WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The material of this course should be of interest to Exploration and Development Geologists, Geophysicists, Exploration Supervisors and Mangers.

COURSE Outline

Day 1: Introduction and course overview

Process for exploring for structural traps
Influence of the mechanical properties of rocks on the shape of structures

Day 2: Structures in compressional terranes

Tectonic framework of fold and thrust belts
Influence of mechanical stratigraphy
Fold shapes and trap styles

Day 3: Structures in extensional terranes; Inversion structures

Tectonic framework of rift basins
Influence of mechanical stratigraphy
Normal fault patterns and trap styles
Reactivation of normal faults

Day 4: Structures in strike-slip terranes

Tectonic framework of strike-slip basins
Characteristic structures in strike-slip settings
Salt tectonics in passive margin shelf-slope settings
Tectonic influence of salt in evolving passive margin settings
Diapir styles and growth sequence
Allocthonous salt and salt canopies
Evolution of raft blocks and turtle structures
Distal, salt-floored fold and thrust belts

Day 5: Effect of structure on reservoir properties

Tools for structural analysis

LOCATION

First day will be held at the Sofitel Hotel, in Cairo. The participants will fly the next day to Hurghada. The course will be continued at the Coral Sea Hotel, in Hurghada.

COURSE FEES

FIVE DAYS U.S.$ 1850
The cost is inclusive of course manual, guidebook, and accommodation in Hurghada.

INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

Dr. Sandro Serra is a specialist in structural geology with strong formal training focused on outcrop studies, rock mechanics, computer and physical modeling, and balanced cross sections. During more than 26 years in the oil industry, he has enhanced and applied his expertise to diverse exploration projects involving a variety of structural trap styles in many parts of the world, including the Americas, eastern Europe, north and east Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. He is most adept at providing technical input on topics dealing with regional tectonics, structural style, and the detailed geometry of structural traps.

He is enthusiastic about developing and applying new techniques to more quickly and accurately assess risk associated with trap shape and trap timing in oil and gas exploration and development projects. Dr. Serra has helped design and teach several in-house training courses related to structural styles. He published many papers in international magazines and conferences.

Employment History:

2004 – Present: Consultant for Oil Companies.
1999 – 2003………, BP Houston
1999 – 1977 ………Amoco Houston

Education:

Ph.D., Geology, 1978, Texas A&M University.
M.S., Geology, 1973, Syracuse University.
B.S., Geology, 1970, City College of New York.