The Sedimentology and Basin Analysis for Energy Exploration in Barcelona is a specialized training course designed to connect sedimentary processes with hydrocarbon exploration.
From:
26-01-2026
Course Overview
Sedimentology and basin analysis are fundamental disciplines in petroleum and energy exploration. They provide the framework for understanding reservoir distribution, stratigraphy, and the evolution of sedimentary environments.
This Sedimentology and Basin Analysis for Energy Exploration Training Course introduces participants to sedimentary processes, facies models, stratigraphic frameworks, and basin evolution. It also highlights their direct applications in hydrocarbon and energy resource exploration.
Through practical case studies, seismic interpretation, and stratigraphic analysis, participants will develop the skills to evaluate reservoir potential, predict depositional environments, and assess basin-scale exploration opportunities.
Course Benefits
Understand sedimentary processes and depositional systems.
Learn facies models and stratigraphic interpretation.
Gain skills in basin-scale geological analysis.
Strengthen hydrocarbon prospect evaluation.
Apply sedimentology to energy exploration case studies.
Course Objectives
Explain principles of sedimentology and basin evolution.
Analyze depositional environments and facies models.
Apply stratigraphic methods to reservoir prediction.
Integrate sedimentology with geophysical data.
Evaluate basin architecture for hydrocarbon systems.
Conduct basin-scale exploration risk assessment.
Strengthen applied interpretation for exploration projects.
Training Methodology
The course combines lectures, seismic and stratigraphic interpretation, practical exercises, and international case studies. Participants will practice basin analysis techniques for real exploration challenges.
Target Audience
Petroleum geologists and geophysicists.
Reservoir engineers and exploration professionals.
Graduate students in geoscience and energy studies.
Energy industry decision-makers and planners.
Target Competencies
Sedimentology and depositional analysis.
Basin evolution and architecture.
Stratigraphic interpretation for exploration.
Hydrocarbon system assessment.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Sedimentology
Sedimentary processes and environments.
Principles of sedimentary structures.
Classification of sedimentary rocks.
Facies models overview.
Unit 2: Depositional Systems and Facies Models
Fluvial, deltaic, and coastal systems.
Shallow and deep marine environments.
Carbonate and evaporite depositional models.
Applications in reservoir prediction.
Unit 3: Stratigraphy and Reservoir Distribution
Principles of sequence stratigraphy.
Correlation of stratigraphic units.
Reservoir geometry and quality.
Seismic stratigraphy applications.
Unit 4: Basin Analysis and Hydrocarbon Systems
Basin classification and tectonic settings.
Basin-fill architecture and evolution.
Petroleum system elements in basin analysis.
Risk and uncertainty evaluation.
Unit 5: Applied Sedimentology in Exploration
Linking sedimentology to reservoir modeling.
Case studies in hydrocarbon exploration.
Emerging technologies in basin analysis.
Future challenges in energy exploration.
Ready to enhance your exploration skills with sedimentology and basin analysis?
Join the Sedimentology and Basin Analysis for Energy Exploration Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain practical expertise for energy discovery.
The Sedimentology and Basin Analysis for Energy Exploration Training Courses in Barcelona provide professionals with an in-depth understanding of how sedimentary environments and basin evolution influence the distribution and quality of hydrocarbon and other subsurface resources. These programs are designed for geologists, geoscientists, reservoir engineers, exploration specialists, and research professionals involved in energy exploration and geological interpretation.
Participants explore the foundational principles of sedimentology, including depositional processes, stratigraphic relationships, facies analysis, and the interpretation of sedimentary structures. The courses emphasize how sedimentary records preserve information about past environments and how this knowledge is applied to identify and characterize potential reservoir, seal, and source rock units. Through core logging, outcrop analysis, and seismic-stratigraphic interpretation exercises, participants learn to reconstruct depositional systems and evaluate reservoir heterogeneity.
These basin analysis training programs in Barcelona also examine the tectonic, thermal, and geodynamic factors that control basin formation and evolution. Participants assess how basin architecture, subsidence history, sediment supply, and structural elements interact to create conditions favorable for hydrocarbon generation and accumulation. The curriculum integrates geological, geophysical, and geochemical datasets to support reliable subsurface interpretation and exploration decision-making.
Interactive workshops and case studies enable participants to analyze real geological datasets, correlate stratigraphic sequences, interpret basin models, and evaluate the exploration potential of sedimentary basins in diverse geological settings. Discussions emphasize practical workflows for risk assessment, reservoir prediction, and exploration strategy planning—linking sedimentology and basin analysis directly to field and asset development outcomes.
Attending these training courses in Barcelona offers access to a collaborative and internationally oriented learning environment enriched by scientific research networks and professional expertise. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to apply sedimentological and basin analysis techniques effectively, support exploration evaluations, and contribute to informed, data-driven decisions in energy resource development.