About the Formation Damage Evaluation, Prevention, Remediation & Control Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Formation Damage Evaluation, Prevention, Remediation & Control course delivers an in-depth understanding of one of the most critical issues affecting oil and gas well performance. It equips participants with the knowledge to recognise, quantify, prevent, and remediate formation damage effectively, which often leads to significant productivity losses and economic setbacks.

The course explores the nature, mechanisms, and consequences of formation damage, including permeability and porosity reductions caused by scale deposition, organic plugging, bacterial activity, and improper completion practices. Focuses on evaluating formation damage through lab and field diagnostics and selecting non-damaging drilling and completion fluids to prevent issues. You will also develop practical expertise in assessing economic implications and recommending preventive and corrective actions based on detailed analyses.

Through a mix of technical lectures, class exercises, and practical case studies, our course helps professionals recognise the onset of formation damage, quantify its impact on well performance, and implement effective treatment and prevention strategies. It also equips you to apply modern evaluation methods and recommend robust solutions for restoring and maintaining reservoir productivity while addressing real-world economic implications.

Formation Damage Evaluation, Prevention, Remediation & Control Course Objectives

​By the end of this Formation Damage Evaluation, Prevention, Remediation & Control training course, participants will be able to:​

• Identify formation damage mechanisms and their occurrence during various stages of well development and reservoir exploitation.
• Analyse drilling, completion, and workover practices to establish guidelines for using non-damaging fluids and procedures.
• Evaluate the impact of formation damage on reservoir rock properties such as permeability and porosity.
• Integrate laboratory techniques and field-based diagnostic tools to recognise, quantify, and localise formation damage.
• Develop appropriate remediation strategies based on the type and extent of damage, including chemical, mechanical, and operational methods.
• Assess the economic implications of formation damage, including the ability to estimate annual revenue loss and the cost-benefit of remediation.
• Apply modern evaluation methods to identify formation damage caused by scale, organic deposition, bacterial growth, and perforation issues.
• Recommend preventive and corrective actions based on lithology, mineralogy, and permeability loss analyses.

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 Formation Damage Evaluation, Prevention, Remediation & Control Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in reservoir management, well operations, and productivity optimisation, including:

• Petroleum Engineers
• Reservoir Engineers
• Production Engineers
• Drilling Engineers
• Reservoir Geologists
• Petrophysicists

Formation Damage Evaluation, Prevention, Remediation & Control Course Outline

Module 1: Review of Basic Rock Properties Affected by Formation Damage

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Fundamentals of rock and fluid interactions
• Impact of formation damage on reservoir properties
• Overview of damage mechanisms and productivity loss
• Course introduction and scope
• Laboratory techniques and initial class exercise

Module 2: Introduction to Formation Damage

• Definitions and classification of formation damage
• Identification of damage during drilling, casing, cementing, completion, and intervention
• Damage during production, stimulation, and injection operations
• Case studies on formation damage during water and EOR injections

Module 3: Scale and Organic Deposition Damage

• Scale formation: types, causes, and prediction
• Scale removal and prevention techniques
• Organic deposition: paraffin and asphaltene buildup
• Sludge formation and acid sludge removal techniques
• Identification and remediation of wax and sludge deposits

Module 4: Bacterial Formation Damage and Perforation Effects

• Bacterial-induced damage: sulfate-reducing, slime-forming, and iron bacteria
• Prevention and control strategies for microbial contamination
• Perforation-related damage: theory and practices
• Effects of shot density, compacted zones, and underbalance perforating
• Economic implications of formation damage
• Class exercise on flow diagram development and process mapping

Module 5: Recognition, Prevention & Remediation of Formation Damage

• Field-based recognition methods: DSTs, logs, history matching
• Diagnostic tools: pressure transient testing, nodal analysis, and production logging
• Laboratory core analysis for damage quantification
• Thin section petrography, SEM, XRD, and filtration tests
• Prevention strategies: formation sensitivity studies, fluid compatibility
• Damage removal techniques and evaluation of remediation results
• Evaluation of formation damage due to completion and workover fluids
• Technical problem-solving, lithology evaluation, permeability loss, and final recommendations

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.