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Course Title: "Artificial Lift and Real-Time Optimization for Unconventional Assets" Instructor: Rajan Chokshi, PhD (https://lnkd.in/g8NqjGpA) Date: September 9-11, 2024 in Houston, TX Course Description: This three-day course gives participants an overview of artificial lift and related issues that are applicable to unconventional and tight oil/gas wells. Real-time measurements and optimization techniques required to understand and manage dynamic production scenarios are also covered. Besides introducing participants to the fundamentals of artificial lift and real-time measurements, this course also focuses on specific production and lift challenges related to the unconventional wells. Artificial lift selection and life cycle analysis are also covered. Recent advances in real-time approaches to the production monitoring and lift management are discussed using field case studies. The course closes with a group exercise wherein each group of attendees would develop problem statement and solution plans for production from unconventional assets. View a recording of a sample topic webinar titled “Artificial Lift Challenges in Unconventional Reservoirs” here: https://lnkd.in/gHgDXfi6. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gbk2xGRz. #artificiallift #unconventional

#ResearchSpotlight: Miao Jin initially presented “Flowing Bottomhole Pressure during Gas Lift in Unconventional Oil Wells” at #ATCE2023 before it was published in the Society of Petroleum Engineers International journal OnePetro. The artificial neural network model presented in the paper has significant implications for optimizing oil production and designing gas lift operations. https://ow.ly/w4AM50RiXRy “The development of unconventional shale oil reservoirs has received considerable attention in the past decade because of their enormous energy potential,” said Jin. “However, oil rates from these reservoirs drop sharply after a few months into production. The predictive models and workflows we developed can be widely applied to improve gas lift operation under different fluid and well conditions.” #MachineLearning #Research #Shale #Engineering

Understanding reservoir characteristics is paramount for optimising injection and production rates in #GeothermalWells. Factors such as temperature, pressure, permeability, porosity and fluid composition significantly influence heat transfer, fluid flow and chemical reactions, thus impacting well performance and longevity. Various techniques, including #geophysical surveys, core analysis, tracer tests, and numerical modelling are employed to characterise the reservoir and estimate its potential and limitations. #Geothermal consults like #JRGEnergy contribute insights, enriching the understanding of reservoir dynamics and optimisation strategies. Following reservoir characterisation, it's important to tailor well-design to the reservoir's attributes and project objectives. Considerations such as well depth, diameter, casing, completion and stimulation directly affect well capacity, efficiency, and durability. Utilising tools like wellbore simulators, drilling software, and optimisation algorithms means that experts can design wells and evaluate their technical and economic feasibility. This ensures comprehensive contributions to well-design strategies and methodologies. For expert consultation and support in optimising geothermal well performance, contact JRG Energy today: https://lnkd.in/gAkwzSU . . #GeothermalEnergy #GeothermalConsultants #GreenEnergyProject

This video offers a review of books (available as of August 2020) about Geomechanics related to Petroleum Engineering, Energy Subsurface Engineering, and Reservoir Engineering. The rating is based on a maximum of 3 starts (satisfies category very well), and a minimum of 1 star (does not satisfy category very well). "NA" (Not applicable) applies to "State of the art" category for books that do not cover specific technology but rather time-less fundamentals. #books #geomechanics #Petroleum #Subsurface By Nicolas Espinoza Source YouTube https://lnkd.in/dHuME7fe

Hello Everyone and thank you for joining us weekly during our live Wed(NSI)days! This week we are excited to welcome back guest speaker Dr. Dan Hill, Professor at the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University. Dr. Hill will be sharing a talk that has been featured in SPE’s Distinguished Lecturer series, focusing on Acid Stimulation of Carbonate Formations. Carbonate reservoirs contain about 40% of the world’s conventional oil and gas reservoirs, including some of the largest oil reservoirs in the world. These formations are very amenable to stimulation by acids, either through matrix acid injection below fracturing pressure, or by acid fracturing. This talk will present the latest methodologies for design and evaluation of carbonate acid stimulation treatments. Comparison of predictions of the latest models of matrix acidizing and acid fracturing leads to a coherent criterion for selecting which stimulation method is best for any given reservoir. So rather than relying on simple rules of thumb based exclusively on reservoir permeability, the engineer can now select the best acid stimulation method for any carbonate reservoir. We now have a rigorous, straightforward methodology to select the best acid stimulation method for any well completed in a carbonate formation. When: Wednesday, October 18th at 9 am CT Topic: Acid Stimulation of Carbonate Formations - Matrix Acidizing or Acid Fracturing? Guest Speaker: Dr. Dan Hill, Professor at the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University. Host: Dante Guerra, Ph.D., VP Technical Services, NSI Technologies, LLC FREE Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/e8QWq5A #innovation #technology #energy #oilgas #production #oilandgas #cloud #hydrocarbons #offshore #oilandgasindustry #oilfield #oil #gas #petroleum #drilling #oilindustry #energystrong #onshore #oilandgasexploration #permianbasin #upstream #permian #completions #frac #shale #eagleford #reservoir #geomechanics #hydraulicfracturing #bakken

Can you afford to drill a $300 mm - $500 mm offshore dry well in frontier areas? Ultrasensitive passive geochemistry can help to prevent that. #DeriskingOffshoreExploration; #OffshoreDryWells; #Geochemistry; #PassiveGeochemistry Checkout this case study in offshore Peru. The passive geochemical results indicated: ·       The AGI survey detected both macroseepage and microseepage hydrocarbons. ·       The data inferred a possible sealing fault separating the eastern portion of the block from the west. This was made possible by the delineation of baseline concentration sample detection. ·       The Hierarchical Cluster Analysis identified both gas condensate and oil petroleum systems to be present. ·       The data was able to identify highly prospective areas for further investigation. ·       The data correlated well with regional petroleum models.

