Training
Artificial Lift and Optimization for Unconventional Assets
- 3 days
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Synopsis
This course is designed to give trainees an overview of artificial lift and related issues that are applicable to unconventional and tight oil/gas wells. Production optimization is also discussed, particularly real-time measurements and optimization techniques that are required to understand and manage dynamic production scenarios.
Besides introducing participants to the basics of artificial lift and real-time measurements, the training focuses on specific production and lift challenges related to unconventional wells. Artificial lift selection and life cycle analysis are also covered. Recent advances in real-time approaches to production monitoring and lift management are discussed using field case studies. The course closes with a group exercise wherein each group of trainees develops a problem statement and solution plans for production from unconventional assets.
Unlike conventional production, unconventional production is highly dynamic in the short term as well as the medium to long term. As a result, traditional approaches to artificial lift applications are inefficient if not unsuccessful. The artificial lift life cycle is different for unconventional wells. Production dynamics requires us to rethink the application of real-time downhole and surface sensing. Software tools available to analyze field data are inadequate. This course will help trainees understand and appreciate these aspects while providing them applicable solution paths.
Who should attend
- Artificial lift and production personnel responsible for shale fields development and production
- Reservoir, completion, drilling and facilities engineers working on shale development
- Field and asset supervisors and managers interested in improving performance of their unconventional assets
- Anyone interested in learning about artificial lift and the unique challenges of unconventional production
Prerequisites
Understanding of petroleum production concepts. Attendees should have a petroleum engineering background or at least five years of working experience in the industry.
Course outline
- Day 1
- Pre-test
- Introduction to Artificial Lift Systems and Production Optimization: What, Why, How
- Production Challenges specific to Shale Development
- Continuous Gas-lift: Applications, Benefit/Limitations, Components, Design Considerations
- Electrical Submersible Pumping: Applications, Benefit/Limitations, Components, Design considerations
- Hydraulic Jet and Piston Pump
- Day 2
- Reciprocating Rod Lift: Applications, Benefit/Limitations, Components, Design considerations
- Capillary Injection: Application for lift and chemical treatment, Components, Design considerations
- Plunger Lift: Gas well deliquification, Components, Design considerations
- Selection of artificial lift for Shale Wells
- Variables specific to Shale Well ALS Selection
- Strengths and weaknesses of applicable lift systems
- Day 3
- Selection of artificial lift for Shale Wells
- Lift Life Cycle and Elimination process
- Application case studies in oil and gas wells
- Digital oil field and production optimization
- Real-time downhole and surface measurements
- Role of software in visualization, analysis and surveillance
- Application case studies
- Lift Selection Aspects in Shale: Group Exercise
- Selection of artificial lift for Shale Wells
Formats and customization
- Duration: three days.
- The course closes with a group exercise in which each group develops a problem statement and solution plans for production from unconventional assets.