Introduction

This course focuses on advanced techniques in well testing and analysis, essential for optimizing production and evaluating reservoir performance. Participants will learn about different testing methodologies, data interpretation, and the integration of well test results into reservoir models.

Objectives

• Understand the principles and types of well testing.
• Learn advanced techniques for pressure transient analysis (PTA) and rate transient analysis (RTA).
• Develop skills in interpreting test data for reservoir characterization and management.
• Explore the integration of well testing data with reservoir models for enhanced forecasting.
• Analyze future trends in well testing technology, including automation and real-time monitoring.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Reservoir engineers, production engineers, and geoscientists.
• Well test analysts and operations personnel involved in production optimization.
• Data scientists and engineers interested in reservoir modeling and forecasting.
• Recent graduates in petroleum engineering or related fields.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Well Testing

• Introduction to Well Testing and Its Importance
  • Overview of well testing objectives: reservoir characterization, performance evaluation, and optimization
  • Key principles of fluid flow in porous media and well testing theory
• Types of Well Tests
  • Overview of pressure buildup tests, drawdown tests, and multi-rate tests
  • Techniques for selecting appropriate testing methods based on reservoir characteristics
• Testing Equipment and Procedures
  • Overview of well testing equipment: pressure gauges, flow meters, and sampling tools
  • Best practices for conducting well tests and ensuring data quality

Day 2: Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA)

• Principles of Pressure Transient Analysis
  • Understanding pressure responses and flow regimes in reservoirs
  • Overview of well test models: radial flow, spherical flow, and linear flow
• Analyzing Pressure Buildup Tests
  • Techniques for interpreting buildup test data and identifying reservoir properties
  • Role of diagnostic plots in understanding reservoir behavior and flow characteristics
• Advanced PTA Techniques
  • Techniques for using well test analysis software and modeling tools
  • Case studies demonstrating advanced PTA applications in various reservoir types

Day 3: Rate Transient Analysis (RTA)

• Introduction to Rate Transient Analysis
  • Overview of RTA principles and methodologies
  • Importance of rate data in understanding reservoir performance over time
• Analyzing Rate Data and Decline Curves
  • Techniques for constructing decline curves and estimating reserves
  • Overview of hyperbolic, exponential, and harmonic decline models
• Integrating RTA with PTA Results
  • Techniques for combining rate and pressure transient analysis for comprehensive reservoir evaluation
  • Case studies demonstrating the benefits of integrated analysis in decision-making

Day 4: Data Integration and Reservoir Modeling

• Integrating Well Test Data into Reservoir Models
  • Techniques for incorporating well testing results into reservoir simulations
  • Importance of calibration and history matching in model accuracy
• Using Well Testing for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Planning
  • Role of well testing in assessing EOR potential and designing EOR strategies
  • Case studies illustrating the impact of well testing on EOR project success
• Real-Time Monitoring and Automation in Well Testing
  • Overview of emerging technologies for real-time data collection and analysis
  • Techniques for using automation to improve well testing efficiency and accuracy

Day 5: Case Studies and Future Trends in Well Testing

• Case Studies in Well Testing Applications
  • Analysis of successful well testing projects and lessons learned
  • Review of how well testing data informed strategic decisions and improved performance
• Emerging Trends in Well Testing Technology
  • Innovations in well testing equipment, data acquisition, and analysis software
  • Exploring the future of well testing with AI, machine learning, and data analytics
• Final Project: Well Testing Analysis Plan
  • Participants develop a comprehensive well testing analysis plan for a hypothetical well, including testing methods, data interpretation, and integration with reservoir modeling
• Preparing for Future Challenges in Well Testing
  • Techniques for adapting to new technologies, regulatory changes, and market demands
  • Role of continuous learning and adaptation in advancing well testing practices