In the realm of oil and gas exploration and production, capillary pressure plays a crucial role in understanding the intricacies of fluid flow within reservoir rocks. This phenomenon arises from the complex interplay of forces acting at the microscopic level, involving both cohesive forces (encompassing surface and interfacial tension acting within and between fluids) and adhesive forces (representing the intermolecular interactions between the fluids and the rock itself). By understanding capillary pressure and its impact on fluid behavior, oil & gas professionals can gain valuable insights into various aspects of reservoir characterization: 👉 Reservoir rock quality: Capillary pressure data can reveal information about pore size distribution and connectivity, which influence fluid flow and ultimately, reservoir quality. 👉 Pay vs. non-pay zones: Identifying the distribution of fluids within the reservoir helps differentiate between zones with commercially viable hydrocarbon reserves (pay zones) and those with little or no economic value (non-pay zones). 👉 Expected fluid saturations: Capillary pressure influences the saturation levels of different fluids (oil, water, gas) within the reservoir, which is crucial for estimating recoverable resources. 👉 Seal capacity: Capillary pressure plays a vital role in determining the ability of a rock formation to prevent upward migration of hydrocarbons, impacting the size of the hydrocarbon column a seal can hold. 👉 Depth of reservoir fluid contacts: Capillary pressure influences the equilibrium positions between different fluids within the reservoir, helping to determine the depths of the oil-water and gas-oil contacts. 👉 Transition zone thickness: The transition zone is a region where both oil and water coexist. Capillary pressure affects the thickness of this zone, which can impact wellbore placement and production strategies. 👉 Recovery efficiency: Understanding capillary pressure is crucial for estimating the amount of oil that can be recovered from a reservoir using primary or secondary recovery methods. MJ Logs - The Best Source for Raster Well Logs and LAS 🌐 mjlogs.com #MJLogs #OilandGasIndustry #OilGas #OilAndGas #Energy #ReservoirEngineering #Geology #Petrophysics

Hello Everyone and thank you for joining us weekly during our live Wed(NSI)days! Next week we are excited to welcome Dr. Jeff Spath, Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University As both an industry executive and the Petroleum Engineering department head at Texas A&M, Jeff has become a thought leader in what the future holds for professionals in the petroleum world. This edition of Frac Lessons Learned, Steve and Jeff will be discussing: Petroleum Engineering/Geoscience Education's Enduring Relevance in 2050 and Beyond While many people believe we are at peak petroleum demand, and thus the demand for petroleum professionals has also peaked, with prior Wed(NSI)day sessions we have shown this view makes no sense. Energy density matters! Petroleum engineering and geoscience education will maintain their relevance well beyond 2050. Advances in alternative energy sources will create additive energy, and not materially reduce hydrocarbon demand from where it is today. Consequently, professionals trained in petroleum engineering and geoscience will remain crucial for the continued development of hydrocarbon resources. At the same time, the skills of the petroleum professional will be applicable to non-petro projects, such as Carbon Capture. Developing the next generation of petroleum professionals is critical for our industry, and it will require changes in curricula to teach new skills (such as understanding how to incorporate AI models) to better optimize reservoir extraction. Join us next week in welcoming a returning guest speaker and participating in what is sure to be a great discussion! Wednesday, May 1st at 9 am CT Topic: Petroleum Engineering/Geoscience Education's Enduring Relevance in 2050 and Beyond Guest Speaker: Jeff Spath, Ph.D., Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University Host: Steve Cobb, Chairman, NSI Technologies, LLC FREE Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/e8QWq5A #innovation #technology #energy #oilgas #production #oilandgas #cloud #hydrocarbons #offshore #oilandgasindustry #oilfield #oil #gas #petroleum #drilling #oilindustry #energystrong #onshore #oilandgasexploration #permianbasin #upstream #permian #completions #frac #shale #eagleford #reservoir #geomechanics #hydraulicfracturing #bakken

Delighted to share my certificate for attending a truly insightful webinar session organized by Reservoir Solutions (RES) on the topic "Flow Assurance Challenges" by Engr Mohamed Al Shahhat. Looking forward to more such sessions to gain further technical development skills plus important knowledge. #ReservoirEngineeringSolutions #petroleumengineering #geosciences #oilandgas

ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER PROPOSAL! There is one week remaining to submit an abstract for the 2024 Russian Energy Industry Conference (ROEK). Showcase your experience and inspire the petroleum community with your technical expertise on industry trends, emerging technologies and practices in oil and gas exploration and production. Submission Deadline: 1 July 2024 PAPER PROPOSAL SUBMISSION TOPICS ·        Enhanced Oil Recovery ·        Well Construction – Drilling and Completion ·        Oil and Gas Production ·        Well and Formation Testing ·        Digital Technologies ·        Modelling ·        Geomechanics ·        Conceptual Engineering and Re-Engineering ·        Oilfield Development ·        Core Analysis ·        Field Geology and Geophysics ·        HSE ·        Well Logging ·        Convectional Fracturing and Stimulation Why Submit an Abstract? ·        Boost your professional skills by sharing your experiences, technical knowledge and expertise, whilst enhancing your professional reputation ·        Support the industry and the future of the oil and gas community ·        Get published in the conference proceedings indexed in the RSCI. The best articles will be published in journals accredited by the HAC. ·        Connect and share information with a diverse mix of professionals, researches, and policy-makers on current challenges, future trends, and advances in the oil and gas industry throughout Russia