Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Petroleum Reservoir Engineering and PETREL

• Overview of petroleum reservoir engineering concepts
• Introduction to PETREL software and its functionalities
• Basic principles of reservoir modeling and simulation
• Hands-on exercise: Navigating PETREL interface and performing basic functions
• Case Study: Application of PETREL in a sample reservoir project

Module 2: Reservoir Data Management and Input

• Techniques for collecting and inputting reservoir data
• Importing geological and geophysical data into PETREL
• Data quality assessment and validation
• Hands-on exercise: Importing and managing data in PETREL
• Real-Life Project: Data management for a current reservoir project

Module 3: Reservoir Modeling Techniques

• Building geological and reservoir models using PETREL
• Integrating various data types (seismic, well log, production) into models
• Model calibration and validation
• Hands-on exercise: Constructing and calibrating reservoir models in PETREL
• Case Study: Model development for a petroleum reservoir

Module 4: Dynamic Reservoir Simulation

• Overview of dynamic reservoir simulation principles
• Setting up and running simulations in PETREL
• Analyzing simulation results and model adjustments
• Hands-on exercise: Running dynamic simulations and interpreting results in PETREL
• Real-Life Project: Dynamic simulation of a working oil field

Module 5: Reservoir Performance Analysis

• Techniques for analyzing reservoir performance and production data
• Evaluating reservoir behavior and performance metrics
• Using PETREL for performance forecasting and optimization
• Hands-on exercise: Analyzing and optimizing reservoir performance in PETREL
• Case Study: Performance analysis of an ongoing reservoir project

Module 6: Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques

• Overview of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods and technologies
• Implementing EOR techniques using PETREL
• Evaluating the impact of EOR on reservoir performance
• Hands-on exercise: Simulating EOR scenarios in PETREL
• Real-Life Project: EOR application in a field project

Module 7: Reservoir Management Strategies

• Developing and implementing reservoir management strategies
• Using PETREL for reservoir management and optimization
• Addressing challenges and opportunities in reservoir management
• Hands-on exercise: Creating and managing reservoir strategies in PETREL
• Case Study: Reservoir management plan for a complex reservoir

Module 8: Risk Assessment and Management in Reservoir Engineering

• Identifying and assessing risks in reservoir engineering
• Using PETREL for risk analysis and management
• Implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Hands-on exercise: Conducting risk assessments in PETREL
• Real-Life Project: Risk management in a reservoir engineering project

Module 9: Reporting and Documentation

• Guidelines for preparing reservoir engineering reports and documentation
• Using PETREL for generating reports and visualizations
• Communicating findings and recommendations effectively
• Hands-on exercise: Creating and presenting reports using PETREL
• Case Study: Report generation for a reservoir simulation project

Module 10: Capstone Project and Review

• Comprehensive project integrating all skills and knowledge gained
• Participants present their projects and receive feedback
• Review of key concepts, best practices, and future learning opportunities
• Final Project Presentation: Showcase of a complete reservoir simulation and analysis developed during the course