Course Overview
This course is designed for professionals involved in the operation, management, and optimization of production wells and associated systems. It provides an in-depth exploration of advanced techniques in well operation, artificial lift, production systems, and troubleshooting. Through a balanced blend of theory and practical applications, participants will gain the expertise needed to maximize production efficiency, ensure well integrity, and maintain safe and compliant operations in complex environments.
Course Objectives
Participants in this course will be able to:
- Understand the technical fundamentals and design considerations of production wells
- Operate and monitor production wells using advanced control systems
- Apply various artificial lift methods to optimize well performance
- Analyze production data to identify trends, optimize recovery, and reduce downtime
- Execute well intervention and workover operations effectively
- Address and troubleshoot operational issues in real time
- Comply with industry safety standards and regulatory guidelines
- Develop strategies to integrate new technologies for continuous improvement in production operations
Who Should Attend
This course is suited for:
- Production engineers and field operators
- Wellsite supervisors and production managers
- Petroleum engineers and reservoir engineers
- Maintenance and operations personnel
- Technicians working with artificial lift and production systems
- Professionals interested in advanced well performance optimization and troubleshooting
Course Content
Fundamentals of Production Wells
- Overview of production well design and construction principles
- Well completion technologies and their impact on production
- Key factors influencing well performance and reservoir connectivity
Advanced Well Operation Techniques
- Monitoring production parameters and interpreting real-time data
- Well control methods and pressure management strategies
- Integration of automation and remote monitoring systems for enhanced decision-making
Artificial Lift Systems
- Overview of artificial lift methods (rod pumps, electric submersible pumps, gas lift, etc.)
- Criteria for selecting the most effective lift system based on well conditions
- Operational challenges and solutions for optimizing lift performance
Production Systems and Surface Facilities
- System components: flowlines, separation, and gathering systems
- Ensuring optimal flow assurance and system integrity
- Managing multiphase flow and the impact on production equipment
Well Intervention and Workover Operations
- Techniques for routine intervention and remedial operations
- Planning and executing workovers to restore or enhance production
- Evaluating economic and technical considerations in intervention decisions
Data Analytics and Production Optimization
- Tools for performance monitoring and diagnostics
- Using production analytics to optimize reservoir management
- Case studies on improving production through data-driven decisions
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Considerations
- Industry safety protocols for well operation and maintenance
- Hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response planning
- Navigating regulatory frameworks and ensuring compliance with industry standards
Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvement
- Diagnostic approaches to address common operational issues
- Techniques for performance troubleshooting and process optimization
- Emerging technologies in well operations and future trends in production systems