Revitalizing Wells: Well Stimulation Techniques (Hydraulic Fracturing, Acidizing) Training Course

Introduction

As oil and gas reservoirs mature or when encountering formations with inherently low permeability or damaged near-wellbore zones, natural flow rates often become uneconomic. Well stimulation techniques are critical interventions designed to enhance the productivity of existing wells by improving fluid flow from the reservoir into the wellbore. Hydraulic fracturing and matrix acidizing are the two primary methods employed, each tailored to specific reservoir characteristics to bypass damage, create new flow paths, and unlock previously inaccessible hydrocarbons.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of well stimulation techniques, focusing on hydraulic fracturing and acidizing. From exploring the fundamental principles of fluid flow in porous media and the mechanics of fracture creation to mastering acid chemistry, treatment design, and post-stimulation evaluation, you will gain the expertise to optimize well productivity. This empowers you to diagnose well performance issues, select appropriate stimulation methods, design effective treatments, and strategically contribute to maximizing hydrocarbon recovery from diverse reservoir types.

Target Audience

  • Production Engineers and Production Technologists.
  • Reservoir Engineers and Petroleum Engineers.
  • Completion Engineers.
  • Well Intervention Specialists.
  • Drilling Engineers (for fracturing considerations).
  • Field Superintendents and Operations Managers.
  • Technical Staff from Service Companies (Stimulation).
  • Academics and Students in Petroleum Engineering.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

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

  • Understand the fundamental principles of well stimulation and its importance in production optimization.
  • Grasp the mechanics and design considerations for hydraulic fracturing treatments.
  • Analyze the chemistry and application of various acidizing techniques (matrix and fracture acidizing).
  • Comprehend the factors influencing stimulation candidate selection.
  • Evaluate the impact of stimulation on well performance and ultimate recovery.
  • Develop practical skills in designing basic stimulation treatments and interpreting results.
  • Navigate the operational challenges and safety considerations for stimulation jobs.
  • Formulate robust strategies for optimizing well productivity through effective stimulation programs.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Well Stimulation
  • Definition and purpose of well stimulation.
  • Reasons for stimulation: formation damage, low permeability, bypassing skin.
  • Types of stimulation treatments: hydraulic fracturing, acidizing.
  • Importance of stimulation in maximizing recovery and economic viability.
  • Overview of the stimulation workflow: diagnosis, design, execution, evaluation.
  1. Formation Damage and Skin Effect
  • Defining formation damage: reduction in near-wellbore permeability.
  • Causes of formation damage: drilling fluids, completion fluids, perforating, fines migration, scale, emulsions.
  • Skin factor: quantifying near-wellbore damage or enhancement.
  • Diagnosing formation damage using well test analysis and production data.
  • Impact of formation damage on well productivity.
  1. Principles of Hydraulic Fracturing
  • Basic concept: creating a conductive fracture by injecting fluid at high pressure.
  • Purpose of hydraulic fracturing: increasing contact area, bypassing damage, connecting to natural fractures.
  • Fracture mechanics: rock mechanics, stress regimes, fracture propagation.
  • Components of a fracturing treatment: frac fluid, proppant, additives.
  • Fracture geometry: length, height, width.
  1. Hydraulic Fracturing Design and Execution
  • Frac fluid types: water-based, oil-based, energized fluids.
  • Proppant types: sand, ceramic, bauxite, resin-coated.
  • Additives: gelling agents, crosslinkers, breakers, friction reducers.
  • Design considerations: frac pressure, injection rate, proppant schedule.
  • Multi-stage fracturing in horizontal wells.
  • Onsite execution and quality control.
  1. Post-Fracturing Evaluation and Optimization
  • Production response analysis: decline curve analysis, type curve matching.
  • Fracture diagnostics: microseismic monitoring, tracer surveys, production logs.
  • Fracture conductivity and effective fracture half-length.
  • Re-fracturing candidates and design.
  • Optimizing production from fractured wells.
  1. Principles of Acidizing
  • Acidizing concept: dissolving formation minerals to improve permeability.
  • Acid types: HCl (hydrochloric acid), HF (hydrofluoric acid), organic acids.
  • Acid-rock reactions: carbonates, sandstones.
  • Acid additives: corrosion inhibitors, diverting agents, surfactants, iron control.
  • Safety considerations for acid handling.
  1. Matrix Acidizing Design and Execution
  • Purpose of matrix acidizing: removing near-wellbore damage.
  • Candidate selection for matrix acidizing.
  • Design considerations: acid volume, concentration, injection rate.
  • Diversion techniques: ball sealers, viscous pills, foam.
  • Onsite execution and quality control.
  1. Fracture Acidizing (Acid Fracturing)
  • Principle: creating a conductive fracture by acid etching.
  • Application in carbonate reservoirs.
  • Design considerations: acid volume, injection rate, contact time.
  • Differences from propped fracturing.
  • Post-acid frac evaluation.
  1. Other Stimulation Techniques and Well Cleanouts
  • Solvent treatments for organic deposits (paraffin, asphaltenes).
  • Scale removal treatments.
  • Bioremediation for microbial issues.
  • Coiled tubing cleanouts for sand, debris.
  • Jetting and washing operations.
  • Selecting the right cleanout or minor stimulation method.
  1. Integrated Stimulation Planning and Future Trends
  • Integration of stimulation with reservoir characterization and well design.
  • Economic evaluation of stimulation projects.
  • Environmental considerations for stimulation operations.
  • Real-time monitoring and automation in stimulation.
  • Machine learning and AI for stimulation design and optimization.
  • Emerging stimulation technologies (e.g., plasma pulsing, non-aqueous fracturing).

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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