Maximizing Hydrocarbon Output: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Techniques Training Course

Introduction

Despite significant advancements in drilling and production technologies, a substantial portion of oil (often 50-70%) remains trapped in reservoirs after primary and secondary recovery methods have been exhausted. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques are advanced processes designed to mobilize and produce this remaining oil by altering reservoir rock and fluid properties. As global energy demand continues, and easily accessible reserves dwindle, EOR plays an increasingly critical role in maximizing hydrocarbon output from mature fields and extending their economic life.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques. From exploring the fundamental principles of reservoir fluid flow and the mechanisms of various EOR methods to mastering screening criteria, design considerations, and operational challenges, you will gain the expertise to implement effective EOR projects. This empowers you to optimize hydrocarbon recovery, extend field lifespans, and contribute significantly to the sustainable production of energy resources in the upstream oil and gas industry.

Target Audience

  • Reservoir Engineers and Petroleum Engineers.
  • Production Engineers and Operations Managers.
  • Geologists and Petrophysicists involved in Reservoir Management.
  • Research and Development Scientists in EOR.
  • Investment Analysts and Financial Professionals in Oil & Gas.
  • Senior Executives in E&P Companies.
  • Academics and Students in Petroleum Engineering.
  • Anyone involved in optimizing hydrocarbon recovery from mature fields.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

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

  • Understand the fundamental principles of oil displacement and recovery mechanisms.
  • Grasp the various categories of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques.
  • Analyze the screening criteria for selecting appropriate EOR methods for specific reservoirs.
  • Comprehend the design considerations and operational challenges of different EOR processes.
  • Evaluate the economic viability and environmental implications of EOR projects.
  • Develop practical skills in conducting preliminary EOR feasibility studies.
  • Navigate the complexities of reservoir simulation for EOR performance prediction.
  • Formulate robust strategies for implementing and managing successful EOR projects to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Oil Recovery Mechanisms
  • Primary Oil Recovery Module: natural reservoir energy (solution gas drive, water drive, gas cap drive, gravity drainage)
  • Secondary Oil Recovery Module: waterflooding, immiscible gas injection (pressure maintenance)
  • Residual Oil Saturation Module: why oil is left behind after primary and secondary recovery
  • Defining Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Module: processes to recover additional oil beyond conventional methods
  • The increasing importance of EOR in mature oil fields
  1. EOR Screening Criteria
  • Reservoir Properties Module: oil gravity, viscosity, API gravity, permeability, porosity, depth, temperature, pressure
  • Fluid Properties Module: oil composition, gas composition, water salinity
  • Rock Properties Module: wettability, heterogeneity
  • Economic and Environmental Factors Module: oil price, capital costs, operating costs, CO2 availability, water availability, environmental regulations
  • Systematic approach to selecting the most suitable EOR method
  1. Miscible Gas Injection EOR
  • Principles of Miscibility Module: achieving miscibility between injected gas and reservoir oil
  • Types of Miscible Gas Injection Module: enriched gas, lean gas, CO2 flooding, nitrogen flooding
  • Phase Behavior and PVT Analysis Module: understanding fluid properties at reservoir conditions
  • Design Considerations Module: minimum miscibility pressure (MMP), well patterns, gas supply
  • Operational Challenges Module: gas breakthrough, corrosion, asphaltene precipitation
  1. Chemical EOR (CEOR)
  • Polymer Flooding Module: increasing water viscosity to improve sweep efficiency
  • Surfactant Flooding Module: reducing interfacial tension to mobilize residual oil
  • Alkaline Flooding Module: reacting with acidic components in oil to form in-situ surfactants
  • Surfactant-Polymer (SP) and Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) Flooding Module: combined methods
  • Design Considerations Module: chemical selection, concentration, salinity tolerance, adsorption
  • Operational Challenges Module: chemical degradation, injectivity issues, emulsion formation
  1. Thermal EOR
  • Principles of Thermal Recovery Module: reducing oil viscosity, expanding oil, steam distillation
  • Steam Injection Module: cyclic steam stimulation (huff and puff), steam drive
  • In-Situ Combustion (Fireflooding) Module: burning oil within the reservoir to generate heat
  • Hot Water Flooding Module: injecting hot water to heat the reservoir
  • Design Considerations Module: heat losses, wellbore integrity, steam generation
  • Operational Challenges Module: high energy consumption, environmental concerns, corrosion
  1. Microbial EOR (MEOR) and Other Emerging EOR Methods
  • Principles of MEOR Module: using microorganisms to alter reservoir properties or fluids
  • Types of MEOR Processes Module: biosurfactant production, biopolymer production, gas generation
  • Low Salinity Waterflooding (LSW) Module: injecting low salinity water to alter wettability
  • Nanoparticle EOR Module: using nanoparticles to improve oil displacement
  • Overview of cutting-edge and less conventional EOR techniques
  1. Reservoir Simulation for EOR
  • Purpose of EOR Simulation Module: predicting performance, optimizing design, history matching
  • Input Data for EOR Simulation Module: geological model, fluid properties, rock properties, relative permeability
  • Modeling EOR Processes in Simulators Module: representing complex fluid interactions
  • Sensitivity Analysis Module: understanding impact of key parameters on EOR performance
  • Using simulation tools to evaluate and optimize EOR projects
  1. Field Implementation and Monitoring
  • Pilot Project Design Module: testing EOR feasibility on a small scale
  • Well Pattern Design Module: optimizing injector-producer configurations
  • Surface Facilities for EOR Module: gas compression, water treatment, chemical mixing
  • Monitoring EOR Performance Module: production data, tracer tests, surveillance logs
  • Troubleshooting and Optimization during Operations Module: adapting to reservoir response
  1. Economic and Environmental Aspects of EOR
  • Cost Analysis of EOR Projects Module: capital expenditure (CAPEX), operational expenditure (OPEX)
  • Economic Feasibility Assessment Module: NPV, IRR, payback period for EOR projects
  • Environmental Impact of EOR Module: CO2 emissions, water usage, chemical handling
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) with EOR Module: CO2-EOR as a storage method
  • Balancing economic returns with environmental responsibility
  1. Case Studies and Future Trends in EOR
  • Review of Successful EOR Projects Module: lessons learned from global implementations
  • Challenges and Barriers to EOR Adoption Module: high costs, technical complexity, long lead times
  • Integration of EOR with Digitalization and AI Module: optimizing EOR performance with data analytics
  • EOR in Unconventional Reservoirs Module: applying EOR to shale oil and gas
  • The evolving role of EOR in the energy transition and maximizing resource recovery.

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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