COURSE OVERVIEW:

Production optimization often requires looking beyond the individual well to the entire gathering system. This course focuses on the use of GAP (General Allocation Package), the industry-standard tool for surface network modeling and optimization. Participants will learn how to build digital twins of their field infrastructure to identify bottlenecks and maximize throughput.

The curriculum covers the integration of reservoir and well models into a global network. Attendees will explore how to model multi-phase flow in pipelines, analyze the impact of surface back-pressure on well performance, and optimize gas lift or ESP power allocation across the field. The course emphasizes the use of GAP for "What-If" scenarios, such as the addition of new wells, compressors, or pipeline loops.

By the end of the program, engineers will be able to perform rigorous field-wide optimization, conduct long-term production forecasting under facility constraints, and provide data-driven recommendations for capital investment in surface infrastructure.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Explain the role of network modeling in production optimization.
• Build a surface gathering system model in GAP.
• Integrate PROSPER well models and MBAL reservoir models into GAP.
• Identify field-wide bottlenecks using pressure drop analysis.
• Optimize artificial lift allocation across multiple wells.
• Conduct facility debottlenecking studies and expansion analysis.
• Model the impact of pipeline loops and diameter changes.
• Perform long-term production forecasting with facility constraints.
• Analyze the impact of surface back-pressure on reservoir recovery.
• Calibrate the GAP model using real-time field data.
• Manage flow assurance risks (hydrates/scale) within the network model.
• Use GAP for field development planning and concept selection.
• Formulate a technical case for infrastructure upgrades.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Production Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, and Field Development Specialists.

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.