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A word from the CEO
In todays industry we are facing many challenges. With falling
crude oil prices, it is now more important than ever to focus on
developing and strengthening the professional competency of
Below is a selection of
your workforce.
new solutions that I believe
will help your team meet For the past 40 years, IFP Training has been providing clients
todays industry challenges. in the oil and gas, chemical and engine industries with tailored
training solutions to meet industry needs.
Certified programs
based on a qualitative In these past four decades, more than 380,000 professionals
management system from over 80 countries have increased their competencies thanks
and Oil & Gas industry to one of our 1,400 public or in-house training sessions. With an
standards (p.12) expert staff of 100 permanent instructors and 600 consultants
Professional career paths we are able to deliver tailored trainings aimed at driving success.
in line with the industry
(p.38) Our comprehensive panoply of courses, with topics spanning
IFP Trainings from geosciences, drilling and surface facilities to refining,
Competence Assessment petrochemicals, products and engines, caters to a wide audience,
System (CAS) (p.17) from operators and technicians to engineers and managers.
Courses that respond to As a partner of excellence for oil and gas professional development,
your current issues:
IFP Training is determined to provide professionals with the
- Integrated reservoir On-
Site Workshop (Poitiers knowledge and skills required to perform their jobs safely and
Field Lab) E-258C efficiently. I am pleased to announce that IFP Training now offers
- Enhanced Oil Recovery a wide range of certifications that allows industry professionals to
(EOR) E-386C
formally validate their acquired competencies.
- Unconventional
Resources E-395
This catalog presents our public courses in Exploration &
- Production Optimization
E-543 Production and provides you with an idea of the in-house training
- Project Management programs that we regularly organize for our clients.
E-700C
- Estimation & Cost Control We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our many public
E-745C training sessions or to design a course that meets the specific
needs of your company. Please dont hesitate to contact us if you
should need any help.
Jean-Luc KARNIK
Chief Executive Officer
Table of Contents
IFP Training 4
Your Contacts 18
User Guide 19
Course Index 20
Course Calendar 30
Registration 302
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About IFP Training
Technical expertise and know-how delivered by industry professionals
and experienced instructors.
O
ur Mission
We work hand in hand with the Oil & Gas, chemical and engine industries to give you the best
training possible.
Our unique, industry-focused and customized training solutions are delivered worldwide by experienced
instructors who share a common objective: to develop your professional skills while improving industry
best practices, overall performance and operational safety.
Our History
IFP Training was created in 1975 by IFP Energies nouvelles and
IFPSchool to meet the training needs of professionals from the Oil &
Gas, chemical and engine industries.
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In these past four decades, more than 380,000 professionals from over
80 countries have increased their competencies thanks to one of our
1,400 public or in-house training sessions.
Customize
Our training solutions
to meet your specific
operational needs
Offer
A wide range of
programs adapted to
industry expectations Develop
Your expertise
Our Promise through interactive
to You training methods
Build
A strong long-term Share
partnership The knowledge and
experience of
our skilled instructors
We provide:
1,400 sessions per year
550 training courses
100 permanent instructors
and a network of 600 consultants
To:
1,200 clients
15,600 trainees per year from 80 countries
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Our Know-How
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IFP Training, A Global Presence
Subsidiaries
France: RSI
Bahrain: IFP Training & Consulting Middle-East
United States: RSI Simcon Inc.
Representative in Nigeria
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For All Your Career Moves
Career Evolution
Distance Learning
Blended Learning
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We work with you to offer the right training solutions adapted
to your needs.
International Conferences
IFP Training organizes two annual conferences in collaboration
with Petrostrategies, which bring together Oil & Gas industry leaders:
The International Oil Summit
The International Gas & Electricity Summit
Blended Learning
Distance-learning method combining self-training with teamwork and tutor
assistance
Interactive tutoring, individual coaching and rigorous competency evaluation
of trainees
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Training Solutions with Simulators
Bring your plant into the training room!
IFP Training and its subsidiary RSI have combined their skills
and experience to improve operational staff performance
in the Oil & Gas industry.
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Our Training Centers in France
Rueil-Malmaison
(headquarters)
232,av. Napolon Bonaparte
Lillebonne 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex
GPS: 48.8771, 2.1726
Normandie
Paris Immeuble Futura 1 Rue A. Desgenetais
Rueil-Malmaison 76170 Lillebonne
GPS: 49.522027, 0.5306
Lyon-Solaize
Rond-point de l'changeur de Solaize BP3
69360 Solaize
GPS: 45.6431, 4.8274
Pau
Bordeaux Lyon-Solaize Rue Paul et Henri Courteault
64000 Pau
GPS: 43.3096, 0.3602
tang de Berre
Marseille Le Bteau Blanc Bt. C Chemin de Paradis
Pau Martigues 13500 Martigues
GPS: 43.4066, 5.0459
Drilling Simulator / Workshops for Hands-On Operation and Maintenance Training Programs
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IFP Training Certifications
What is an IFP Training Certification?
IFP Training Certifications represent an internationally accredited skills base. They certify a level of
competency and constitute a true point of reference in an industry professionals career path.
These certifications are based on international requirements and a solid quality management system
managed by IFP Training.
In order to meet the needs of Oil & Gas industry professionals, IFP Training
offers four types of certificates that meet specific needs and validate
associated competencies that are clearly defined in our guidelines.
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IFP Training now offers a wide range of certifications that allows
industry professionals to formally validate their acquired skills.
IFP Training is in close contact with the industry and focuses on the permanent evolution of its needs.
Competency criteria are constantly updated in order to closely meet the global market requirements.
As a recognized, independent and impartial organization, IFP Training is equipped to deliver high-level
professional certifications in a just and fair manner.
In order to guarantee the reliability of our certifications for candidates and business, IFP Training has designed
a high quality management system based on international quality standards. These standards define what is
expected of certification organizations and explain the necessary measures to be taken in order to carry out
structured, impartial and transparent competency assessments.
The combination of these elements ensures the relevancy and value of IFP Training Certifications.
Enrollment Training
Certification
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IFP Training Certifications in Exploration & Production
New course
Also available in French
Geosciences
Basin Assessment
E-201C & Modeling Certification 60 In-house course EN GEO / BASMODCER 235
Graduate Certificate
Reservoir Characterization
E-250C & Modeling Certification 60 In-house course EN RES / RCMCER 241
Graduate Certificate
Integrated Reservoir On-Site Workshop
Poitiers field
E-258C (Poitiers Field Lab) Certification 5 May 30 - June 03 4,190 EN RES / INTEGRATION 91
trip
Advanced Certificate
Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Engineering Certification
E-360C 65 In-house course EN GIS / RESENGCER 245
Graduate Certificate
Reservoir Simulation
E-390C Workshop Certification 10 In-house course EN GIS / RESSIMUCER 249
Advanced Certificate
Reserves Evaluation - Risks
E-393C & Uncertainties Certification 5 June 13 - 17 Rueil 3,250 EN GIS / RISKUN 113
Advanced Certificate
Deepwater Drilling
E-428C & Development Certification 5 May 30 - June 03 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / OFDWE 147
Advanced Certificate
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New course
Also available in French
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Competence Assessment System
Competence
Training Plan
Mapping Construction
Individual & Group
Customizable 1
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Your Contacts
Exploration & Production Division
Executive VP: Fouzia BARI
Tel. + 33 1 41 39 11 74
fouzia.bairi@ifptraining.com
Others Divisions
REFINING & CHEMICALS IC ENGINES & LUBRICANTS ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
Executive VP: Christine TRAVERS Executive VP: Marc BONNIN Executive VP: Sylvie SAULNIER
Tel. + 33 1 41 39 11 05 Tel. + 33 1 41 39 12 08 Tel. + 33 1 41 39 10 84
christine.travers@ifptraining.com marc.bonnin@ifptraining.com sylvie.saulnier@ifptraining.com
Management
Jean-Luc KARNIK
Chief Executive Officer
BAHRAIN NIGERIA
IFP Training & Consulting Middle-East Francis FUSIER
Philippe MARTINEZ francis.fusier@ifptraining.com
Managing Director
Mob. +973 1 721 0138
philippe.martinez@ifptraining.com
Use a keyword Browse the course index Consult the course calendar
(pp. 296-301) (pp. 20-29) (pp. 30-36)
PURPOSE
To provide, through a multidisciplinary
Production geology, geophysics
Well logging, interpretation - Production logging
Duration
approach of paramount importance for Petrophysics: rock properties (porosity, saturation, permeability) and their interactions
the optimization of field development with fluids
Course Purpose and operations, an in-depth
understanding of key concepts and Fluid properties: PVT oil gas and water
Well testing: principles and interpretation
mechanisms of reservoir management
To find, through a unique training Production mechanisms: natural drive (primary recovery), immiscible fluid injection gas
experience, what could be keys for or water (secondary recovery), tertiary recovery (EOR: miscible, chemical or thermal
success when one applies high-
standard guiding principles in asset process)
management, from exploration and Field development methodology, data acquisition, reserves estimation
field development to field operations Drilling and completion
and enhanced oil recovery Project economics & contracts
AUDIENCE Well performance optimization: inflow, outflow, formation damage remedial (acid
stimulation, fracturing, sand control)
High-potential E&P professionals, future Assessment of reservoir risks and uncertainties
managers of E&P assets and activities,
Audience providers of integrated E&P services
Petroleum engineers, geoscientists,
Unconventional hydrocarbons
Future E&P development challenges in a global Energy scene Course content
well engineers, project managers, Field trip to Poitiers area (2.5 days): well testing in an aquifer, interpretation and analysis
business unit leaders of the results (production, draw-down, build-up), cores and logs observation of a reservoir
LEARNING OBJECTIVES analogue to the one on which the test was performed, geological and dynamic modeling
NOTE
Accommodation and transportation costs
are not included in the fee. Logistics can
be organized by IFP training
A specific brochure for this
program is available on request
Coordinator Coordinator: Jean-Pascal Dejean LANGUAGE LOCATION DATE FEES REFERENCE REGISTRATION CONTACT Dates, Location
Rueil / London Aug 29 - Oct 28 39,960 GEN / IRM gre.rueil@ifptraining.com
Price & Registration
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Course Enrollment
To register see page 302
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Course Index New course
Also available in French
E-learning with personal remote coaching
Management
IRM - Integrated Reservoir Management
E-001 45 August 29 - October 28 Rueil / London 39,960 EN GEN / IRM 53
Certification - Executive Certificate
E-004 International Oil Summit 1 April 21 Paris 990 EN PEH / IOS 54
E-006 International Gas & Electricity Summit 1 October 13 Paris 990 EN PEH / IGS 57
E-010 Overview of Petroleum Economics 4 November 29 - December 02 Rueil 2,450 EN ENE / OPE 56
E-012 Overview of Natural Gas Economics 4 June 27 - 30 Rueil 2,610 EN ENE / ONE 57
E-014 Liquefied Natural Gas Economics 4 September 20 - 23 Rueil 3,110 EN ENE / LGE 58
E-016 Natural Gas & Electricity Trading 2 October 04 - 05 Rueil 1,740 EN TRT / GET 59
E-018 Oil Markets & Trading 3 June 01 - 03 Rueil 2,225 EN TRT / OMT 60
Shipping: General Features, April 19 - 22 Rueil 2,900 EN TRT / CFS
E-019 4 61
Chartering Contracts & Operations December 13 - 16 Rueil 2,900 EN TRT / CFS
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Duration Tuition fee
Dates Location Language Reference Page
in days ( H.T.)
