Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery Training Course

Introduction

Maximize your oil recovery potential with our specialized Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to apply microbial technologies for enhanced oil recovery, ensuring increased production and reduced environmental impact. In today's demanding oil and gas sector, mastering microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) is crucial for organizations seeking to optimize reservoir performance and extend field lifespan. Our microbial enhanced oil recovery training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply cutting-edge techniques for practical, real-world applications.

This microbial enhanced oil recovery training delves into the core concepts of microbial processes, reservoir microbiology, and field application strategies, covering topics such as biosurfactant production, biofilm formation, and reservoir simulation. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to microbial enhanced oil recovery, meeting the demands of modern reservoir management. Whether you're a reservoir engineer, microbiologist, or production manager, this Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery course will empower you to drive strategic EOR decisions and optimize oil production.

Target Audience:

• Reservoir Engineers
• Microbiologists
• Production Managers
• Petrophysicists
• Chemical Engineers
• Environmental Specialists
• Technical Staff

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of microbial enhanced oil recovery.
• Master microbial processes and reservoir microbiology.
• Utilize biosurfactant production and biofilm formation techniques.
• Implement MEOR field application and monitoring strategies.
• Design and build robust MEOR simulation models.
• Optimize MEOR performance and economic evaluation.
• Troubleshoot and address common challenges in MEOR applications.
• Implement environmental compliance and safety standards.
• Integrate MEOR with existing reservoir management practices.
• Understand how to manage large-scale MEOR projects.
• Explore emerging technologies in MEOR (e.g., metagenomics, advanced modeling).
• Apply real world use cases for MEOR in various reservoir settings.
• Leverage MEOR tools and frameworks for efficient implementation.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery

• Fundamentals of microbial enhanced oil recovery.
• Overview of MEOR principles and applications.
• Setting up an MEOR implementation framework.
• Introduction to microbial processes and tools.
• Best practices for MEOR.

Module 2: Microbial Processes and Reservoir Microbiology

• Mastering microbial processes and reservoir microbiology.
• Utilizing microbial metabolism and growth kinetics.
• Implementing microbial screening and selection.
• Designing and building microbial injection strategies.
• Best practices for microbial selection.

Module 3: Biosurfactant Production and Biofilm Formation

• Utilizing biosurfactant production and biofilm formation techniques.
• Implementing biosurfactant synthesis and characterization.
• Utilizing biofilm formation and control.
• Designing and building biosurfactant injection systems.
• Best practices for biosurfactants.

Module 4: MEOR Field Application and Monitoring

• Implementing MEOR field application and monitoring strategies.
• Utilizing injection and production monitoring.
• Implementing reservoir sampling and analysis.
• Designing and building field trials.
• Best practices for field application.

Module 5: MEOR Simulation Models

• Designing and build robust MEOR simulation models.
• Utilizing reservoir simulation and microbial kinetics.
• Implementing geochemical modeling and analysis.
• Designing and building predictive models.
• Best practices for simulation.

Module 6: Performance and Economic Evaluation

• Optimizing MEOR performance and economic evaluation.
• Utilizing production forecasting and optimization.
• Implementing economic analysis and risk assessment.
• Designing and building economic models.
• Best practices for economic evaluation.

Module 7: Troubleshooting MEOR Challenges

• Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in MEOR applications.
• Analyzing microbial performance and field data.
• Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
• Resolving common operational issues.
• Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Environmental Compliance and Safety

• Implementing environmental compliance and safety standards.
• Utilizing environmental impact assessments.
• Implementing safety management systems.
• Designing and building compliance programs.
• Best practices for compliance.

Module 9: Integration with Reservoir Management

• Integrating MEOR with existing reservoir management practices.
• Utilizing integrated reservoir modeling.
• Implementing production optimization and control.
• Designing and building integrated systems.
• Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale MEOR Projects

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

Module 11: Emerging MEOR Technologies

• Exploring emerging technologies in MEOR (metagenomics, advanced modeling).
• Utilizing metagenomics for microbial community analysis.
• Implementing advanced reservoir modeling and simulation.
• Designing and building advanced MEOR systems.
• Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
• Best practices for advanced applications.

Module 12: Real-World MEOR Use Cases

• Applying real world use cases for MEOR in various reservoir settings.
• Utilizing MEOR in mature oil fields.
• Implementing MEOR in heavy oil reservoirs.
• Utilizing MEOR in carbonate reservoirs.
• Implementing MEOR in fractured reservoirs.
• Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: MEOR Tools Implementation

• Leveraging MEOR tools and frameworks for efficient implementation.
• Utilizing reservoir simulation software and databases.
• Implementing microbial analysis and monitoring tools.
• Designing and building automated MEOR workflows.
• Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

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

Module 15: Future Trends in MEOR

• Emerging trends in MEOR technologies and applications.
• Utilizing AI and machine learning for MEOR optimization.
• Implementing advanced microbial screening and selection.
• Best practices for future MEOR 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.