This course addresses the special requirements associated with developing oil and gas plays where repetitive projects, such as well flow lines, tank batteries, booster compressors, short pipelines and meter stations, are a part of a larger field development program. It explains field development project management principles and practices as they relate to engineering design; procurement; and construction activities for upstream facilities in the oil and gas industry. Upon completion of this course, the participant will know what the engineering, procurement and construction phases entail and be able to fit-for purpose project management techniques and project control tools to facilitate successful project outcomes. Participants will understand how the project management, drilling and completion, HSE, land, production and transportation disciplines relate to one another and what tools are available for the project manager to use to ensure interfaces among key stakeholders are managed. 

The course is largely designed for geoscientist or engineers with a need to advance their understanding of heavy oil resources. It provides an overview and details of specific occurrences of the geology, evaluation, development and commerciality of heavy oil resources. Beginning level concepts are covered and widely focused enough to appeal to a broad audience seeking an introduction to the business of heavy oil including non-technical administrative and business groups. However, more technically advanced topics are also covered where the student is generally expected to have a technical foundation for understanding. 

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.

Running a successful petroleum operation requires a blend of technology, business savvy, and people skills. If you already have a firm grasp of exploration or production technology, learn to amplify its effectiveness with applied project management techniques. This course is aimed at helping technical personnel make the best business decisions that lead to lowest project cost while still meeting all production or exploration goals. This course covers the principles and application of project management to the upstream oil and gas business. 

This course emphasizes the affect of carbon dioxide on the selection and operation of equipment (separators, compressors, and dehydrators), as well as sweetening process equipment. This course, assists those working with carbon dioxide or high carbon dioxide content natural gas. This course is particularly applicable to those persons who operate and/or design enhanced oil recovery (EOR) facilities using CO as a miscible agent.