Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods Training Course

Introduction

Maximize hydrocarbon recovery and extend field life with our comprehensive Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to plan and implement advanced recovery techniques, ensuring optimal reservoir performance and increased production. In today's challenging production environments, mastering enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is crucial for organizations seeking to optimize resource utilization and achieve economic sustainability. Our enhanced oil recovery training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply cutting-edge EOR techniques for practical, real-world applications.

This enhanced oil recovery methods training delves into the core concepts of chemical, thermal, and miscible gas injection, covering topics such as polymer flooding, steam injection, and CO2 flooding. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to enhanced oil recovery methods, meeting the demands of modern oil and gas operations. Whether you're a reservoir engineer, production engineer, or field development manager, this Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods course will empower you to drive strategic EOR decisions and optimize hydrocarbon recovery.

Target Audience:

• Reservoir Engineers
• Production Engineers
• Field Development Managers
• Petrophysicists
• Simulation Engineers
• Chemical Engineers
• Project Managers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of enhanced oil recovery methods.
• Master chemical EOR techniques (polymer, surfactant, alkaline flooding).
• Utilize thermal EOR methods (steam injection, in-situ combustion).
• Implement miscible gas injection (CO2, hydrocarbon gas).
• Design and build robust EOR simulation and modeling.
• Optimize EOR performance using advanced monitoring and analysis.
• Troubleshoot and address common challenges in EOR implementation.
• Implement EOR project economic evaluation and risk assessment.
• Integrate EOR with reservoir characterization and simulation.
• Understand how to manage large-scale EOR projects.
• Explore emerging EOR technologies (e.g., nanotechnology, microbial EOR).
• Apply real world use cases for EOR in various reservoir scenarios.
• Leverage EOR tools and frameworks for efficient planning and execution.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods

• Fundamentals of enhanced oil recovery methods.
• Overview of EOR principles and methodologies.
• Setting up an EOR project planning framework.
• Introduction to EOR simulation and modeling tools.
• Best practices for EOR implementation.

Module 2: Chemical EOR Techniques

• Mastering chemical EOR techniques (polymer, surfactant, alkaline flooding).
• Utilizing polymer flooding for mobility control.
• Implementing surfactant flooding for interfacial tension reduction.
• Utilizing alkaline flooding for in-situ emulsification.
• Designing and building chemical EOR programs.
• Best practices for chemical EOR.

Module 3: Thermal EOR Methods

• Utilizing thermal EOR methods (steam injection, in-situ combustion).
• Implementing steam injection for heavy oil recovery.
• Utilizing in-situ combustion for thermal cracking.
• Designing and building thermal EOR projects.
• Best practices for thermal EOR.

Module 4: Miscible Gas Injection

• Implementing miscible gas injection (CO2, hydrocarbon gas).
• Utilizing CO2 flooding for miscible displacement.
• Implementing hydrocarbon gas injection for miscibility.
• Designing and building miscible gas injection projects.
• Best practices for miscible gas EOR.

Module 5: EOR Simulation and Modeling

• Designing and build robust EOR simulation and modeling.
• Utilizing compositional and thermal simulation techniques.
• Implementing advanced gridding and upscaling methods.
• Designing and building EOR simulation models.
• Best practices for EOR simulation.

Module 6: EOR Performance Optimization

• Optimizing EOR performance using advanced monitoring and analysis.
• Utilizing pressure transient analysis and rate transient analysis.
• Implementing 4D seismic and reservoir monitoring.
• Designing and building EOR monitoring systems.
• Best practices for EOR optimization.

Module 7: Troubleshooting EOR Implementation

• Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in EOR implementation.
• Analyzing EOR performance data and operational issues.
• Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
• Resolving common EOR implementation errors.
• Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: EOR Project Economics

• Implementing EOR project economic evaluation and risk assessment.
• Utilizing economic modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Implementing risk management and contingency planning.
• Designing and building EOR economic models.
• Best practices for EOR economics.

Module 9: Integration with Reservoir Modeling

• Integrating EOR with reservoir characterization and simulation.
• Utilizing geological and geophysical data.
• Implementing integrated reservoir modeling.
• Designing and building integrated EOR plans.
• Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale EOR Projects

• Understanding how to manage large-scale EOR projects.
• Utilizing project management tools and techniques.
• Implementing program evaluation and reporting.
• Designing scalable EOR solutions.
• Best practices for project management.

Module 11: Emerging EOR Technologies

• Exploring emerging EOR technologies (nanotechnology, microbial EOR).
• Utilizing nanotechnology for enhanced fluid transport.
• Implementing microbial EOR for bio-stimulation.
• Designing and building advanced EOR systems.
• Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
• Best practices for advanced EOR.

Module 12: Real-World EOR Use Cases

• Applying real world use cases for EOR in various reservoir scenarios.
• Utilizing chemical EOR in mature fields.
• Implementing thermal EOR in heavy oil reservoirs.
• Utilizing miscible gas injection in depleted reservoirs.
• Implementing EOR in unconventional reservoirs.
• Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: EOR Tools Implementation

• Leveraging EOR tools and frameworks for efficient planning and execution.
• Utilizing reservoir simulation software and databases.
• Implementing data analytics and visualization tools.
• Designing and building automated EOR workflows.
• Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

• Implementing EOR project monitoring and metrics.
• Utilizing EOR performance indicators and KPIs.
• Designing and building monitoring systems for EOR projects.
• Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
• Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in EOR

• Emerging trends in EOR technologies and applications.
• Utilizing digital transformation and automation in EOR.
• Implementing advanced sensor and monitoring systems.
• Best practices for future EOR management.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 14 working days before commencement of the training.