Course Overview:
This course provides facilities operations personnel with a practical understanding of reservoir engineering concepts that impact surface facility design, operation, and optimization. It bridges the gap between reservoir behavior and surface processing, enabling participants to make informed decisions that enhance production efficiency and asset management.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand basic reservoir engineering principles relevant to facilities operations
- Interpret reservoir performance data and its impact on surface facilities
- Recognize how reservoir drive mechanisms influence production profiles
- Coordinate effectively between reservoir and facilities teams
- Apply reservoir knowledge to optimize production and processing strategies
Who Should Attend:
- Facilities Engineers and Operators
- Production Technicians and Supervisors
- Process Engineers
- Operations Managers
- Maintenance and Support Staff in Oil & Gas Facilities
Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals for Facilities
- Introduction to Reservoir Types and Properties
- Reservoir Fluid Characteristics and Phase Behavior
- Reservoir Drive Mechanisms and Production Profiles
Impact of Reservoir Performance on Surface Facilities
- Flow Rates, Pressure, and Composition Variations
- Surface Separation and Processing Considerations
- Production Decline and Its Effect on Facility Throughput
- Handling Gas, Oil, and Water Production Changes
Reservoir Data Interpretation for Facilities Teams
- Understanding Well Testing and Production Data
- Basics of Material Balance and Reserve Estimates
- Pressure and Temperature Trends Affecting Facility Operation
Coordination Between Reservoir and Facilities Teams
- Communicating Reservoir Constraints to Facilities
- Planning for Changes in Production Profiles
- Troubleshooting Production Issues Related to Reservoir Behavior
Optimizing Facility Operations with Reservoir Insights
- Adjusting Facility Parameters Based on Reservoir Performance
- Managing Production Variability and Ensuring Reliability
- Case Studies on Integrated Reservoir and Facilities Management