Open and Cased Hole Log Interpretation - Virtual Learning
Course Methodology
This Open and Cased Hole Log Interpretation training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented, the sessions will include visual, auditory and kinesthetic elements to cover the three different learning modalities. The daily sessions will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as hands-on exercises that will be solved manually and/or using Microsoft Excel.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the physical principles of main open and cased hole logging tools
- Know the main applications and limitations of the different tool readings
- Perform a quantitative formation evaluation on a simple lithology
- Understand the uses and interpretation of open and cased hole logging tools
Target Audience
This Gulf Rowad Open and Cased Hole Log Interpretation training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Engineers in exploration and production departments
- Geologists, Geophysicist and Petrophysicist
- Petroleum, Reservoir and Drilling Engineers
- In general, all other oil & gas industry professionals who are involved in logging data interpretation and validation
Target Competencies
Organisational Impact
The organization will benefit because:
- Having their personnel trained on log interpretation will help reduce human mistakes and improve efficiency
- The cement evaluation training provided will enable the participants to properly interpret cement bond logs allowing for more informed decisions on casing and well integrity issues
- Their personnel will be able to better assess data quality and integrity
- Their personnel motivation will increase as they understand better some critical data that is needed for their daily job
Personal Impact
Attendees will gain by participation in this Open and Cased Hole Log Interpretation training course as a result of:
- Obtaining a full understanding of logging tools principles and applications
- Learning the principles and key indicators for log quality assurance and quality control
- Learning basic and advanced methods and techniques for log interpretation
- Getting awareness of the safety policies involved on operations with explosives
Course Outline
Basic Concepts Review, Resistivity and Conductivity Tools
- Basic Well Logging Concepts
- Auxiliary Measurements, Applications and Common Issues
- Basic Measurements: Gamma Ray and Spontaneous Potential
- Resistivity Theory, Principles and Applications of Laterologs
- Microresistivity Devices, Principles and Applications
- Conductivity Tools, Uses and Limitations
- RT and Invasion Profile Determination
Nuclear, Acoustic and Geological Logging Tools
- Formation Density Tools - Principles and Applications
- Neutron Tools Principles and Applications
- Porosity Determination from Density and Neutron Logs
- Lithology Determination and Calibrations
- Basic Sonic Tools - Borehole Compensation
- Dipole Sonic Tools - Applications
- Mechanical Properties - Determination and Uses
- Dipmeter Interpretation Principles
- Geological Image (resistivity and ultrasonic) Logging Tools
- Structural and Stratigraphic Interpretation Principles
- Facies Analysis for Reservoir Characterization with Image Logs
Advanced Logging Tools and Formation Testers
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - Applications and Limitations
- Relaxation Mechanisms and their Association with Fluid and Rock Properties
- Porosity, Irreducible Water Saturation and Permeability Determination
- Advanced Fluid Determination Methods: 3D map T1-T2-Difussion
- Dielectric Tools Principles and Applications
- Saturation Determination Parameters, m, n and CEC
- Geochemical Logging Tools - uses and limitations
- Reservoir Pressure Determination Tools
- Pre-test Interpretation - common issues
- Pressure Gradient Interpretation and Examples
- Fluid Sampling, Optical and Composition Fluid Analyzers
- Advanced Orobes for Special Well and Reservoir Conditions
- Permeability Determination
Cased Hole Logging Tools
- Cement Evaluation Logs: CBL-VDL. Interpretation and LQC
- Ultrasonic Cement Evaluation Tools
- Corrosion Logging Tools
- Saturation Determination in Cased Hole
- Pulsed Neutron and Carbon / Oxygen Tools
- Cased Hole Resistivity and Porosity Tools
- Comparison with Open Hole Logs
- Formation Testers in Cased Hole
- Basic Production Logging Sensors
- One and Two-phase Fluid Analysis
- Multi-phase Fluid Analysis with Advanced Sensors
Well Perforating and Basic Formation Evaluation Techniques
- Well Perforating Principles and Techniques
- Formation Evaluation Principles
- Rw Determination Methods
- Crossplots Utilization, Hingle and Pickett Plots
- Graphical Interpretation Techniques for Porosity and Lithology
- Saturation Determination Equations and Techniques
- Complete Formation Evaluation for Simple Lithology
2026 Schedule & Fees
| Date | City | Language | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
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