Code | Date | Time | Duration | Location | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person | Team of 7 Per Person | Early Bird Fee Per Person | Normal Fee Per Person |
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PEA/IFD25 | 27 - 31 Oct 2025 | 8 PM Indian Time |
4 Hours Per Day
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Zoom Online
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USD
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1650
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1700
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1850
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2500
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Integrated Field Development Planning
This course provides a holistic, cross-functional training on integrated field development planning. Learn to collaborate across disciplines and apply strategic and technical principles for the effective development of oil and gas fields.
Description
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Field development planning is a dynamic and collaborative process that lies at the heart of upstream success. This course introduces participants to the integrated approach needed to answer vital technical and commercial questions throughout the lifecycle of a field. It emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, sound technical analysis, and strategic thinking to ensure optimal field development.
Understand the key stages and challenges of field development
Improve collaboration between geoscientists, engineers, and economists
Characterize oil and gas reservoirs using geologic and engineering data
Evaluate hydrocarbon resources using volumetric and probabilistic methods
Distinguish between reserves and resources using SPE-PRMS standards
Instructor-led sessions with industry case studies
Hands-on group discussions and interactive exercises
Concept reinforcement through real-world examples
Focused modules covering technical, economic, and strategic aspects
Active engagement to foster cross-functional collaboration
Enhanced collaboration and communication across teams
Stronger technical and strategic decision-making frameworks
Improved efficiency in resource planning and project evaluation
Adoption of global best practices for field development
Elevated internal capabilities in managing complex assets
Skills in economic evaluation and decision modeling
Enhanced problem-solving and strategic planning capabilities
Improved communication and coordination with other disciplines
A comprehensive understanding of integrated field development
The ability to assess reservoir performance and identify optimization opportunities
Economists
Geoscientists
Asset Managers
Reserves Analysts
Petrophysicists
Reservoir Engineers
Production Engineers
Operations Engineers
Business Development Professionals
Module 1: Introduction to Field Development Planning
What is Integrated Field Development Planning
Stages of Field Development
Critical Questions in FDP
Roles of Different Disciplines
Management Expectations
Group Discussion on FDP Challenges
Module 2: Hydrocarbon Resource Assessment & Classification
Resource Assessment and Classification
Volumetric Methodology
Deterministic vs Probabilistic Assessments
Reserves vs Resources
SPE PRMS Resource Classification
Module 3: Gas Reservoirs Development Planning
Planning for Gas Reservoirs
Natural Gas Characterization
Liquids-Rich and Retrograde Condensate Behavior
Gas Reservoir Management
Depletion and Water-Drive Gas Reservoirs
OGIP Estimation and Drainage Area
Production Behavior
Module 4: Oil Reservoirs Development Planning
Oil Reservoir Characterization
Behavior of Saturated and Under-Saturated Reservoirs
Types: Black, Heavy, and Volatile Oils
Drive Mechanisms
Sampling and Fluid Property Analysis
Material Balance and Management
EOR Basics and Uncertainty Analysis
Module 5: Economic Analysis & Decision Modeling
Petroleum Economics
Project Ranking and Economic Indicators
Time Value of Money and Discount Rates
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
Decision Modeling: EMV and Decision Trees
Value of Information Exercise
On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

Kamal Malick, P. Eng. MBA - More than 25 years of experience in Canada, USA, North Sea and Asia-Pacific regions. Currently working in Denver, Colorado in the Powder River Basin. Worked in various conventional, tight, and unconventional fields in Alberta, Canada. Previously, Subsurface Manager for one of the largest onshore gas fields in Indonesia. Also worked on volatile oil and retrograde-condensate gas fields in Algeria and on several oil fields in the UK North Sea. Started his career from Pakistan where he worked on field development and exploitation planning of oil and gas fields in the Badin Basin in Sindh and in the Kirthar fold belt in Balochistan.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from NED University in Karachi, Pakistan, Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University in USA and an MBA from the University of Calgary, Canada. Established and reputable industry speaker and instructor.