This Advanced Production and Operation Techniques training course will explore the latest techniques and technologies used in the oil and gas industry to increase production and efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. The training course will provide professionals in the industry with the necessary skills and knowledge to optimize production, improve operational efficiency, and meet the challenges of the future. It will also include an action plan for implementing production and efficiency improvements.
The training course aims to analyze, compare, design and implement advanced techniques and principles for optimizing oil production while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:
- Advanced techniques for reservoir characterization
- Reservoir management strategies
- Advanced well completion
- Health, safety, and environmental considerations in oil production operations
- Future trends and developments in oil production technology
By the end of this Advanced Production and Operation Techniques training course, participants will learn to:
- Analyze the principles of oil reservoir engineering and evaluate their applicability to a variety of production scenarios.
- Compare and contrast the different types of artificial lift methods used in oil production and assess their relative effectiveness and cost.
- Formulate and design optimized well completions and workover programs to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Apply advanced drilling techniques such as horizontal drilling and multilateral wells to improve reservoir contact and increase production rates.
- Evaluate and select appropriate enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods for specific reservoir conditions and assess their economic viability.
- Design and implement a comprehensive safety and environmental management program that complies with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
The training course is designed for professionals working in the oil and gas industry who have a basic understanding of oil production and want to enhance their knowledge and skills in advanced techniques and principles for optimizing oil production.
This Advanced Production and Operation Techniques training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Petroleum Engineers
- Drilling Engineers
- Production Engineers
- Field Operators
- Maintenance Personnel
Day One: Advanced Drilling Techniques
- Horizontal drilling
- Multilateral drilling
- Directional drilling
- Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)
- Extended Reach Drilling (ERD)
- Underbalanced drilling (UBD)
Day Two: Advanced Completion Techniques
- Intelligent completions
- Multistage fracturing
- Expandable tubular technology
- Inflow Control Devices (ICDs)
- Downhole Monitoring Systems
- Benefits of each technique
- Evaluation of technique suitability
- Implementation in the field
Day Three: Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques
- Chemical EOR
- Thermal EOR
- Gas EOR
- Microbial EOR
- Benefits, challenges, and limitations of each technique
- Selection of the most suitable technique for a given reservoir
- Implementation effectiveness
Day Four: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Oil and Gas
- Applications of AI/ML in the oil and gas industry
- Drilling optimization
- Reservoir modeling
- Predictive maintenance
- Benefits of using AI/ML
- Challenges associated with implementing AI/ML in the field
Day Five: Sustainability in Oil and Gas Production and Operation
- Environmental impact of oil and gas production
- Mitigation strategies for reducing environmental impact
- Carbon capture and storage
- Green completions
- Wastewater treatment
- Examples of sustainable oil and gas production and operation techniques