Course Objective

This course is designed to introduce participants to the foundational and advanced concepts of petroleum geomechanics, covering rock behavior, stress analysis, MEM development, and geomechanical applications in drilling, production, and CO₂ storage. It bridges theoretical geoscience with practical petroleum engineering insights.

Participants will gain hands-on understanding of how subsurface mechanics influence exploration and field development.

Learning Benefits for Your Career

·       Build a solid foundation in rock mechanics, stress regimes, and MEMS

·       Understand wellbore stability and how to prevent drilling failures

·       Learn to interpret wireline logs and core tests from a geomechanics lens

·       Gain exposure to 1D/2D/3D Mechanical Earth Model construction

·       Enhance your skillset for roles in CCUS and sustainable petroleum operations

·       Make your resume stand out with applied geomechanics certification

Prerequisites

No prior geomechanics experience is needed. Freshers with a background in petroleum, geology, or mechanical engineering will find it easy to follow, while industry professionals will benefit from enhanced MEM modeling and CCUS insights.

Course Outline

Introduction to Petroleum Geomechanics

·       What is Geomechanics?

·       Definition and scope within petroleum engineering.

·       Earth's Structure and Stress Regimes

·       Overview of lithosphere, crust, mantle, and their mechanical properties

·       Influence of fluid flow through porous media

Geomechanical Processes in Hydrocarbon Exploration

·       Origin and development of pore pressure

·       Types of stress: lithostatic, hydrostatic, tectonic, pore pressure

·       Role of geomechanics in petroleum system analysis

·       Introduction to rock mechanics and fundamental rock properties

·       Important Properties: Stress, strain, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, shear strength

Rock Properties and Measurement Techniques

·       Rock and Soil Mechanics Basics

·       Elasticity, plasticity, and failure criteria

·       Wireline logging (acoustic, density, neutron, resistivity) & Borehole imaging and formation evaluation

·       Core analysis and sample preparation

·       Laboratory Testing of Rock Properties: Uniaxial/triaxial compression tests

1D MEM Development

·       In-situ Stress Measurements

·       Mechanical Earth Models (MEM)

·       Building ID MEMs and applications in 2D & 3D MEMS

·       MEM construction from well log data

·       Applications in drilling, completion, and production

Wellbore Stability and Sand Production

·       Mohr's Circle and stress path analysis

·       Fracture Mechanics

·       Wellbore Stability Principles

·       Causes of instability: collapse, fracturing, breakouts

·       Sand Production Mechanisms and Prediction

Reservoir Geomechanics and Applications in CCUS

·       Geomechanical Modeling Techniques

·       Analytical vs. numerical modeling (Ex: FEM)

·       Input data requirements and model calibration

·       Geomechanical hazards: wellbore collapse, lost circulation, sand production, fracture reactivation

·       Carbon capture and storage (CCS) geomechanics

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the course beginner-friendly?

Yes, the course is structured for both freshers and professionals.

What kind of certificate will I receive?

A graded Certificate of Completion issued by the training provider.

Are there any live projects or case studies?

Yes, we will cover industry case studies and perform a step-by-step MEM development.

What are the software/tools taught or referenced?

We cover well log analysis, stress plotting, and basic modelling techniques (Excel-based; FEM overview).

Will this help in CCUS and unconventional fields?

Absolutely. The last day covers geomechanics applications in CCUS and subsurface hazards.

What are the key deliverables included in the fee?

Course slides, MEM templates, recorded videos, practical datasets, and career guidance.