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Schedule: 25 August to 12 September 2025 / Beginner: 7.00pm to 9.00pm; Intermediate: 2.00pm to 5.00pm daily and Advanced: 9am to 12noon (WAT/UTC+1)

Why this training matters:

In today’s workplace, professionals across all disciplines are expected to understand automation and digital technologies. Many geoscientists and engineers are just realizing that without these skills, they risk falling behind. The good news: it’s not too late to start.

Join Elvee Digitech Training for a practical, hands-on program in Python coding for AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Automation.

If you want to expand your skillset, stay competitive, and apply modern tools to real-world tasks, this training is your opportunity.

Training Levels & Skills Covered:

WEEK 1 BEGINNER: 25th to 29th August 2025

PYTHON FUNDAMENTALS & GETTING STARTED WITH AI/ML
* Installing Python (Anaconda)
* Using IDEs: Jupyter Notebook and VS Code
* Python Basics: Syntax, Modules, Libraries, and Visualization (intro to: Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Pandas)
* Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and Data Analysis Case Studies
* Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

– Fees: 30k / $30

WEEK 2 INTERMEDIATE: 1st to 5th September 2025

MACHINE LEARNING & AUTOMATION
* Data Handling with Pandas (Data Frames), NumPy (Arrays), Matplotlib (visualization).
* Supervised Learning (Scikit-Learn)
* Regression & Classification Basics
* Implementing Linear & Logistic Regression Models from Scratch with NumPy
* Ensemble Methods: Decision Trees, Random Forest, Boosting, Bagging

– Fees: 60k / $60

WEEK 3 ADVANCED: 8th to 12th September 2025

DEEP LEARNING, AI APPLICATIONS & ROBOTICS
* Neural Networks Fundamentals (TensorFlow/Keras or PyTorch)
* Computer Vision (Image Recognition, Object Detection, CNN)
* Natural Language Processing (Text Analysis, Chatbots – nltk, spaCy and Transformers).
* Unsupervised Learning (Clustering & Dimensionality Reduction – Algorithms: K-Means, PCA, t-SNE)
* Automation & Robotics applications with AI (industrial automation and simulation of robotics platforms)

– Fees: 120k / $120

This training is designed to take you from zero to advanced, giving you job-ready skills in Python programming, AI, ML, and automation.

To register, follow instructions on the flyer and whatsapp: +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734.

Elvee Energy Training: 18th to 22nd August 2025 / 7.00pm to 9.00pm daily (WAT/UTC+1) on Zoom

During this training, we will also demonstrate the impact of the parameters listed below in well production, using industry software.

Well Test Principle and Designs
* Well Test Objectives and Test Types (flowrate and transient flow)
* Acquisition Tools and Setup (flow head, choke manifold, burners)
* Injectivity and Productivity Tests (buildup, drawdown & stabilisation)
* Wellbore – Reservoir Interface / sandface
* Production Index, Mobility (Kh/µ) and Permeability

Well Test Interpretation
* The Derivative and Diagnostics (natural log linX & log-log plots)
* Formation Damage and the Skin Effect (acidification and HF)
* Wellbore Storage (S<0 & S>0), Radial and Linear Flows
* Mobility Increase and Reduction (geological models)
* Structural Limits and No Flow boundary

Applications of Well Test and Completions
* Mini-Well Test: Drill Stem Test (DST) / Downhole Tools
* Well Stimulation and Production
* Well Completions: Upper & Lower Completions (gravel pack, frac pack & HRWP)
* Flow Simulations and Geological Model Validation
* Limitations of Well Test (a prior model and Darcy flow)
* Practical Exercises and Case Studies

To participate, follow the instructions on the flyer and register before Monday 18 August 2025.
For further enquiries, whatsapp: +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734.

Elvee Energy Training: 04 to 08 August, 2025 / 7.00pm to 9.00pm daily on Zoom (WAT/UTC+1)

Pore pressure related operational well safety and positive petroleum results are the most important goals in the oil and gas industry. Personnel who are not skilled in formation evaluation, pore pressure monitoring and well follow up, are not considered essential operational staff. Those who are, build a formidable career in this in-depth task, and continually optimize operational efficiency. This training is for candidates seeking to meet these goals.

