Oil and Gas Reservoir Delineation and Development Training Course.

Introduction:

Reservoir delineation and development are crucial steps in maximizing the recovery of hydrocarbons from oil and gas fields. Effective reservoir delineation allows operators to accurately assess the size, shape, and characteristics of a reservoir, while development involves the planning and implementation of strategies to extract resources efficiently and safely. This 5-day training course provides a comprehensive overview of the reservoir delineation process, development techniques, and the latest technologies and methodologies used to optimize production from oil and gas reservoirs.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this training course, participants will:

1. Gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of oil and gas reservoir delineation.
2. Learn the tools and techniques used in reservoir characterization, including seismic, geological, and petrophysical analysis.
3. Understand the various reservoir development strategies and their application to different reservoir types.
4. Explore the latest technologies in reservoir management, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
5. Develop the skills to integrate multidisciplinary data to create effective reservoir management plans.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals in the oil and gas industry who are involved in reservoir management, engineering, and development, including:

• Reservoir Engineers
• Geologists and Geophysicists
• Drilling Engineers
• Production Engineers
• Project Managers in Oil and Gas Development
• Operations Managers
• Petrophysicists
• Asset Managers and Development Planners

Day 1: Introduction to Reservoir Delineation

• Session 1: Overview of Oil and Gas Reservoirs
  • Types of oil and gas reservoirs: Conventional vs. unconventional reservoirs
  • Reservoir rock and fluid properties
  • Reservoir models and their importance in development planning
• Session 2: The Reservoir Delineation Process
  • Initial reservoir exploration: Well logs, core samples, and seismic data
  • Integration of geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data
  • Wellbore and reservoir pressure management
• Session 3: Seismic and Geological Techniques in Delineation
  • Role of seismic surveys in reservoir delineation
  • 3D and 4D seismic data interpretation for reservoir characterization
  • Geological mapping, structure, and stratigraphy

Day 2: Reservoir Characterization and Modeling

• Session 1: Petrophysical Analysis and Well Log Interpretation
  • Well logs and their role in reservoir evaluation
  • Petrophysical properties: Porosity, permeability, saturation, and fluid identification
  • Using logs to build reservoir models
• Session 2: Geological Modeling for Reservoir Characterization
  • Integration of geological data with petrophysical information
  • Building static reservoir models: Grid generation and property modeling
  • Faults, fractures, and heterogeneity in reservoir modeling
• Session 3: Dynamic Reservoir Modeling and Simulation
  • Introduction to reservoir simulation and modeling techniques
  • Building and calibrating reservoir simulation models
  • Sensitivity analysis and forecasting production profiles

Day 3: Reservoir Development Strategies

• Session 1: Reservoir Drive Mechanisms and Production Planning
  • Natural drive mechanisms: Water drive, gas cap drive, solution gas drive, and compaction drive
  • Artificial drive mechanisms and enhanced recovery methods
  • Economic considerations and risk management in development planning
• Session 2: Well Design and Drilling Techniques for Development
  • Optimal well placement and drilling techniques for reservoir development
  • Multi-well strategies and horizontal drilling in reservoir development
  • Well integrity, completion techniques, and reservoir damage management
• Session 3: Waterflooding and Gas Injection Techniques
  • Understanding waterflooding as a primary enhanced oil recovery method
  • Gas injection methods: CO2 and miscible flooding
  • Designing and implementing injection programs for improved recovery

Day 4: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Techniques

• Session 1: Introduction to Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
  • EOR methods overview: Thermal, chemical, and gas injection
  • Factors influencing the selection of EOR methods for different reservoirs
  • The role of reservoir management in EOR success
• Session 2: Thermal EOR Techniques (Steam Injection)
  • Steam flooding and cyclic steam stimulation
  • Applications of thermal recovery for heavy oil and tar sands
  • Challenges and operational considerations in thermal EOR
• Session 3: Chemical and Gas EOR Techniques
  • Polymer flooding and surfactant injection
  • CO2 injection and miscible gas flooding for reservoir pressure maintenance
  • Case studies and successful applications of chemical and gas EOR

Day 5: Reservoir Management and Future Trends

• Session 1: Reservoir Management Strategies
  • Integrated reservoir management: Combining geological, petrophysical, and engineering data
  • Real-time monitoring and data-driven reservoir management
  • Optimizing well performance and reservoir recovery over the life cycle
• Session 2: Reservoir Surveillance and Production Optimization
  • Techniques for monitoring reservoir behavior: Pressure transient testing, production data analysis
  • Production optimization techniques: Artificial lift, gas lift, and water handling systems
  • Managing reservoir performance with predictive maintenance
• Session 3: Future Trends in Reservoir Delineation and Development
  • Advances in reservoir characterization technologies (machine learning, AI, and big data analytics)
  • The role of digital twins in reservoir modeling and management
  • The future of unconventional resources and new technologies in reservoir development