Field Trip 2
Core Workshop – Exploring Pre-Salt Carbonate Reservoirs:
A Comprehensive Tour of Petrographic, Geochemical, and Petrophysical Insights
Date: Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Time: 8 am – 2:30 pm
Fee: $250 for registered attendees.
Maximum capacity: 30
Location: Petrobras Research Center (CENPES), University City, Rio de Janeiro
Includes: Transportation, brunch, pick-up and return from Sheraton Grand Hotel
Join us on a comprehensive field trip during the upcoming SPWLA meeting in 2024, as we delve into the intricate world of Pre-Salt carbonate reservoirs. Our workshop, titled “Exploring Pre-Salt Carbonate Reservoirs: A Comprehensive Tour of Petrographic, Geochemical, and Petrophysical Insights”, is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Leopoldo Américo Miguez de Mello Research, Development, and Innovation Center (CENPES, PETROBRAS) in Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Goals: This workshop aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of Pre-Salt carbonate reservoirs, focusing on geological, petrographic, geochemical, and petrophysical aspects. The course will include an evaluation of cores, thin sections, geochemical analyses, and digital rocks from the Barra Velha and Itapema formations in the Santos Basin.
Key Topics to be Covered:
1. Conceptual geological aspects of Pre-Salt reservoirs, including depositional environment, facies, diagenetic processes, and sedimentological/ stratigraphic characteristics.
2. Challenges in petrophysical assessment, encompassing data acquisition, laboratory measurements, and petrophysical calculations.
3. Critical reservoir properties of Pre-Salt carbonates.
4. State-of-the-art laboratory techniques for core rock characterization.
Basis for the Course:
Our course is grounded in the ongoing exploration of the Pre-Salt across diverse areas in the Campos and Santos basins. Drawing from a spectrum of research papers, we delve into the intricate understanding of lacustrine Pre-Salt carbonate reservoirs, focusing on analyses and studies in petrography and petrophysics. The selected papers, representative of a broader pool of relevant literature, collectively unravel the depositional, diagenetic, and hydrothermal influences shaping porosity and permeability distribution.
Specifically, these studies explore the complexities of petrophysical assessments, laboratory measurements, and calculations essential for understanding Pre-Salt carbonate reservoirs. By synthesizing insights from diverse sources, our course aims to offer a nuanced exploration of petrography and petrophysics, fostering a profound comprehension of reservoir properties. Engage with experts, explore innovative research, and gain hands-on experience in the laboratory, enhancing your ability to navigate the intricate details of these challenging reservoirs.