarbon Exploration and Exploitation
-
March 5-9, 2012
Hilton Conference Center, Univ. of Houston, Texas
Dravis Interests, Inc.
Instructor: Jeffrey J. Dravis
(Private versions of this seminar are available. Call for details.)
GOAL: After this seminar, each delegate will be able to describe and classify typical carbonate rocks, interpret facies relationships, delineate stratigraphic sequences and correlate facies within them, evaluate reservoir quality in limestones and dolomites, and better understand subsurface carbonate plays and reservoirs. This is an excellent refresher course.
SEMINAR CONTENT: This five-day, in-house seminar introduces participants to established principles of carbonate sedimentology applied to hydrocarbon exploration and development geology. Using a highly acclaimed, hands-on approach, each participant learns to describe typical carbonate rocks, delineate facies and sequences, evaluate reservoir quality, relate carbonates to log and seismic expression, better predict play relationships in the subsurface, and construct a time-stratigraphic facies framework essential for both accurate regional correlation of carbonate sequences and zonation of carbonate reservoirs. Lectures are reinforced with exercises and problems keyed to 10 identical sample rock sets, each containing 56 representative samples from around the world. A core problem with logs, based on a real exploration target, further reinforces principles presented in this seminar. A 750+ page notebook, with color copies of all PowerPoint slides shown in lectures, accompanies the course, as well as a reference CD with pictures of samples used in various exercises. This particular seminar has been presented to industry 77 times!
INSTRUCTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS:
Jeffrey J. Dravis (Ph D) is a technical consultant and instructor in carbonate geology with over 33 years of worldwide industry and field experience in all aspects of applied modern and ancient carbonate geology. This experience includes 8 years with Exxon Production Research Company where he headed up Exxon's worldwide training efforts in carbonates. Since 1987, he has taught over 190 basic and advanced carbonate seminars. Past consulting projects (>130 in number) include reservoir studies in Texas (Paleozoic & Mesozoic), Devonian of W. Canada and Russia, Jurassic and Cretaceous of Gulf of Mexico, and Cretaceous of Tunisia; and exploration studies in the Jurassic and Cretaceous of the U.S. Gulf Coast, including Jurassic Smackover/Haynesville and Cretaceous James Lime, Edwards and Glen Rose Limestones, Devonian/Mississippian of W. Canada, Permian of west Texas and Thailand, Pennsylvanian of Four Corners region, and Mesozoic of western and northern Africa. See web site for details.
| DAY 1: | Distinctive Aspects of Carbonates; Non-Skeletal grains; Skeletal Grains. |
| DAY 2: | Carbonate Classifications and Structures; Limestone Diagenesis and Porosity Evolution |
| DAY 3: | Dolomitization and Porosity Evolution; Porosity Classification; Attributes
of Shallow and Deep-Marine Facies; Models - Platform; Facies Models
Ramp. |
| DAY 4: | Carbonate Depositional Sequences & Cyclicity; Log and Seismic Expression of Carbonates; Core Exercise With Logs |
| DAY 5: | Carbonate Play Types and Review of Case Studies; Use of Depositional Cyclicity to Zone Carbonate Reservoirs (Review of Two Case Studies); Carbonate Facies Correlation Exercise. |
CALL/FAX (713) 667-9844 for more information, or e-mail: jdravi@rice.edu
PRIVATE VERSIONS OF THIS SEMINAR ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE.
COMMENTS FROM PAST SEMINAR
ATTENDEES:
"This was one of the best 5-day courses I have taken - learned enough
about carbonates that I could start a carbonate project and know where
to look for help and what type of preparation I need, and that should help
the company.”
“Instructor was very knowledgeable and though-provoking. He appeared thoroughly competent in all aspects of carbonate geology, and possessed a very likable personality and temperament. Works very well with people."
"It (this seminar) will help me as a development geologist to interject regional concepts into my interpretation."
Quality of Instruction: "Excellent. Speaker was very articulate, open to questions and made an effort to walk around, ask questions and give advice during exercises."
"The core and laboratory exercises were based on real exploration examples and were very effective."
Lab Exercises: "Imaginative way to draw it all together."
"This course is especially useful for the siliciclastic-background geologist who is starting out in carbonates."
"Considering that I have never had any training in carbonates..., the course was very well run and organized and I learned a good deal about the subject matter."
"Good all around course directed at petroleum problems and objectives. A good mixture of classical theory, case studies, new findings and practical applications."
" Overall, I really enjoyed the class and gained a great deal from it. I will strongly recommend this course to other engineers."
"It is obvious that Jeff has taught this course many times - excellent command of material and direction for the course. One of the best courses I've attended."
"Enjoyed material and became excited about learning again by your relaxed and excellent teaching style."
"The notebook was well thought out and made the course useful, as I now have a handy reference for different environments that I can draw upon in the future."
"Jeff Dravis has put together the best geologically-oriented course I have taken in my seven years with Conoco. Five stars!
“Having very limited background in carbonates, I now have a solid foundation upon which I can better communicate with geologists in my group.”
“The class shows how previous models may have overlooked potential reservoirs. We might be able to re-evaluate our areas and find new reserves.”
“I work very closely with geologists and geophysicists. When reviewing plays, wells, cores, samples (drilling), this course will definitively help me interact with them much better.”
“Authoritative, well-paced and clear instruction with clear, logical flow and good balance between theory and practical exercises.”
“I have already told management that this was the most effective carbonate course I’ve taken. I’ve been exposed to most of the material at least once before, but never in such an effective manner. This course and the modern trip (Caicos Platform) have significantly (can’t stress that enough) enhanced my understanding of carbonates and I am a better geologist for attending both.”
REFUND POLICYA full refund, less the nonrefundable registration fee ($300), will be given if written
cancellation is received by the registration deadline of February 6, 2012. No refunds will be issued after February 6, 2012. Substitutions are allowed.
CARBONATES APPLIED TO HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION AND
EXPLOITATION
March 5-9, 2012
NAME_______________________________________________________________
TITLE. (Geologist, Engineer, etc.)___________________________________________
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE______________________
WORKING CARBONATES NOW?______________________________
WORKED CARBONATES IN THE PAST?_________________________
WHERE?_____________________________________________________
COMPANY___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________
CITY__________________STATE ______ZIP____________
E-MAIL_______ ____________________
BUSINESS PHONE ( )_________________ FAX ( )______________________
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS November 19, 2011.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: DRAVIS INTERESTS, INC., 4133 TENNYSON, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77005
Dravis Interests and Dravis Geological Services can be contacted by email, by phone at (713) 667-9844, or by mail at 4133 Tennyson St., Houston, Tx 77005-2749.