Handbook

Unit 1: Worldwide distribution of oil and gas reserves. Subsurface data sampling and data interpretation.   Measurement scaling. Core, log and test data.  Unit 2:  Rock/fluid systems. Rock and fluid parameters used in the petroleum industry.  Inter-relations between these parameters.  Coring and core analysis.  Well logging and log interpretation. Well testing and test analysis. Unit 3: Drilling of oil and gas wells. Classification of wells. Drilling operating systems. Drilling fluids. Well completions. Gun perforating. Hydrocarbon production techniques.  Hydrocarbon recovery mechanisms. UNIT 4:  Economics of  the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry.  Supply and demand for oil and gas. International trading in oil and gas. Participation of Industry speakers. Special Project. (Ref: PTRL1010)