Geosciences
Geophysics
E-103 Petroleum Geophysics 10 October 10 - 21 Rueil 5,650 EN GEP / GPHYSICS 77
E-131 Seismic Interpretation Workshop 10 November 21 - December 02 Rueil 6,450 EN GEP / SISINTERP 78
E-100 Seismic Reflection Fundamentals 5 In-house course EN GEP / SEISREF 232
E-101 Signal Processing 5 In-house course EN GEP / SIGNAL 232
E-110 Borehole Seismic 5 In-house course EN GEP / BORESEIS 232
Logs
E-160 Well Logging & Qualitative Log Interpretation 5 May 30 - June 03 Rueil 2,860 EN LOG / LOGBASIC 79
E-170 Quantitative Well Log Interpretation 5 June 06 - 10 Rueil 3,070 EN LOG / LOGADV 80
32 h over
E-190 Well Logging & Basic Log Interpretation Upon request EN LOG / BLWLI 81
8 weeks
E-150 Wellsite Geology (Geological Logging) 5 In-house course EN LOG / WSGEOL 233
E-180 Cased-Hole & Production Logging 5 In-house course EN LOG / LOGPROD 233
E-181 Production Log Interpretation 5 In-house course EN LOG / LPEMR 233
Tuition fees include instruction and documentation as well as meals and beverage breaks
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Course Index New course
Also available in French
E-learning with personal remote coaching
Reservoir Geology
Rueil /
E-250 RCM Reservoir Characterization & Modeling 38 September 12 - November 04 24,800 EN RES / RCM 87
3 field trips
E-252 Reservoir Geology 20 September 12 - October 07 Rueil / field trip 13,300 EN RES / RESGEOL 88
Rueil /
E-255 Advanced Reservoir Geology 18 October 10 - November 04 13,450 EN RES / RESGEOLADV 89
2 field trips
Integrated Reservoir On-Site Workshop
E-258C (Poitiers Field Lab) Certification 5 May 30 - June 03 Poitiers field trip 4,190 EN RES / INTEGRATION 91
Advanced Certificate
Geological Modeling Workshop March 07 - 11 Port-Gentil 3,520 EN RES / GEOMODEL
E-261 5 92
for Integrated Reservoir Studies June 06 - 10 Rueil 3,220 EN RES / GEOMODEL
E-335 Microseismic: New Insights on Reservoirs 5 In-house course EN GEP / MICROSEIS 243
Reservoir Engineering
February 28 - March 03 Dubai 3,060 EN GIS / RESBAS
E-350 Introduction to Reservoir Engineering 5 September 05 - 09 Rueil 2,860 EN GIS / RESBAS
101
E-360 Reservoir Engineering 62 September 12 - December 09 Rueil / field trip 34,400 EN GIS / RESENGIN 102
E-361 Fluid Studies - PVT 5 October 10 - 14 Rueil 2,960 EN GIS / PVT 103
E-365 Well Test Analysis 10 October 17 - 28 Rueil / field trip 8,460 EN GIS / WELLTEST 104
E-368 Drilling & Completion for Reservoir Studies 5 November 14 - 18 Rueil 2,860 EN GIS / RESPUIT 105
E-370 Drive Mechanism - Enhanced Oil Recovery 7 November 02 - 10 Rueil 3,850 EN GIS / DRIVEOR 106
Tuition fees include instruction and documentation as well as meals and beverage breaks
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Duration Tuition fee
Dates Location Language Reference Page
in days ( H.T.)
E-373 Field Development Project & Uncertainties 5 November 21 - 25 Rueil 3,110 EN GIS / DEVELOPROJ 107
E-375 Dynamic Reservoir Simulation 10 November 28 - December 09 Rueil 6,270 EN GIS / RESSIMU 108
E-397 Well Test Analysis 40 h over Upon request EN GIS / BLWTA 116
10 weeks
E-355 Reservoir Management 5 In-house course EN GIS / ARM 246
Reservoir Engineering Certification
E-360C 65 In-house course EN GIS / RESENGCER 245
Graduate Certificate
E-363 Core Analysis for Reservoir Characterization 5 In-house course EN GIS / CONSCAL 247
E-388 Advanced Well Test Analysis 5 In-house course EN GIS / ADVWTA 247
E-389 Dynamic Reservoir Simulation: Best Practices 5 In-house course EN GIS / ADVSIMU 247
Reservoir Simulation
E-390C Workshop Certification 10 In-house course EN GIS / RESSIMUCER 249
Advanced Certificate
Laboratory Determination of Relative
E-391 5 In-house course EN GIS / CYDAR 251
Permeabilities
E-392 Experimental Training for Core Analysis 5 In-house course EN GIS / CARC 251
E-394 Development of Gas Condensate Fields 5 In-house course EN GIS / GAS 251
E-910 Static Model Construction: Field Constraints 5 In-house course EN GEOT / CARBFT 253
& Integration with Subsurface Data
Tuition fees include instruction and documentation as well as meals and beverage breaks
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Course Index New course
Also available in French
E-learning with personal remote coaching
Drilling / Completion
September 12 - 16 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / INFORE
E-410 Drilling Fundamentals 5 October 09 - 13 Dubai 3,000 EN FOR / INFORE 129
November 21 - 25 Rueil 3,380 EN FOR / INFORE
E-411 Well Completion & Servicing 5 November 28 - December 02 Rueil 3,380 EN PRO / INPFE 130
Drilling & Completion Engineering
E-412C Certification 95 February 08 - June 17 Pau 39,890 EN FOR / FOFPE 133
Graduate Certificate
February 08 - 26
E-413 Drilling Engineering 80 Pau 36,530 EN FOR / FOFPFE 134
& Mar 21 - Jun 17
February 08 - March 18
E-414 Completion Engineering 60 Pau 27,430 EN PRO / FOFPCE 135
& May 09 - Jun 17
Well Operations & Completion
E-405C Engineering Certification 40 In-house course EN FOR / CE 255
Graduate Certificate
Drilling
Practical Aspects of Well Planning June 13 - 24 Rueil 6,380 EN FOR / PAWPCE
E-415 10 136
& Costing November 14 - 25 Rueil 6,380 EN FOR / PAWPCE
E-416 Geological Field Trip for Drillers 5 February 08 - 12 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / FTFPE 137
E-419 Fundamentals of Drilling & Completion 5 February 15 - 19 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / BACFPE 138
E-420 Well Architecture & Equipment 5 March 21 - 25 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / ARCHIE 139
E-421 Bit, Drill String & Fishing While Drilling 5 April 11 - 15 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / OUTGARNE 140
E-422 Rig, BOPs & Well Control Equipment 5 April 25 - 29 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / BOPE 141
E-423 Data Acquisition during Drilling Operations 5 May 02 - 06 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / LOGFIE 142
E-424 HSE: Health - Safety - Environment 5 May 09 - 13 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / HSEE 143
Directional & Horizontal Drilling
E-425C Certification 5 April 18 - 22 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / FDTDHE 145
Advanced Certificate
Deepwater Drilling
E-428C & Development Certification 5 May 30 - June 03 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / OFDWE 147
Advanced Certificate
E-430 Stuck Pipe Prevention 4 October 03 - 07 Pau 3,380 EN FOR / STUCKPIPE 148
E-426 Geomechanics for Drilling Operations 3 In-house course EN FOR / GEOME 256
E-429 Wellhead & Blowout Preventers 3 In-house course EN FOR / WHEADE 256
Fluids
E-441 Drilling Fluids 5 March 29 - April 01 Pau 3,380 EN FLU / FLUE 149
E-443 Cementing Practices 5 April 04 - 08 Pau 3,380 EN FLU / CIM1E 150
E-444 Advanced Cementing Practices 5 In-house course EN FLU / CIM2E 256
Tuition fees include instruction and documentation as well as meals and beverage breaks
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Duration Tuition fee
Dates Location Language Reference Page
in days ( H.T.)
Completion
Well Productivity & Reservoir -
E-451 5 February 22 - 26 Pau 3,380 EN PRO / PPLCTE 151
Wellbore Interface
E-452 Well Test Operation 5 May 17 - 20 Pau 3,380 EN PRO / CEPE 152
Well-Completion Equipment
E-453 5 February 29 - March 04 Pau 3,380 EN PRO / EQTPEE 152
& Procedures for Flowing Wells
E-455 Wellbore Treatments 5 March 07 - 11 Pau 3,380 EN PRO / TRAITE 154
Artificial Lift & Well Intervention
E-458 5 March 14 - 18 Pau 3,380 EN PRO / TAWOE 155
Fundamentals
32 h over
E-465 Well Inflow & Outflow Performance Upon request EN PRO / BLPROSPER 156
8 weeks
E-454 Tubing movement & forces 3 In-house course EN PRO / TUBMFE 257
E-459 Artificial Lift: Gas Lift 5 In-house course EN PRO / GLIFTE 258
32 h over
E-465 Well Inflow & Outflow Performance Upon request EN PRO / BLPROSPER 260
8 weeks
Unconventional Reservoirs
E-468 5 In-house course EN PRO / URCS 260
Completion & Stimulation
Well Control
March 14 - 18 Pau 2,490 EN WEL / FPESME3-4
Well Control - Level 3 or 4
E-471 5 May 23 - 27 Pau 2,490 EN WEL / FPESME3-4 157
IWCF Certification
September 05 - 09 Pau 2,490 EN WEL / FPESME3-4
Well Intervention & Pressure Control
E-473 5 May 30 - June 03 Pau 3,380 EN WEL / WELINE 158
IWCF Certification
Well Control - Level 2
E-470 5 In-house course EN WEL / FPESME2 261
IWCF Certification
E-477 Stripping 3 In-house course EN WEL / STRIPE 261
Tuition fees include instruction and documentation as well as meals and beverage breaks
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Course Index New course
Also available in French
E-learning with personal remote coaching
Tuition fees include instruction and documentation as well as meals and beverage breaks
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Duration Tuition fee
Dates Location Language Reference Page
in days ( H.T.)
E-544 Gas Treatment & Compression 5 In-house course EN PROD / GASCHAINGB 274
Production Facilities Control
E-547 10 In-house course EN PROD / ADVCCRGB 274
Room Operation
Laboratory Analyzes
E-548 5 In-house course EN PROD / LABOGB 274
for Oil & Gas Production
E-549 Safety in Laboratory 4 In-house course EN PROD / SAFELABGB 275
Tuition fees include instruction and documentation as well as meals and beverage breaks
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Course Index New course
Also available in French
E-learning with personal remote coaching
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Duration Tuition fee
Dates Location Language Reference Page
in days ( H.T.)
