HGS Short Course:  Practical Aspects of Core Analysis

Presented by Alfonso Quaglia – Inter Rock USA

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 8:00am – 4:00pm
STRATUM RESERVOIR
5200 North Sam Houston Parkway West. Suite 500, Houston, Texas 77086

Course Description:

This course is designed for energy industry professionals including physical geoscientists, production geologists, operational geologists, reservoir engineers, petrophysicists, log analysts, sedimentologists, drilling engineers and geophysicists, etc. It focuses on a comprehensive overview of the applications of core analysis in petrophysical interpretation and reservoir characterization. It aims to reduce uncertainties in reservoir data by providing representative in-situ information. The course covers both theoretical concepts and practical exercises, emphasizing the importance of core acquisition protocols, handling and corresponding analyses according to the purpose of the investigation. The course combines practical exercise, case studies and short group discussions to provide a comprehensive learning experience and the opportunity to improve your understanding of core analysis techniques and their applications. Upon completion, each participant will have mastered fundamental concepts of the practical aspects of core analysis, thus contributing to more accurate reservoir evaluations and more informed decision making.

Key Learnings:

• Understand the value of core analysis in reservoir studies.
• Know about core preservation techniques to minimize rock alteration.
• Consider best practices for sample preparation in routine core analysis (porosity, permeability, saturation).
• Gain knowledge of special core analysis and the most important applications in reservoir characterization (relative permeability, wettability, capillary pressure).
• Identify some uncertainties in the core analysis process.

Case Studies and Discussions:

• Porosity variability as a result of core sampling and handling.
• Representativeness of water saturation measurement.

*Attendees will receive a Certificate of Continuing Education for 7 PDH

Cost:

HGS Members $250.00 
HGS Student / In Transition Members $75.00

Non-members $350.00 

Emeritus $140.00 

Registration will close Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm.**Non-Members can submit an application and pay their dues before registering to get the member price. Please call the HGS office at 713-463-9476 to be registered only AFTER your application and dues are submitted.**

About the instructor:  

Dr. Alfonso Quaglia

Education: 1991 – Geological Engineering with a Minor in Hydraulic Resources. Universidad de Oriente, Núcleo de Bolivar, Venezuela; 1999 – Diploma. Petrophysics & Subsurface Integration. Tulsa Technology Center – BP/AMOCO, OK. United States of America; 2018 – Master Sc. Geology and Mineralogy. Sebastian Francisco de Miranda International University. Venezuela; 2021 – PhD. Higher Education. Formation Evaluation Research Line. Consortium: Cambridge International University. Spain.

Professional Affiliations: SPE, SPWLA, SCA, HGS, VAPA, SVG.

Publications: 40+ publications including articles in Geosciences, Petrophysics, Subsurface Integration, Environmental Engineering, Rock Physics and Characterization of Conventional and Unconventional Reservoirs.

Academia & Consulting: He has taught several topics and courses in Geosciences, Petrophysics, Subsurface Integration and Petroleum Engineering Departments for several Universities (University of Houston, University of PATAGONIA Argentina, University GRM Santa Cruz Bolivia, UDO, UCV, ULA, LUZ Venezuela) for undergraduate and graduate courses, advising numerous Theses; as well as Oil & Gas Important companies (REPSOL, PEMEX, PDVSA, CHEVRON, Quantum Management Resources, Lewis Energy, SHELL, PLUSPETROL, VAPA, etc…)  in LATAM and USA.

Email: quagliaa@inter-rock-ca.com

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