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 Geneva offer professionals a comprehensive understanding of the geological processes, depositional environments, and basin evolution concepts that underpin successful energy resource exploration. Designed for geoscientists, exploration engineers, sedimentologists, and energy-sector analysts, these programs provide the analytical and interpretive skills needed to evaluate sedimentary basins, identify reservoir targets, and support strategic exploration decisions.
Participants explore core principles of sedimentology, including sediment transport dynamics, facies analysis, stratigraphic frameworks, and depositional system interpretation. The courses emphasize how sedimentary processes influence reservoir architecture, porosity distribution, and hydrocarbon migration pathways. Through hands-on exercises, field data interpretation, and case studies, attendees learn to analyze cores, well logs, seismic data, and outcrop models to construct reliable geological interpretations that guide exploration planning.
These basin analysis training programs in Geneva integrate theoretical foundations with advanced analytical techniques used in modern exploration workflows. Participants examine basin-forming mechanisms, tectonic controls on sedimentation, thermal maturation models, and petroleum system evaluation. The curriculum highlights how geospatial tools, 3D modeling platforms, and digital data integration enhance the accuracy of basin assessments and resource predictions.
Attending these training courses in Geneva provides a valuable opportunity to engage with global experts in geology, energy exploration, and geoscience innovation. The city’s international scientific community and collaborative environment enrich the learning experience, enabling participants to exchange insights and best practices with peers from diverse energy sectors. By completing this specialization, professionals emerge equipped with advanced geological interpretation skills, strategic exploration methodologies, and a deeper understanding of sedimentary basin dynamics—empowering them to contribute effectively to energy exploration initiatives and support informed, sustainable resource development in a competitive global landscape.