E-722 Quality & Risk Management in Projects 3 May 02 - 04 Rueil 2,120 EN PL / QAQCGB 208
April 10 - 14 Dubai 3,150 EN PL / PRECOMGB
Precommissioning, Commissioning April 25 - 29 Rueil 3,210 EN PL / PRECOMGB
E-738 5 209
& Start-up May 30 - June 03 Port-Gentil 3,620 FR PL / PRECOMFR
October 10 - 14 Rueil 3,210 FR PL / PRECOMFR
Project Control Certification April 04 - 21 Rueil 9,310 EN PL / PCCGB
E-740C 14 October 17 - November 03 Rueil 9,310 EN PL / PCCGB
211
Advanced Certificate
April 04 - 08 Rueil 3,210 EN PL / PCGB
E-741 Developing Project Control Techniques 5 October 17 - 21 Rueil 3,210 EN PL / PCGB
212
April 11 - 15 Rueil 3,210 EN PL / CPGB
E-742 Contracts & Procurement 5 October 24 - 28 Rueil 3,210 EN PL / CPGB
213
April 18 - 21 Rueil 3,100 EN PL / NEGOGB
E-743 Negotiation Skills 5 October 31 - November 03 Rueil 3,100 EN PL / NEGOGB
215
E-785fees Subsea
include Operations
instruction &and
Tuition Interventions - Remote
documentation as well as meals
5 and beverage breaks In-house course EN PL / SUBROV 295
Operated Vehicles (ROV)
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Course Calendar
Sheet Title of the course Location Duration January February March April May June July August September October November December Page
Upstream Economics
E-062 Contractual Framework of Exploration-Production Rueil 3d 24 26 64
E-075 Investment Profitability Studies in the Oil & Gas Industry Rueil 4d 26 29 69
New course
Certifying training Also available in French
Sessions in English French sessions
Modular sessions in English Modular sessions in French
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Sheet Title of the course Location Duration January February March April May June July August September October November December Page
Geosciences
Geophysics
E-103 Petroleum Geophysics Rueil 10 d 10 21 77
Logs
E-160 Well Logging & Qualitative Log Interpretation Rueil 5d 30 03 79
E-170 Quantitative Well Log Interpretation Rueil 5d 06 10 80
Reservoir Geology
E-250 RCM Reservoir Characterization & Modeling Rueil / 3 field trips 38 d 12 04 87
Reservoir Geophysics
Lithology & Fluid Detection: Tools for Seismic
E-330 Rueil 5d 06 10 95
Reservoir Characterization
New course
Certifying training Also available in French
Sessions in English French sessions
Modular sessions in English Modular sessions in French
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Course Calendar
Sheet Title of the course Location Duration January February March April May June July August September October November December Page
Reservoir Engineering
Dubai 28 03
E-350 Introduction to Reservoir Engineering 5d 101
Rueil 05 09
New course
Certifying training Also available in French
Sessions in English French sessions
Modular sessions in English Modular sessions in French
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Sheet Title of the course Location Duration January February March April May June July August September October November December Page
Drilling
E-415 Practical Aspects of Well Planning & Costing Rueil 10 d 13 24 14 25 136
E-416 Geological Field Trip for Drillers Pau 5d 08 12 137
E-419 Fundamentals of Drilling & Completion Pau 5d 15 19 138
E-420 Well Architecture & Equipment Pau 5d 21 25 139
E-421 Bit, Drill String & Fishing While Drilling Pau 5d 11 15 140
E-422 Rig, BOPs & Well Control Equipment Pau 5d 25 29 141
E-423 Data Aquisition during Drilling Operations Pau 5d 02 06 142
E-424 HSE: Health - Safety - Environment Pau 5d 09 13 143
Fluids
E-441 Drilling Fluids Pau 5d 29 01 149
E-443 Cementing Practices Pau 5d 04 08 150
Completion
E-451 Well Productivity & Reservoir - Wellbore Interface Pau 5d 22 26 151
Well Control
E-471 Well Control - Level 3 or 4 Pau 5d 14 18 23 27 05 09 157
E-473 Well Intervention & Pressure Control Pau 5d 30 03 158
New course
Certifying training Also available in French
Sessions in English French sessions
Modular sessions in English Modular sessions in French
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Course Calendar
Sheet Title of the course Location Duration January February March April May June July August September October November December Page
Rueil 20 24 28 02
E-501 Oil & Gas Field Processing Pau 5d 30 03 164
Port-Gentil 19 23
Rueil 20 01 28 09
E-502 Field Processing & Surface Production Facilities 10 d 165
Pau 30 10
E-503C Advanced Oil & Gas Field Processing Certification Rueil 15 d 19 07 167
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Sheet Title of the course Location Duration January February March April May June July August September October November December Page
New course
Certifying training Also available in French
Sessions in English French sessions
Modular sessions in English Modular sessions in French
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Course Calendar
Sheet Title of the course Location Duration January February March April May June July August September October November December Page
PROMISE
Abu Dhabi 21 25 19 23
E-701 Oil & Gas Project Management Interactive 5d 206
Rueil 23 27 12 16
Simulator for Excellence
E-710 Engineering Management Rueil 3d 09 11 05 07 207
E-722 Quality & Risk Management in Projects Rueil 3d 02 04 208
Dubai 10 14
E-738 Precommissioning, Commissioning & Start-up Rueil 5d 25 29 10 14 209
Port-Gentil 30 03
New course
Certifying training Also available in French
Sessions in English French sessions
Modular sessions in English Modular sessions in French
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E&P Geosciences integrated workflows
Exploration
Prospect evaluation
Sessions during this period Duration Reference Course number
F Fundamental Basin Exploration Workshop 5 days GEO / INFO E-200
F Field Trip: Introduction to Petroleum Systems 5 days GEOT / PETBAS E-900
P Seismic Interpretation Workshop 10 days GEP / SISINTERP E-131
F Well Logging & Qualitative Log Interpretation 5 days LOG / LOGBASIC E-160
P Sedimentology & Sequence Stratigraphy 5 days GEO / STRATI E-212
P Basin Modeling 5 days BAS / TEMIS E-219
P Evaluation & Prospect Generation 5 days GEO / PLAY E-216
F Hydrocarbons In Unconventional Settings 3 days BAS / UNCONV E-221
INTEGRATED PROGRAM: PetEx
Module 1: Exploration Concepts & Tools 15 days GEO / PETEXMOD1 E-204
Module 2: Basin Assessment & Prospect Definition 15 days GEO / PETEXMOD2 E-205
F Foundation
P Proficiency
A Advanced
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Reservoir Geology Syllabus
Static Modeling
Reservoir
Characterization & Modeling
Sessions during this period Duration Reference Course number
F Reservoir Geology (RCM - Module 1) 20 days RES / RESGEOL E-252
F Geological Modeling Workshop for Integrated Reservoir Studies 5 days RES / GEOMODEL E-261
P Naturally-Fractured Reservoirs 5 days RES / NATFRAC E-264
F Petroleum Geostatistics 3 days RES / GEOSTAT E-266
F Foundation
P Proficiency
A Advanced
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Reservoir Engineering Syllabus
Field Development
Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Development
Sessions during this period Duration Reference Course number
F Introduction to Reservoir Engineering 5 days GIS / RESBAS E-350
P Reservoir Management 5 days GIS / ARM E-355
Improved/Enhanced Oil Recovery
P 5 days GIS / EOR E-386C
Advanced Certificate
A Dynamic Reservoir Simulation: Best Practices 5 days GIS / ADVSIMU E-389
P Field Development Project & Uncertainties 5 days GIS / DEVELOPROJ E-373
P Development of Gas Condensate Fields 5 days GIS / GAS E-394
P Unconventional Resources - Shale Gas Fundamentals 5 days GIS / UNCONV E-395
Reserves Evaluation - Risks & Uncertainties Certification
P 5 days GIS / RISKUN E-393C
Advanced Certificate
A PVT Modeling 5 days GIS / PVTMOD E-385
INTEGRATED PROGRAM: ResEng
Reservoir Engineering 62 days GIS / RESENGIN E-360
F Foundation
P Proficiency
A Advanced
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Drilling Supervisor Career Path
INITIAL TRAINING
Sessions during this period Duration Reference Course number
Junior
Well Intervention and Pressure Control (IWCF certification) 5 days WEL / WELINE E-473
Introduction to Reservoir Engineering 5 days GIS / RESBAS E-350
Advanced Well Performance 10 days PRO / WELLPERF2E E-464
Practical Aspects of Well Planning & Costing 10 days FOR / PAWPCE E-415
Management
Rig Control 5 days On request
Project Management 5 days PL / PROJGB E-712
Integrated Reservoir Management Certification (IRM) 45 days GEN / IRM E-001
42
Drilling Engineer Career Path
INITIAL TRAINING
Sessions during this period Duration Reference Course number
Junior
43
Production/Operations Technician
Career Path
SUPERINTENDENT
SUPERVISOR
PANEL OPERATOR
OPERATOR
Superintendent Certifications:
Production Superintendent Certification 12 weeks PROD / PRODSI E-533C
SUPERINTENDENT
HSE Superintendent Certification 12 weeks HSE / HSESI E-590C
Maintenance Superintendent Certification 12 weeks MAI / MAINSI E-640C
Throughout the career path, IFP Training can implement specific short courses on the following topics:
Production and Treatments
Health, Safety and Environment
Equipment and Maintenance
44
Field Operations Engineer
Career Path
NEW GRADUATES Petroleum Engineering Certification 320 weeks PROD / PETROLENG E-537C
(B.Sc, M.Sc or equivalent)
45
Project Engineer Career Path
Subsea
Subsea
Production
SUBSEA Pipelines
Systems
E-782
E-781
Production Quality & Risk
Engineering Management
Certification in Projects
E-534C E-722
Technology
of Production Engineering
ENGINEERING Facilities Management
Equipment E-710
E-600
Developing
Contracts & Negotiation
Project Control
CONTRACTS Procurement Skills
Techniques
E-742 E-743
E-741
Project Control path
Technology of Practical
Introduction Quality & Risk Estimation &
Production Drilling Project Planning Aspects
PLANNING to Petroleum Management Cost Control
Facilities Fundamentals & Scheduling of Well Planning
& COST System in Projects Certification
Equipment E-410 E-746 & Costing
E-900 E-722 E-745C
E-600 E-415
Developing
Contracts & Negotiation
PROJECT Project Control
Procurement Skills
CONTROL Techniques
E-742 E-743
E-741
Corrosion
Construction Precommissioning,
Prevention in
Works Commissioning
SUPERVISION Production
Supervision & Start-Up
Facilities
E-736 E-738
E-675
Construction path
HSE Precommissioning,
Superintendent Commissioning
REVAMPING
Certification & Start-Up
E-590C E-738
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DEVELOPPING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS more than 8 years of experience
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Developing
Contracts &
Project Control
Procurement
Techniques
E-742
E-741
PROMISE
Project Oil & Gas Project
Exploration Upstream Construction
Contracts & Management Management
& Production Economics & Offshore Negotiation Skills
Procurement Certification Interactive
Overview Management Installation E-743 Simulator for
E-742 (5 days)
E-031 E-060 E-734 Excellence
E-700C
E-701
Subsea
Subsea
Production
Pipelines
Systems
E-782
E-781
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Overview of Technical Fields
Public In-House
Courses Training
49
General E&P Training
ff Management............................................ p. 53 to 61
ff General Information
& Multidisciplinary Courses...................... p. 62 to 63
ff Upstream Economics............................... p. 64 to 71
ff In-House Training..................................... p. 73
With the EXECUTIVECERTIFICATE
in Integrated Reservoir Management
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Executive Certificate is obtained
An expertise guaranteed in Integrated Reservoir Management
Ready-to-use skills
Executive Certificate
Reference GEN/IRM
Reservoir engineering and field development fundamentals 23 d
(IFP Training)
Purpose Production geology, geophysics
To provide, through a multidisciplinary Well logging, interpretation - Production logging
approach of paramount importance for Petrophysics: rock properties (porosity, saturation, permeability) and their interactions
the optimization of field development with fluids
and operations, an in-depth
understanding of key concepts and Fluid properties: PVT oil gas and water
mechanisms of reservoir management Well testing: principles and interpretation
To find, through a unique training Production mechanisms: natural drive (primary recovery), immiscible fluid injection gas
experience, what could be keys for or water (secondary recovery), tertiary recovery (EOR: miscible, chemical or thermal
success when one applies high-
standard guiding principles in asset process)
management, from exploration and Field development methodology, data acquisition, reserves estimation
field development to field operations Drilling and completion
and enhanced oil recovery Project economics & contracts
Audience Well performance optimization: inflow, outflow, formation damage remedial (acid
stimulation, fracturing, sand control)
High-potential E&P professionals, future Assessment of reservoir risks and uncertainties
managers of E&P assets and activities,
providers of integrated E&P services Unconventional hydrocarbons
Petroleum engineers, geoscientists, Future E&P development challenges in a global Energy scene
well engineers, project managers, Field trip to Poitiers area (2.5 days): well testing in an aquifer, interpretation and analysis
business unit leaders of the results (production, draw-down, build-up), cores and logs observation of a reservoir
Learning objectives analogue to the one on which the test was performed, geological and dynamic modeling
Note
Accommodation and transportation costs
are not included in the fee. Logistics can
be organized by IFP training
A specific brochure for this
program is available on request
LANGUAGE LOCATION DATE FEES REFERENCE REGISTRATION CONTACT
Coordinator: Jean-Pascal Dejean
Rueil / London Aug 29 - Oct 28 39,960 GEN / IRM gre.rueil@ifptraining.com
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GeneralE&PTraining Management
1Day
Jointly organized with IFP nergies nouvelles and Petrostrategies
Reference PEH/IOS
Future of the oil industry
The oil market. Competition between oil and other energy sources
Purpose The impact of technological advances on production and processing costs
The International Oil Summit, Demand in the 21st century and the share of oil in the global energy market in the face
held in Paris since 1999, have been of competition and environmental constraints
recognized as large successes
Each conference brings together Producing countries: meeting the new challenges of the oil sector
more than 200 participants,
including ministers, prominent With the participation of ministers from the main oil producing countries
corporate leaders and journalists
The presentations of distinguished NOC - IOC: competition or cooperation?
speakers open constructive discussions Oil industry developments (mergers and acquisitions) and their impact on costs
concerning a wide range of issues Possible cooperation strategies between producing countries and international companies
confronting the oil industry OPEC/non-OPEC relations and producer-consumer dialogue
In 2015, as in the previous summits,
oil ministers and CEOs of leading
Debate: between IOC, NOC and service companies in the context of low
national and international oil
price of the baril
companies are invited to take part
How to improve profitability?
