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 presents the basics of analyzing fracturing pressure, including design parameters that can be determined, and the uses and limitations of such analysis for on-site design. During this course participants will get knowledge of In-situ stresses and fracture geometry, Determining closure pressure and analyzing pressure decline, Interruption of bottom-hole treating pressure, Fluid efficiency and the fluid loss coefficient, pressure vs. fracture height growth-stress profile, Scheduling proppant and fluid from pressure decline data. Sessions include real-world examples from a variety of wells, from tight gas and shale to high permeability, offshore, and frac-pack treatments.

This course develops strategies for completing horizontal wells. It covers both cased-hole and open-hole configurations, either with or without sand control. Participants will learn the applications and dynamics of horizontal wells, including drill-in fluids, hole displacement, cementing, perforating, and stimulation. They will also learn the guidelines for selecting stand-alone screens and executing horizontal gravel packs. During this course participants will learn about: Completion options, Cased-hole horizontal completions, Perforating and stimulating horizontal wells, Open-hole horizontal completions, Drill-in fluids, Zonal isolation and inflow control, Displacing the drill-in fluid.

This course describes the petroleum value chain from prospect identification, to project commissioning and to final abandonment. Participants will leave this course with a firm understanding of the petroleum industry including, the knowledge and tools necessary for understand the relationships and dependencies across the E&P industry. This course offers a fresh look at a range of critical, inter-related topics and will be taught with the modern learner in mind. Uncertainties, risk management, business practices and project management lessons are learned through these team based events.

This course includes discussion on practical issues and reservoir parameters of horizontal well projects. The topics include formation damage, drainage areas, well spacing, well reserves, and rate calculations using steady-state and pseudo steady-state methods. The course includes several field case histories and performance analysis of horizontal wells. During this course participants will learn about: Drilling methods and costs, Well spacing and drainage areas, Recovery factors and steady-state solutions, Case histories: coning applications, Fractured horizontal wells and Forecasting production.