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A Journey Through a Carbon Capture Focused Core Analysis Program

Sponsored by: Premier Oilfield Group

Friday, 1 April 2022, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  |  Houston, Texas

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Who Should Attend

Geoscientists and engineers currently interested in CO2 injection/storage well core analysis requirements outlined in EPA Class VI UIC Guideline regulatory documents

Objectives

This workshop will present a comprehensive analytical program designed to generate rock and fluid analysis data needed to satisfy regulatory requirements for CO2 injection/storage wells

Course Content

This course will explore the best techniques and workflows when approaching a whole core analysis program where the end goal is to mitigate risk associated with any carbon monoxide/dioxide injection project. The program will be broken up into the following categories all focused specifically on CCUS injection and confining zones.

  • Reservoir Characterization
  • Porosity & Permeability (Routine and Special Core Analysis Methods)
  • Rock Mechanical Properties
  • Fluid-Fluid & Fluid-Rock Interactions
  • Upscaling, Integration, and Applications (Petrophysics, Static/Dynamic Subsurface Modeling)

Itinerary Roster

The program will be broken up into two groups that will rotate stations through the laboratory to increase the face time with technical experts and lab equipment. Below is a summary of the stations.

  • Station A - Reservoir Characterization
    • mineralogy quantification and fluid interactions
    • core description & chemostratigraphic relationships
    • petrographic analysis (thin sections & SEM)
  • Station B - Porosity & Permeability Measurements
    • Routine Core Analysis
    • Special Core Analysis
      • Threshold Entry Pressure
      • Relative Permeability (critical CO2 injection)
  • Station C - Rock Mechanical Property Measurements
    • Sample preparation
    • Static & Dynamic measurements (live testing)
  • Station D - Fluid-Fluid & Fluid-Rock Interaction
    • Formation fluid to injected fluid interaction
    • Fluid-Fluid & Fluid-Rock interactions near the wellbore and further away
  • Station E - Upscaling, Integration, and Applications
    • Injection volumetrics
    • Petrophysical modeling
    • Reactive Transport Modeling

Fees

Register for this field trip during CCUS registration

Fee:
$160
Attendee Limit:
25 Participants
Location:
Departs from and returns to the Hilton University Houston
Includes:
Ground transportation, lunch, refreshments, and digital guidebook.
Notes:
Transportation to and from Premier Oilfield Groups Laboratory & Core Processing Facility will be provided. Outside temperatures can range from 75-100 degrees Fahrenheit, but most of this trip will take place in a climate-controlled building for the duration of the tour.  With respect to COVID precautions, Premier Oilfield Group will be following CDC guidelines and recommendations (currently masks are required for non-vaccinated individuals). Closed toed shoes are required to access certain parts of the lab. Eye protection (safety glasses) will be provided for all attendees.

Venue

A Journey Through a Carbon Capture Focused Core Analysis Program
Hilton University of Houston
4450 University Dr
Houston, Texas 77204
United States
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Instructors

Sean Arrington Sean Arrington 2022-2022 RMA Lab Supervisor, Premier Oilfield Group, USA
Michael Charles Dix Michael Dix 2022-2022 Principal Geoscientist, Consultant, USA
Dawn Schmidli Hayes Dawn Hayes 2022-2022 Geological Advisor - Sedimentology, Premier Oilfield Group, USA
Santhosh Narashimhan Santhosh Narashimhan 2022-2022 Principle Geomechanics Spe, Premier Oilfield Group
Jules Reed Jules Reed 2022-2022 Global Technology Manager, Premier Oilfield Group, USA
Babak Shafei Babak Shafei 2022-2022 CEO, AquaNRG, USA
David Sutton David Sutton 2022-2022 Director Projects, Premier Oilfield Group, USA
Frank Zamora Frank Zamora 2022-2022 SVP US Operations, Premier Oilfield Group, USA

Important Notes Regarding Field Trips

  • Field trips are limited in size and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by a full payment.
  • If you do not plan on attending the conference, a US $30 enrollment fee will be added to the short course fee. This fee may be applied toward registration if you decide to attend the conference at a later date.
  • A wait list is automatically created if a field trip sells out. CCUS will notify you if space becomes available.
  • Before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets, confirm that the trip will take place, as trips may be cancelled if undersubscribed.
  • Please register well before the deadline of 6 February 2025. Field trip cancellations due to low enrollment will be considered at this time. No refunds will be allowed on field trips after 6 February 2025
  • We will continue to take registrations for field trips not cancelled until they are either sold out or closed.
  • Field trips will depart and return to the George R. Brown Convention Center unless otherwise indicated. Participants will be advised via email of the specific location approximately two weeks prior to the trip.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations can be made by contacting CCUS Registration on or before 14 February via email at ccus@aapg.org
  • Cancellations received on or before 14 February will receive a refund LESS a US $75 processing fee.
  • Refunds will not be issued after 14 February or for “no shows.”
  • You may substitute one participant for another.

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