Business Conference: The Art of Fixed Assets Management in Oil Sector: Core & Cutting Rocks Samples Storage

Overview:

This 5-day business Conference, titled “The Art of Fixed Assets Management in Oil Sector: Core & Cutting Rocks Samples Storage,” aims to bring together industry professionals to share insights and knowledge on handling, preserving, and managing core and cutting rock samples. The event will focus on technical aspects, industry best practices, and safety protocols essential for managing geological samples in the oil and gas sector. Attendees will gain expertise in core sample management, preservation methods, and strategies for maintaining data integrity. Additionally, the seminar will cover the creation of a Core Management Department, with a focus on organizational structuring, roles, and responsibilities.

Objectives: By the end of this Conference, participants will be able to:

Comprehend core and cutting rock sampling fundamentals and the importance of maintaining sample integrity.
Apply industry best practices for handling, transporting, and storing both core and cutting rock samples.
Implement safety protocols for effective management of core and cutting rock samples.
Use preservation techniques to maintain sample quality.
Integrate core analysis results into reservoir studies and other exploration activities.
Set up a Core Management Department, including organizational structuring, role definition, and staffing.

Who should attend: This business Conference is ideal for:

Geologists and Petrophysicists working with core and cutting rock samples.
Core Lab Managers and Supervisors responsible for lab operations.
Core Lab Technicians handling and preserving rock samples.
Exploration and Production Engineers seeking to understand core sample data.
Project Managers in the oil and gas sector responsible for core analysis projects.
HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Managers involved in laboratory safety protocols.

Conference Agenda

Day 1: Establishing a Core Management Department

Planning and Structuring a Core Management Department:
- Importance of a dedicated department for core and cutting rock sample management.
- Assessing required resources, budgeting, and timeline for department setup.
Designing the Organizational Chart:
- Key positions and their roles, including qualifications needed for each.
- Roles and responsibilities: defining tasks for managers, technicians, and support staff.
Establishing Department Protocols:
- Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for core and cutting rock sample handling, preservation, and reporting.
- Overview of SOPs: Step-by-step guidelines for maintaining consistency in processes.
Interactive Session:
- Open discussion and Q&A (Questions and answers) on department setup and implementation.

Day 2: Core Rock Samples Management

Introduction to Core Rock Samples:
- Core sample types, significance, and their role in oil and gas exploration.
Core Sampling Techniques:
- Core extraction, handling, and transportation methods to maintain sample integrity.
- Common challenges: contamination, core breakage, and loss of fluids.
Core Re-Fitting and Core Spectral Gamma:
- Re-assembling core sections and utilizing spectral gamma measurements for lithological analysis.
Core Labeling and Depth Matching:
- Best practices for labeling, depth correlation, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Plugs-to-Core Depth Calibration with E-Log:
- Methods for calibrating core depths against electronic logs (E-log) for accurate data comparison.
Core Slabbing and Digital Core Photography:
- Core slabbing techniques for optimal sample analysis and documentation.
- Capturing high-resolution digital images of core samples for storage and analysis.
Re-boxing Core Rock Samples, Database, and Boxes:
- Procedures for re-boxing core samples for storage.
- Managing core sample data in a digital database.
- Understanding the specifications for sample storage boxes.
Interactive Session:
- Hands-on demonstration of core re-fitting, slabbing, and digital photography.

Day 3: Cutting Rock Samples Management

Introduction to Cutting Rock Samples:
- Cutting rock samples vs. core samples, their collection and significance in exploration.
Cutting Samples Re-Fitting:
- Re-assembling cutting samples after extraction.
Cutting Samples Labeling, Depth Matching, and Sample Preservation:
- Techniques for labeling and correlating cutting samples with well depths.
- Handling wet and dry samples: re-sacking wet samples and re-enveloping dry samples for preservation.
Re-boxing Cutting Rock Samples, Database, and Boxes:
- Efficient methods for re-boxing cutting rock samples for safe storage.
- Maintaining a database for cutting samples and understanding box specifications.
Interactive Session:
- Hands-on activities: re-labeling, re-boxing, and re-sacking of cutting rock samples.

Day 4: Safety Protocols and Lab Management

Introduction to Safety Protocols in Core Labs:
- The importance of safety in handling geological samples.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Specific PPE requirements for core and cutting sample handling.
Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials:
- Managing chemicals and other hazardous materials used in core analysis.
Core Lab Setup and Equipment Maintenance:
- Ensuring a safe and efficient lab environment through proper equipment use and maintenance.
Quality Control and Assurance in Core Management:
- Establishing processes for maintaining sample quality and data integrity.
Interactive Session:
- Safety drills and equipment handling exercises.

Day 5: Data Integration and Reporting

Core Analysis and Interpretation:
- Key properties to measure: porosity, permeability, and lithology.
Integrating Core Data with Well Logs and Reservoir Models:
- How core and cutting sample data informs reservoir modeling and exploration decisions.
Reporting Results:
- Creating clear and concise analysis reports for stakeholders.
Using Core and Cutting Rock Data in Exploration Activities:
- Best practices for utilizing geological sample data in exploration and development.
Case Study Review:
- Analysis of core data integration into reservoir models.
Open Discussion.