Fundamentals of Geosteering

This course is designed for all consumers of geosteering data and for authors of geosteering models. It will introduce basic principles, types and limitations of data, tools to discern high and low confidence models, and best practices for live operations and retroactive (post-drilling) studies. Participants will learn from real-life examples of structural features, stratigraphic variation, and tool failures. The course will address how to scrutinize and manage geosteering models produced by a third party. It will also consider the value of ‘batch’ geosteering, in which geosteering models of nearby wells are tied/compared to each other for an enhanced view of the subsurface. Geosteering is a high-resolution tool that can play a major role in the successful execution of a drilling program. Adept geosteering practitioners will save their companies time and money, enhance economic returns, and provide valuable insight to improve understanding of the reservoir. Participants in this course will gain a solid foundation in both the creation and contextual application of high confidence geosteering models.

01-01 – Geosteering Basics
01-02 – Components Of A Geosteering Model
01-03 – Reading A Geosteering Model
01-04 – Spotting Red Flags

02-01 – Intro To Ops
02-02 – Pre-Spud Packet
02-03 – Creation Of A Geosteering Model
02-04 – Pre-Spud Meeting
02-05 – Language Of Targeting
02-06 – Designing The Curve To Your Advantage

03-01 – Introduction And Recap
03-02 – Minor Faults In The Vertical
03-03 – Tracking Planned Landing Point
03-04 – Landing The Curve
03-05 – Adjustments To Planned Landing Point
03-06 – Intro To Geosteering In The Lateral
03-07 – Control Points
03-08 – Changing The Plan Line
03-09 – LWD Tool Issues
03-10 – Faulting In The Lateral And My Million Dollar Mistake
03-11 – What To Do If You Get Lost

04-01 – Batch Geosteering
04-02 – Closing the Loop

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