Production Courses

  • Practical approaches to Sand Control management and the nature of Sand Production and the reason for Sand control. Study in details conventional classic methods of sand control and modern methods more practical and effective to control sand and improved significantly well production such as Frac-Pack Technology.

  • This short course places emphasis on the role of the Well, as part of the Integrated Production System. Well Completion design concepts and the technical selection criteria for the main completion components are reviewed in detail. Group exercises on Completion and Performance are also part of the learning process. The course also highlights the Operating Company’s viewpoint in the area of Well Completion and Well Production Management

  • Get extensive practical knowledge and developing understanding on formation damage causes and its mechanisms and how to avoid / prevent it during drilling / completion / workover phase and also how to economically overcome such damages (if exist) by learning how to optimize acid treatment design in sandstones and carbonate reservoirs.

  • This course is an introduction comprehensive study of heavy oil transportation. Experience in the production of heavy crude oils has demonstrated that the majority of conventional production systems and treatments are highly inefficient. The production, treatment, storage and fluid transference through pipelines of high viscosity crude oils are associated to severe and costly technical problems. The main objective of this course is to increase the efficiency in the production and transportation of heavy crude oil areas and reduce significantly the high cost of producing and transporting high viscosity crude oil.

  • Heavy oil is highly viscous, and hence, does not flow easily. The characteristic features of heavy oil are low API gravity (less than 25 API) and high viscosity (> 10s of cP), low hydrogen-to-carbon ratios, small percentages of volatile and easily distillable hydrocarbons, high content of asphaltenes and significant quantities of oxygen-, nitrogen-, and sulfur-bearing compounds, and heavy metals are also frequently minor components of these oils.

  • Experience in the production of heavy crude oils has demonstrated that the majority of conventional production systems and treatments are highly inefficient. The production, treatment, storage and fluid transference through pipelines of high viscosity crude oils are associated to severe and costly technical problems. The main objective of this course is to increase the efficiency in the production of heavy crude oil areas and reduce significantly the high cost of producing high viscosity crude oil. Other objectives are; the study of conventional methods and operational problems associated with the use of those methods in the production of heavy oil areas. A study of all methods available to handle high viscosity production areas in the world.  Simplified mathematical aspects of the simulation of diluent fluid consumption.  

  • This advanced course is designed for those who have a practical understanding of the applications of hydraulic fracturing and want to increase their expertise. The course will provide the details and discussion of fracturing concepts usually accepted or assumed in fracturing applications. The strengths and limitations of various approaches to fracturing treatment design will be covered. Attendees should leave the advanced course with a better understanding of the hydraulic fracturing process and how it relates to post-frac well performance.

  • This course emphasis the role of the Well, as part of the Integrated Production System. Well Completion design concepts and the technical selection criteria for the main completion components are reviewed in detail. Group exercises on Completion and Performance as part of the learning process. The course also highlights the Operating Company’s viewpoint in the area of Well Completion and Well Production Management.

  • The emphasis of this oil and gas short course is on production optimization – from the reservoir to the wellhead. Both onshore and offshore facilities will be discussed. Solution gas handling processes and equipment will be discussed as well, though at a relatively high level. In addition to the engineering aspects of oil production facilities, practical operating problems will also be covered including emulsion treatment, sand handling, dealing with wax and asphaltenes, etc. .

  • This course concentrates on solving performance Optimization of the technologies that increase Oil and Gas,  Well inflow and Outflow Performance, Well Production Optimization, including Artificial Lift, Acid Stimulation and Hydraulic Fracturing, Well Intervention, Workover, Problems Diagnosis, Sand Control and Management, Perforating Technology, Water production/Injection and Water control Shut-off Methods & productivity effects, Flow Assurance: Paraffins and Asphaltene: Diagrams, theory, Problems and Solutions, Scale deposition: Diagrams, Control, and new Technologies, Emulsion problems and Corrosion.

  • This course presents the basics of drilling and completion operations, plus post-completion enhancement (workovers). Participants will learn to visualize what is happening downhole, discover what can be accomplished, and learn how drilling and completion can alter reservoir performance. Learn to communicate with drilling and production personnel. No experience or prerequisites are required.