Artificial lift in unconventional reservoirs -

This course covers an overview of the properties of unconventional reservoirs and the particular issues that arise for the selection and application of artificial lift methods. These include a review of ESPs, gas lift, plunger lift and sucker rod pumps. IChemE accredited course (7 CPD hours).

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Who’s it for?

. . . anyone keen to understand the emerging technologies involved in the application of artificial lift to unconventional reservoirs.

Course Price

€ 150

Course length

1 day classroom equivalent.

Identify the unusual reservoir and production characteristics of unconventional wells. Explain the challenges of their wellbore profiles and completion types
Explain the key factors that affect artificial lift design and selection in unconventional wells. List the issues to be considered for each method
Describe the particular problems and solutions for the application of electric submersible pumps (ESPs) in unconventional wells
Identify the key issues for the design and operation of gas lift in unconventional wells
Describe the challenges and solutions for the application and operation of sucker rod pumps (SRPs) and plunger lift in unconventional wells

1. Introduction to unconventional reservoirs and wells

Artificial Lift in unconventional reservoirs - introduction
Artificial Lift in unconventional reservoirs - concepts
Unconventional wells - typical wellbore profiles
Unconventional wells - completions and production profiles
Unconventional wells - performance prediction

2. Artificial lift selection

Artificial lift selection - overview
Artificial lift selection - issues

3. ESPs in unconventional wells

ESPs in unconventional wells - problems and solutions
ESPs in unconventional wells - setting depth
ESPs in unconventional wells - gas handling
ESPs in unconventional wells - pump types
ESPs in unconventional wells - power supply and system optimisation

4. Gas lift in unconventional wells

Gas lift in unconventional wells - gas supply
Gas lift in unconventional wells - design and operations

5. Plunger lift and SRPs in unconventional wells

Plunger lift in unconventional wells
SRPs in unconventional wells

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  On completion of the final course exam you will receive a certificate of completion of your course. Recognised by major players in the industry across the world, these certificates will help to confirm your training record and your progress within the profession. Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) approved training course.
  
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- Skills and competencies:
  
  Digital badges are awarded upon the successful completion of a set of skills (micro-credentials) that form a competency set for Production and Reservoir Engineers.
  
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- Earn credits towards a Masters Degree in Petroleum Production Engineering.
  
  Upon successful completion of a module (set of courses), a certificate will be issued. This can be used as evidence for requesting module exemption under Robert Gordon University’s Recognition of Certified Prior Learning (RCPL) when applying for entry to the M.Sc. in Petroleum Production Engineering. Please note undertaking these Baobab courses does not guarantee RPCL.
  
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Reservoir Engineer, Chevron

Knowledge

The videos are very didactic, short and with concise explanations. I have been using it to remind me of important concepts in the well performance theme and also to learn about some software applications. And definitely I can apply on my day-to-day job. I found it very useful and a fast way of learning, rather than being in a classroom.

Production Engineer, Total

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