COURSE OVERVIEW:

Advanced Nodal Analysis is the fundamental methodology used by production engineers to evaluate the performance of the entire production system, from the reservoir pores to the separator. This topic is essential because it allows for the precise identification of where energy is being lost in the system and where improvements can be made to increase flow rates. By analyzing the "Inflow" and "Outflow" intersection points, engineers can make data-driven decisions that prevent underperforming wells and optimize the energy efficiency of the lift system

The scope of this course covers the deep technical nuances of Inflow Performance Relationships (IPR) and Vertical Lift Performance (VLP) in complex environments. Key themes include the analysis of horizontal and multi-lateral wells, the impact of non-Darcy flow in high-rate gas wells, and the optimization of tubing sizes for life-of-field performance. The course emphasizes the transition from basic hand-calculations to sophisticated software modeling, ensuring that engineers can interpret results and diagnose system restrictions accurately.

In real workplace scenarios, participants will use these skills to troubleshoot "sick" wells, design optimal completions for new wells, and plan for the implementation of artificial lift. The result of mastering advanced nodal analysis is a significant improvement in well productivity and a reduction in operational risk associated with incorrect equipment sizing. This leads to operational excellence by ensuring that every well in the portfolio is producing at its maximum economic potential throughout its entire lifecycle.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Perform comprehensive system analysis using the Nodal Analysis concept.
• Construct advanced IPR models for horizontal and multi-lateral wells.
• Analyze the impact of skin components on well productivity.
• Optimize tubing string design for both current and future flow regimes.
• Evaluate the performance of various artificial lift methods using nodal techniques.
• Diagnose downhole restrictions and liquid loading issues in gas wells.
• Utilize advanced multiphase flow correlations to improve VLP accuracy.
• Assess the effect of water cut and GOR changes on the nodal intersection.
• Predict the impact of gravel packs and fracture stimulations on inflow.
• Optimize surface choke sizes to manage reservoir drawdown and sand production.
• Perform sensitivity analysis on reservoir pressure and permeability variables.
• Identify the most cost-effective intervention opportunities through well modeling.
• Document and present well optimization plans based on simulation results.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Production Engineers
• Completion Engineers
• Well Intervention Specialists
• Reservoir Engineers focused on Well Performance
• Field Operations Supervisors

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an attendance certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.