Audience Increasing the profitability of new projects and maintaining their start-up
Increasing the profitability of ongoing production (technical aspects, organization aspects)
Professionals in the oil business,
consumers, government advisers,
policy makers, academics, bankers,
economists, lobbyists and consultants
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GeneralE&PTraining Management
1Day
Jointly organized with IFP nergies nouvelles and Petrostrategies
Reference PEH/IGS
WHICH ROLE OF NATURAL GAS & LNG IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION?
The impact of LNG on the energy markets
Purpose Role of US LNG in the global market
The International Gas Summits, LNG exports to Europe & Japan
held in Paris since 1996, Evolution of Shale gas in the global supply
have recorded large successes Development of Electricity; role of renewables
Each conference brings together
more than 200 participants,
including ministers, prominent
corporate leaders and journalists
Wide issues facing the natural gas
industry around the world are open
for debate following presentations
from distinguished speakers
In 2015, as in the previous summits,
CEOs of leading gas companies such
as GDF Suez, Gazprom, Shell, Sonatrach,
Statoil, Total ... are invited to take part
Audience
Professionals in the Gas Business,
Consumers, Buyers, Power Generators,
Regulators and Government Advisers/
Policy Makers, Academics, Bankers,
Economists, Lobbyists and Consultants
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GeneralE&PTraining Management
4Days
ENE/OPE
Reference ENE/EPE International energy scene 1d
Energy resources: definition, characteristics, conversion factor
Purpose Energy demand and supply: evolution factors (reserves, technology, etc.) and scenarios
To have an overview of the petroleum History of the oil industry
sector, understand the oil operations and Determinants impacting crude oil prices today
business from upstream to downstream Strategies of actors: producer and consumer countries, national, independent
and identify the economic challenges and international oil companies, international organizations (OPEC, IEA, etc.)
Financial and political stakes, geographical and environment constraints
Audience
People from energy and petroleum Upstream 1d
sectors, industrial partners, business Stages and technico-economic aspects of the Exploration-Production
men and financiers, as well as staff
Reserve evaluation
of the public administration
Economic criteria and evaluation method of an oil project
Learning objectives Oil contracts and principle of the oil rent sharing
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GeneralE&P Training Management
4Days
ENE/ONE
Reference ENE/EGN Global gas scene 0.75 d
Importance of natural gas in the world energy balance
Purpose Reserves, production, consumption and trading around the world
To provide participants with an overview From the reservoir to production: exploration, development and production
of the economic and contractual aspects International gas markets
of the natural gas chain, all the way from Impact of unconventional gas on the world demand / supply and on gas prices
production and transport to marketing
Structure and costs of the natural gas chain 0.75 d
Audience
Description of the gas chain: from production to distribution
Professionals with experience in Gas treatment and transportation
the oil industry who now need to widen Storage costs and distribution costs
their understanding and knowledge
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), FLNG, FSRU
of the natural gas business
Those who are concerned about natural Gas-To-Liquids
gas and work in other sectors such
as banking or government where they Long-term natural gas and LNG contracts 0.5 d
need an understanding of the industry Contractual framework of Exploration-Production
Structure and principles of a long-term contract
Learning objectives Principles of take-or-pay, netback, indexation and gas price formulas
Upon completion of the course, Main articles of long-term contracts
participants will be able:
-- to evaluate the importance of Different gas markets & corporate strategies 0.5 d
natural gas in the world energy Main gas markets structures
balance, and the strategies of The European Union and the liberalization process: stakes and opportunities
the main actors of the industry
Role of oil and gas companies
-- to identify the main technical,
economic and contractual features Gas and power integration
of the natural gas chain, The US market
from the production well
to the final consumer Gas marketing in a liberalized market 1d
-- to explain the framework Drivers and concepts of liberalization
of liberalization of natural gas Principles of the EU gas directive, progress in various countries, take-or-pay issues
markets and its impact on Role of the regulator, network development, transport, tariffs, etc.
gas contracts and prices
Contractual aspects between suppliers, transporters and distributors
Ways & means
Spot, forward and financial markets 0.5 d
Quiz
Spot and forward natural gas markets
Exercises on the costs
of gas infrastructures Why and how to access those markets?
Examples of contracts - Prices in the different markets
calculations on quantities Financial contracts, hedging strategies and examples
Statistical data
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GeneralE&PTraining Management
4Days
ENE/LGE
Reference ENE/EGL Global gas scene and LNG markets 1d
Natural Gas uses, reserves, supply and demand
Purpose New outlets for LNG
To provide participants with an overview International gas trades and importance of the LNG
of the economic and contractual aspects Unconventional gas and its impact on LNG markets
of the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) chain Evolution of the LNG trading and pricing
Main LNG markets: Japan, South Korea, Atlantic Basin, India and China
Audience
Professionals from the oil, gas or Technical aspects of the LNG chain 1.5 d
power industries or from the bank/ LNG: properties and specifications
insurance/ consulting sectors who Design of the different parts of the LNG chain
need to understand LNG activities
Principles, standards, usual practice and size
and their economic stakes
Liquefaction plants, LNG tankers, regasification terminals
Learning objectives Risks, danger, impact on design
Main projects of LNG terminals in the world and their exploitation
Upon completion of the course, Capital expenditures and operating costs
participants will be able: Feedback of some international projects
-- to evaluate the economics
of each part of the LNG chain
-- to analyze the basic structure
LNG contracts 1.5 d
of LNG contracts Main features of LNG contracts
-- to identify the main LNG Important articles in long-term LNG sales agreements
markets and their evolution LNG pricing: price formulae, indexation and net-back value
Impact of gas markets liberalization
Ways & means Third-party access to regasification terminals
Quiz Example of terminals in France
Examples of contracts Coexistence between long-term contracts and short-term contracts
Statistical data
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GeneralE&PTraining Management
2Days
Market risks and their operational management
Reference TRT/GET
Markets 0.5 d
Main features of gas and electricity markets
Purpose
To enable participants to gain Risk management 0.5 d
a global and synthetic view on the risk Basic statistics
management of the various trading Risk Typologies
activities of gas and electricity
-- Credit Risk
-- Market Risk
Audience
-- Operational Risk
All managers who need to learn Value at Risk
the ways of managing risk in the
market of natural gas and electricity Hedging and modeling 0.5 d
Learning objectives Nature
Products
Upon completion of the course, -- Futures, forwards, swaps, options
participants will be able:
-- to assess the risks associated
with each phase of the gas
Case studies 0.5 d
trading and electricity Compute sensitivities on a gas procurement contract
-- to understand the different hedging Compute the V@R of the contract using Monte Carlo and parametric methods
tools of the financial markets and
assess their efficiency and limits
-- to put in place means of detecting,
measuring and controlling the risks
through a proper trading organization
(procedures, segregation of duties)
-- to implement control measures,
including market risk and credit risk
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GeneralE&PTraining Management
3Days
TRT/OMT
Reference TRT/MTP Oil supply and demand fundamentals 0.25 d
Oil vs. other energy sources
Purpose Demand fundamentals
To provide a better understanding Oil producing countries, OPEC, consuming countries, international oil companies:
of the structure of the markets, the constraints and strategies
uses and the impacts of physical
and financial markets for crude Crude and petroleum products physical trading 1d
oil and petroleum products
What is the value of a crude oil?: the refiners point of view
Audience Different types of contracts: Long term, spot and forward
Main oil markets and their features
All personnel in the petroleum or Benchmark crudes. The role of reporting agencies
associated industries needing to improve
Links between trading and shipping
their knowledge and understanding
of crude oil and petroleum products Products trading
trading and pricing mechanisms Main provisions of a sale/purchase contract
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GeneralE&PTraining Management
4Days
& Operations
TRT/CFS
Reference TRT/CES Vessel specifications 0.5 d
Maritime vocabulary: position, distance, speed,
Purpose Ship measurements: tonnage, displacement, dimensions,
Anatomy of a ship: main features
To enable participants to acquire Nature of cargoes: dry, wet, specialties
a thorough knowledge of the technical, Ships offering: various types, age profile, specific focus on oil tankers and gas carriers
operational and commercial
conditions concerning the transport Shipping financial and legal aspects - Basics of international 0.25 d
of hydrocarbons by sea as well as maritime laws
an introduction to the legal and
Elements of financing and profitability: type of fund raise, appreciation on current financial situation
financial aspects of the shipping Current state of the shipbuilding industry
The link between states and shipowners: notions on the registration of ships, the world fleet by flag,
Audience by investing countries
General notions of maritime legislation: territorial waters, EEZ, traffic separation, arctic waters,
Professionals in the oil industry,
Seaways: main maritime routes, Panama and Suez canal, port network
involved in the supply, shipping, Piracy: legal, operational and financial consequences
distribution activities and who
need to improve their knowledge
Risks control and Environmental protection 0.75 d
in operational and contractual
aspects of shipping International regulations: IMO conventions, MARPOL, SOLAS, STCW, ILO,
Impact on the environment: ITOPF statistics, ECA, GHG emissions,
Consequences on shipping: EEDI, SEEMP, routing, bunkering alternatives, BWM
Learning objectives Procedures for the transport of oil products: SIRE, TMSA, Vetting process
Upon completion of the course,
participants will be able: The shipping chain and the port community 0.25 d
-- to assess nautical capacity and The Seaport: main features
technical criteria of a ship in particular The handling of the ship in the port: port authority, pilot and tugs,
for the transport of hydrocarbons The commercial partners of the ship in the port: role of agent, disbursement account, stevedores,
-- to understand the risks associated forwarders,
with maritime activities (boating, The safety of the ship in the port: protection of the peers, departure time, pollution prevention
environmental, policy,...), as well as Operating expenses of ships: fixed and variable costs
the regulations and related procedures
-- to integrate into their reflection Shipping exploitation and operations 0.75 d
operational and strategic The bunkering market: products, players, contracts, market organization, PLATTS, BUNKERWIRE
constraints that apply to Risk management: basis of Hedging, Futures, Swap, Option
the shipowner or the carrier The marine lubricants market: product, players, contractual aspect
-- to negotiate in the best possible Quantity measurements: industry commonly agreed procedures ROB, OBQ, VEF, VAR, ISGOTT
Quantity measurements: specific focus on Gas, IGC code
conditions contract litigations deriving Cargo loading procedure: interface ship/shore, planning, pumping rates, topping off
from oil products marine operations Claim handling: quantity, quality
-- to better understand the
tanker chartering market
The freight market - Pricing mechanisms 0.5 d
Organization and operating evolutions in ship management
Ways & means Freight market organization: players and segmentation
Illustration of actual cases Freight rates structure: WORLDSCALE, BALTIC
Risk management: FFA
Market insights: appreciation of the market situation for various classes of oil tankers and gas
carriers
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GeneralE&PTraining GeneralInformation&MultidisciplinaryCourses
5Days
GEN/DECOUVEP
Reference GEN/DECOUVERTE Introduction
Welcome, introduction to Exploration & Production
Purpose
To provide a complete overview Geosciences 1d
of the techniques, achievements Exploration Tools: Geology
and challenges of the Exploration- Structural geology - Rocks and sedimentary basins
Production industry: Geosciences,
From hydrocarbons to reservoir, well logging
Reservoir Engineering, Drilling and
Well Completion, Surface Facilities, Exploration Tools: Geophysics
Onshore and Offshore Production Principles, Acquisition, Interpretation
Reservoir Engineering
Audience From physical interpretation to reservoir modeling
Evaluation of the reserves, well test, drainage mechanisms
All Professionals within the petroleum
industry (commercial, legal, financial, Different types of effluent and their behavior
human resources and support entities),
or related sectors including Ministry Drilling and well completion 1d
of Energy professionals, who need Drilling
of a general knowledge about Well architecture, Drilling Rig functions, Drilling techniques and operation
the oil and gas upstream sector Offshore drilling rigs
Well Completion
Learning objectives Reservoir / Wellbore interface, Artificial Lift techniques
-- To understand the various phases of Well equipment and Well intervention
oil and gas exploration and production
-- To understand the contribution Field processing - Surface facilities 1d
of all experts and technologies
Field processing of well effluent
involved in this sector
-- To understand the E&P value Gathering network, effluent processing, metering and export
chain from prospect to market Offshore installations
-- To learn the vocabulary needed to Fixed and floating production structures
attend E&P project technical meetings Deep offshore technology
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5Days
GEN/INFPGE
Reference GEN/INFPGF Reservoir engineering 1d
Geologic traps
Purpose Rock and fluids properties
To provide a complete overview Logging and well-test evaluation
of petroleum engineering covering Drainage mechanisms
primary issues of reservoir, drilling, Improved oil recovery
completion, and surface production
Well 2.25 d
Audience
Drilling
Professionals in technical, commercial, Oil and gas exploration organization
legal, financial or human resources Well design
departments, within the petroleum
Drilling rig: functions hoisting, rotations, pumping, safety...
