Introduction to Reservior modelling with MBAL

This is a self-paced introduction to the reservoir engineering toolkit in MBAL (Monte Carlo oil in place calculation, decline curve analysis, 1D displacement and material balance). We will study how to build a new oil reservoir model, history matching methods and validation, fractional flow matching and prediction with well models. Get started now with Baobab’s certificated online micro-learning tutorials, exercises and evaluation. IChemE accredited course (14 CPD hours).

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Who’s it for?

. . . anyone wishing to learn how to apply the principles of material balance in commercial reservoir modelling software.

Course Price

€ 230

Course length

2 days classroom equivalent.

Explain the principle and limitations of the material balance method and the influence of drive mechanisms on the recovery factor
Describe how the material balance equation is used for gas reservoirs to determine EUR
Explain how material balance can be used for prediction of reservoir pressure and well flowrates
Discuss the concepts and application of analytical aquifer models
Build a material balance model for a new oil field development (MBAL)
Perform history matching and run production forecasts with producer and injector wells (MBAL)

1. Introduction to Material Balance

Introduction to Material Balance
Material balance for oil reservoirs (overview)
QUIZ - Introduction to Material Balance

2. Material Balance for oil reservoirs

Material balance for oil reservoirs (net fluid withdrawal)
Material balance for oil reservoirs (oil and dissolved gas expansion)
Material balance for oil reservoirs (rock and water expansion)
Material balance for oil reservoirs (gas cap expansion and total expansion)
Material balance for oil reservoirs (the full equation)
Material balance for oil reservoirs (terminology used)
Material balance for oil reservoirs (solving for oil in place and aquifer size)
Impact of drive mechanism - solution gas drive above bubble point
Impact of drive mechanism - solution gas drive below bubble point
Impact of drive mechanism - gas cap drive and natural water drive
Summary of drive mechanisms as applied to material balance

3. Material Balance for gas reservoirs

Material balance for gas reservoirs (Havlena Odeh method)
Material balance for gas reservoirs (P over Z plot method)
QUIZ - Material Balance for oil and gas reservoirs

4. Summary of Material Balance

Using material balance models for prediction
Summary of material balance techniques

5. Introduction to analytical aquifer models

Analytical aquifer models - concepts
Analytical aquifer models - Hurst and Van Everdingen (introduction)
Analytical aquifer models - Hurst and Van Everdingen (total aquifer influx)
Analytical aquifer models - Fetkovitch
Analytical aquifer models - Carter and Tracy
Summary of analytical aquifer models
QUIZ - Introduction to analytical aquifer models

6. Introduction to MBAL

Introduction and capabilities (MBAL)
STOOIP calculation using Monte Carlo (MBAL)
Decline curve analysis - history matching and prediction (MBAL)
Water flood analysis with Buckley Leverett 1D model (MBAL)
Material balance model - input data (PVT and tank) (MBAL)
Material balance model - input data (aquifer models and rel perms) (MBAL)
Material balance model - input data (production and reservoir history) (MBAL)

7. History matching methods

History matching methods overview (MBAL)
History matching - analytical method (MBAL)
Simulation results and fractional flow matching (MBAL)

8. Prediction methods

Prediction using a fixed oil rate (MBAL)
Prediction using a fixed oil rate to estimate WI requirements (MBAL)
Prediction using a well model (MBAL)

9. Building a new oil reservoir model

Building a new oil reservoir model - data entry (MBAL)
Building a new oil reservoir model - simple prediction (no wells) (MBAL)
Building a new oil reservoir model - simple prediction (no wells) with WI (MBAL)
Building a new oil reservoir model - adding a well model (MBAL)
Building a new oil reservoir model - prediction and adding a WI well (MBAL)
Building a new oil reservoir model - understanding the impact of water injection (MBAL)
Building a new oil reservoir model - optimising the production profile (MBAL)
Building a new oil reservoir model - prediction with gas lift wells (MBAL)
Building a new oil reservoir model - prediction with ESP wells (MBAL)

10. Course Final Exam

EXAM - Introduction to Reservoir Modelling with MBAL

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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

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