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FUNDAMENTALS FOR MINING OF MINERAL RESOURCES 1

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

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.


	

FUNDAMENTALS FOR PRODUCTION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT 2

Elvee School of Geoscience and Mining Training: 21 July to 25July 2025 / Physical: 9am to 12noon & Virtual: 2pm to 5pm daily (Zoom: WAT / UTC+1)
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TECTONOPHYSICS
* Internal Constitution of the Earth
* Global Tectonics and Polar Wandering
* Palaeomagnetism and Seafloor Spreading
* Major Tectonic Elements of the Earth: Continental Drift, Seafloor Spreading
* Heat-Flow, Rift Zones and Island Areas
* Continental margins, Mobile Belt and Shield Areas of the World
* Magnetostratigraphy and Geochronology: Relative Dating Methods, Numeric Dating methods
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GEOSOFT VIEWER APPLICATION (OASIS MONTAJ)
* Introduction to Oasis Montaj: Viewer Application, Menu and Functionalities, New Project
* Data Management and Organization: Importing Data, Coordinates, Filtering, Processing
* Data Visualization and Interpretation: Gridding, Imaging, Plotting, Interpreting Anomalies
* Exporting and Reporting: Export Data, Formats, Reports, Integration with Other Data
* Practical Exercises, Hands-On Practice: Importing and Processing Data Using the Software
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ARCGIS SOFTWARE
* Introduction to ArcGIS: Data Required, Starting a new Project
* Data Organization: Add and Set Data Frame Properties, Define the Coordinate System, Customize ArcMap Options, Georeference Maps, Update Georeferencing
* Dealing with Database: Personal Geodatabase, Dataset, Feature Classes, Attributes
* Digital Elevation Model (DEM): Extraction of Study Area, Display
* Map Properties: Generate Contours, Grid, Legend, Scale Bar, Scale Text, North Arrow
* Display and Export: Layout, Export Data in Various Formats
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SEDLOG SOFTWARE
* Installation, coaching and hands-on Practice: participants will practice creating and customizing graphic logs using real or simulated data.
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THIS *PREREQUISITE* TRAINING CLOSES THE GAPS FOR *MISSING FUNDAMENTALS IN FIRST DEGREE COURSES* AND PREPARES CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL E&P *SKILLS ACQUISITION*
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To participate, follow the instructions on the flyer and register on or before Monday, 21 July, 2025.
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For more enquiries, whatsapp: +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734.

FUNDAMENTALS FOR PRODUCTION AND RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT 1

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.

WELLSITE AND OPERATIONS GEOLOGY

 

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

 

SEISMIC INVERSION AND AVO ATTRIBUTE ANALYSIS

Welcome to this comprehensive training on Seismic Inversion and AVO (Amplitude Versus Offset) Attribute Analysis – two essential and related techniques in geophysical data interpretation for hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir characterization.

In this training, we will cover:

. Basics of seismic inversion

· Types of inversion

· Fundamentals of AVO analysis

· Interpreting AVO attributes using industry software

· Real-world applications and case studies

Whether you’re a geophysicist, student, or energy professional, this training will provide valuable insights into how seismic data is transformed into meaningful subsurface information.

Learn more: www.iesog.com

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Openings for Elvee Geosciences Q3-2025 Entry-Level Onsite Positions

Digital Geosciences, Train-the-Trainer, and Post-Graduate Internship

Qualifications:

– No prior work experience required

– Geology and Geophysics background

– Minimum 2nd class (upper division) in geology/geophysics or a master/PhD degree holder with geology/geophysics first degree certificate

– Digital technology skills (e.g., coding, HTML, Java/Java Script, Python, AIML) and proficiency with virtual solution tools

– Versatile learning ability with interests in Geology, Geophysics, and Reservoir Engineering

– Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and dedication to work environment

Benefits:

– Post-program full employment

– Immeasurable training and state-of-the-art technical skills

– Monthly stipends and allowances

– Basic accommodation provided when coming from outside the state

How to Apply:

