Unit PETROLEUM GEOLOGY 2 - EXPLORATION AND PETROLEUM SYSTEM MODELING

Course
Geology for energy resources
Study-unit Code
A002111
Location
PERUGIA
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Massimiliano Porreca
Teachers
  • Massimiliano Porreca
Hours
  • 42 ore - Massimiliano Porreca
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2023
Offered
2024/25
Learning activities
Affine/integrativa
Area
Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline
GEO/02
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
English
Contents
The Course in Petroleum Geology aims to provide in-depth and specialized cultural and technical-professional training aimed at finding and sustainable use of subsoil resources, with particular reference to the exploration and modeling of natural oil and gas systems. The ultimate goal is to provide the student, starting from a solid general preparation in the areas of stratigraphy, sedimentology and tectonics, the opportunity to acquire the cultural tools, professional preparation and critical analysis skills necessary for the insertion in the world of exploration services, also through experimental work experiences in the countryside and in the laboratory.
Reference texts
Knut Bjørlykke (2010) Petroleum Geoscience: From Sedimentary environments to Rock Physics. Springer¿¿
Richard C. Selley (1998) Elements of Petroleum Geology (Second edition). AP¿¿
Jon Gluyas and Richard Swarbrick (2004) Petroleum Geoscience. Blackwell
Educational objectives
Knowledge of the main geometric and formation characteristics of oil traps. Acquisition of tools to evaluate exploratory and modeling surveys of oil resources. Decision-making capacity for the evaluation of oil resources.
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of geological and geometric principles of subsoil geological structures. Knowledge of mathematical and physical bases.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, practical computer exercises and educational excursions.
Learning verification modality
Classroom exercises and final exam.
Extended program
1. The Petroleum System ¿¿A general introduction on petroleum system: definitions and characteristics ¿The essential elements of a petroleum system (source, seal and reservoir rocks ¿The setting of petroleum accumulation (traps) ¿¿Hydrocarbon Migration ¿¿- Primary migration mechanisms ¿- Secondary migration driving forces ¿- Structural characteristic of the migration pathways ¿- Stop of the migration ¿¿
2. Source rock ¿¿Organic matter deposition: Depositional environments prone for organic matter ¿accumulation; factors and processes for organic matter accumulation ¿Organic matter diagenesis ¿Factors and processes driven the organic matter preservation ¿The concepts of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and kerogen ¿Conversion of kerogen in source rocks for hydrocarbons (oil and natural gas) ¿Type and composition of kerogen in source rock. The "van Krevelen" diagram. ¿Source rock geological model and facies modeling.¿¿
3. Thermal setting and modeling ¿¿Theory and factors influencing temperatures and paleotemperatures in sedimentary basins ¿¿Measurements of thermal maturity in Sedimentary basins ¿¿Borehole measurements ¿¿Organic indicators ¿¿Measurements of thermal maturity in Sedimentary basins ¿¿Thermocronology ¿¿Mineralogical indices ¿¿Application of thermal maturity measurement and definition of basin thermal setting
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