Technical Lecture on "Petrophysical Analysis to Evaluate Shale Gas"

The Department of Geology, University of Karachi and Pakistan Association of Petroleum Geoscientists (PAPG), UoK Chapter is arranging a lecture on “Petrophysical Analysis to Evaluate Shale Gas” By Mr. Syed Aftab Alam Scientist II, Center of Petroleum & Minerals, Research Institute,

King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, 2^nd  November 2013, at Auditorium, Department of Geology, University of Karachi, at 11.00am followed by Hi-Tea. Kindly participate to increase our understanding of unconventional resources and  promote the scientific culture in the country.

  Abstract

Discovery of unconventional sources of hydrocarbon exploration has brought a revolutionary change in the domestic energy sector. The US, Russia and other European countries and to some extent; China is on the fast track to fulfill their energy demand by this method. In the Middle East; Qatar, Iran and Saudi Arabia are also discovering the unconventional reservoirs.

Evaluation of Shale Formation is a complex phenomenon and has involved multiple disciplinary expertise. In this presentation an overview of all the steps has been presented. For a better explanation, resource pyramids and flow charts have been used to make the concept more clear.

Using core data and its petrophysical analysis to evaluate the shale formation is the main topic of this presentation. Nano size porosity, micro fractures and the lay minerals present in the shale is a big challenge for the industry. Still there is considerable difference in the results of different service providers, but latest techniques and tools have been developed to overcome this difficulty.

Necessary parameters of geological/engineering aspects of the petrophysical properties have been highlighted. Simultaneously, the result, the complexity and authenticity of lab results has been discussed in detail.

This presentation is based on a project carried in Saudi Arabia. Entitled, “ Petrophysical model development for the Quaisaba Shale Formation in Rub-Al-Khali Basin.” 

This presentation will be interesting for senior students of Geology/Petroleum Engineering and for the industry personnel of different disciplines who want to develop a multidisciplinary team to explore this challenging field. 

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3D Seismic Survey Designing & its impacts on Data Acquisition

PGN is intended to conduct a 2-day 3D Seismic Survey Designing workshop for students covering the following topics.

• 3D Survey Design Workflow
• Marking Geological Area of Interest
• Migration Aperture
• Edge Management
• 3D Geometries
• In-lines, Cross-lines and Bins
• 3D Template and Swath
• Geophone Array Response
• Obstruction Management
• 3D Fold and Fold Map
• Offset & Azimuth Distribution Maps

The venue and dates will be intimated soon, but preferably it will be working days (Thursday & Friday)

Eligibility Criteria: PGN student members in M.Sc (3/4 semester), BS (6/8 semester), MPhil/MS and recent students not doing any job. If the workshop is organized at QAU, Non-PGN students from QAU would also be allowed.

If you are interested in attending this workshop please send the following pre registration form dully filled to support@k-tron.net with the subject PGN 3D Seismic Workshop. Registration deadline: 8th Nov. 2013.

PGN 3D Seismic Workshop Registration Form

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USEFP Global Undergraduate Fellowship Program (UGRAD)

In 2010, the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program - Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan) was launched by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State. The program in Pakistan is administered by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and in the United States by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX).

Within a short life-span, the Global UGRAD has gained immense popularity among the Pakistani university going students. With the first batch of 100 fellows of the 2010-11 Global UGRAD-Pakistan returned to Pakistan to complete their undergraduate degrees at Pakistani universities.

The Global UGRAD program is designed to award undergraduate Pakistani students enrolled at a university in Pakistan. The Global UGRAD-Pakistan program offers cultural/academic exchange through a non degree program for a semester at a university in the U.S. Applicants of this program are required to be in either their 13th, 14th or 15th year of formal education. Students enrolled in either, a four year bachelor's program or a two year bachelor's programs are eligible to apply.

For More information log on to http://usefpakistan.org/

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Elsevier Promotes Local Research Efforts in Pakistan Through “Quiz for Science”



Elsevier Promotes Local Research Efforts in Pakistan Through “Quiz for Science”

 

Quiz for Science is a step in our continuous efforts to promote scientific excellence in the research fraternity of Pakistan.

A quiz for you to access and explore scientific content on the illustrious

www.ScienceDirect.com

An opportunity for you to enrich your scientific knowledge and get rewarded as you do it!

 

Rules & Regulations

1. This quiz contest is open to citizens of Pakistan only.
2. After registration an applicant needs to attempt the entire quiz within 7 days or till 31st Oct. 2013, whichever is earlier.
3. A user can attempt only one question at a time. Answer once submitted for a question can not be modified.
4. An applicant should login through their respective institution's I.P.address, so as to gain access to full text articles from www.ScienceDirect.com.

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