COURSE OVERVIEW:

Accurate production planning and reservoir management rely on the fundamental principle of material balance, which accounts for every unit of fluid produced or injected. This course provides a detailed exploration of the material balance equation (MBE) as a primary tool for estimating original hydrocarbons in place and identifying reservoir drive mechanisms. Participants will learn how to integrate static data with dynamic production history to create a reliable foundation for field forecasting and development strategies.

Reservoir surveillance is the active monitoring process that validates the material balance model and ensures the reservoir is performing as expected. This curriculum details the techniques used to track fluid movement, pressure depletion, and sweep efficiency. By mastering the interpretation of pressure transient tests, production logs, and tracer data, attendees will be able to identify bypassed oil and optimize injection patterns. The course emphasizes the synergy between mathematical modeling and physical field measurements.

The practical application of these techniques is essential for making informed decisions regarding well interventions, infill drilling, and secondary recovery projects. Participants will gain experience in using modern software tools to perform material balance analysis and surveillance reporting. The training focuses on providing engineers with the analytical rigor required to maximize recovery factors and ensure the long term sustainability of the reservoir's energy.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Derive and apply the General Material Balance Equation for oil and gas reservoirs.
• Determine the Original Oil In Place (OOIP) and Original Gas In Place (OGIP) using P/Z plots.
• Identify the dominant reservoir drive mechanisms from production history data.
• Evaluate the impact of water influex and gas cap expansion on reservoir pressure.
• Utilize Havlena-Odeh plots for advanced material balance interpretation.
• Design a reservoir surveillance program tailored to specific field types.
• Interpret production logging data to assess zonal contribution and fluid crossflow.
• Monitor waterflood performance using Hall plots and Chan plots.
• Analyze pressure data from permanent downhole gauges for reservoir connectivity.
• Identify bypassed oil zones through integrated surveillance and mapping.
• Develop accurate production forecasts based on material balance constraints.
• Assess the uncertainty in material balance results and its impact on planning.
• Formulate recommendations for infill drilling and secondary recovery based on surveillance.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Reservoir Engineers, Production Engineers, Asset Geologists, and Surveillance Specialists involved in the monitoring and planning of hydrocarbon assets.

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.