This course is devoted to introduce the practical use of biomarkers and isotopes in oil and gas related domains including: exploration, field study, Paleo-environment assessment and oil spill issues. It addresses the definition and origin of these geochemical descriptors, basic analytical methods for their study and their operational deployment.
Note: The course includes practical exercises
Understanding the contribution of geochemical descriptors for operational purposes
Providing clues to approach advanced geochemical technical reports
Helping attendees to maximize exchange with geochemistry specialists
Integrating geochemical input for oil and gas operational workflows
Alain-Yves Huc has a MSc from Nancy University, France (1973) a PhD in Geosciences from Strasbourg University, France (1978) and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, USA (1979-1980).
From 1980 to 1981 he worked as Associate Researcher at “Laboratory of Applied Geology”, CNRS, Orléans, France
He joined IFPEN group in 1981, successively as Researcher, Project Manager and Head of the geochemistry department (1992), Director of the Exploration Centre at IFP School (2000-2004), Deputy Manager of the Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry Division at IFPEN (2004-2013), and Scientific Senior Advisor (2000-2013). During its career Alain-Yves Huc was involved in numerous industrial projects with National and International Oil Companies.
Alain-Yves Huc is currently Associate Professor at Sorbonne University in Paris (ISTeP), Associate Professor at IFP School, and independent consultant.
Specialist in petroleum geology, Alain Huc is author of 158 published articles in journals and books, 113 Presentations at conferences. Scientific Editor or Author of 7 books on topics covering Petroleum system, source rocks, Unconventional Resources and reservoir geochemistry and holder of 3 Patents. (Google Scholar: 5150 citations, h Index: 39, i10: 87; Research Gate Score: 40.89)
He lectured in Algeria, Angola, France, Germany, India, Iran, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, RDC, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, UAE, UK, Venezuela and Yemen. He teaches in French and International universities.