Basin Analysis & Petroleum System Assessment

1) Course Introduction

This course provides geoscientists with the skills needed to analyze sedimentary basins and evaluate petroleum systems from source to trap.

Embedded in the scientific foundation of this program, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates geological modeling techniques used to estimate hydrocarbon potential and exploration success rates.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Analyze basin formation and structural evolution
• Evaluate source rock quality and maturity
• Identify migration pathways and trapping mechanisms
• Assess petroleum system components
• Support exploration risk assessments

3) Target Audience

• Exploration geologists
• Geophysicists
• Basin modelers
• Subsurface teams

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

Accurate basin analysis reduces exploration uncertainty, improves drilling decisions, and enhances investment efficiency.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

• Basin formation processes
• Source rock evaluation
• Migration modeling
• Trap identification
• Petroleum system integration