The Sedimentary Basin Exploration and Hydrocarbon Potential in Amsterdam is a specialized training course that equips professionals with techniques to evaluate basins and identify hydrocarbon resources.
From:
15-06-2026
Course Overview
Sedimentary basins are the primary hosts of global hydrocarbon resources. Understanding their formation, structure, and petroleum systems is critical for successful exploration and production.
This Sedimentary Basin Exploration and Hydrocarbon Potential Training Course introduces participants to basin classification, tectonic settings, stratigraphy, petroleum system elements, and exploration techniques. It integrates geophysical, geochemical, and geological data to evaluate hydrocarbon prospects.
Through lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will develop skills in basin analysis and hydrocarbon potential assessment, preparing them to contribute effectively to exploration projects.
Course Benefits
Understand the formation and classification of sedimentary basins.
Learn petroleum system elements and basin modeling methods.
Integrate geophysical and geochemical data in exploration.
Strengthen skills in hydrocarbon prospect evaluation.
Gain insights into global exploration case studies.
Course Objectives
Explain principles of sedimentary basin formation and evolution.
Classify basins by tectonic and depositional settings.
Analyze petroleum system elements (source, reservoir, seal, trap).
Apply geophysical and geochemical techniques to basin analysis.
Evaluate hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation.
Conduct risk assessment in exploration projects.
Build skills in integrated basin and petroleum system modeling.
Training Methodology
The course combines expert-led lectures, seismic and geochemical data interpretation, case studies, and group exercises. Participants will engage in hands-on basin analysis workflows.
Target Audience
Petroleum geologists and geophysicists.
Reservoir and exploration engineers.
Energy professionals in oil and gas exploration.
Graduate students in petroleum geosciences.
Target Competencies
Basin analysis and classification.
Petroleum system evaluation.
Geophysical and geochemical data integration.
Hydrocarbon potential assessment.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Sedimentary Basins
Basin formation and tectonic settings.
Basin classification and types.
Global distribution of sedimentary basins.
Importance in hydrocarbon exploration.
Unit 2: Stratigraphy and Basin Architecture
Principles of stratigraphy and depositional systems.
Basin-fill sequences and facies analysis.
Structural frameworks in basins.
Case studies of basin architecture.
Unit 3: Petroleum System Elements
Source rock characterization.
Reservoir properties and quality.
Seal and trap configurations.
Hydrocarbon generation and migration.
Unit 4: Basin Modeling and Exploration Techniques
Geophysical methods (seismic, gravity, magnetics).
Geochemical tools in basin analysis.
Basin modeling and maturity assessment.
Risk and uncertainty evaluation.
Unit 5: Hydrocarbon Potential and Case Studies
Hydrocarbon prospect evaluation.
Global examples of productive basins.
Lessons learned from exploration successes and failures.
Future directions in basin exploration.
Ready to strengthen your expertise in basin analysis and hydrocarbon evaluation?
Join the Sedimentary Basin Exploration and Hydrocarbon Potential Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain practical skills for petroleum exploration success.
The Sedimentary Basin Exploration and Hydrocarbon Potential Training Courses in Amsterdam offer professionals a comprehensive understanding of the geological and geophysical processes that control the formation, structure, and resource potential of sedimentary basins. Designed for geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and exploration managers, these programs provide the scientific and technical foundation needed to evaluate hydrocarbon systems and support exploration strategies in diverse geological settings.
Participants gain in-depth knowledge of sedimentary basin analysis, focusing on basin classification, tectonic evolution, depositional environments, and sedimentary facies interpretation. The courses emphasize how structural geology, stratigraphy, and geochemical data are integrated to model basin architecture and assess petroleum system elements—source, reservoir, seal, and trap. Through case studies and data interpretation workshops, participants learn to use seismic, well-log, and geochemical data to evaluate basin maturity, hydrocarbon generation, and exploration risk.
These basin exploration and hydrocarbon potential training programs in Amsterdam blend theoretical insights with hands-on application, introducing participants to advanced basin modeling techniques, play fairway analysis, and resource assessment workflows. The curriculum highlights the use of digital tools and 3D visualization for basin reconstruction and petroleum system modeling, enhancing the accuracy of exploration decision-making. Environmental and sustainability aspects of hydrocarbon exploration are also addressed, aligning geoscientific practices with modern energy transition goals.
Attending these training courses in Amsterdam provides professionals with access to international expertise and cutting-edge research in petroleum geoscience and basin analysis. The city’s reputation as a hub for scientific collaboration and innovation offers an ideal environment for networking and skill development. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to analyze sedimentary basins comprehensively, evaluate hydrocarbon potential effectively, and apply integrated exploration techniques that support sustainable and data-driven energy resource development.