Petroleum Engineering Program

Course Description:

The course is designed to introduce students and professionals to the core concepts of reservoir engineering, with a specific focus on interpreting and analysing reservoir data with a strong emphasis on well test interpretation using Microsoft Excel. Through real-world examples and hands-on exercises, learners will develop the ability to apply engineering principles to real-world reservoir challenges and make data-driven decisions in reservoir management.

Learning Objectives:

Understand and apply classical reservoir engineering principles to analyse reservoir behaviour.
Use Microsoft Excel to process and interpret PVT data.
Perform material balance calculations and reservoir performance analysis.
Interpret well test data, such as pressure transient analysis, using Excel.
Analyse production and injection data to assess reservoir performance.
Understand decline curve analysis to generate forecasts and predictions for future reservoir behaviour using Excel-based tools.
Develop a strong understanding of reservoir characterization, and emphasis on reservoir surveillance operations.

Topics to be Covered:

Day 1: Introduction to Reservoir Engineering and PVT Analysis

Reservoir Engineering as a discipline for upstream oil and gas business operations.
Basics of reservoir fluid properties.
Laboratory analysis of reservoir fluids.
PVT Analysis in MS-Excel.
Inferences to reservoir simulation studies.

Day 2: Material Balance and Reservoir Performance

Material Balance Fundamentals
Definition and types of material balance equations.
Application of material balance in primary and secondary recovery scenarios.
Material Balance Calculations for an oil reservoir.
Analysing injection data for pressure maintenance and emphasis on informed decision making.

Day 3: Production Data Analysis (Decline Curves)

Introduction to production decline curves: Exponential, hyperbolic, and harmonic decline models.
Using Excel to model and forecast future production.
Estimating reservoir performance from production data.

Day 4: Pressure Transient Analysis (Well Test Interpretation)

Well testing objectives (production testing, reservoir characterization).
Basic well test terminology and equations.
Types of pressure tests: Drawdown, Buildup, and Flow After Shut-in.
Radial flow model, bounded reservoir, and wellbore storage.
Using Excel to calculate reservoir parameters including permeability, skin factor, and drainage radius.

Day 5: Production Optimization

Introduction to Petroleum Production Optimization.
Importance of production optimization: Maximizing recovery while minimizing costs.
Key performance indicators (KPIs): Production rates, pressure profiles, and equipment efficiency.
Optimization methods and tools: Monitoring, analysis, and system improvements.
Using MS-Excel for nodal analysis to identify bottlenecks and optimize production systems.

Benefits of Learning (Career Growth):

Enhanced Technical Skills: Learn how to analyze reservoir and well performance using Excel, a crucial skill for petroleum, reservoir, and production engineers.
Better Job Prospects: Expertise in well test analysis and reservoir modeling improves employability in oil & gas and consulting firms.
Improved Decision-Making: Understanding production trends and reservoir behavior helps in making data-driven decisions.
Stronger Analytical Capabilities: Hands-on Excel modeling allows efficient reservoir evaluation and optimization.
Career Advancement: Applying real-world petroleum engineering techniques opens doors to promotions and leadership roles.