Reservoir Management
Module 1: Introduction to Reservoir Management
Definition and objectives
Historical perspective and evolution
Key disciplines involved (Geoscience, Engineering, Economics, etc.)
Integrated reservoir management approach
Module 2: Reservoir Characterization
Data acquisition: seismic, well logs, core data
Geological modeling and interpretation
Petrophysical analysis
Static reservoir models
Module 3: Reservoir Fluid Properties
PVT analysis
Phase behavior of reservoir fluids
Fluid sampling and laboratory measurements
EOS models and black oil models
Module 4: Reservoir Drive Mechanisms
Solution gas drive
Gas cap drive
Water drive
Combination drives
Impact on recovery and management strategies
Module 5: Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals
Material balance equations
Reservoir volumetrics
Decline curve analysis
Well testing and pressure transient analysis
Module 6: Dynamic Reservoir Modeling
History matching
Simulation model construction
Predictive simulations
Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis
Module 7: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Primary, secondary, and tertiary recovery methods
Waterflooding and gas injection
Chemical, thermal, and microbial methods
EOR screening criteria and implementation
Module 8: Field Development Planning
Well placement and drilling strategies
Surface facility planning
Economic evaluation and risk analysis
Production forecasting and optimization
Module 9: Reservoir Monitoring and Surveillance
Production data analysis
Infill drilling and well interventions
4D seismic and time-lapse analysis
Intelligent well systems
Module 10: Reservoir Management Strategy and Decision Making
Production optimization techniques
Integrated asset modeling
Portfolio management
Sustainability and environmental considerations
Module 11: Case Studies and Field Applications
Integrated reservoir management case studies
Lessons learned from mature fields
Digital oilfield technologies in reservoir management
Module 12: Emerging Trends and Technologies
Machine learning and data analytics
Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
Unconventional reservoir management
ESG and digital transformation in reservoir management