Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to Oilfield Analysis

• Understand the importance of oilfield analysis in upstream operations.
• Identify key parameters in reservoir, production, and fluid analysis.
• Learn how oilfield data impacts decision-making in exploration and production (E&P).

2. Reservoir Characterization and Well Data Analysis

• Interpret petrophysical data (porosity, permeability, saturation, lithology).
• Analyze well logs (Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Sonic, Neutron-Density).
• Utilize core analysis and formation testing data.

3. Crude Oil and Gas Fluid Analysis

• Understand PVT (Pressure-Volume-Temperature) studies and phase behavior of reservoir fluids.
• Conduct gas chromatography for hydrocarbon composition analysis.
• Analyze crude oil properties (API gravity, viscosity, sulfur content, water cut, pour point, wax content).

4. Water Analysis in Oilfield Operations

• Learn produced water characterization and its impact on operations.
• Conduct total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, sulfate, chloride, and scaling potential analysis.
• Optimize water injection and disposal through quality monitoring.

5. Production Data Interpretation and Performance Monitoring

• Analyze well test data, decline curve analysis (DCA), and inflow performance relationships (IPR).
• Monitor artificial lift performance (ESP, gas lift, rod pumps).
• Evaluate flow assurance challenges (wax deposition, asphaltenes, hydrates, scale, and corrosion).

6. Oilfield Contaminant and Integrity Analysis

• Identify microbiological contamination (SRB, APB) and MIC (Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion).
• Conduct H₂S, CO₂, and mercury analysis for safety and pipeline integrity.
• Implement corrosion monitoring and inhibitor effectiveness testing.

7. Wellbore and Surface Facility Analysis

• Perform sand production monitoring and solids control analysis.
• Use fluid separation efficiency tests in three-phase separators.
• Ensure pipeline and facility integrity through pressure transient analysis (PTA) and leak detection systems.

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Review real-world examples of oilfield analysis challenges and solutions.
• Participate in hands-on exercises for data interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Develop a customized field analysis strategy for a specific reservoir or production system.

Target Audience

• Reservoir and production engineers
• Geologists and petrophysicists
• Field operators and petroleum technicians
• Production chemists and flow assurance specialists
• HSE and asset integrity managers