Reservoir Engineering

These courses cover the fundamental concepts of reservoir engineering, including fluid flow in reservoir formations, drive mechanisms, fractional flow, material balance and reservoir performance prediction. These are illustrated by building and matching reservoir models in commercial software such as MBAL and Saphir. 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).

Applied Pressure and Rate Transient Analysis

This short, practical course covers the concepts and software applications of pressure and rate transient analysis using Saphir and Topaze. Topics include an introduction to well testing, pressure drawdown analysis, wellbore storage calculations, pressure buildup analysis using superposition, Horner and MDH plots, dimensionless groups and type curves, de-convolution, gas well applications and rate transient analysis methods using Fetkovitch, Blasingame and Agarwal plots. 2 days classroom equivalent. IChemE accredited course (14 CPD hours).

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Practical Reservoir Engineering

This extensive course covers all the fundamental concepts of reservoir engineering plus practical applications in software tutorials (MBAL and KAPPA workstation). Topics include; reservoir engineering objectives, fluid and rock properties, well inflow performance, fluid flow in porous media, reservoir drive mechanisms, performance trend analysis, rate transient analysis, material balance and analytical aquifers, reserves estimation, well testing and pressure transient analysis, formation evaluation, improved and enhanced oil recovery, reservoir performance prediction and reservoir management and surveillance. You will also explore unconventional reservoir analysis and applications.

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Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering

This comprehensive course covers all the fundamental concepts of reservoir engineering. Topics include; reservoir engineering objectives, fluid and rock properties, well inflow performance, fluid flow in porous media, reservoir drive mechanisms, performance trend analysis, material balance and analytical aquifers, well testing and pressure transient analysis and reserves estimation. 5 days classroom equivalent course.

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Reservoir modelling with MBAL

An introduction to the reservoir engineering toolkit in MBAL (Monte Carlo oil in place calculation, decline curve analysis, 1D displacement and material balance). Building a new oil reservoir model, history matching methods and validation, fractional flow matching and prediction with well models. 2 days classroom equivalent course.

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Applied Unconventional 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. 2 days classroom equivalent.

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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. 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

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