Introduction to Reservoir Engineering for Non-Specialists

Introduction:

Reservoir Engineering is a discipline that encompasses principles of science and technology, as well as an understanding of hydrocarbon reservoir behavior. It is essential for assessing oil and gas reserves and for formulating improved recovery practices.

Detailed analysis of reservoir data, comprehension of reservoir responses to various conditions, and the implementation of best practices for surface management are critical. Without these, billions of barrels of recoverable oil and gas may remain untapped. Therefore, mastering reservoir engineering is vital for enhancing hydrocarbon resource recovery.

This course is designed for non-engineers and provides a fundamental understanding of hydrocarbon behavior in reservoirs and the recovery processes. It introduces participants to practical aspects of reservoir engineering and presents existing techniques used in the industry to solve reservoir challenges and enhance resource recovery.

Objectives:

Upon completing this Introduction to Reservoir Engineering for Non-Specialists course, participants will be able to:

• Understand reservoir types, classification, properties, and other factors.
• Relate fundamental properties of reservoir rocks and fluids that influence PVT (Pressure, Volume, Temperature).
• Explain fluid movement in porous media.
• Define and describe reservoir volume based on fluid type and influencing phenomena.
• Understand the distribution of reservoir fluids within a fluid system.
• Focus on oil and gas well performance, including testing methods.
• Comprehend primary, secondary, and enhanced oil recovery processes.
• Develop a basic understanding of in-situ appraisal methods and recovery prediction.
• Recognize various reservoir drive mechanisms applicable to oil and gas.
• Comprehend the basics of reservoir simulation methodologies.
• Anticipate future production using Decline Curve Analysis.
• Understand economic aspects and risks associated with reservoirs.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive lectures and guided tutorials
• Group discussions
• Case studies
• Simulations
• Q&A sessions
• Industry examples
• Field trips

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Inception of Exploration and Drilling

• World Energy Data
• Overview of Oil and Gas Fields
• Methodologies and Practices in Oil and Gas Exploration
• Seismic Survey Techniques
• Principles of Well Drilling, Completion, and Stimulation
• Oil and Gas Well Logging and Record Interpretation
• Basic Geological Concepts

Unit 2: Reservoir and Types of Reservoirs

• Establishment of Reservoir Engineering Discipline
• Overview of Reservoirs
• Important Properties of Reservoir Rock
• Core Description and Analysis
• Fluid Flow Models in Porous Media
• Fluid Content in Reservoirs
• In-Depth Fluid Properties
• PVT Analysis and Its Relevance
• Phase Diagrams

Unit 3: Reservoir Testing and Reserves Calculation

• Fluid Distribution Patterns in Reservoir Engineering
• Well Testing Methods
• Pressure Transients and Reservoir Damage Issues
• Problematic Wells Management
• Methods of Reserves Estimation
• Material Balance Methods
• Investigating Relative Permeability

Unit 4: Reservoir Performance

• Decline Curve Analysis
• Identifying Driving Mechanisms
• Types of Recovery from Reservoirs
• Types of Primary Recovery
• Secondary Recovery Methods

Unit 5: Introduction to Reservoir Management

• Overview of Basic Variables in Reservoirs
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Methods
• Theoretical Aspects of Reservoir Simulation
• Concepts and Practices of Reservoir Management
• Understanding Costs and Benefits of Reservoir Development