COURSE OVERVIEW:

Completion and Production Engineering Fundamentals is an essential program that explores the critical link between drilling a well and harvesting its hydrocarbons. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how well prepared for production is and how that production is managed to maximize recovery and efficiency. Participants will learn how the choice of completion design directly impacts the long-term productivity and mechanical integrity of the well, serving as the foundation for all subsequent production activities.

The scope of the curriculum covers the mechanical components of a completion string, including packers, safety valves, and circulating devices. Attendees will explore the science of inflow and outflow performance, learning how to use Nodal Analysis to identify bottlenecks and optimize production rates. The course also addresses the various methods of artificial lift, providing a basic framework for selecting the most appropriate system when reservoir pressure is insufficient to bring fluids to the surface naturally.

Coverage is also given to the daily responsibilities of the production engineer, including well surveillance, data interpretation, and troubleshooting. By understanding the interaction between the reservoir, the wellbore, and the surface facilities, participants will be able to manage the "well system" holistically. This course ensures that engineers and technical staff can collaborate effectively to maintain well health, optimize drawdown, and respond proactively to production declines or mechanical issues.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Explain the primary objectives and components of a well completion.
• Distinguish between open-hole, cased-hole, and liner completions.
• Identify the function and operation of downhole completion hardware.
• Describe the principles of Inflow Performance Relationship (IPR).
• Use Nodal Analysis to predict well flow rates and identify restrictions.
• Select the appropriate completion fluid to minimize formation damage.
• Summarize the operation and maintenance of Subsurface Safety Valves (SSSV).
• Compare different artificial lift methods including ESP, Gas Lift, and Rod Pumps.
• Evaluate the necessity for sand control and select suitable methods.
• Analyze production data to identify wellbore skin and productivity declines.
• Explain the role of wellhead equipment and the Christmas tree in production.
• Implement basic well surveillance and testing procedures.
• Recognize common production problems such as liquid loading and scaling.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Petroleum Engineers, Drilling Engineers transitioning to production, Junior Production Engineers, and Technical Personnel involved in well operations.

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.