Skills to be acquired during the training are:

PREDRILL: PORE PRESSURE AND FRACTURE GRADIENT PREDICTION – PROGNOSIS
* Geopressures and Oil & Gas Trapping: Expected Petroleum Results and Well Safety
* Pressure Gradient (PG), Overburden Gradient (OBG), Fracture Gradient (FG)
* Shear Strength, Minimum Principal Stress, LOT/FIT and Extended Leak of Tests
* Hydrostatic Pressure, Buoyancy and Centroid Effect, Hydrocarbon Column Height
* Overpressure and Underpressure, Pressure Transition, Balance and Underbalance Drilling
* Equiv. Mud Weight (EMW), Equiv. Static Density (ESD) Equiv. Circulating Density (ECD)
* Well Profile: Well Plan, Well Architecture, Deviation Survey, Mud Program and Reservoir Tops

REAL-TIME PP & FG SURVEILLANCE: EARLY KICK DETECTION – ACTUAL
* Pit Level: Mud Pit and Trip Tank Monitoring, Flow Check, Gains and Losses
* Drilling Parameters: Flow, ROP, Torque, Stand Pipe Pressure, WHP, TempOUT, DensOUT
* Role of Mudlogging, Mud Properties, Mud Engineering and Fluid Supervision
* Drilling Exponent, Corrected Dexp, Normal Compaction Trend, Density Sampling
* Gas While Drilling (GWD): Ratios and Plots, Gas Type, Peaks and Responses
* Logging While Drilling (LWD): Resistivity, Sonic, Neutron-Density and Pretest
* Mud Return, Rheology, Cavings and Well Stability, Extended Reach Wells

WELL FOLLOW UP: APPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT – PROGNOSIS VERSUS ACTUAL
* Cross Correlations between Predictions and Observations (Prog. Vs Actual)
* Drilling Trajectory Follow Up, Time Plots, Costing and Operational Efficiency
* Narrow Drilling Window, Losses, Ballooning, and Pressure Coupling
* Kick Tolerance / MAASP, Kick, Kill Mud, Chock and Kill Lines
* Well Control: BOP, SCR, SIDPP, SICP, HCR, Hard and Soft Shut-in & Killing the Well
* Post Mortem: Lessons and Group Practice on Case Studies

To participate, follow the instructions on the flyer and register before Monday, 04 August 2025.

For more enquiries, whatsapp: +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734.

Elvee School of Geoscience and Mining Training: 28 July to 31July 2025 / Physical: 9am to 12noon & Virtual: 2pm to 5pm daily (Zoom: WAT / UTC+1)

CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND MINERALOGY

* Formation of Crystal, Crystalline State

* Laws of Crystallography, Constancy of Interfacial Angles, Rational Indices, Symmetry

* Space Lattice and Unit Cell, Symmetry Elements, Goniometry and Stereographic Projection

* Crystallographic Projection, Crystallographic Notations

* Crystal Systems: Cubic/Isomeric, Tetragonal, Hexagonal, Trigonal, Orthorhombic, Monoclinic, Triclinic

* Classes of Crystal Symmetry, Crystal Defects: Point, Line, Planar, Bulk Defects

* Twinning and Twin Laws, Principles of Crystal Chemistry

* Physical and Determinative Properties of Minerals, Silicate Structures, Classification

* Common Rock-Forming Minerals, Silicates, Accessory, Secondary, Clays / Non-Silicate Minerals

ECONOMIC GEOLOGY

* Concept of Ore Genesis

*Endogenous: Magmatic, Hydrothermal and Metamorphic Processes

* Exogenous: Sedimentary or Surficial Processes

* Factors Controlling Deposition of Metallic Ores

* Metallogenic Provinces and Epochs, Plate Tectonic Setting

* Clays, Limestone, Evaporates and Coal; Mineral deposits of the World

* Techniques for Exploration, Extraction and Evaluation of Reserves,

* Surface and Subsurface Methods of Mineral Exploration & Extraction

MINERAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

* Origin of Mineral Resources

* Metallic and non-Metallic Mineral Resources

* Composition, Distribution and Utilisation of Mineral Resources

* Fossil Fuels, Importance, Exploration and Production

* Surface and Underground Water Hydrology, Types of Groundwater

* Pollution and Its Sources, Common types and Causes, Effects of Pollution

* Geologic Hazards, Sudden and Gradual Phenomena

* Prediction and Control of Geologic Hazards

THIS PREREQUISITE TRAINING CLOSES THE GAPS FOR MISSING FUNDAMENTALS IN FIRST DEGREE COURSES AND PREPARES CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL E&P SKILLS ACQUISITION

To participate, follow the instructions on the flyer and register on or before Monday, 28 July, 2025.

For more enquiries, WhatsApp: +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734.

Field and Laboratory Training on:

THE PETROLEUM POTENTIAL OF THE ENUGU AXIS OF THE ANAMBRA BASIN

Elvee School of Geoscience and Mining Training: 28 July to 31 July 2025 / Physical: 9am to 5pm daily, in Enugu

Scope:

INTRODUCTION TO FIELD WORK AND REGIONAL CONTEXT

Regional Context of the Cretaceous Basins

• Cretaceous Inland Anambra Basin
• Regional Depositional Environments
• Data and Methodology

Structural Geology and Field Mapping

• Data Collection & Field Sampling
• Itinerary and Map Interpretation
• Field Equipment and PPE / HSE

Logging and Use of Software for Lithocolumn

• Data Preparation and Labelling

LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Description of Drill Cuttings Under the Microscope

