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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

Introduction

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

Objectives

By the end of this Fractured & Unconventional Reservoir Modelling training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the mechanics of rock failure and fracture propagation in unconventional reservoirs
  • Evaluate the effects of in-situ stress on wellbore stability and drilling safety
  • Identify and characterize natural and stimulated fracture systems
  • Apply geosteering techniques for more effective horizontal wellbore placement
  • Make informed decisions on reservoir performance using practical, software-free methodologies

Training Methodology

Participants in this training course will engage in an interactive learning environment that blends theory with practical application. The instructor will use a combination of case studies, group discussions, real-life examples, and guided problem-solving exercises. Visual aids, structured presentations, and collaborative activities will support knowledge retention. These methods are designed to encourage participation, critical thinking, and practical understanding. The training course methodology ensures learners can apply acquired skills directly in their professional roles.

Organisational Impact

Organizations will gain measurable value through:

  • Improved decision-making in well design and field development planning
  • Enhanced fracture characterization that drives informed drilling and stimulation
  • Lower operational risk through geomechanical awareness
  • Maximized reservoir contact via precise horizontal wellbore steering
  • Stronger collaboration across geoscience and engineering disciplines
  • Reduced non-productive time (NPT) and increased operational efficiency

Personal Impact

Participants will return to their roles with strengthened capabilities and confidence:

  • Mastery of fracture mechanics and geomechanical principles
  • Practical skills to analyze stress environments and plan stable well trajectories
  • Ability to evaluate and steer wells without relying on high-end software
  • Enhanced ability to communicate insights across multidisciplinary teams
  • Greater readiness for leadership or senior technical roles in subsurface engineering

Who should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals involved in the exploration, development, and production of unconventional reservoirs. It benefits those seeking practical skills in fracture characterization, geomechanics, and horizontal well planning.

This GLOMACS Fractured & Unconventional Reservoir Modelling training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Geologists involved in subsurface evaluation and structural interpretation
  • Reservoir engineers focused on performance optimization and recovery forecasting
  • Drilling engineers planning and executing horizontal and directional wells
  • Petrophysicists analyzing rock properties and fracture networks
  • Development planners coordinating multi-disciplinary field strategies
  • Technical team leads and advisors supporting unconventional resource development
  • Asset and project engineers aiming to reduce uncertainty and maximize ROI
  • Early-career professionals building expertise in geomechanics and wellbore stability
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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