Production Engineering

Our production engineering courses cover wellbore and reservoir performance for oil and gas wells and production prediction, including the design and diagnosis of artificial lift methods. We provide practical exercises to demonstrate how the theory is applied in industry standard well modelling software. All our courses offer you the benefit of self-paced learning. On completion of the final course exam you will receive an industry recognised certificate of completion of your course. These courses are approved by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

Fundamentals of Production Operations

This extensive course covers all the fundamental concepts of production and facilities operations from exploration and drilling through to surface production treatment and export. Topics include; introduction to the petroleum industry, reservoir engineering fundamentals, fluid properties, well performance prediction, an overview of artificial lift systems, production measurement, surveillance and allocation, well integrity and operations, flow assurance and production chemistry, overview of surface production facilities, primary separation systems, oil. water and gas treatment systems and fluids transportation. This course provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for production operators, production engineers or facilities engineers.

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Production operations engineering

This extensive course covers an introduction to petroleum production, well performance concepts and applications (well modelling with Prosper) and a review of artificial lift systems design and diagnosis and applications in unconventional reservoirs. Production operations topics include data measurement and analysis, well surveillance, well integrity, well intervention and sand control, formation damage and stimulation, production chemistry and flow assurance, surface production facilities and fluids treatment and corrosion control and materials selection. This course provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for all production engineers.

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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. 1 day classroom equivalent.

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Well performance prediction and optimisation

This course covers the theory and practice of well performance and prediction (no software). Topics include production systems concepts, units and datums, fluid properties, inflow and outflow performance and nodal analysis. 2 days equivalent classroom course.

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Artificial lift systems design and diagnosis

This course covers the theory and practice of artificial lift design and diagnosis (no software). Topics include an overview of artificial lift systems, selection criteria and detailed reviews of gas lift, ESP and PCP systems. 3 days equivalent classroom course.

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Oil well modelling with Prosper

This course covers the concepts and application of naturally flowing oil well modelling with Prosper. Participants will understand how to collect and validate the proper data required for well analysis and to diagnose and troubleshoot well performance. 3 days classroom equivalent course.

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Gas lift systems modelling with Prosper

This course covers the concepts and software application of Gas Lift systems performance, equipment, design, operations and diagnosis. 1 day classroom equivalent.

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ESP systems modelling with Prosper

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Artificial lift well modelling with Prosper

This comprehensive course will enable participants to understand the concepts and practical applications of modelling naturally flowing and artificial lift wells (gas lift, ESPs and PCPs) with Prosper. Participants will understand how to collect and validate the proper data required for well analysis and to design, diagnose and optimise artificial lift well systems. 7 days classroom equivalent course.

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- 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. Accreditation from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is in progress.
  
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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.