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PRO 519

Performance Evaluation of Horizontal Wells

This course provides a full review of the applications of horizontal wells  including Multi-stage frac (MFHW) aspects, design sensitivity analysis to  maximize production profile and reserves estimate (P10, P50, P90).  Related topics include the use of PTA, RTA, and Mini Frac (DFIT). The  application of waterflooding and gas injection in conventional and  unconventional reservoirs will be discussed including case studies and the  use of numerical modeling.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Code Date Location price (€)*
PRO 519 14 – 16 May 2024 Online 1390
PRO 519 23 – 25 Oct 2024 Online 1390
PRO 519 15 – 17 Apr 2024 Dubai 2990
PRO 519 1 – 4 Sep 2024 Muscat 2990

* Prices are subject to VAT and local terms. Ph.D. students, groups (≥ 3 persons) and early bird registrants (8 weeks in advance) are entitled to a DISCOUNT!

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides in-depth background and state-of-the-art tools necessary to  maximize the performance of Hz wells. Practical examples will illustrate how  candidate horizontal wells are selected and designed using multi-disciplined team  efforts to ensure both technical and economic benefits are maximized. Methods  used to predict well performance; such as, expected producing rate, drainage  area, and fluid coning will be explained through class problems. Optimization of  Multi-stage Fracing of Horizontal Wells (MFHW), including the number frac stages,  spacing between the frac stages, size of the fracs, and how to take advantage of  the “sweet spots”, will be illustrated using advanced software. The art of well test  interpretations will be discussed including the benefits of Mini frac (DFIT) to  improve the frac design. The challenge of reserves estimate for  tight/unconventional reservoirs using advanced decline curve analysis and  probabilistic techniques will be reviewed. Excellent course notes will be provided.

COURSE OUTLINE

5 days
Day 1
  • Introduction
  • Benefits/applications of  horizontal wells
  • Benefits of drilling horizontal and directional wells
  • Uncertainties and risk
  • Case studies
  • Well productivity
  • Horizontal well drainage area
  • Productivity estimate of multi-stage fracing of Hz wells  (MFHW)
Day 2
  • Recent developments in Hz well  applications
  • Frac treatment statistical update in North America
  • Application of MFHW’s in waterflooding
  • Design optimization of multi-  stage fracing of Hz wells (MFHW)
  • The number of fracs and well  spacing
  • Size of fracs and frac half-  length
  • Well test analysis (PTA)
  • Flow geometry/regimes for Hz and  slanted wells
  • Well test analysis techniques
  • Mini frac applications (DFIT)
  • Reasons/benefits of Mini Fracing
  • Diagnose of different types of  leak-off
Day 3
  • OOIP/OGIP and reserves estimates
  • Advanced decline curve analysis  for tight and unconventional  formations
  • Statistical, empirical methods,  and well typing techniques
  • Fluid coning prediction Determination of the critical rate and time to breakthrough
  • Completion optimizing to  minimize water production
  • Enhanced oil recovery using MFHW’s
  • Oil recovery  mechanisms/optimization
  • Screening criteria & design  considerations for Hz well candidates

INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Saad Ibrahim

Mr. Saad Ibrahim, P. Eng, president of Petro Management Group Ltd. He has over 35 years of diversified experience in the oil and gas Industry and known as a worldwide highly recognized engineering consultant and a distinguished instructor. He also completed a post- graduate program with the University of Calgary in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. The focus of Mr. Ibrahim’s experience lies in the area of Reservoir management, and well test planning/analysis; analyzed over 20,000 tests worldwide. Mr. Ibrahim is a member of APEGA and SPE.

FAQ

DESIGNED FOR

This course is aimed at the reservoir,  petroleum, and exploitation engineers &  technologists, geophysicists, and geologists  who are involved in field development and  exploitation.

COURSE LEVEL
  • Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, participants will

  • Learn how to select optimum well  locations to have successful Hz wells  and MFHW’s.
  • Understand how to determine optimum. well spacing and estimate well  productivity & know how to generate  production forecasts (P10, P50-, P90)
  • Get familiar with commercial software to optimize frac design.
  • Learn  enhanced  recovery  options including  waterflooding  and  gas injection.

REGISTER

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Ph.D. students, group and early bird registrants are eligible to DISCOUNT!

For more details and registration please send email to: register@petro-teach.com

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