Geomechanics & Wellbore Stability in Complex Fields

Course Introduction

Seattle International Institute for Training offers a specialized training course in Geomechanics & Wellbore Stability in Complex Fields. This course targets experienced professionals working in the upstream oil and gas industry, with a focus on advanced oilfield operations, production optimization, and integrated field development practices.

Course Objectives

- Understand the latest technologies in oilfield management and optimization.

- Enhance production performance through integrated workflows.

- Apply data-driven methods in field development planning.

- Strengthen coordination across technical disciplines.

- Improve asset value and operational efficiency.

Target Audience

- Senior and Junior Process Engineers

- Operations and Production Supervisors

- Maintenance, Reliability, and Asset Integrity Engineers

- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals

- Process Control and Instrumentation Staff

- Chemical, Petroleum, and Mechanical Engineers

- Technical Advisors, Consultants, and Project Managers

- All professionals involved in natural gas and LNG operations with prior experience

Course Outline

Day 1: Oilfield Fundamentals & Strategic Planning

·         Overview of oilfield life cycle and development phases

·         Field classification and production system components

·         Strategic planning and field development workflows

·         Reservoir management principles and recovery mechanisms

·         Asset lifecycle cost modeling and optimization

·         Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) frameworks in field operations

Day 2: Production Operations & Optimization

·         Surface production facilities and flow assurance

·         Artificial lift systems: selection and optimization

·         Well intervention techniques and best practices

·         Production monitoring and diagnostics

·         Water handling and produced fluids management

·         Digital tools for real-time production surveillance

Day 3: Subsurface Integration & Data Analytics

·         Reservoir surveillance techniques and pressure monitoring

·         Production logging and interpretation

·         Integrated production modeling (IPM) fundamentals

·         Use of AI/ML in oilfield optimization

·         Data-driven decision making for field development

·         Uncertainty analysis in subsurface evaluations

Day 4: Enhanced Recovery & Field Rehabilitation

·         Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technologies and screening

·         Chemical, gas, and thermal EOR applications

·         Mature field redevelopment strategies

·         Fracturing and stimulation techniques

·         Well integrity and abandonment practices

·         Case studies of successful EOR projects

Day 5: Asset Management & Performance Improvement

·         Integrated asset management principles

·         Production optimization workflows and KPIs

·         Team collaboration across subsurface and surface domains

·         Operational risk management in oilfields

·         Cost reduction through efficiency enhancement

·         Final group case study and presentation