Risk-Based Methodologies enable the assessment of the likelihood and potential consequences of equipment failures. RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) provides companies the opportunity to prioritize their equipment for inspection; optimize inspection methods, frequencies and resources and develop specific equipment inspection plans. This results in improved safety, lower failure risk, fewer forced shutdowns, and reduced operational costs.

In this course, participants learn to estimate petroleum reserves using SEC and SPE/WPC definitions, guidelines and latest interpretations. Instructors will present the main reservoir engineering and geoscience methods used to estimate reserves, and demonstrate how definitions affect such estimates. Case studies are used to illustrate different methods for estimating reserves, along with typical errors and how to avoid them. Participants will also learn supplemental techniques such as reservoir simulation and probabilistic methods for estimating reserves.

This course examines the fluid flow and heat transfer that occurs down hole during the production of oil and gas.  During this course will understand fluid & heat-flow models, applications to fluid flow assurance and applications to the reservoir surveillance. Participants will learn how to compute the pressure and temperature profiles of single- and multi-string completions, and for both conduits of gas-lift wells. These basic principles will then be extended to tackle flow assurance and reservoir surveillance problems using examples from the field. 

This course provides a fundamental understanding of the science and practical applications of water treating. It presents the fundamental mechanisms behind various water treating equipment and processes. Throughout the course, field experiences, practical issues, and field performance of equipment is analyzed and explained in terms of surface science, chemistry and engineering principles. The scientific aspects of water treating are presented in a practical down-to-earth manner that can be understood with little prior study, and can be immediately implemented in the field. The full project life cycle is covered from concept selection to front end engineering, detailed design, operation, and troubleshooting.

This comprehensive course covers the full spectrum of well treatment and stimulation options for carbonate and sandstone reservoirs. It begins with a review of the various mechanisms that can damage a formation and ways to avoid them. Next, the discussion turns to acid systems for carbonate and sandstone formations, treatment design the selection of additives, and the use of coiled tubing in extended reach and multilateral wells. The course will end with an introduction to new technologies for carbonate acidizing. Case histories illustrate some of the treatment options.