This course is far more than an introduction to petroleum
engineering and certainly is not a superficial presentation of
the technology of the industry. Its purpose will be to develop
in participants an understanding of the technology and its
applications at an engineer’s level. Thus, this course will
give participants the confidence, professional enthusiasm,
and productivity which comes from having that
understanding.
Participants will be placed in the position of Reservoir
Engineer and “Our Reservoir” will be defined, analyzed, and
put in production. Next drill sites will be chosen. Then,
participants will be placed in the position of Drilling and
Completion Engineer and the drilling and completion
program
for “Our Well” will be analyzed. The course will continue and
focus on the field and application approach, which will
include
classroom and outside exercises, fundamental engineering
problems, and basic field exercises.
Day 1
Reservoir Fluid Properties and Petroleum Geology
- Reservoir fluid properties
- “Our Reservoir”
- Petroleum geology
The day will begin with a presentation on the brief early
history of the oil and gas industry, set up to show how the
day’s activities are affected by tradition. After this, the class
will form “Our Company” and, based on seismic data, seek a
concession, obtain the concession, and choose a drill site for
the first well (wildcat well) to be drilled. The well will drill
through an oil zone. Since the company will be considered
“Our Company”, then the reservoir will be considered “Our
Reservoir”. There will be no indication of the economic
viability, therefore down hole data will be collected as the
well
is drilled. A reservoir fluid example will be taken and
analyzed to determine the fluid properties. Basic geology
will
be used to put all decisions in the proper geological
perspective.
Day 2
Petroleum Reservoirs
- Petroleum reservoirs
- Hydrocarbon generation and occurrence
- Reservoir fluid distribution and flow characteristics
- Tight oil and gas reservoirs
A core will be taken as the well is drilled through the oil
zone. Reservoir rock properties and fluid properties of the
reservoir will be obtained from the fluid samples, core
analysis, and well logs. A drillstem test will be run and a
decision will be made to complete the well as a cased hole
completion. A “pressure build-up test” will be run to assist in
further defining the reservoir and to determine if an appraisal
well should be drilled.
Day 3
Hydrocarbon Reservoirs
- Hydrocarbon reservoir classification and definition
- Exploration technology
- Defining the hydrocarbon reservoir
The reservoir will be further defined by the seismic data and
reservoir fluid analysis from which the reservoir phase
envelope is obtained and the appraisal well is drilled. From
this information, it will be determined if the reservoir justifies
development.
Day 4
Reservoir Development Plan
- Reservoir development plan
- Drilling technology and operations
- Well Completion technology
A reservoir development plan will be prepared, including the
drilling of the development well. Drilling engineering and
operations will be presented in detail, followed by well
completion technology. The drilling and completion program
for development wells in “Our Reservoir” will be prepared.
Day 5
Production Technology, Recovery Mechanisms, and
Surface Processing
- Production technology
- Reservoir development practices
- Hydrocarbon recovery mechanisms
- Surface processing of produced fluids
Production technology options will be considered, including
primary recovery mechanisms and enhanced recovery
options, as well as surface processing systems for the
processing of produced fluids. All of these will be covered in
order to show how they can maximize recovery over the
productive life of the reservoir. Initial hydrocarbon reserves
will be estimated.
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