Jerry Gilmore

Oil & Gas Exploration & Development: A Practical Approach

4:24 Hours
This professional training course, “Oil & Gas Exploration and Development: A Practical Approach,” offers a comprehensive introduction to the exploration and production (E&P) cycle in the oil and gas industry. Designed for engineers, geoscientists, and managers, it emphasizes practical application of geoscience fundamentals to evaluate the geologic and economic viability of projects. Through lectures and hands-on demonstrations, participants learn a methodical approach that integrates relevant data and technologies, helping them make informed decisions on exploration and development. The course highlights the roles of risk, capital, corporate objectives, and expertise in driving successful oil and gas projects. Industry insights are provided by Jerry Gilmore, a seasoned exploration expert with over 40 years of experience in the field.

Who Should Take This Course
• Engineers involved in hydrocarbon exploration
• Geoscientists focusing on oil and gas projects
• Industry professionals new to E&P fundamentals
• Managers overseeing exploration and development

What You Will Learn
• Practical E&P cycle methodology
• Capital and investment influences
• Risk assessment in exploration projects
• Integrating data for economic evaluation

Why This Course Works
• Gain insights from seasoned industry expert
• Optimize resource allocation and reduce risk
• Understand investor and corporate objectives
• Improve decision-making with proven techniques

1.01 Overview Part 1 (20 min.) 
1.02 Overview Part 2 (16 min.)
1.03 Practical Approach & Tools to Get Crackin’ (22 min.)

2.01 Reconnaissance (17 min.)
2.02 Analogs (17 min.)
2.03 Selecting Project Area & Coordinate System (10 min.)
2.04 Project Setup Live Demo (10 min.)
2.05 Industry Activity (4 min.)
2.06 Industry Activity Demo (13 min.)
2.07 Regional Assessment (6 min.)
2.08 Regional Assessment Demo (13 min.)

3.01 Drilling & Production History (4 min.)
3.02 Drilling & Production History Demo – Part 1 (11 min.)
3.03 Drilling & Production History Demo – Part 2 (4 min.)
3.04 Drilling & Production History Demo – Part 3 (9 min.)
3.05 Lease Analysis (3 min.)
3.06 Lease Analysis Demo (11 min.)

4.01 Wireline Logs – Part 1 (7 min.)
4.02 Wireline Logs – Part 2 (13 min.)
4.03 Wireline Logs Demo (17 min.)
4.04 Geologic Correlations (6 min.)
4.05 Geologic Correlations Demo (13 min.)

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