Course Schedule
Online Sessions:
Date Time Duration Location
03-Feb 2025 7 PM Indian Time
6 Hours Per Day
Zoom Online

The Classes Will be from Monday to Wednesday Via Zoom Online.

Description


The "Well Stimulation and Advanced Acidizing" course is designed to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in well stimulation techniques, specifically focusing on acidizing methods. The course covers the principles of formation damage, acid types, and treatment design to optimize well productivity and reservoir performance. Participants will explore advanced techniques and the latest developments in acidizing to ensure enhanced hydrocarbon flow and improved operational efficiency.

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Course Description

Introduction


In the oil and gas industry, well stimulation is a crucial technique used to improve the productivity of reservoirs. This course provides a deep dive into the principles and practices of advanced acidizing. Participants will learn how to design and implement effective stimulation treatments that reduce formation damage and enhance hydrocarbon production. The focus will be on both conventional and innovative acidizing techniques to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness in well operations.

Objectives


  • Understand the fundamentals of well stimulation and acidizing techniques.
  • Learn to identify the causes of formation damage and strategies for mitigation.
  • Gain insights into acid selection, treatment design, and implementation.
  • Explore advanced acidizing methods for optimized well productivity.
  • Develop skills to troubleshoot and enhance the efficiency of stimulation operations.
  • Apply best practices and safety standards in acidizing processes.
  • Training Methodology


    The course will use a blend of lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and interactive discussions. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and real-world simulations to reinforce learning and develop problem-solving skills relevant to well stimulation and acidizing processes.

    Organisational Impact


  • Improved well performance and productivity.
  • Enhanced understanding of the latest well stimulation and acidizing techniques.
  • Reduction in operational costs through effective treatment design.
  • Increased ability to handle complex well stimulation challenges.
  • Boosted technical skills of team members, leading to more efficient operations.
  • Personal Impact


  • Gain specialized knowledge in advanced acidizing techniques.
  • Increase your proficiency in designing and executing stimulation treatments.
  • Develop practical skills that are immediately applicable in the field.
  • Enhance your career prospects in the oil and gas industry.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in well stimulation.
  • Who Should Attend?


    This course is ideal for:



    • Production Engineers
    • Reservoir Engineers
    • Drilling Engineers
    • Field Technicians
    • Well Completion Engineers
    • Oil and Gas Professionals involved in well stimulation and acidizing operations

    Course Outline


    Day 1

    - Welcome

    - 1st Day Quiz

    - Concept of Formation Damages, Skin Factor, Well Stimulation

    - Well Stimulation Techniques

    - Stimulation Candidates Selection

    - *Geological and basic reservoir properties

    - Deposition and Scale Definition

    - Scale Removal Procedure

    - What is an Acidizing?

    - Acid/Bases/Salts Definition

    - Acidizing Treatment Type and definition (Wellbore Wash, Matrix and Fracture Acidizing)

    - Acidizing Effect on Formation Damages

    - Acidizing Additive Types, definitions and their effects on Operations

    - Diversion Techniques, definitions and Performances

    - * Basic of Coiled Tubing and CT Acid Operations




    Day 2

    - Review Day 1

    - Acid Laboratory Test Type and Procedure

    - PreFlush and OverFlush definitions, Limitations and Performances

    - Basic principles in Wellbore Wash and Matrix Acidizing

    - *Basic of Acid/Hydraulic Fracturing (Modeling, Fluid, Proppant, ….)

    - Acid Job Design Procedure, Considerations and Limitations

    - Acid Volume Calculations and effective parameters

    - Acid Pumping Pressure Calculations, Limitations and effective parameters

    - Acid Injection Rate Calculations, Limitations and effective parameters

    - Acid Job Evaluations

    - Introducing Onshore/Offshore stimulation job equipment and Rig up procedure

    - *Basic of “Stimulation Vessel” operation Procedure




    Day 3

    - Review Days 1 and 2

    - Introducing some new stimulation/EOR technology

    - Prepare some practical Acidizing Job depend on real well data

    - Simulation Jobs with STIMPRO Software

    - Basic STIMPRO Software Training

    - Last Day Quiz

    - QA Meeting

    Certificates


    On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

    About The Trainer
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      Experienced Well Stimulation Engineer: Over 9 years in the oil and gas industry with expertise in well stimulation techniques, including acidizing, nitrogen lifting, and scale removal, both offshore and onshore.


        • Strong Educational Background: Holds an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering, with a focus on asphaltene deposition during production and CO2 injection.

        • Skilled Instructor and Trainer: Conducted multiple training sessions on well stimulation and acidizing for international organizations, enhancing industry knowledge and skills.

        • Technical Proficiency and Certifications: Proficient in industry software (StimPro, FracPro) and certified in well control, HUET, firefighting, sea survival, and safety standards.