Mechanical Earth Models Course

Erfan Sarvar Amini

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This Mechanical Earth Models course provides advanced and intermediate training focused on constructing numerical representations of subsurface geomechanical properties. It covers key concepts including elastic and strength properties, in-situ stresses, pore pressures, and fracture mechanics with an emphasis on realistic model-building using well logs, core data, and field tests. The course highlights the critical role of these models in optimizing drilling, hydraulic fracturing, well design, and fault stress analysis for unconventional reservoirs. Practical case studies, including examples from major shale plays like the Duvernay, demonstrate real-world applications of MEM in reservoir management and fracture optimization. Participants will also explore the differences between 1D and 3D Earth models and learn iterative cycles for model validation and refinement, incorporating diagnostics like seismic and production data. This comprehensive training empowers geologists, geophysicists, and completion engineers with the knowledge to improve hydrocarbon exploration and production outcomes.Read more...

Who Should Take This Course
• Geologists exploring subsurface mechanics
• Completion engineers optimizing fracturing
• Geophysicists analyzing reservoir properties
• Professionals in unconventional resource evaluation

What You Will Learn
• Integration of geomechanical data and logs
• Iterative optimization and model validation
• Application of MEM in drilling and fracturing
• Numerical construction of Earth mechanical models

Why This Course Works
• Improve reservoir management decisions
• Assess fault impact on well productivity
• Optimize hydraulic fracturing performance
• Reduce uncertainty in geomechanical analysis

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Course contents

    2 - Case Study: Duvernay Example

    2.01 - Introduction To Duvernay (5 min.)

    2.02 - Elastic Properties (22 min.)

    2.03 - Unconfined Compressive Strength (15 min.)

    2.04 - Confined Compressive Strength (23 min.)

    2.05 - Tensile Strength, Friction Angle (6 min.) Quiz

    2.06 - Pore Pressure And In-Situ Stress Analysis (26 min.)

    2.07 - Frac Modeling & Common Landing (14 min.) Quiz

    2.08 - Fracture Extension, Net & Breakdown Pressures (7 min.) Quiz

    2.09 - Rock Competency Analysis - Part 1 (20 min.)

    2.10 - Rock Competency Analysis 2 (6 min.)

    3 - Montney Case Study Example

    3.01 - Montney Elastic Properties (8 min.)

    3.02 - Pore Pressure and In-Situ Stress Analysis (10 min.)

    3.03 - Fracture Extension, Net and Breakdown Pressures (5 min.)

    3.04 - Summary (1 min.) Quiz