Certificate in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

Why Select this Training Course?

The need to maximise oil extraction from both existing and new reserves is more crucial than ever, and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques stand at the vanguard of such efforts. This comprehensive Certificate in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) provides an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted approaches and state-of-the-art technologies used to improve oil recovery beyond what’s possible with conventional methods.

How does EOR benefit mature and emerging oil fields?

EOR has the remarkable potential to transform dwindling reserves into revived assets, extending the life of mature fields and maximising ROI. Through detailed learning, discover how EOR can harness innovative techniques to unlock and recover hard-to-reach oil, ensuring energy security and robust economic returns.

What tech innovations promote environmental sustainability in EOR?

Understanding that sustainable practices are not optional but obligatory, this course will dive into breakthroughs such as CO2 injection for carbon sequestration and green chemistry for EOR. Strategies are aligned with the growing environmental directives, ensuring EOR professionals also drive the path towards a cleaner energy future.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Reservoir engineers and geologists.
• Production managers with an interest in field rejuvenation.
• Project engineers working on EOR projects.
• Technical staff involved in secondary and tertiary recovery.
• Environmental specialists looking to align EOR with eco-friendly practices.

What are the Course Objectives?

Participants will:

• Master the principles and practices of various EOR techniques.
• Understand the integration of the latest technologies within EOR methods.
• Develop strategic approaches to EOR project planning and management.
• Investigate the environmental impacts of EOR methods and learn sustainable practices.
• Enhance analytical skills for assessing EOR techniques’ performance.

How will this course be presented?

The course will be delivered through:

• Interactive lectures featuring real-world applications and case studies.
• Practical workshops facilitated by experienced EOR practitioners.
• Hands-on sessions with simulation software and tools.
• Group discussions to foster peer learning and networking.
• Continuous assessment to monitor progress and comprehension.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Strategic Management and Leadership for EOR Projects

• Aligning EOR projects with corporate strategy and vision.
• Leadership skills for managing multidisciplinary EOR teams.
• Change management techniques for technological adoption in EOR.
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication in EOR initiatives.
• Talent management and skill development in EOR-focused organisations.
• Navigating geopolitical and regulatory challenges in the EOR landscape.
• Fostering innovation and continuous improvement in EOR practices.
• Building partnerships and alliances for EOR project success.

Module 2: Gas Injection EOR Methods

• CO2 injection for EOR and its dual role in carbon capture.
• Miscible and immiscible gas flooding techniques.
• Nitrogen and other gases used in EOR.
• Designing injection strategies that maximize oil recovery.
• Gas handling and recycling to improve efficiency.
• Monitoring, verification, and accounting (MVA) for gas EOR projects.

Module 3: Thermal EOR Techniques

• Steam flood and steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD).
• Cyclic steam stimulation (CSS) process.
• In-situ combustion methods.
• Challenges and advancements in heavy oil and bitumen recovery.
• Field case analysis of thermal EOR projects.
• Heat management and insulation technologies.
• Newest thermal extraction methods and their applicability.
• Environmental considerations specific to thermal EOR.
• Heat integration and energy management in thermal projects.
• Safety protocols and emergency response for thermal EOR operations.

Module 4: Chemical Flooding and Polymer Injection

• Polymer flooding technology and fluid dynamics in porous media.
• Surfactant EOR mechanisms and fluid-rock chemical interactions.
• Alkaline-surfactant-polymer (ASP) flooding processes.
• Viscosity modifiers and their use in mobility control.
• Novel chemicals and green alternatives for EOR.
• Implementing laboratory research into field applications.
• Chemical compatibility and stability concerns.
• Logistics and materials handling for chemical EOR.
• Field examples of successful chemical EOR applications.

Module 5: Novel and Hybrid EOR Methods

• Electromagnetic heating techniques for heavy oil recovery.
• Utilizing microbes and biotechnology in EOR (MEOR).
• Hybrid EOR strategies that combine multiple recovery methods.
• Innovation in EOR through nanotechnology-enhanced fluids.
• Unconventional EOR approaches in unconventional reservoirs.

