09 January, 2026

The workshop on “Well Logs to Reservoir Discovery: Theory, Calculations, and Field-Based Insights in Oil & Gas Exploration “was organized by the Chemical Engineering Department under the banner of the IE(I) Students’ Chapter. It provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of petroleum exploration and reservoir discovery, covering theoretical concepts, calculations, and field-based practices. The workshop also familiarized students with current technologies and industry practices while creating awareness about career and research opportunities in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: Chemical Engineering Department 
• Expert Name: Mr. Prem Kumar Chawla, Retd. Deputy General Manager (Wells), Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) Ahmedabad.
• Duration: 09th January 2026 (01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.)
• Venue:  H-202/3
• No. of Participants: 30
• Event Coordinator: Dr. Hiral Pandya and Dr. Sonal Bhagat

Discussion Points

• Definition and importance in oil and gas exploration 
• Open and cased Hole Logging
• Common Well Logging Techniques 
• Identifying hydrocarbon-bearing zones 
• Enhancing reservoir management and recovery techniques 
• Successful reservoir discoveries
• Calculation of porosity, water saturation (Archie’s equation), and net pay thickness
• Case-based calculations demonstrating integration of log data for reserve estimation

Words from the Expert

“Well logging is the key to unlocking the mysteries of the subsurface, turning uncertainty into opportunity for efficient resource extraction.”