– Application Submission Deadline: July 15th for the 1st Batch

– Interview Date: July 20th, with success notification within the following week

– Resumption at Enugu Training Centre: August 1st, 2025

To apply, submit your CV and application to:

– contact@iesog.com

– WhatsApp: +2349080278616 (WhatsApp only)

– Website: https://www.iesog.com

BASIC SEISMIC INVERSION AND AVO ATTRIBUTE ANALYSIS (Module 1 for Month of July)

Elvee Energy Training: 7 to 11 July, 2025 / 7.00pm to 9.00pm daily on Zoom (WAT/UTC+1)
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WHAT IS AVA AND AVO
· AVA versus AVO
· Lithology and Fluid Responses
· Reflection Coefficient and Angle of Incidence
· Amplitude Interpretation and Quantitative Properties
· Processing of Seismic Data and Volumes
· Stacked Data, Gathers and Offsets
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SEIMSIC INVERSION AND ROCK PROPERTIES
· Basics of Rock Physics and Petroelastic Properties
· Estimation of Attributes / AVO Attributes, Intercept Gradient
· Poisson Ratio, Shear Modulus, Shuey-Fluid Factor
· P-impedance, S-impedance, Density
· P-wave and S-wave Velocities Ratios
· Elastic impedances from Seismic and Well Log Data
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BASIC AVO ATTRIBUTE ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS
· Determination of Thickness
· Lithology and Fluid Content
· Reservoir AVO Modelling: Porosity, Density, Velocity
· Rock Property Modelling
· Calibration using Available Well Log Data
· Near versus Far Dataset and Fluid Effect
· Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators
· Demo Using Industry Software
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To participate, register before Monday 7th July 2025 by following the instruction on the flyer.
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For more enquiries, whatsapp: +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734.

FUNDAMENTALS FOR FORMATION EVALUATION AND WELL MONITORING 2

Elvee Energy Training: 07 July to 11 July 2025 / Physical: 9am to 12noon & Virtual: 2pm to 5pm daily (Zoom: WAT / UTC+1)
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PALAEOBIOLOGY
* Rules of Nomenclature: Taxons, Codes, Ranking, Species
* Sampling and Identification of Fossils
* Taxonomical, Morphological and Evolution of Major Invertebrate Phyla
* Protozoa, Porifera and Coelentereta, Bryozoa, Brachiopoda and Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata and Graptolithina
* Vertebrates, Plants and Trace Fossils
* Palaeontologic Principles and Palaeobiologic Models, Macro and Micro Evolution
* Taxonomic, Morphologic and Biostratigraphy of Major Microfossils
* Palaeoenvironmental Applications of Foraminifera, Pollen and Spores
* Palynological Studies
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SEDLOG SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USE
* Introduction to Sedlog: Log Structure and Layout
* Installation and Setup for all Participants: Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Macos),
* Data Input and Log Creation: New Log, Bed-By-Bed and Importing Data
* Customizing Graphic Log: Layout, Columns, Customizing, Lithology/Symbols, Key Elements
* Data Manipulation and Analysis: Editing, Deleting, Notes and Comments
* Advanced Features, Exporting and Printing: Exporting, Printing Logs
* Practical Exercises, Hands-On Practice: Graphic Logs Using Real and Simulated Data.
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GEOSOFT VIEWER APPLICATION (OASIS MONTAJ)
* Introduction to Oasis Montaj: Viewer Application, Menu and Functionalities, New Project
* Data Management and Organization: Importing Data, Coordinates, Filtering, Processing
* Data Visualization and Interpretation: Gridding, Imaging, Plotting, Interpreting Anomalies
* Exporting and Reporting: Export Data, Formats, Reports, Integration with Other Data
* Practical Exercises, Hands-On Practice: Importing and Processing Data Using the Software
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THIS PREREQUISITE TRAINING CLOSES THE GAPS FOR MISSING FUNDAMENTALS IN FIRST DEGREE COURSES AND PREPARES CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL E&P SKILLS ACQUISITION
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To participate, follow the instructions on the flyer and register by Monday, 7th July, 2025.
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For more enquiries, whatsapp: +2349080278616 or Call +2347037628734.