Course Details

INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Location
DOHA, QATAR
Date
From Date:  02-Dec-2024   To Date:     06-Dec-2024
Duration
5 Days
Language
English
Discipline
Drilling, Reservoir & Petroleum Training
Introduction

This course introduces the general activities of the upstream sector of the petroleum

industry including origin of petroleum, petroleum traps, exploration for oil and gas,

drilling and completion practices, and production operations, corrosion, pollution, oil

storage, transportation, refining, and marketing.

Objective

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  •  To learn about major issues in petroleum engineering
  •  To understand the various operations carried out during field development, from drilling to surface treatment
  •  To learn the vocabulary needed to communicate with E&P professionals
Audience

Professionals in technical, commercial, legal, financial or human resources departments, within the petroleum industry or related sectors, who need a general knowledge in petroleum engineering

Content

Pre-Course Test

Overview of Oil and Gas Resources and Industry (2 Hours)

Basic Review of Petroleum Geology

• The Geologic Column

• Petroleum Traps

• Origin of Petroleum, Migration and Accumulation

Oil Well Drilling Technology

• The Rig: Basic Functions and Components

• The Drilling Fluids: Functions, Types and Compositions

• Well Design: A Descriptive Review

• Fundamental Drilling Operations and Problems

Well Completion and Workover Operations

• Completion Types

• Completion Equipment

• Basics of Acidizing and Hydraulic Fracturing

• Sand Control

 

Production Engineering and Operations

• Surface Production Facilities

• Pipelines and Gathering Systems

• Separation and Treatment of Oil, Gas and Water

• Artificial Lift Systems

• Storage Systems and Tank Forms

Reservoir Engineering

• Definitions of Reserves

• Reservoir Drive Mechanisms

• Primary Recovery

• Enhanced Recovery Methods

Oilfield Safety and Environmental Aspects

Post-Course Test

Certificate

TRAINIT ACADEMY will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

Methodology

The training course will be highly participatory and the course leader will present, guide and facilitate learning, using a range of methods including formal presentation, discussions, sector-specific case studies and exercises.  Above all, the course leader will make extensive use of real-life case examples in which he has been personally involved. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

  • 30% Lectures
  • 30% Workshops and work presentation
  • 20% Case studies & Practical Exercises
  • 10% Role Play

10% Videos, Software or Simulators (as applicable) & General Discussions

Fees
£4,750 per Delegate. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.