industry or related sectors, who
need of a general knowledge Drilling operations: casing, cement job, fishing, D.S.T.
in petroleum engineering Downhole production / Completion
Completion design
Learning objectives Global approach of flow capacity
Reservoir-wellbore interface
-- To learn about major issues
Well stimulation
in petroleum engineering
-- To understand the various operations Well equipment and maintenance
carried out during field development, Chronology of a completion operation
from drilling to surface treatment Offshore wells
-- To learn the vocabulary needed to Selection of the rig type: jack-up, semi...
communicate with E&P professionals Design and specific equipment
Note
Kindly refer to the following
complementary courses which
might be of interest: Introduction
to Reservoir Engineering (E-350);
Drilling Fundamentals (E-410);
Well Completion and Servicing (E-411);
Oil & Gas Field Processing (E-501)
Coordinator: Frank Beijer Rueil Feb 29 - Mar 04 3,380 GEN / INFPGE fp.pau@ifptraining.com
Rueil Dec 05 - 09 3,380 GEN / INFPGE fp.pau@ifptraining.com
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GeneralE&PTraining UpstreamEconomics
3Days
EAM/CFEP
Reference EAM/CCEP Legal framework 0.5 d
Objectives of actors, role of national oil companies, stakes in E&P
Purpose Principles of rent sharing, property of hydrocarbons and State sovereignty
To provide participants with Procedure for contracts awarding, different regimes and petroleum laws in the world
an in-depth understanding of Legal approach of petroleum law
the shape and dynamics of oil and Case study: analyzing modern petroleum laws
gas Exploration-Production contracts
Contractual & fiscal framework 1.5 d
Audience
Concessions contracts: principles, States revenues, examples of tax regimes and case
Professionals from the E&P sector studies
and lawyers who need a practical Production-sharing contracts: principles, examples, of tax regimes and case studies
understanding of all the concepts,
Risk-service contracts, and technical assistance contracts
principles and rules of oil and gas
patrimonial contracts between host Pseudo-tax and non-fiscal constraints
countries and international oil companies Sensitive economics clauses, flexible oil policy: why and how to design it?
Objectives of a flexible and progressive tax system
Learning objectives Flexible taxation terms and windfall tax approaches
Economic model of an oil project
Upon completion of the course,
participants will be able:
-- to discuss different tax systems
Main articles of e&p contracts 0.5 d
and contractual frameworks General structure of patrimonial contracts
-- to identify the key issues and Exploration phase: duration, commitments, surrender, data and information, etc.
constraints in the relationships Appraisal phase: work program, gas provisions, commerciality, etc.
between host countries, NOCs and IOCs Development phase: financing, State participation, budgets and development plans,
-- to evaluate the management of unitization, etc.
partnerships in the upstream sector Production phase: work conduct and supervision, audit and accounting, financing,
to find and produce hydrocarbons
taxation, transportation and marketing of production, hydrocarbon price determination,
etc.
Ways & means
General terms & conditions: title transfer, force majeure, governing law and dispute
Case studies resolution
Exercises on rent sharing Comparison of fundamental features of Exploration-Production contracts
Examples of petroleum laws & fiscal Major economic, financial and legal aspects for oil companies
regimes around the world (North West
Evolution and trends in oil taxation and patrimonial contracts
Europe, North Africa, West Africa,
Middle East, Asia-Pacific, etc.)
Joint operating agreements 0.5 d
Main legal provisions in a Joint Operating Agreements (JOA)
Other agreements: JSBA (Joint Study & Bidding Agreement), unitization, farm-in / farm-out
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GeneralE&PTraining UpstreamEconomics
5Days
EAM/EFEP
Reference EAM/CEEP Upstream economic environment 0.5 d
Economic development of the upstream sector
Purpose Various actors in Exploration-Production and their strategies. Oil markets and prices
To provide a complete overview of Current exploration and production activities
the mechanisms of upstream projects Levels of investment
and improve the understanding of the Examples of finding, development and production costs
economics of Exploration and Production
Contractual and fiscal environment 0.5 d
Audience
General principles of oil tax systems
Engineers and commercial staff who Legal framework: concessions agreements, production sharing contracts, service
need to extend their understanding contracts
of the economic and business
Impact of various contractual and technical parameters
aspects of the upstream sector
Sharing of the economic rent between the State and Oil Companies. Economic flexibility
Learning objectives Legal aspects of joint ventures
Main legal provisions in a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA)
Upon completion of the course,
participants will be able: Economic evaluation of e&p projects 2d
-- to explain the economic, technical
and fiscal aspects of E&P activities Cost of capital and discount rate, value creation
-- to evaluate the economic Economic criteria for project evaluation: net present value (NPV), internal rate of return
profitability of an E&P project (IRR), payback period, etc.
-- to analyze the main corporate financial Global profitability analysis, the impact of taxation and inflation on economic indicators
statements (Profit/Loss and Balance Specific method to Exploration and Production: shadow interest
Sheet) issued by oil companies Case studies: development of an oil field (under concession and production sharing
agreements)
Ways & means Introduction to risk analysis and risk discount rate: sensitivity analysis, Spider
Case studies simulated on computers: and Tornado diagrams
Development of an oil field (under Probability of success, economic risk analysis in oil exploration
concession and production Economic study of an exploration project using Min, Mode and Max scenarios
sharing agreements) Case studies: valuation of a decision to acquire information (seismic or drilling)
Acceleration of production and pricing of an exploration bloc
project with or without EOR
(Enhanced Oil Recovery)
Upstream accounting and finance 2d
Valuation of a decision to acquire
information (seismic or drilling) Financing of oil and gas projects. Basic aspects of accounting and financial analysis
Pricing of an exploration bloc Special mandatory reporting for oil companies
Analysis and construction of Accounting of exploration expenditures, full cost, successful efforts
balance sheets, income statements Amortization and depreciation methods, special provisions (depletion allowance...),
and key financial statements residual costs
of an oil & gas company Funds from operations, cash flows, financial equilibrium, working capital
Examples of petroleum laws & fiscal
Financial statement, return on capital employed, return on equity, financial leverage
regimes around the world (North West
Europe, North Africa, West Africa, Cost analysis and budgeting
Middle East, Asia-Pacific, etc.) Exploration costs, finding costs, development costs, replacement costs, production costs
Capital budgeting, authorizations for expenditure, planning and scheduling, budgeting
exploration activities
Principles and methodology of cost control
Budget content and breakdown, selection of a cost control method
Standard costs, fixed and flexible budgets, analysis of variations
Budgets, principles of joint venture accounting, accounting procedures, cash calls, joint
venture audit
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5Days
EAM/EPCN
Reference EAM/CNEP Reminder of contractual and fiscal framework 1d
of Exploration-Production
Purpose Concession, Production Sharing Agreement, Service Contracts
To have an overview of the EP Analysis of the contract contents analysis
patrimonial contract negotiation and to Distribution of the different items into homogeneous bundles: clauses related
develop or deepen a skill in negotiating, to the exploration stage, clauses conducting operations, clauses related to economic
using rigorous and innovative and tax calculations, to pure legal issues, to financial terms, etc.
approach and proven techniques Important clauses of a contract to prepare a negotiation
Audience Other E&P contracts 0.5 d
People who could participate in one Association contracts (Joint Operating Agreement - JOA): operator, operating committee,
or more stages of an EP contract budget, default, Sole risk, accounting procedures, etc.
negotiation: negotiators, project
Joint studies and submission procedures (Joint Study and Bidding Agreement - JSBA):
managers, explorers, engineers,
lawyers, economists, advisors, consortium, right to be a partner, best deals, restrictions to participate in another
financiers, managers from the public consortium, default, etc.
sector related to the energy sector and Unitization agreement
representatives of national companies Farm-in and Farm-out: assignment, obligation of profit, default, arbitration, etc.
