This intensive five-day training course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the completion and stimulation techniques used in unconventional resource development, as well as the diagnostic tools and techniques used to evaluate the effectiveness of these treatments. The course will cover the basic principles of unconventional resource development, including reservoir characterization, completion design, and stimulation techniques. In addition, the course will cover the various diagnostic tools and techniques used to evaluate the effectiveness of the completion and stimulation treatments. The course will also include practical exercises and case studies to reinforce the concepts learned.
What are the goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the characteristics and challenges associated with unconventional reservoirs, including shale gas, shale oil, and tight gas formations
Learn about the different completion techniques used in unconventional reservoirs, including horizontal drilling, multistage hydraulic fracturing, and refracturing
Gain an understanding of the different types of stimulation diagnostics used in unconventional reservoirs, including pressure transient analysis, production logging, and tracer analysis
Learn how to analyze and interpret stimulation diagnostic data to optimize completion design and improve well performance
Understand the importance of well spacing and completion design in maximizing hydrocarbon recovery from unconventional reservoirs
Gain an understanding of the environmental and regulatory considerations associated with unconventional resources completion and stimulation diagnostics
Learn about the latest developments and trends in unconventional resources completion and stimulation diagnostics technology
Who is this training course for?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Geologists, engineers, and technical personnel involved in the design, implementation, and evaluation of unconventional resource development projects
Individuals involved in the planning and execution of well completions and stimulation treatments
Course Outline
Day One: Introduction to Unconventional Resources Completion and Stimulation
Overview of unconventional resource development
Reservoir characterization and rock mechanics
Completion design for unconventional resources
Stimulation techniques for unconventional resources
Practical exercises on completion and stimulation design
Day Two: Hydraulic Fracturing in Unconventional Resources
Overview of hydraulic fracturing in unconventional resources
Fracturing fluid design and selection
Proppant selection and placement
Diagnostic techniques for hydraulic fracturing
Practical exercises on hydraulic fracturing design and evaluation
Day Three: Acid Stimulation and Matrix Treatments
Overview of acid stimulation and matrix treatments
Types of acid and their selection
Acid placement and diversion techniques
Diagnostic techniques for acid stimulation
Practical exercises on acid stimulation and matrix treatments
Day Four: Diagnostic Techniques for Completion and Stimulation
Overview of diagnostic techniques for completion and stimulation
Wellbore and surface diagnostic techniques
Downhole diagnostic techniques
Analysis and interpretation of diagnostic data
Practical exercises on diagnostic techniques
Day Five: Advanced Topics in Completion and Stimulation
Overview of advanced topics in completion and stimulation
Multi-stage hydraulic fracturing and horizontal well completions
Evaluation of stimulation effectiveness
Emerging technologies in completion and stimulation
Practical exercises on advanced topics in completion and stimulation
The certificate
Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course