Introduction
Rock typing, the classification of rocks based on their petrophysical properties, is a crucial aspect of reservoir modeling and subsurface characterization
It plays a vital role in predicting fluid flow behavior, reservoir performance, and hydrocarbon potential
This comprehensive 5-day professional training course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively apply rock typing techniques for reservoir modeling

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Comprehend the fundamentals of rock typing and its importance in reservoir modeling
• Identify and classify different rock types based on their petrophysical properties, such as porosity, permeability, and mineral composition
• Utilize various rock typing methods, including geological, geophysical, and petrophysical approaches
• Integrate rock typing data with reservoir modeling workflows to enhance reservoir characterization and fluid flow simulation
• Apply rock typing knowledge to optimize well placement and production strategies in subsurface reservoirs
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to Rock Typing and Reservoir Modeling
• Explore the history, principles, and applications of rock typing in reservoir modeling and subsurface characterization
• Understand the impact of rock typing on fluid flow behavior, reservoir performance, and hydrocarbon potential
• Review the different types of reservoir models and the role of rock typing in each type
Day 2: Geological Rock Typing Methods
• Delve into geological rock typing methods, including facies analysis, depositional environment interpretation, and diagenetic history reconstruction
• Utilize geological data, such as core descriptions, thin sections, and well logs, to identify and classify rock types based on their geological characteristics
• Apply geological rock typing techniques to map rock distributions and interpret reservoir heterogeneity
Day 3: Geophysical Rock Typing Methods
• Explore geophysical rock typing methods, including seismic attribute analysis, well log interpretation, and inversion techniques
• Utilize seismic data, well logs, and other geophysical measurements to infer rock properties and classify rock types based on their geophysical signatures
• Apply geophysical rock typing techniques to map rock distributions and identify potential hydrocarbon zones
Day 4: Petrophysical Rock Typing Methods
• Delve into petrophysical rock typing methods, including core analysis, porosity-permeability relationships, and fluid saturation estimation
• Utilize core samples and laboratory measurements to determine petrophysical properties, such as porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation, for rock classification
• Apply petrophysical rock typing techniques to characterize reservoir quality and predict fluid flow behavior
Day 5: Integration of Rock Typing with Reservoir Modeling
• Discuss the integration of rock typing data with reservoir modeling workflows to enhance reservoir characterization and fluid flow simulation
• Utilize rock type property distributions and flow zone models to improve the accuracy of reservoir models
• Apply rock typing knowledge to optimize well placement and production strategies based on reservoir heterogeneity and fluid flow behavior
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
• Aspiring and experienced reservoir engineers seeking to enhance their understanding of rock typing and its applications in reservoir modeling
• Geoscientists involved in reservoir characterization, well placement, and production optimization
• Petroleum geologists working on geological rock typing and facies analysis for subsurface exploration
• Geophysicists utilizing seismic data and well log interpretation for rock typing and reservoir evaluation
Course Benefits
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of rock typing principles, methods, and applications in reservoir modeling
• Gain hands-on experience in applying various rock typing techniques to real-world reservoir datasets
• Enhance your ability to integrate rock typing data with reservoir modeling workflows for improved reservoir characterization
• Apply rock typing knowledge to optimize well placement and production strategies for enhanced hydrocarbon recovery
• Stay updated on the latest advancements and techniques in rock typing methodologies and reservoir modeling applications