Identifying Reservoir Rock

Categories Geology, Oil & Gas

Course Description

Identifying Reservoir Rock is a foundational geology and petroleum engineering course designed to introduce learners to the key characteristics of subsurface formations that store oil and gas. Reservoir rocks are the silent custodians of hydrocarbons, and understanding their formation and properties is essential for efficient exploration and production. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your technical skills, this course provides the essential building blocks for recognizing and evaluating reservoir quality.

What You’ll Learn

🪨 By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Explain the process of sedimentation, including how particles settle and accumulate in depositional environments like rivers, deltas, and oceans
  • Understand compaction, where accumulated sediments are compressed over time, forming solid rock layers such as sandstone and limestone
  • Define and evaluate porosity, the percentage of void space in a rock that determines its ability to store fluids
  • Analyze permeability, the measure of how easily fluids can flow through a rock’s pore network
  • Recognize how these properties influence reservoir performance, fluid recovery, and well productivity

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for aspiring oil and gas technicians, geoscience students, and professionals seeking a refresher on reservoir fundamentals. It’s especially valuable for those involved in drilling, production, or subsurface analysis.

A free course by

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Course Duration: 30m
Course level:Beginner
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Requirements

  • Basic understanding of geology and fluid behavior
  • Interest in energy production and subsurface systems

Tags

Porosity and permeability reservoir rock Sedimentary rock

Target Audience

  • Oil and gas process and maintenance technicians
  • Petroleum engineering and geoscience students
  • Field operators and drilling crew members
  • Educators teaching geology or energy systems
  • Anyone curious about subsurface rock formations

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