Unconventional Resources Completion and Stimulation Diagnostics - URCSD

Program Overview

This course delves into completion and fracture stimulation diagnostic techniques for tight and unconventional reservoirs. Participants will gain the knowledge to design and implement diagnostic programs, understand geomechanical implications, and integrate various technologies to optimize well performance. The program covers far-field, near wellbore, and indirect diagnostic methods, utilizing case studies and group exercises for in-depth learning. It is suitable for petroleum engineers, production engineers, geologists, managers, and industry professionals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course focuses on the key completion and fracture stimulation diagnostic technologies and techniques used in tight and unconventional reservoirs. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to design and implement effective diagnostic programs for horizontal wells.

Objectives:

Participants will learn how to:

• Develop data collection objectives
• Design a diagnostic program based on program objectives
• Develop a workflow for data collection and evaluation of a diagnostic program
• Understand the geomechanical implications on near wellbore diagnostic techniques
• Understand the pros and cons of far-field, near wellbore, and indirect diagnostic technologies
• Integrate various diagnostic technologies to achieve program objectives

Description:

The course covers the history of completion and fracture diagnostics, exploring various technologies and techniques, including:

• Far-Field Mapping Technologies: Surface and downhole tilt-meters and micro-seismic for completions and fracture stimulation analysis
• Near Wellbore Diagnostics: Radioactive and chemical tracers, borehole imaging, downhole videos, production logs, temperature logs, DTS, and DAS
• Indirect Diagnostic Technologies: Fracture pressure analysis, build-up testing, fall-off testing, rate transient analysis, and production data analysis
The course emphasizes the integration of multiple diagnostic techniques and discusses the pros and cons of each technology. It utilizes tight and unconventional case studies to illustrate the application of diagnostic technologies and methods in assessing completions and fracture stimulations. Example problems are worked throughout the course, both individually and as a group, to reinforce learning.

Teaching:

• The course utilizes a combination of lectures, case studies, and group exercises.
• The instructor, Larry Britt, is a recognized expert in the field of completion and fracture diagnostics.

Other:

• The course is designed for petroleum and production engineers, completion engineers, stimulation engineers, geologists, managers, technical supervisors, service and support personnel.
• The course is available in both in-classroom and in-house training formats.
• Public sessions can be requested.
• The course is also available as a private, on-site seminar.