Oil industry online coruses - study reservoir analysis

This is a short, intense course covering an introduction and definition of unconventional reservoir analysis. You will see the characteristics of unconventional reservoirs, including a shale overview, and typical rock and typical fluid properties. We will look at the decline curve models and production and reserves predictions. You will practice the application of the theory using Citrine and Topaze software from KAPPA Engineering. IChemE accredited course (14 CPD hours).

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Who’s it for?

. . . anyone desiring to understand the new techniques involved in unconventional reservoir analysis and how these are applied in commercial software.

Course Price

€ 295

Course length

2 days classroom equivalent.

List the main types and characteristics of unconventional reservoirs and explain how they are defined
Identify key reservoir rock and fluid properties for unconventional reservoirs and explain how this influences the fluid flow regimes
Compare and contrast the different methods used for decline curve analysis in unconventional reservoirs. Explain how these differ from traditional methods
Categorise the production decline characteristics for multi-fractured horizontal wells in shale reservoirs. Explain how to estimate remaining reserves for each well and field
Describe the recommended workflow for unconventional reservoir analysis. Illustrate with practical applications for field performance matching and prediction (Citrine, Topaze)

1. Introduction

Introduction and definitions
Global production and resources of unconventional oil and gas

2. Characteristics of unconventional reservoirs

Shale reservoirs overview
Typical rock properties
Typical fluid properties

3. Production and reserves prediction

Fluid flow regimes
Production and reserves prediction overview

4. Decline curve models

Decline curve models overview
Modified hyperbolic decline model
Power law exponential and Stretched exponential decline models
Duong model overview
Duong model sensitivities
Decline model comparison
Fractured systems models (simple and numerical)
Summary of decline curve analysis for unconventional reservoirs
QUIZ - Unconventional reservoir analysis

5. Field Performance Analysis Workshop (Citrine)

Introduction and interface overview (Citrine)
Data types, plots and dashboards (Citrine)
Working with plots - lines and statistics (Citrine)
Diagnostic tools - flow regime identification and wells normalisation (Citrine)
Creating Working Sets (Citrine)
Decline Curve Analysis (Citrine)
Rate Transient Analysis - part 1 (Citrine)
Rate Transient Analysis - part 2 (Citrine)

6. Rate Transient Analysis Workshop (Topaze)

Interface overview - rate and pressure history and data extraction
Running different DCA models, forecasting and comparing results
Introduction to RTA - use of the diagnostic log-log plot
RTA - generating and matching an analytical model
RTA - forecasting and running sensitivities
Converting from tubing head to bottomhole pressures

- Courses:
  
  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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Ease of use

First of all it is fantastic! The setup is easy to understand and your introduction helps to clarify all open questions. The search function works well. I tested a key words and I always found what I wanted.

Asset Manager, OMV Petrom

Usefulness

I really think the bitesize videos are excellent. They are so easy to dip in and out. It allows me to go exactly to the part I am interested in. It is the perfect tool for on-the-job learning – the perfect virtual colleague who can answer all your quick questions.

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

Track your progress as you grow your skills, in your own time. Take interactive assessments to put your new knowledge to the test and prepare for that interview or evaluation, while refreshing your memory with our quick revision videos. Earn badges to demonstrate your new skills or those of your team – and watch your achievements mount up as you go. This is how to learn, in your time.