Geomechanics for well engineers
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This workshop introduces the key principles of geomechanics essential for well design, drilling, and completion. Participants will learn how to evaluate in-situ stresses, pore pressure, and rock properties to prevent wellbore instability, sanding, and fracturing issues. The session focuses on practical applications of geomechanical models to support safer and more efficient drilling and production operations.
Workshop Objectives
• Understand the fundamental concepts of rock mechanics and in-situ stresses.
• Learn methods for predicting pore pressure and fracture gradients.
• Analyze wellbore stability challenges and mitigation techniques.
• Apply geomechanical models to optimize drilling and completion design.
About the Presenter
The workshop is conducted by an experienced industry professional with a strong background in drilling operations, well integrity, and reservoir management. The presenter shares field-based insights and practical approaches to help participants apply geomechanical principles effectively in real-world well engineering scenarios.
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From Voume to Value
This 2-hour live workshop shows you how oil and gas assets are valued and how that valuation drives real investment decisions. The focus is on the working method used inside E&P companies — the actual process that determines whether a project gets funded.You'll build an economic model in Excel from the ground up, starting with a production profile and ending with the metrics that decide a project's future: NPV, IRR, payback period, and economic life. Along the way you'll see how each input — oil price, capital cost, operating cost, and fiscal terms — shapes the outcome, and how the two main global fiscal systems (concessions and Production Sharing Contracts) change the economics of the same barrel.The session is led by Mark Cook, SPE Distinguished Lecturer and published author, and is built around real Excel models you can follow during the workshop and keep afterward.By the end, you'll understand how a barrel of oil becomes a dollar of value, and how companies decide which projects to back at Final Investment Decision.Format: 2 hours, live on Zoom (with a short break)Date: 13 July 2026 — 9:00 PM Indian Time / 4:30 PM UK TimeTrainer: Mark Cook, Delta-T Energy Consultancy — SPE Distinguished LecturerAll content in this session is copyrighted by Mark Cook. Access to recordings, slides, and the Excel workbook is provided exclusively through this platform. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution outside the portal is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action under applicable laws.Recordings, slides, Excel workbook, and certificates will be provided within one business day after the event is completed.