Course Overview
This course provides a foundational understanding of the key differences, functions, and operational principles of producing and injecting wells in oil and gas reservoirs. Participants will learn how these wells contribute to reservoir management, production optimization, and enhanced recovery. The course covers well design, performance evaluation, operational challenges, and best practices for both producing and injecting wells.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between producing and injecting wells and their roles in reservoir management
- Understand design and operational principles for both well types
- Evaluate well performance and diagnose common issues
- Apply best practices in well monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Recognize the impact of injection wells on reservoir pressure and recovery
- Integrate producing and injecting well operations for optimal field performance
- Address safety and environmental considerations related to well operations
Who Should Attend?
- Production and reservoir engineers
- Drilling and completion engineers
- Field operations supervisors and wellsite personnel
- Asset and facility managers
- HSE professionals involved in well operations
- Technical staff supporting reservoir management and production
Course Content
Introduction to Well Types and Roles
- Overview of producing wells: objectives and characteristics
- Overview of injecting wells: purposes and types (water, gas, chemical injection)
- Role of wells in reservoir pressure maintenance and recovery
Design and Construction Fundamentals
- Well design considerations for producing and injecting wells
- Completion methods and equipment selection
- Differences in casing, tubing, and packer requirements
Operational Principles
- Production mechanisms and flow dynamics in producing wells
- Injection processes and flow control in injecting wells
- Monitoring well performance and operational parameters
Performance Evaluation and Troubleshooting
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) for producing and injecting wells
- Common operational problems and diagnostic techniques
- Maintenance and remediation practices
Integration and Optimization
- Coordinated operation of producing and injecting wells
- Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications involving injection wells
- Safety, environmental, and regulatory considerations