Module 6: EOR Project Planning and Economics

• Economic evaluation and risk analysis of EOR projects.
• Planning and managing pilot tests and field implementation.
• Considerations for scaling up from pilot to full-field development.
• Forecasting and modeling of EOR performance over the life of a field.
• Financing EOR operations and understanding fiscal mechanisms.
• Navigating the regulatory and environmental approval process.
• Asset management and operational logistics for cost efficiency.
• Techniques for data integration and reservoir characterization in EOR planning.
• Real-time monitoring and control systems for EOR operations.
• Understanding the impact of oil prices and market dynamics on project viability.
• Long-term strategic planning for field redevelopment and EOR.

Module 7: EOR Environmental Considerations and Sustainability

• Mitigating environmental risks and footprint of EOR projects.
• EOR in the context of global climate change and carbon policies.
• Water management strategies in EOR operations.
• Reusing and treating produced water in EOR applications.
• Strategies for biodiversity preservation during EOR activities.
• Reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency in EOR.
• Lifecycle analysis and the circular economy in oil recovery.

Module 8: EOR Monitoring and Surveillance Techniques

• Latest trends in reservoir surveillance for EOR projects.
• Advancements in seismic monitoring and interpretation.
• Role of reservoir simulation in EOR monitoring.
• Intelligent wells and the use of smart sensors for in situ data collection.
• Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in data analysis.
• Real-time decision-making using monitoring data.
• Surface and downhole monitoring equipment and technologies.
• Data management, integration, and utilisation of big data.
• Use of tracers in flow path assessment for EOR.
• Performance metrics and KPIs to evaluate EOR effectiveness.

Module 9: Reservoir Management and Performance Enhancement

• Strategies for managing heterogeneous and fracturing reservoirs.
• Injection conformance and its improvement.
• Water-alternating-gas (WAG) injection techniques.
• Challenges of fines migration and strategies for sand control.
• Production optimisation and choke management.
• EOR in conjunction with reservoir compartmentalisation.
• Integration of geomechanics in EOR.
• Field pilot design and inter-well test interpretation.
• Reservoir pressure maintenance strategies.

Module 10: Advanced Technologies in EOR

• Recent developments in high-viscosity oil pumping and transportation.
• The role of renewables in providing energy for EOR processes.
• Use of drones and robotics in EOR operations and surveillance.
• Advanced computational models for process simulation and forecasting.
• Enhancements in chemical delivery systems for precise dosing.
• Integration of digital oilfield concepts in EOR.

Module 11: Reservoir Modelling for EOR

• Advanced reservoir characterization techniques for EOR-ready models.
• Integration of geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data.
• History matching and model validation methods.
• Upscaling and gridding for EOR simulation accuracy.
• Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty assessment in EOR modelling.
• Assisted history matching using artificial intelligence.
• EOR process optimisation through dynamic reservoir modelling.
• Designing robust EOR development plans with predictive modelling.
• Use cases of integrated modelling in complex EOR projects.
• Data assimilation and real-time updating of reservoir models.

Module 12: Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management in EOR

• Implementing HSE best practices in EOR operations.
• Understanding and mitigating occupational hazards specific to EOR.
• Environmental impact assessments (EIA) for EOR projects.
• Emergency response planning and spill containment strategies.
• The role of HSE audits and compliance checks in EOR.
• Designing EOR equipment and facilities with safety in mind.
• Developing a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Waste management and reduction practices in EOR scenarios.

Module 13: Enhanced Oil Recovery in Unconventional Reservoirs

• Challenges and opportunities in unconventional EOR applications.
• EOR strategies tailored for shale oil and tight sands.
• The role of hydraulic fracturing in enhancing oil recovery.
• Understanding the petrophysics of unconventional reservoirs for EOR.
• Gas EOR in low permeability reservoirs.
• Water management considerations in unconventional EOR operations.
• Technological adaptations for unconventional EOR efficiency.
• Market dynamics and the impact on unconventional EOR ventures.