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GeneralE&P Training UpstreamEconomics
5Days
EAM/ERA
Reference EAM/EAR Economic and contractual framework of E&P 0.5 d
Various phases of Exploration-Production
Purpose Technical cost, evolution of the economic environment
To provide participants with an in-depth Petroleum Exploration and Production contracts
understanding of the tools used in Concessions, production sharing contracts, service contracts
economic analysis and decision making Sharing of the economic rent, economic flexibility in petroleum contracts
tools within the upstream industry Economic clauses
Audience Investment profitability studies 2d
Engineers, economists and Cost of capital and discount rate, value creation
project managers who need to Economic criteria for project evaluation: net present value (NPV), internal rate of return
extend their understanding of the
(IRR), payback period, etc.
specific methods used to evaluate
Exploration-Production projects Global profitability analysis, the impact of taxation and inflation on economic indicators
Specific method to Exploration and Production: shadow interest
Learning objectives Case studies: development of an oil field (under concession and production sharing
agreements)
Upon completion of the course, Introduction to risk analysis and risk discount rate: sensitivity analysis, Spider
participants will be able:
and Tornado diagrams
-- to carry out investment profitability
studies including all aspects of complex Impact of ringfencing and the state participation in the decision-making process
fiscal terms, inflation, and financing
-- to analyze the economic results Risk analysis of E&P projects 1.5 d
and carry out sensitivity analysis Probability of success, analysis of economic risk in oil exploration
-- to incorporate the geological risk and Evaluation of exploration projects and decision trees
uncertainty in the economic evaluation Farm in/Farm out
of Exploration-production projects Risked and unrisked economics
-- to develop advanced computer
Case study: economic study of an oil project including Min, Mode and Max scenarios
models for the study of oil and
gas development projects Evaluation of development projects
Economic risk associated with a marginal development
Ways & means Decision trees and subjective probabilities, decision theory
Case studies simulated on computers: Portfolio management 1d
Development of an oil field (under
concession and production Components and determinants of asset valuation at various stages of maturity: exploration
sharing agreements) and appraisal, development, production
Acceleration of production Review of methodologies and processes, probabilistic analysis
project with or without EOR Asset aggregation and portfolio optimization, tools of choice for comparing expected
(Enhanced Oil Recovery) results and budget efficiencies
Impact of ringfencing and Conclusions, what works and what doesnt
the state participation in the Contribution of risk analysis and management to successful exploration
decision-making process
Valuation of a decision to acquire
information (seismic or drilling)
Pricing of an exploration bloc
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GeneralE&PTraining UpstreamEconomics
Proficiency
4Days
Economic Modeling
EAM/PCM
Reference EAM/PMC Contractual and fiscal framework of exploration-production 0.5 d
Overview of E&P activities, exploration, development and production costs
Purpose General principles of oil taxation
To provide a practical understanding Concession contracts, production sharing contracts and service contracts
of the economic modeling of oil Principles of rent sharing between States and oil companies
and gas field development project Case studies: examples of contracts
as well as exploration projects
A number of computer case studies Oil contract modeling 2.5 d
will be treated all along the course
to apply the principles that are Cost of capital and discount rate, value creation
presented succinctly, which makes Economic criteria for project evaluation: net present value (NPV), internal rate of return
this course a very practical one (IRR), payback period, etc.
Global profitability analysis, the impact of taxation and inflation on economic indicators
Audience Specific method to Exploration and Production: shadow interest
Managers and executives involved Case studies: development of an oil field (under concession and production sharing
in Exploration-Production activities who agreements)
need to acquire a deep understanding Equity profitability analysis
of fiscal modeling for project evaluation Case studies: LNG project and gas pipeline project with specific financing
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GeneralE&PTraining UpstreamEconomics
4Days
GIP/IPS
Reference GIP/ERP Financial environment 0.5 d
Value creation and management
Purpose Basic principles of corporate finance and accounting
To provide a better understanding Projects and sources of financing
of the concepts behind the theory Risks and cost of financing
of capital budgeting and thus
improve the analysis in investment Economic evaluation criteria 0.5 d
profitability studies Corporate finance, capital costs and discount rate of the company
A number of computer case studies Construction of project cash flows schedule
will be treated all along the course
Economic criteria for project evaluation: net present value (NPV), internal rate of return
to apply the principles that are
(IRR), payback period, etc.
presented succinctly, which makes
this course a very practical one Case studies: development of an oil field under concession
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GeneralE&PTraining UpstreamEconomics
5Days
GIP/UCA
Reference GIP/ACEP Contractual accounting 1d
Joint Operating Agreements and accounting annex
Purpose Upstream tax issues
To provide participants with a detailed Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and accounting procedures
understanding of the principles and Common costs and recoverable costs
methods of upstream contracts audit At cost principle and implementation
Bases of operators cost accounting
Audience
For upstream personnel who will conduct Specificities of joint venture audit 1.5 d
joint-venture audits, or will be audited Audit rights
by partners in a joint-venture, for State Organization of the audit: partners, operator
auditors in charge of auditing oil &
Auditing respect of at cost principle
gas contracts, for executives who look
for a comprehensive understanding Exercises
of issues linked to contractual audit
Specificities of state audit 1.5 d
Learning objectives Audit rights
Upon completion of the course, Organization of the State audit, auditors qualification
participants will be able: Articulation between joint-venture audit and State audit
-- to prepare and lead a contractual audit Key elements of contract and accounting procedure
-- to identify the risks related to Case study
accounting in oil and gas industry
-- to put in place an audit structure Conducting a contract audit 1d
Audit preparation
Ways & means During the audit
Case studies and exercises based Conclusion of the audit
on recent industrial cases Audit supervisor role
Audit report and follow-up
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GeneralE&P Training UpstreamEconomics
5Days
GIP/GEPC
Reference GIP/GCEP Governance of companies 1.5 d
Internal control: where and when
Purpose Principles of financial security
To present the most recent elements and Definition of audit, norms and standards
reflections on companies governance Internal control: definition, modalities
and some issues specific to the oil & gas Internal audit, external audit
upstream companies, except contracts Audit committee, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and external auditors
audit which are treated in a separate
course (upstream contracts audit)
Methodology of financial audit 0.5 d
Audience Audit techniques
System of proofs
Professionals in charge of
Audit process
implementing internal control
and procedures, to managers Documentation
and independent board members
wanting to know the best practices, Auditors qualifications 0.5 d
to technical staff called to move to Audit standards
the internal audit of their company Auditors initial and continuing education
Behavior rules
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, Conduct of an audit 1d
participants will be able: Preparation of the audit
-- to obtain a global understanding During the audit
of the problems attached to Conclusion of the audit
companys governance
Supervisors role
-- to know the most recent solutions
developed and implemented Audit report and follow-up
in internal control of companies
-- to analyze the human and financial Oil & gas specific issues 0.5 d
resources needed to ensure the FCPA compliance
financial safety of the company New reporting requirements for listed companies
-- to lead or supervise the creation Reserves, payments to States, emission certificates
of an internal audit
Conclusions: best practices 1d
Ways & means
Errors, creative accounting and aggressive accounting: assessment of the risks
Discussions on key issues Institutional answers in the USA and in the European Union
Companys organization
Developing an internal culture of financial safety
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ff Logs......................................................... p. 79 to 81
ff Petroleum Basin & Exploration................. p. 82 to 86
ff Reservoir Geology.................................... p. 87 to 94
ff Reservoir Geophysics.............................. p. 95 to 96
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Geosciences Geophysics
Petroleum Geophysics
E-103
10Days
GEP/GPHYSICS
Reference GEP/GEOPHY Welcome - Introduction to petroleum geophysics 0.25 d
Geosciences
To provide a comprehensive and Seismic waves, rock velocities and densities, Snell-Descartes laws
practical understanding of techniques Reflection coefficients, acoustic impedance
used in petroleum geophysics Seismic Reflexion principle - Seismic shot gathers
To focus on seismic techniques to
Seismic signal vs Seismic noises Time domain vs Frequency domain
investigate structures and petrophysical
characteristics of reservoirs Time and space sampling
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Geosciences Geophysics
10Days
Structural model and traps analysis
GEP/SISINTERP
Reference GEP/INTERPSIS Introduction
Team work on extensional 3D case study
Purpose
To provide a practical understanding Structural interpretation of prospects geometry
of 3D-seismic structural Surveys presentation of the extensional North Sea 3D seismic Block and workshop
interpretation and modeling objectives
Geology and petroleum system overview - Geophysical context
Audience Prospect objectives
E&P professionals with previous Data preparation and QC
experience in seismic interpretation Seismic data preparation and analysis
-- Seismic display and overview choosing parameters for displays, vertical sections
Learning objectives or time slices, intersections, random sections, display combinations
-- To grasp the workflow of a 3D -- Seismic data analysis --> how to evidence and identify noise and multiples,
seismic structural interpretation emphasize areas of frequency or energy modification, areas of good S/N ratio
-- To perform a seismic structural -- Seismic data preparation --> remove noise and acquisition foot prints (filtering)
interpretation: seismic data QC, Well-to-seismic tying and horizons identification
well tying, horizons and faults -- Well logs display (maps and plates) and QC
picking, building structural model
-- Well data editing and calibration: Well velocity calculation and layer velocity
and traps identification
-- To build a velocity field suitable contrasts identification - Main reservoir layers identification
for time to depth conversion -- Synthetic seismogram calculation (impedance, Reflectivity, wavelet extraction and
SS calculation)
Prerequisite Defining traps
Well to seismic tying and seismic key horizons identification
It is highly recommended
Key horizons Time structural interpretation (interfaces between velocity contrast layers
to have fundamental knowledges
in seismic wave propagation, + top and base of reservoir) --> fault and horizon picking, correlation and mapping
acquisition and processing, QC of picking and uncertainties assessment
as well as in structural geology Velocity model building (layer stripping approach) and Time-to-depth conversion
-- Selection of layers for depth model building (velocity contrasts)
Ways & means -- Seismic Interval velocity VI calculation for selected layers --> VI editing and
Interactive presentations, exercises smoothing, Seismic VI to well VI correction
and document analysis -- Layer stripping velocity model building: Depth migration of seismic data with
90% of the training duration is flooded velocity of layer 1 - Picking of base of layer 1 and velocity model update -
devoted to workshop on PC, using Iterative update for next layers --> Final velocity model
Seismic Interpretation Software -- Time to depth final conversion --> depth seismic bloc
Structural prospect analysis
-- Entrapment, reservoir extension
-- Comparison between time and depth structures
-- Uncertainties assessment
-- Recommendations
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Geosciences Logs
5Days
LOG/LOGBASIC
Reference LOG/DDBASES Basic interpretation concepts 1d
Definition of main reservoir petrophysical and fluid properties (lithology, porosity,
Purpose resistivity, saturation)
Geosciences
To provide an overview of main logging Environment of measurement (borehole, invasion profile)
tools, and an insight into fundamentals Fundamental equations (Archie formula) for log interpretation in clean formations
of well log interpretation for reservoir
identification and characterization Review of log measurements and applications 1.25 d
Mud logging and coring techniques - Mud logs and use in log interpretation
Audience
Wireline logging operations and wireline logs
Geoscientists and other E&P Logging While Drilling techniques and LWD logs
professionals interested in log The log: header, calibrations, parameters, repeat section, main log
acquisition and interpretation
Wireline logging tools: principle and applications, limitation, calibration, log correction
and quality control
Learning objectives
Caliper, Gamma Ray and GR spectrometry, Spontaneous Potential
-- To acquire the concepts of log Resistivity (induction, laterolog) and Micro-resistivity measurements
interpretation (Archie formula, invasion) Porosity & lithology measurements: nuclear (Litho-Density, Neutron) and acoustic logging
-- To review mud logging, coring and (Sonic, Dipole sonic)
wireline logging techniques
Case studies n1 & 2
-- To perform a quick-look interpretation
to characterize reservoirs: fluid
contacts, lithology, porosity, saturation Quicklook Log interpretation 2d
Qualitative log interpretation
Ways & means Log responses in most common geological formations
Interactive presentations Identification of reservoirs and fluid contacts (overlay technique: water and oil based
and exercises to build a mud cases)
lithology and fluid column Hydrocarbon effect on density & neutron logs
Determination of water resistivity Rw (SP, Ratio, Rwa) and formation resistivity
(Rt, Rxo)
Determination of lithology, porosity, water and hydrocarbon saturations
Shale effects on logs: introduction to shaly and complex lithology formations
Cross-plot techniques with density, neutron, sonic and other logs (Pe, K, Th, etc.)
