Practical Decline Curve Analysis

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Disciplines: Reservoir

Course Description

This course begins with a brief description of the theory of decline curve analysis and its background. Both type-curve fitting and type curve matching techniques will be explained and demonstrated. The more common type curve fitting methods are demonstrated using examples from fields in western Canada. The class includes a variety of hands-on problems, and exposure to modern computer-based decline analysis tools.

Topics:

• Problems and limitations of decline analysis
• Theory and mathematical basis for analyzing decline
• Exponential, harmonic and hyperbolic declines
• Factors affecting decline methods
• Type curve matching (Felkovich curves)
• Examples and problems identifying opportunities using decline curve analysis

Learning Level

Intermediate

Course Length

2 Days

Why Attend

If your ability to analyze declining oil and gas production is not what you’d like it to be, this class will give you some powerful new tools.

Who Attends

This course should is for all engineers and technologists who use decline curve analysis on a regular basis. It is also popular with other professionals, supervisors and managers who would like a short refresher course and overview of decline analysis methods, uses, misuses and pitfalls.

CEUs

1.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) are awarded for this 2-Day course.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be received no later than 14 days prior to the course start date. Cancellations made after the 14-day window will not be refunded. Refunds will not be given due to no show situations.

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