INTRODUCTION TO OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

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Why Attend

This course is designed to give the participants with a basic knowledge about the overall oil and gas industry. The delegates will gain a better understand about the features and concepts of this important industry. The course simply explains the overall oil field life cycle which includes exploration, geology, drilling, reservoir, production, surface treatment process and transportation. Different oil recovery mechanisms are also included. Furthermore, the course keeps a focus on the current oil market issues and future challenges in the oil & gas industry.

Event Date: 26/06/2023 – 29/06/2023

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Overview
Course Outline

Day 1 – Oil & Gas Industry Overview

- What is Oil & Gas Industry?
- Worldwide Key Oil Producers
- World Oil Reserves
- Onshore & Offshore Fields
- Oil & Gas Common Terminology
- Organization of a Petroleum Company
- Types of Oil & Gas Companies
- History of Oil & Gas
- Formation & Origin of Oil & Gas
- Oil & Gas Industry Main Sectors
  - Exploration
  - Geology
  - Drilling
  - Reservoir
  - Production
  - Transportation
  - Refining

Day 2 – Exploration, Geology & Drilling Key Features

- Exploration
- Seismic Surveys
- Importance of Petroleum Geology
- Role of the Petroleum Geologist
- Sub-Surface Mapping
- Role of the Petrophysicist
- Well Logging Operations
- Drilling Operations
- Types of Drilling Rigs
- Horizontal Drilling
- Well Completion
- Well Maintenance & Workover

Day 3 – Eye on Reservoir Engineering Activities

- Definition of the Reservoir
- Importance of Reservoir Engineering
- Reservoir Types
- Reservoir Life Cycle
- Initial Oil in Place
- Recovery Factor
- Hydrocarbon Reserve
- Well Testing
- Reservoir Simulation & Modelling Basics
- Field Development Plan

Day 4 – Primary to Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods

- Different Reservoir Drive Mechanisms
- Different oil recovery methods
- Primary Recovery
- Artificial Lift Technology
- Secondary Recovery
- Water Injection
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Types of Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods
- Smart Horizontal Well Production Application