Case studies n1, 2 & 3 (water & oil based muds, clastics & carbonates)
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Geosciences Logs
5Days
LOG/LOGADV
Reference LOG/DDQUANT Preparation for quantitative log interpretation 1d
Petrophysical concepts and relationships
Purpose Quality control of the data
Geoscientists and technicians Determination of geological formations and reservoirs - Zonations
with some experience in Environmental corrections of logs - Determination of Rt, Rxo, Di
qualitative log interpretation Case studies n1 & 2 (water and oil based muds)
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Geosciences Logs
Reference LOG/BLWLI
Well log acquisition and basic interpretation of clean formations
Geosciences
To provide a practical understanding Seals and reservoirs
of basic concepts and methodology Definition of main reservoir petrophysical and fluid properties (lithology, porosity,
of well log acquisition and interpretation resistivity, saturation)
for subsurface or reservoir studies
Fundamental equations for log interpretation in clean formations
Environment of measurement (drilling, borehole, invasion process)
Audience
Geologists, geophysicists, Measurements and applications 12 h
reservoir engineers interested
Mud logging and coring operations
in well log interpretation
Wireline logging operations
Learning objectives The log: header, calibrations, parameters, repeat section, main log
Logging tool principle, limitation, application, quality control
-- To understand wireline and mud Caliper, gamma ray and GR spectrometry, spontaneous potential
log acquisition techniques Resistivity (induction, laterolog) and microresistivity measurements
-- To grasp fundamental physics
Porosity and lithology measurements: nuclear (litho-density, neutron) and acoustic logging
of log measurements and
perform log quality control
-- To perform basic log interpretation to Basic log interpretation 12 h
identify and characterize reservoirs Wireline log interpretation in clean formations:
Identification of shales, common geological formations and reservoirs
Ways & means Cross-plot technique with density and neutron
Before training starts, 2 hours are Identification of fluid contacts
dedicated to introduce the training Hydrocarbon effects on logs
agenda, methods and tools Determination of lithology and porosity
The exact needs and expectations Determination of Rw (SP, Ratio, Rwa)
of each participant are also Determination of water and hydrocarbon saturations
assessed and discussed (MCQ and Case of oil based mud
phone interview with the tutor) Estimation of h.Phi.So
Note
Total duration of the training is
32 hours, spread over an 8-week period
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Geosciences PetroleumBasin&Exploration
15Days
Reference GEO/PETEXMOD1
Introduction to petroleum system 5d
Field trip to south of France
Purpose Introduction to petroleum exploration
To provide a comprehensive, Introduction to plate tectonics and sedimentary basins
multidisciplinary knowledge Basin infilling: a sedimentary rocks review
of exploration concepts and Petroleum systems: source, reservoir & seal rocks
tools, and develop a transverse Migration & entrapment processes
competence in integrated seismic Field analogs with known basins
and well log interpretation
Logs and seismic applications
Audience
Sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy (cf. E-212) 5d
Geologists, geophysicists,
Sedimentology overview: facies analysis and depositional environments
young professionals interested
in an intensive training on Main depositional environments
petroleum exploration techniques Clastic rocks (composition, classification, main environments and features)
Carbonate rocks (composition, classification, main environments and features)
Learning objectives Seismic stratigraphy and Sequence stratigraphy analysis (concepts & case studies)
Introduction to modern stratigraphy (depositional sequences, system tracks)
-- To understand workflows used
Sequence stratigraphy at basin scale: Impact of sea level variations - Facies
in integrated multidisciplinary
teams for exploration distribution
-- To analyze and interpret the structural High-resolution sequence stratigraphy at reservoir scale: Genetic vs. stratigraphic
and sedimentary history of a basin, in sequences - Sequence analysis of both continental and marine deposits (shallow
order to assess potential for exploration & deep) - Cross correlation between wells
-- To use and carry out sequence Stratigraphic modeling of a sedimentary basin
stratigraphy analysis both with
seismic and well log data analyses Geological interpretation of well data 5d
Fundamentals of log interpretation and concepts
Ways & means Review of logging tools, measurements and applications
Hands-on sessions Lithological interpretation (Quick Look, X-plots) - Fluids
on real case studies Structural analysis of well data
Two field trips Introduction to borehole imaging and dipmeter data analysis
Sedimentological and stratigraphic analysis of well data
Basin scale (depositional sequences, well correlations, petroleum systems
identification)
Reservoir scale (facies & stacking pattern analysis, reservoir geometry and quality)
Field trip to Burgundy (3 days)
This field trip will present stratigraphic sequences and carbonate facies
This outcrop will be an excellent analogue to the data used during the carbonate
workshop, for facies correlation at basin scale and reservoir scale lateral variation
Logs facies and sequences will be directly observed on outcrops
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Geosciences PetroleumBasin&Exploration
15Days
Reference GEO/PETEXMOD2
Seismic interpretation workshop 5d
Fundamentals on seismic reflection: principles, acquisition, processing, interpretation
Purpose Exploration interpretation workshop (extensional case study)
Geosciences
To develop transverse competence Geological and geophysical framework
in integrated basin assessment Structural picking on seismic amplitude block: horizons, unconformities, faults
and prospect definition Picking on seismic attribute blocks
Automatic picking and surface modeling
Audience Stratigraphic and sedimentological analysis
Direct hydrocarbon indicators analysis
Geologists, geophysicists, young Prospect analysis
professionals interested in an intensive Synthesis and conclusions
training on basin assessment Wrap-up session
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Geosciences PetroleumBasin&Exploration
5Days
GEO/STRATI
Reference GEO/STRATSEQ Stratigraphy - Sedimentology - Main depositional environments 1d
Review of basic concepts in stratigraphy and sedimentology
Purpose Alluvial, fluvial, deltaic, shallow & deep marine facies models
To provide a practical, comprehensive Facies classification and related petrophysical characteristics
understanding of new concepts
and methods applied in stratigraphy, Seismic sequence stratigraphy at basin scale 2.5 d
sedimentology and sequence
Historical concept of depositional sequences and system tracts
stratigraphy analysis
Interpretation methodology both for clastics and carbonate facies
Audience Prediction of potential source rocks & reservoirs location
Application to seismic interpretation
Geologists, geophysicisists State-of-art overview of sequence stratigraphy
working in multidisciplinary-
team dedicated to exploration
High-resolution sequence stratigraphy at reservoir scale 1d
Learning objectives Identification of genetic sequences
Correlation by analysis of stacking patterns
-- To review fundamentals of main
Interpretation: exercises based on outcrop analogues and field studies
depositional environments
-- To understand and apply sequence
stratigraphy concepts and methods Overview of stratigraphic modeling 0.5 d
-- To identify sequences on seismic Interactive demo on Dionisos modeling software
lines, and to interpret cores and log
data with regard to stratigraphy
Prerequisite
Course requires a good grasp
of fundamentals in stratigraphy
and in sedimentology, with a first
experience in seismic interpretation
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Geosciences PetroleumBasin&Exploration
5Days
GEO/PLAY
Reference GEO/PROSP Exploration prospect conversion in potential reservoir 1d
Well potential productivity assessment
Purpose Potential Field Development Plan
Geosciences
To provide a practical, comprehensive Anticipated production profiles
understanding of that part of the E&P
value chain that deals with the technical Play assessment 1d
evaluation of an exploration asset
Data collecting
Basin potential assessment
Audience
Regional context - Petroleum trilogy
Geoscientists, technical or non- Trapping
technical managers interested Relative timings of events
in prospect assessment
Prospect analysis & generation 2d
Learning objectives
Source rock estimation
-- To understand prospect definition Seismic and well data interpretation
workflow and to estimate OHIP
Cross correlation & integration with seismic data
estimation parameters
-- To understand risks and uncertainties Structural history & Timing of HC expulsion and Migration
related to OHIP calculation methods, Exploration maturity status significance
and to use related results accordingly OHIP calculation parameters - Evaluation of uncertainties
-- To review fundamental concepts of Assessment consistency
portfolio management and learn how to OHIP determinist and stochastic assessment
define adapted exploration strategies Prospect sheet generation
Uses of the prospect evaluation
Ways & means Transition to dynamics and economics
Lectures, exercises, hands-on
sessions on real case studies Risk analysis 1d
Discussion, teamwork Definition of risk and uncertainties
experience feedback Geological risks (reservoir, trap, HC conservation)
Fluid content risks (source rock, maturation, migration, timings)
Probability of success - Consequences for economics
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Geosciences PetroleumBasin&Exploration
3Days
(the Geology Perspective)
Reference BAS/UNCONV
Petroleum system concept (a reminder) 0.5 d
Note
Kindly refer also to complementary
courses which might be of interest:
Unconventional Resources - Shale Gas
Fundamentals (E-395), Unconventional
Reservoirs Completion and Stimulation
(E-468) and Unconventional Resources
Production Overview (E-040)
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Geosciences ReservoirGeology
RCM
E-250
38Days
Reservoir Characterization & Modeling
Reference RES/RCM
Reservoir characterization studies: overview 19 d
Sequence of courses/exercises which review principles and stages leading to the
Purpose construction of a geological model
Geosciences
To develop advanced skills in reservoir Geophysics: interpretation of horizons, fault network and seismic attributes
characterization and modeling through Petrophysics: logs interpretation (porosity, saturation and lithology) and rock-typing
an intensive, practical learning Stratigraphic sequences
experience, focused on building Fractured reservoirs
the bridge between geological Heterogeneities and fluid-flow
characterization and dynamic behavior,
Geostatistics
and delivered by means of hands-on
training with teamwork and fieldtrips Dynamics data (Well test interpretation, up-scaling & history matching)
Specific emphasis will be given to the integration of data from different sources and
Audience different scales (e.g. geology, seismic, well logs, cores, PVT, production history) in order
to integrate at the end reservoir heterogeneities on reservoir models
Geologists involved in reservoir
characterization and modeling studies
Reservoir modeling: team work & case studies 10 d
Learning objectives Team-work on two case-studies
Integration of data analysis, structural modeling, rock-typing, geostatistics
-- To build a reliable geological model
Static models construction, sedimentary facies models, petrophysical models, using both
in which all heterogeneities that can
affect production are integrated deterministic and stochastic methods; integration of seismic and dynamic constraints
-- To model clastic, carbonate Identification of key heterogeneities and quantification of uncertainties
and fractured reservoirs Up-scaling of petrophysical models for fluid flow modeling and reservoir simulation
Two field cases will be used all along the program to highlight stakes of geological
Ways & means reservoir modeling
Clastic environment: A geological model on clastic environment will be built using
An important part of this
intensive training is dedicated to dedicated software (Petrel), after field trip on clastic environment.
teamwork, case studies, fieldtrips, Carbonate environment: A geological model on carbonate environment will be built
and hands-on workshops using dedicated software (Petrel), after field trip on carbonate environment
Use of dedicated software tools
Field trips 9d
Note Three field trips with outcrop observations related to reservoir unit in sub-surface
conditions (analogs)
A specific brochure for this program Clastic environment: The first field trip will be carried out in the South of France,
is available on request
in the Lodve basin. Participants will carry out exercises using data from cores and
Course fees include all accommodation
and transportation during field outcrops. The topic reservoir in petroleum basin context will be also investigated.