• Percentage Lithologies
• Plotting of Corresponding Log Responses

Use of HCL To Check Calcareous Rocks

• Comparison with Calcimetry results
• Differentiating Between Limestone and Marl

Identification of Hydrocarbon Shows

• Use of Fluoroscope for Direct and Cut Fluorescence
• Plotting Shows Beside Reservoirs Units

Density and Porosity Measurement

• Establishing NCT and LOT / Fracture Gradients
• OBG Computation and Pore Pressure Prediction

Other Tests

• Cement and Metal Tests
• Flame Tests, Coal Identification
• Stress Tests

And more…

ENUGU AXIS OF THE ANAMBRA BASIN CASE STUDY

Integration of Field and Laboratory Results – Data Interpretation

Basin Structure and Hydrocarbon Trapping Dynamics

• Structural Deformation – Gravity Tectonics
• Tectono-sedimentary Relationships
• Paleo Shelf Evolution and Hydrocarbon Trapping

Synthesis and Conclusion

• The Full Inland Story –Implication of the Enugu Axis
• Cretaceous to Cenozoic Stratigraphy – Oil Seeps and Gas Flares
• Genetic Inheritance of the Enugu Axis

Training Fee: N60,000

Optional: Accommodation & Feeding.

To participate, follow the instructions on the flyer and register on or before Friday, 25 July, 2025.

For more enquiries, whatsapp: +2349080278616 (whatsapp only) or Call +2347037628734.

Elvee School of Geoscience and Mining Training: 14 July to 18 July 2025 / Physical: 9am to 12noon & Virtual: 2pm to 5pm daily (Zoom: WAT / UTC+1)

HYDROGEOLOGY

* Occurrence, Movement, Replenishment and Depletion of Groundwater

* Physics of Fluid-Flow in Porous Media. Porosity and Permeability

* Groundwater Exploration and Exploitation

* Well Boring, Testing and Development: Siting, Drilling, Development, Pump Testing

* Groundwater Quality and Contamination

* Environmental Isotopes and Tracers

* Groundwater and Geotechnical Problems

MARINE GEOLOGY

* History of Oceanographic Expeditions and Research, Physical Oceanography

* Oceans and Climates, Chemical, Physical, Biological and Geological Aspects

* Description and Origin of main Physiographic Features of Oceans

* Resources of Oceans: Mineral Resources of Continental Margin and Coastal Zone, Deep Sea, Biological Resources

* Exploration Techniques in the Ocean: Submarine – Direct Methods & Indirect Methods

* Ocean Laws, Management and Conservation

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

* Application of Geologic Principles to Engineering Problems

* Engineering Properties of Rocks and Minerals: Granular Soils, Fine-Grained Soils, Organic Soils

* Geologic Site Investigations: Objectives, Geologucal Structure, Lithological details, Groundwater Conditions, Seismic factor

* Surface Investigations and Subsurface Explorations

* Dams, Tunnels and Reservoirs

* Mechanical Foundations, Concrete Aggregates and Quarrying Techniques

* Influence of Groundwater on Engineering Structures

THIS *PREREQUISITE* TRAINING CLOSES THE GAPS FOR *MISSING FUNDAMENTALS IN FIRST DEGREE COURSES* AND PREPARES CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL E&P *SKILLS ACQUISITION*

To participate, follow the instructions on the flyer and register on or before Monday, 14th July, 2025.

For more enquiries, WhatsApp: +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734.

Elvee Energy Training: 14 to 18 July, 2025 / 7.00pm to 9.00pm daily (WAT/UTC+1)

Well Operations & Preparation

* Health Safety, Security and Environment (HSE / HSSE)

* Well Statement of Requirement (WSOR), Pre-Job Safety Meeting (PJSM)

* Well Location Report / Well Final SOR, Mud and Drilling Programmes

* Mudlogging Audit, BOSIET Training / HUET and Offshore Operations

* Rig Types, Installations, Clusters and Subsurface Geometries

Real-Time Formation Evaluation While Following the Well

* Real-Time Well Monitoring: Mudlogging, Drill Cuttings/Sample Catching

* Logging While Drilling (LWD/Wireline), LithologIcal Logs, Descriptions

* Drilling Parameters, Deviation Survey, Geosteering

* Drilling Hazards, Gas While Drilling, Geomechanics

* Wellbore Stability, Pressure-FG Surveillance, Petroleum Results

Wellsite and Operations Geologist Duties & Reporting

* Contracts, Audits and Logistics, POB / Manifest

* Practicals and Exercises: Drilling a Hypothetical Well

* Well Results and Reporting, Prognoses Versus Actual

* Masterlog, Composite Log, Daily Geologic Report

* End of Well / Final Well Report (EOWR / FWR)

To participate, follow instructions on the flyer to register on or before 14 July 2025.

For enquires, WhatsApp +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734