Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of gas condensate reservoir management principles, with advanced strategies for optimizing the production, development, and long-term management of such reservoirs. The course will also focus on the unique challenges of gas condensate reservoirs and methods to manage them efficiently.

1. Introduction to Gas Condensate Reservoirs

• Understand the fundamental characteristics of gas condensate reservoirs and how they differ from other types of gas and oil reservoirs.
• Study the phase behavior of gas condensates, including the impact of pressure and temperature on the phase changes from gas to liquid and back.
• Learn the significance of critical pressure, dew point, and retrograde condensation in gas condensate reservoir management.
• Review typical reservoir rock and fluid properties associated with gas condensate reservoirs, including relative permeability, capillary pressure, and fluid composition.

2. Reservoir Characterization for Gas Condensates

• Learn how to characterize gas condensate reservoirs, including the techniques to determine the initial gas in place (GIIP) and reservoir fluid composition.
• Understand the role of PVT (pressure-volume-temperature) analysis in characterizing gas condensate fluids and predicting phase behavior during production.
• Study the methods for reservoir modeling and simulation, particularly the challenges associated with multi-phase flow and phase change modeling in gas condensate systems.
• Understand the significance of well testing, pressure buildup tests, and production logging to estimate reservoir properties and performance.

3. Production Challenges in Gas Condensate Reservoirs

• Understand the unique production challenges of gas condensate reservoirs, such as retrograde condensation, gas-to-liquid phase transitions, and the impact of pressure drawdown on condensate yield.
• Learn how to manage gas-to-condensate ratios and condensate accumulation in the wellbore to avoid condensate blockage and ensure efficient production.
• Study techniques to prevent liquid dropout in gas production systems, which can lead to wellbore damage and blockage in surface facilities.
• Explore the impact of reservoir heterogeneity (e.g., faults, fractures, and reservoir rock types) on gas condensate behavior and production strategies.

4. Well Performance Optimization

• Learn advanced methods for optimizing well performance in gas condensate reservoirs, including well completion techniques that promote unrestricted gas flow and prevent liquid accumulation.
• Study techniques for managing gas lifting, gas injection, and condensate reinjection to maintain reservoir pressure and enhance recovery.
• Understand the importance of wellbore stability and strategies to ensure effective well control in gas condensate reservoirs with fluctuating pressures.

5. Enhanced Recovery Techniques for Gas Condensate Reservoirs

• Explore enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods applied to gas condensate reservoirs, including gas injection (e.g., CO2, N2, and lean gas) and condensate reinjection.
• Study the potential use of water flooding, horizontal drilling, and fracturing techniques to improve condensate recovery.
• Understand how to use artificial lift systems to optimize the recovery of gas condensate liquids and extend production life.

6. Reservoir Simulation and Forecasting

• Learn advanced techniques in reservoir simulation tailored to gas condensate reservoirs, with a focus on multi-phase flow modeling.
• Understand how to build reservoir models that account for retrograde condensation and phase behavior at different production stages.
• Study the use of simulation software to forecast reservoir performance and plan for future production optimization, including dynamic simulation models for complex gas condensate reservoirs.
• Review how to validate simulation models using field data, such as production rates, pressure data, and well testing results.

7. Economic Evaluation and Risk Analysis

• Learn to perform economic evaluations of gas condensate projects, including cost estimation for production facilities, drilling programs, and enhanced recovery techniques.
• Understand how to evaluate the net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) for gas condensate field development projects.
• Study the role of uncertainty analysis and sensitivity analysis in assessing the economic viability of gas condensate projects.
• Explore methods to manage operational risks, including market fluctuations, production decline, and regulatory changes.

8. Reservoir Management and Field Development Strategies

• Study the strategies for managing gas condensate reservoirs throughout their life cycle, including production forecasting, facility planning, and maintenance.
• Learn about field development planning for gas condensate reservoirs, with a focus on well placement, drilling optimization, and completion techniques.
• Explore strategies for managing condensate reservoirs in mature fields, including the application of secondary recovery methods and field re-development techniques.

9. Surface Facilities and Flow Assurance

• Study the surface processing requirements for gas condensate production, including gas compression, dehydration, and condensate stabilization.
• Learn about flow assurance in gas condensate systems, including how to prevent hydrate formation, wax deposition, and liquid dropout in pipelines and processing facilities.
• Explore the importance of pipeline design and material selection for gas condensate transportation, with an emphasis on managing temperature and pressure conditions in the system.

10. Environmental Impact and Regulatory Considerations

• Understand the environmental challenges associated with gas condensate production, such as emissions, water management, and waste disposal.
• Study the regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements that govern gas condensate production in various regions, including environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Learn about best practices in sustainable gas condensate reservoir management, with an emphasis on reducing environmental footprint and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

11. Case Studies in Gas Condensate Reservoir Management

• Review real-world case studies of gas condensate reservoirs, with a focus on lessons learned, challenges faced, and successful management strategies.
• Analyze case studies from diverse geographical areas and reservoir types to understand different approaches to managing gas condensate reservoirs and optimizing recovery.
• Study how simulation models and advanced technologies were applied to optimize production and enhance recovery in these fields.

Target Audience

This advanced course is designed for professionals involved in the management, optimization, and development of gas condensate reservoirs. The target audience includes:

• Reservoir Engineers
• Production Engineers
• Field Development Engineers
• Petroleum Engineers
• Geoscientists
• Operations and Maintenance Engineers
• Risk and Project Managers
• Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Specialists