The Sedimentary Basin Exploration and Hydrocarbon Potential course in Jakarta provides geoscientists and energy professionals with the skills to assess sedimentary basins for hydrocarbon exploration.
From:
13-07-2026
From:
30-11-2026
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 Jakarta provide geoscience and energy professionals with advanced knowledge and practical frameworks to evaluate sedimentary basins and assess their hydrocarbon potential effectively. Designed for geologists, geophysicists, petroleum engineers, and exploration managers, these programs focus on strengthening analytical capability and decision-making across upstream exploration activities.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of sedimentary basin analysis, exploring basin formation, stratigraphy, structural geology, and petroleum system elements. The courses emphasize how geological history, depositional environments, and tectonic evolution influence hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation. Through applied case studies and integrated interpretation exercises, participants learn how to analyze basin data, assess exploration risk, and identify prospective plays with greater confidence and accuracy.
These sedimentary basin exploration training programs in Jakarta balance scientific theory with real-world application. Participants explore topics such as source rock evaluation, reservoir characterization, trap and seal analysis, and play-based exploration methodologies. The curriculum highlights how integrating geological, geophysical, and geochemical data improves prospect evaluation and supports more informed exploration investment decisions. Emphasis is placed on uncertainty management, data integration, and the use of modern analytical tools to enhance exploration success rates.
Attending these training courses in Jakarta offers an expert-led, interactive learning experience enriched by diverse professional perspectives from the energy and geoscience sectors. Jakarta’s strategic position as a regional energy and exploration hub provides valuable context for examining global exploration challenges and best practices. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to evaluate sedimentary basins and hydrocarbon potential with confidence—strengthening exploration strategies, improving risk assessment, and supporting sustainable and informed decision-making in a complex and competitive global energy landscape.