Nuclear Magnetic Resonance: From Medical Miracle to a Petrophysicist’s Dream

This course is intended as an introduction to NMR use in the oil and gas industry. It is intended for intermediate-level geoscientists who have an understanding and practical knowledge of petrophysics. Examples shown are based as much as possible from my experience.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Fundamental NMR Physics and Petrophysics
• My Journey from Sceptic to Believer
• Porosity and Permeability
• Low Resistivity Low Contrast Pay
• Fluid Typing and Properties.
• SWIRR, Pore Size Distributions, and Capillary Pressure
• Conclusions, NMR Answers These Questions
• What Are the Total and Effective Porosities in a Complex Lithology Environment? 
• What Is the Permeability?
• Will the Formation Produce Water Free? (BVI/FFI)
• What Fluid Types are Present in the Reservoir and Where? What Are Their Properties?
• What Is the SWIRR, Pore Size Distribution, and Capillary Pressure