The Sedimentary Basin Exploration and Hydrocarbon Potential in Zurich is a specialized training course that equips professionals with methods to analyze basins and assess hydrocarbon resources.
From:
23-03-2026
From:
24-08-2026
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 Zurich provide professionals with an advanced understanding of geological, geophysical, and petrophysical methods used to assess and develop hydrocarbon resources. Designed for petroleum geologists, reservoir engineers, energy consultants, and exploration managers, these programs focus on the integration of scientific data and modeling techniques to evaluate basin architecture, resource potential, and exploration risks.
Participants explore the fundamentals of sedimentary basin analysis, including stratigraphy, structural geology, sedimentology, and basin modeling. The courses emphasize techniques for evaluating hydrocarbon generation, migration, and accumulation, as well as the assessment of reservoir quality and prospect ranking. Through interactive case studies, data interpretation exercises, and practical simulations, attendees gain hands-on experience in analyzing basin characteristics, estimating hydrocarbon volumes, and optimizing exploration strategies.
These training programs in Zurich also cover the application of seismic and geophysical data, petrophysical logs, and geological modeling software to support decision-making in exploration projects. Participants learn to integrate multidisciplinary datasets, identify exploration opportunities, and assess economic and technical risks associated with hydrocarbon development. The curriculum balances theoretical foundations with applied practice, enabling professionals to enhance exploration efficiency, reduce uncertainty, and improve project outcomes.
Attending these Sedimentary Basin Exploration courses in Zurich provides a valuable opportunity to engage with industry experts and collaborate with peers in a city known for scientific research and innovation. Zurich’s international professional environment fosters knowledge exchange and exposure to best practices in hydrocarbon exploration. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead exploration initiatives, evaluate sedimentary basins with confidence, and apply data-driven strategies to unlock hydrocarbon potential—supporting sustainable, efficient, and high-impact energy resource development.