This course addresses the key concepts and challenges encountered when modelling simulating naturally fractured reservoirs and will provide practical guidelines for creating meaningful reservoir simulation models.
Course Structure: 10 modules of max. 2 hours each, delivered over 5 days Each day will consist of 2 modules which will be no more than 2 hours in length with ample time for delegates to break for refreshments.
Course Level: Advanced / Specialised Duration: 5 days Instructor: Sebastian Geiger
Designed for you, if you are...
An experienced reservoir engineer working on naturally fractured reservoirs, wishing to refine your expertise in modelling and simulating these complex reservoirs
How we build your confidence
By using case studies, you will review the challenges encountered when producing hydrocarbons from naturally fractured reservoirs
Modern reservoir modelling approaches for naturally fractured reservoirs will be discussed (not specific to certain software packages)
You will learn how to quantify the fundamental processes that drive fluid flow in naturally fractured formations (incl. simple exercises)
You will explore the concepts available in modern reservoir simulation packages and discuss their advantages and disadvantages when simulating primary, secondary and tertiary recovery processes from naturally fractured reservoirs
You will understand why and how advanced history-matching workflows can help to provide better production forecasts for naturally fractured reservoirs
The benefits from attending
By the end of the course you will feel confident in your understanding of: