About the Advanced Reservoir Management Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Advanced Reservoir Management training course provides a comprehensive exploration of effective hydrocarbon reservoir management. It focuses on integrating engineering, geoscience, and operations data to optimize development, monitoring, and enhancement across the full reservoir life cycle.

The course focuses on applying reservoir engineering data for decision-making, covering data acquisition, validation, and integration to enhance reservoir behaviour analysis. You gain hands-on knowledge in reserves estimation, drive mechanisms, waterflood management, and recovery techniques through theory and real-world case studies.

The program covers advanced forecasting tools and simulations, guiding strategic development planning, reservoir monitoring, and field optimization. ​With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary synergy and cost-effective management, our course empowers professionals to tackle technical and economic challenges in complex reservoir environments and drive greater recovery efficiency.​

Advanced Reservoir Management Course Objectives

​By the end of this Advanced Reservoir Management training course, participants will be able to:​

• Apply appropriate approaches to reservoir engineering and integrated field management throughout the reservoir life cycle.
• Acquire, validate, analyze, and integrate multidisciplinary data to support accurate reservoir performance evaluation and planning.
• Identify and facilitate points of collaboration between geoscience, engineering, and operations for improved reservoir management outcomes.
• Execute a structured reservoir management process with clear goals, implementation strategies, and performance monitoring tools.
• Utilize interdisciplinary synergy to optimize field development and reservoir performance.
• Incorporate all components of reservoir management into effective planning, including timing considerations and cost-benefit analysis.
• Apply advanced methods of reservoir performance analysis, including integration of production, injection, pressure, and subsurface data.
• Gain updated knowledge on enhanced recovery techniques, including waterflooding, thermal, chemical, and miscible EOR processes.
• Improve operational decision-making and workplace performance through the application of field-proven reservoir management strategies.
• Foster integration across reservoir management teams to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Recommend and evaluate new development strategies to improve oil and gas recovery from mature reservoirs.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Advanced Reservoir Management Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in reservoir development and optimization, including:

• Petroleum, Production, and Reservoir Engineers.
• Process Engineers and Field Operations Staff.
• Geologists and Geophysicists.
• Engineering and Technical Managers.
• Government Officials and Regulatory Personnel.
• Early-career engineers seeking foundational and applied knowledge in reservoir management.

Advanced Reservoir Management Course Outline

Module 1: Integrated Reservoir Management Principles and Planning

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Overview of Reservoir Management: Definition, Objectives, and Interdisciplinary Integration
• Reservoir Life Cycle and Development Phases
• Key Concepts and Components of the Reservoir Management Process
• Building and Executing a Reservoir Management Plan
• Team Roles and Responsibilities in Reservoir Management
• Integration of Geoscience and Engineering Disciplines
• Goal Setting, Strategic Planning, Implementation, and Performance Monitoring
• Developing Economic Scenarios for Field Development
• Importance of Synergy and Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Plan Revisions and Adaptive Strategies
• Common Pitfalls and Reasons for Reservoir Management Failures

Module 2: Reservoir Engineering Data and Performance Analysis

• Identification and Collection of Key Engineering and Geological Data
• Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties: Types and Sources
• Best Practices in Data Acquisition, Validation, and Integration
• Integration of Production, Injection, Pressure, Log, and Subsurface Data
• Techniques for Monitoring and Interpreting Reservoir Performance
• Critical Data for Performance Prediction and Optimization
• Use of Static Geological Models and Reservoir Simulations
• When to Use Simulation Models and Their Role in Planning
• History Matching and Bypassed Oil Identification
• Total System Integration: Surface and Subsurface Considerations

Module 3: Reserves Estimation and Reservoir Drive Mechanisms

• Introduction to Reserves Classification and Estimation Methods
• Estimation of Original Hydrocarbons in Place:
  • Volumetric Analysis
  • Decline Curve Analysis
  • Material Balance Calculations
  • Numerical Simulation Approaches
• Understanding Natural Reservoir Drive Mechanisms and Production Behavior
• Forecasting Reservoir Performance Using Integrated Methods
• Incorporation of New Technologies for Maximizing Economic Recovery
• Timing and Strategy for Implementing Recovery Mechanisms (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
• Economic Modeling, Risk Analysis, and Decision-Making Tools
• Designing Reservoir Management Scenarios to Minimize Capital and Operational Costs

Module 4: Waterflood Design, Monitoring, and Management

• Fundamentals of Waterflooding as a Secondary Recovery Technique
• Criteria for Selecting Waterflood Candidates and Patterns
• Key Design Considerations: Well Spacing, Injection Rates, and Flow Behavior
• Surface and Subsurface Challenges in Mature Field Waterflooding
• Water Injection System Design: Water Sources, Compatibility, and Treatment
• Addressing Scale, Corrosion, and Water Quality Issues
• Injection Water Quality Standards and Their Impact on Injectivity
• Monitoring Techniques for Waterflood Performance Evaluation
• Evaluating Recovery Improvements and Reservoir Behavior under Waterflooding

Module 5: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Techniques and Applications

• Introduction to EOR: Classification, Principles, and Mechanisms
• Overview of Thermal, Chemical, and Miscible EOR Methods
• Screening Criteria and Guidelines for EOR Project Selection
• Recovery Factor Estimation for Different EOR Methods
• Stages of EOR Project Development: From Feasibility to Full-Scale Implementation
• Integration of EOR Strategies within Reservoir Management Plans
• Economic and Technical Evaluation of EOR Options
• Case Studies on Mature Field Applications of Waterflood and EOR Projects
• Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Advanced Oil Recovery Implementation

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.