Training Courses

2-Day Courses, Monday–Tuesday, 19–20 March

Hydraulic Fracturing/Pressure Analysis

Instructor: Mike Smith

The basics of analyzing fracture pressure are the focus of this 2-day course, which includes design parameters that can be determined, and the uses and limitations of such analysis for on-site design. Sessions include real-world examples from a variety of wells, from tight gas and shale to high permeability, offshore, and frac-pack treatments. Laptops are required. More details »

Oil and Gas Economics and Uncertainty

Instructor: Rodney Schulz

Participants will identify, evaluate, and quantify risk and uncertainty in every day oil and gas economic situations in this 2-day course. It reviews the development of pragmatic tools, methods, and understandings for professionals that are applicable to companies of all sizes. Laptops are recommended. More details »

Modern Production Data Analysis for Unconventional Reservoirs

Instructor: David Anderson

Learn how to critically assess data quality and perform qualitative diagnostics on well production data in this 2-day course. Participants will receive a comprehensive methodology for well performance analysis with specific focus on unconventional oil and gas and are encouraged to bring their own data, as time will be allotted to go through examples during class. Laptops are required. More details »

1-Day Courses, Tuesday, 20 March

Horizontal Well Completions

Instructors: Sudiptya Banerjee and Aaron Burton

Navigating the challenges and options that exist in horizontal drilling is the focus if this 1-day course that also discusses strategy development for completing horizontal wells. Topics include cased-hole and open-hole configurations, either with or without sand control, and participants will learn the applications and dynamics of horizontal wells, including drill-in fluids, hole displacement, cementing, perforating, and stimulation. More details »

Artificial Lift

Instructor: Rajan Chokshi

Develop a solid foundation in all forms of lift with this 1-day course which also highlights the concepts of the selection process to maximize production and return on investment. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each system, application considerations, and sample performance predictions. More details »

Streamline Simulation: Theory and Practice

Instructor: Akhil Datta-Gupta

This 1-day course features introductory and advanced concepts in streamline simulation and its applications. Featuring a review of theory of streamlines and streamtubes in multi-dimensions, this course also weighs the strengths and limitations of streamline modeling compared with finite difference simulation. Laptops are recommended. More details »