Fault Behaviour in Production training course


Locating bypassed and unswept oil associated with faults is both a major problem and an opportunity. Fault properties are the most influential reservoir simulation property for predicting cumulative oil production, but incorporating fault properties into reservoir models is a major technical challenge. Ad hoc history-matching methods are time-consuming and produce non-unique, subjective solutions.

New to our training portfolio, we are offering a three-day course using our TrapTester-TransGen software. The course explains new methodologies for calculating fault properties from geologically-based relationships, providing both reservoir geologists and reservoir engineers with the common ground to understand and use these new techniques together. It is designed to bring the best practice into the workplace and is suitable for production geologists and engineers.

Course Overview:

Controls on fault-zone permeability and fault-zone thickness

Methods are discussed, leading to a geologically-driven route to the calculation of fault transmissibility multipliers, applicable in reservoir models in many different environments.

Case studies

Case Studies are presented to show the value of implementing these new methods.

Future Developments

Latest research into the implementation of two-phase fault-rock properties and sub-resolution fault-zone structure is presented.


Who should attend?:

This course is especially designed for Geologists & Reservoir Engineers who wish to derive more geologically-driven fault-zone properties for inclusion in oil-field simulation.

Some experience of TrapTester-TransGen is preferred but is not essential.


When, Where and How Much?:

When and Where?

The course can be in your offices or ours, for groups or individuals. The charges for the course will depend on the location, duration and number of people involved.

More information?

For more information about this course, contact us at info@badleys.co.uk or phone +44 (0) 1790 753472

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