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An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Subsurface Production Operations and Artificial Lift Technologies

Stimulations Operations and Artificial Lift Methods

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07 - 11 Jul 2025
Abu Dhabi
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01 - 05 Sep 2025
Kigali
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13 - 17 Oct 2025
London
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10 - 14 Nov 2025
Dubai
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17 - 21 Feb 2025
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02 - 06 Mar 2026
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This Subsurface Production Operations and Artificial Lift Technologies training course begins with an overview of well-performance evaluation, which helps determine when artificial lift and stimulation operations are necessary. It will also cover the topic of formation damage, including its causes (during drilling, cementing, and production) and the available remediation techniques.

The course then delves into the various types of artificial lift systems and the criteria for selecting the appropriate one. Participants will explore both the theoretical and practical aspects of the most widely used artificial lift methods, gaining a solid understanding of the underlying principles, as well as the advantages, disadvantages, applications, and limitations of each system.

Key topics of the Energy training course will include:

  • Reservoir performance: understanding inflow and outflow relationships
  • Reservoir properties and their influence on formation damage
  • Damage mechanisms: how sandstones and carbonates are affected, and the role of mineralogy, clay chemistry, scale, and paraffin
  • Damage prevention strategies: drilling, completion, and production methods, including the selection of fluids and additives
  • Evaluation of damage: analyzing production performance and conducting pressure reviews
  • Damage removal techniques: acidizing methods, wellbore washes, perforating techniques, and hydraulic fracturing for damage bypass
  • Overview of artificial lift technologies and systems
  • Key equipment and accessories for artificial lift systems
  • Artificial lift screening: criteria for system selection
  • Design considerations for artificial lift systems
  • Limitations and benefits of various artificial lift systems

By the conclusion of this Subsurface Production Operations and Artificial Lift Technologies training course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of subsurface production operations
  • Analyze and evaluate inflow and outflow performance
  • Assess formation damage and its impact on production performance
  • Enhance their technical understanding of formation damage, including its causes, prevention, and remedies
  • Explain perforation techniques, formation damage, matrix acidizing, and hydraulic fracturing
  • Apply effective methods for optimizing artificial lift systems
  • Understand the operation of various artificial lift systems, including gas lift systems, ESP systems, sucker rod pumps, jet pumps, hydraulic pumps, and progressive cavity pumps
  • Discuss the criteria for selecting artificial lift systems and screening methods
  • Choose the most suitable artificial lift system for specific needs
  • Compare various systems to determine the most cost-effective option
  • Identify the necessary components and auxiliary equipment for each system
  • Implement best practices to prolong the life of equipment and installed lift systems
  • Design system features that accommodate gassy production, production with solids, viscous production, and other challenging conditions

This Energy training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The course is designed as a blended environment of presentation, workshops, group work, practical exercises, field application/ analysis and several industry videos showing all processes, and general discussions

This Energy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Petroleum and production engineers
  • Completion, reservoir and drilling engineers concerned with well performance & production enhancement facilities
  • Supervisors, field operators and technicians
  • Other company staff involved in subsurface production operations
  • Petroleum engineers who are new to the profession
  • Managers and government officials and others involved with the production systems
  • Technical and operations staff from other disciplines, who require a cross-training to or a basic understanding of the subsurface production operations

Day One: Reservoir Performance – Inflow and Outflow Relationships

  • Reservoir performance: wellbore and reservoir performance overview
  • Pressure loss in the wellbore 
  • Well productivity
  • Concepts of productivity index
  • Inflow and outflow relationships

Day Two: Formation Damage

  • Formation damage 
  • Well production problems: asphaltenes, waxes, hydrates, inorganic, scale formation, corrosion
  • Drilling-induced formation damage
  • Damage mechanisms - how are sandstones and carbonates damaged, how do formation mineralogy and clay chemistry influence damage, what about scale, paraffin .. Etc.
  • Formation damage causes: formation damage caused by completion and workover fluids: damage during perforating and cementing, formation damage caused by fines mitigation, formation damage caused by swelling clays, formation damage in injection wells, formation damage resulting from paraffins and asphaltenes, formation damage resulting form emulsion and sludge formation,  formation damage resulting from condensate banking, formation damage resulting from gas breakout, formation damage resulting from water blocks, formation damage resulting for wettability alteration, bacterial plugging

Day Three: Stimulation Operations / Why and When do we need Artificial Lift?

  • Damage prevention
  • Evaluation of damage - production performance, and pressure analysis review
  • Damage removal: two basic acidizing treatments and acidizing materials and methods
  • Damage removal by chemical solvents 
  • Acid type and concentration 
  • Evaluation of acid treatments
  • Impact of changing well conditions and need for artificial lift
  • Overview of artificial lift technology : sucker road pump design, hydraulic pump design, jet pump, gas lift, Electric Submersible Pump (ESP)
  • Application of artificial lift technology and its limitations
  • Artificial lift screening methods

Day Four: Sucker Rod Pumping and Gas Lift System

  • Sucker rod pump concept
  • Limitations and advantages of the sucker rod pumping system
  • Components of the sucker rod pump
  • Design of the sucker rod pump
  • Troubleshooting of the sucker rod pump systems
  • Gas lift concept
  • Gas lift types: continuous and intermittent gas lift
  • Main components of the gas list system: mandrels and  valves
  • Gas lift design
  • Effects of temperature and chokes
  • Valve spacing
  • Equilibrium curve and continuous flow design
  • Injection gas requirements
  • Limitation and advantages of the gas lift system

Day Five: ESP System, Hydraulic & Jet Pumping and PCP systems

  • Concept of the Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) system
  • Equipment and accessories of the ESP systems
  • ESP design: pump performance curves, pump intake curves, typical problems, installation, troubleshooting ; best practices for installation and maintenance;
  • Steps to correctly size an ESP system. basic sizing principles for the pump, motor and cable
  • Importance of correctly matching well productivity to pump performance
  • Use of data to diagnose well/equipment problems
  • Limitation and advantages of the ESP system
  • Concept of the hydraulic pumps
  • Limitation and advantages of the hydraulic pumps
  • Concept of the jet pumping
  • Limitation and advantages of the jet pumps
  • Concept of the Progressing Cavity Pump (PCP) pumps
  • Limitation and advantages of the PCP pumps
  • Best practices for installation and maintenance
  • Criteria for selection of artificial lift systems and artificial lift screening methods

Subsurface Production Operations and Artificial Lift Technologies Training Course FAQ's

WHY ENERGY TRAINING CENTRE?

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Our industry leading training courses cover the entire energy ecosystem, from conventional energy, to renewables. Regardless of where you are in the renewable sector, from start-up to NOC – our goal is to provide our clients with future-proof professional training and development to help you lead in navigate the energy transition. We are supporting clients within the conventional energy industry, such as those in oil gas adopt and implement effective strategies and systems to reduce their carbon footprint and emissions. We also deliver training and run bespoke programs for clients who may be making a larger scale transition into the renewable energy market. For those organisations who are growing or are fully established in the renewable energy space we offer professional development training to further their knowledge and skills, and ensure they are up-to-date with industry standards and regulations.

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While we do not provide job placement services after the training course, we are confident that our programme equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance your career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

We offer multiple international training venues, which can be accessed via the following link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations
 
Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.
Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to [email protected]. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.

  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

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