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Fractured & Unconventional Reservoir Modelling

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Fractured & Unconventional Reservoir Modelling

From Rock Mechanics to Reservoir Optimization

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
11 - 15 May 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
17 - 21 Aug 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Unlocking the full potential of unconventional reservoirs—including shale, tight sands, and carbonates—requires more than traditional workflows. Success lies in mastering fracture behavior, rock mechanics, and well placement precision. This intensive 5-day GLOMACS training course equips geologists, reservoir engineers, and drilling professionals with the practical, field-ready skills needed to navigate the complexities of these challenging formations.

Without the need for advanced seismic interpretation or modeling software, participants will learn to evaluate natural and induced fractures, analyze in-situ stress, and strategically align horizontal wells with productive fracture systems. Whether involved in exploration, field development, or production operations, attendees will gain valuable insight to optimize recovery, reduce uncertainty, and enhance operational efficiency.

This GLOMACS Fractured & Unconventional Reservoir Modelling training course will highlight:

  • Fundamentals of fracture mechanics and rock failure criteria
  • Characterization of fracture networks in shale, tight sandstones, and carbonates
  • Understanding in-situ stress and its influence on fracture propagation and wellbore stability
  • Application of directional drilling and geosteering to maximize reservoir contact
  • Practical approaches to fracture analysis without seismic or complex numerical software
Course Outline
Day 1 to Day 5
  • Introduction to natural fractures in rocks
  • Classification: joints, faults, shear, tensile fractures
  • Fundamentals of rock stress and failure
  • Stress regimes (normal, strike-slip, reverse)
  • Fracture geometry: orientation, spacing, aperture
  • Indicators: veins, shear zones, breccias
  • In-situ stress measurements: breakouts, leak-off, minifrac
  • Stress anisotropy and fracture reactivation
  • Unconventional reservoir systems: shale, tight gas, fractured carbonates
  • Flow mechanisms in dual systems: matrix vs fracture flow
  • Pressure support, depletion, and flow compartmentalization
  • Water and gas coning in fractured systems
  • Wellbore stability in fractured rocks
  • Mud weight windows and collapse risk
  • Natural fractures vs induced fractures in wellbores
  • Impact of stress orientation on drilling hazards Introduction to directional drilling concepts
  • Well trajectory types: build, hold, drop
  • Horizontal and multilateral wells in fractured settings
  • Geosteering principles: staying within target zones
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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