trips (including travel between After the fieldtrip, a geological model on clastic environment will be built on computer
Paris and field-trip locations) Carbonate environment: During the second field trip, in the Burgundy region,
stratigraphic sequence and carbonate facies changes will be presented. Participants
will have an opportunity to look at a carbonate reservoir which is an analog of
the reservoir of a producing field located in the Paris basin. This field will be used as a
field case study during the geomodeling exercise on workstation
Dynamic/static relationship: The third field trip will be conducted on a site equipped
with aquifer drilling (Poitiers region). Participants will observe dynamic interferences,
with the aim to study the dynamic behavior of a reservoir
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Geosciences ReservoirGeology
20Days
Reservoir Geology
Reference RES/RESGEOL
Basic principles and reservoir characterization workflow 1d
Introduction and objectives
Purpose
To provide a very comprehensive Geophysics and reservoir geophysics 3d
understanding of reservoir Structural seismic interpretation
characterization and geological Principles of seismic attributes interpretation
model building-process, linking all
Reservoir geophysics
along geological characterization
and dynamic behavior Hands-on workshop on seismic interpretation with dedicated software
Audience Petrophysics 2d
Geophysicists, geologists and Core data, porosity, permeability, saturation, wettability
reservoir engineers involved Capillary pressure
in integrated reservoir studies Data consistency
Laboratory procedures and measurements
Learning objectives
Well logging and log interpretation 3d
-- To assess and use required data
for reservoir characterization Basic log interpretation concepts
-- To understand objectives of Principle and limitation of logging tools
integrated reservoir studies Qualitative log interpretation (lithology, Vsh, porosity, saturation)
-- To grasp various constraints Petrophysical quality control, uncertainties, cut offs
of the reservoir model Pressure measurement applications
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Geosciences ReservoirGeology
RCM - Module 2
E-255
18Days
Advanced Reservoir Geology
Reference RES/RESGEOLADV
Geostatistics 2.5 d
Kriging and variations
Purpose
Geosciences
To provide an intensive, practical learning Workshop Reservoir characterization and modeling 5d
experience in advanced reservoir Electro-facies, rock-typing
geology and geological modeling Conceptual models: sedimentological, stratigraphic, diagenetic and fracture
Well correlations - Facies modeling
Audience Petrophysical characteristics and modeling
Geophysicists, geologists Hydrocarbon volume calculation
and reservoir engineers involved During this workshop, dedicated software will be used
in integrated reservoir studies
Reservoir studies on outcrops - Field trip 5d
Learning objectives
Two field trips
-- To understand all stages Carbonate platform Sedimentology, stratigraphy, diagenesis and fractures. This field
of the characterization of a field is located in the Burgundy region. Participants will have an opportunity to look at
in preparation for modeling
a carbonate reservoir as an analog of the reservoir of a producing field located in
-- To learn about electro-facies
analysis techniques the Paris basin. This field will be used as a field case study during the geomodeling
-- To assess impact of reservoir exercise on workstation
complexity on dynamic Dynamic/static relationship: this field trip will be conducted on a site equipped with
behavior and on modeling aquifer drilling (Poitiers region). Participants will to observe dynamic interferences,
with the aim to study the dynamic behavior of a reservoir
Prerequisite
RCM Module 1 or several years Fractured reservoir 2d
of experience as geologist Workflow for fractured reservoirs characterization and modeling
in the petroleum industry Fractured reservoir modeling using dedicated software
Note Uncertainties 1d
Course fees include travel (by train) Quantify uncertainties using dedicated software
between Paris, Dijon, and Poitiers,
as well as accommodation Conclusions 0.5 d
and transportation in and Wrap-up session on RCM Training
around Dijon, and Poitiers
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With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
in Integrated Reservoir
with On-Site Workshop
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Integrated Reservoir methods
Ready-to-use skills
Certification 5Days
Reservoir geology - 3D seismic - In-situ reservoir dynamics
Reference RES/INTEGRATION
Take a walk on a reservoir and embrace all disciplines!
Geosciences
An effective, applied on-site On-site field operation on one reservoir cell analog (250 m x 250 m)
hands-on practice on a carbonate Real-time interference well test
water reservoir analog, with the Flow measurements slug test
objective to improve both participants
Log acquisition
knowledge and know-how on reservoir
characterization methods and tools 40 completed well (logged with conventional logs and HR optical borehole imaging)
4 cored wells (from top to TD) and core handling facilities
Audience 3D HD seismic block
Outcrop analog
Geophysicists, geologists, reservoir Data base access on tablet
engineers and technicians involved
in integrated reservoir studies
(3-year experience required)
Program 5d
Well log analysis and well-to-well correlations
Learning objectives Dynamic data acquisition and analysis:
-- Permeability determination (Kh) and mapping
Achieve more reliable reservoir
characterization via an integrated -- Identification of best producing intervals
contribution from all specialties: 3D seismic analysis
-- To acquire and manipulate all BHI analysis
dynamic reservoir data types Core description and analysis
-- To share and integrate specific Identification of key heterogeneities in reservoir
expertise from all reservoir metiers Global field synthesis (both dynamic and static)
-- To build up a set of practical Outcrop analysis and comparison with field data
competences to cope with reservoir
characterization purposes Information
Ways & means Participants are divided into business unit teams, with a virtual budget for reservoir
characterization. Each team:
Training and coaching by several -- Invests to acquire static or dynamic data
experienced professionals
-- Analyzes the data
On-site hands-on practices
Data acquisition and interpretation -- Proposes the best conceptual model for final assessment!
Interactive training pedagogy
Group synergy / Team building
This course can be delivered in
French, with documentation in English
Note
The course is delivered in the city
of Poitiers (1:30 train trip from Paris)
Meeting point: Poitiers railway station
Fees only include accommodation and
transportation during training session
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Geosciences ReservoirGeology
5Days
The objective is the field The software is a tool
Reference RES/GEOMODEL
Reservoir characterization workflow basic principles 0.5 d
Introduction and objectives
Purpose Case study: field presentation
To provide the knowledge and develop
the skills needed in geological modeling Project organization 0.5 d
for integrated reservoir studies Define project
Not to be able to use only a software!
Data QC and synthetic table
Data management
Audience
Build database
Geophysicists, geologists and
reservoir engineers involved Structural modeling 1.5 d
in integrated reservoir studies
Structural context
Learning objectives Well correlation and stratigraphic data analysis
Constraining static model with dynamic data
-- To be able to translate results Surface generation
of reservoir characterization
Horizon picking and seismic fault network
phase as a model
-- To use a geomodeling software Layering
as a tool to model the concept Structural modeling
using data themselves Mapping reservoir structures
-- To cross-check modeling results Checking results
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Geosciences ReservoirGeology
Naturally-Fractured Reservoirs
E-264
5Days
From analysis and modeling to reservoir simulation and field development
Reference RES/NATFRAC
Fractured reservoirs: identification and specificity 1d
Objectives for dynamic model
Purpose Workflow for characterization using both static and dynamic data
Geosciences
To provide a practical understanding of Definition and scales of natural fractures
methods used to characterize integrated Parameters for fracture network description
static and dynamic data from naturally Static characterization at borehole scale (logs, cores, borehole images)
fractured fields and build fracture models Hands-on: exercises & case studies
Developed over the past 20 years in
some 100 studies, these methods have
Fractured reservoirs static characterization 1d
been applied by IFPs experts for different
types of reservoir around the world Fracture analysis from borehole scale data
Fracture analysis from interwell scale data (outcrop, geomechanical model, seismic data)
Audience Fault and subseismic fault networks
Reservoir engineers and geoscientists Data synthesis on a summary document
involved in development or management Conceptual models
of naturally fractured reservoirs Hands-on: exercises & case studies
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Geosciences ReservoirGeology
Petroleum Geostatistics
E-266
3Days
Reference RES/GEOSTAT
Fundamentals 1d
Basic statistics for data analysis
Purpose Introduction to geostatistics
To provide a comprehensive and Quantification of spatial variability: variogram
practical knowledge of reservoir
characterization and modeling, focusing Kriging and variations 1d
on geostatistical methods and tools
Introduction to kriging
Data integration: cokriging, collocated cokriging, external drift kriging
Audience
Applications to time-to-depth conversion and property mapping
Reservoir engineers, geologists, Dealing with non-stationary cases (trends)
geophysicists, professionals involved
in data interpretation and management Geostatistical simulations 1d
Learning objectives Why simulations: limitations of kriging
Simulation methods for continuous parameters (as Phi and K)
-- To use basic geostatistical tools Simulation methods for categorical variables (lithology)
and methods (variogram, kriging,
Applications
cokriging, external drift)
-- To use vertical proportion curves
(e.g. layering, well gridding, statistics,
vertical proportion curves building)
-- To constrain geostatistical distribution
using additional information
(e.g. geology, seismic and dynamic data)
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Geosciences ReservoirGeophysics
5Days
Tools for Seismic Reservoir Characterization
Reference GEP/AVOINV
Introduction and objectives
Introduction: AVO and inversion workflows and objectives
Purpose Wave propagation theory and concepts
Geosciences
To be able to detect and quantify Rock-physics and petro-elastic modeling: exercises
lithologies, porosities and fluid Well data conditioning for seismic characterization
content using seismic amplitudes Seismic data pre-requisites: preconditioning
and well information
Well-to-seismic calibration
Audience
Objectives and workflows
Senior geoscientists Preparing well data for inversion
Signal and noise estimation
Learning objectives Wavelet extraction from seismic and log data
After this training, the specialist
will have the basics to: Avo interpretation
-- Perform a feasibility study and choose AVO attributes and AVO behavior
the most appropriate workflow AVO benefits and limitations
-- Run and supervise a seismic From AVO to prestack seismic inversion
characterization study and
generate meaningful volumes
-- Prepare properly data for the study
Seismic inversion (post-stack)
Inversion workflows: description of inversion algorithms, parameters and benefits
Prerequisite Model-based inversion: definition and objective
Role of initial or low frequency model
Course requires a good grasp
of fundamentals in the following Inversion exercises
fields: wave propagation, seismic Inversion parameter sensitivity testing
acquisition and processing Deliverables of seismic inversion: QC
Examples: clastics and carbonates
Ways & means
Interactive presentations,
Reservoir characterization
exercises, document analysis Interpretation of inversion
Workshop on case studies Refining seismic interpretation: noise, signal, phase and resolution issues
using dedicated modeling Qualitative seismic facies analysis: supervised vs. non-supervised analysis
and inversion softwares Quantitative reservoir property prediction: lithologies and fluids
Uncertainty analysis
Extended inversion workflows for fractured reservoir characterization
Other characterization processes: 4D inversion, stochastic inversion, multicomponent
inversion
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Geosciences ReservoirGeophysics
Reference GEP/BLSRC
Seismic reservoir characterization 3h
What is seismic reservoir characterization, how is it integrated?
Purpose Methods used and scale issues
To provide a comprehensive and
practical understanding of how Rock physics 2.5 h
seismic data is used to characterize, Introduction to Rock Physics
model, and classify reservoirs
Rock physics theory Basic concepts
Theoretical Rock Physics Influence of key parameters
Audience
Practical Rock Physics Main influent factors
Geologists, geophysicists and Practical Rock Physics Rock Physics Model: place in seismic reservoir characterization
reservoir engineers with basic
knowledge in geophysics Physics and AVO principles 5h
Learning objectives Why AVO?
Wave propagation
-- To understand the relationship Seismic data prerequisites
between physical properties
of rocks and geophysics
-- To master the main steps of seismic
Calibration 2h
reservoir characterization workflow, Well to seismic calibration: objectives & workflows
to perform QC and to assess data to be Review of recommended wavelet extraction techniques
interpreted and related uncertainties Real case example: multi-well calibration
-- To interpret major results of petro- Wavelet deconvolution
elastic analysis and modeling,
AVO-AVA and Inversion studies AVO in practice 3h
and to understand methodological
issues in seismic inversion, Introduction to AVO interpretation
attributes classification and AVO seismofacies
reservoir properties prediction AVO class
AVO facies volume
Ways & means
Before training starts, 2 hours are Inversion 4h
dedicated to introduce the training Introduction to Inversion of seismic data Required input data Inversion techniques
agenda, methods and tools and their limits
The exact needs and expectations Post-stack and pre-stack inversion
of each participant are also Validating and interpreting inversion results
assessed and discussed (MCQ and
phone interview with the tutor) Reservoir properties prediction 4.5 h
Attribute classification
Note Techniques of prediction
Total duration of the training is Validation of characterization results
24 hours, spread over a 6-week period
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Nos In-House
formations
Geosciences
Training
en intra-entreprise
Geosciences
Geophysics
E-100 Seismic Reflection Fundamentals........................................................................ p. 232
E-101 Signal Processing................................................................................................ p. 232
E-110 Borehole Seismic................................................................................................ p. 232
Logs
E-150 Wellsite Geology (Geological Logging)................................................................. p. 233
E-180 Cased-Hole & Production Logging...................................................................... p. 233
E-181 Production Log Interpretation.............................................................................. p. 233
Petroleum Basin & Exploration
E-200 Fundamental Basin Exploration Workshop.......................................................... p. 237
E-201C Basin Assessment & Modeling Certification
Graduate Certificate....................................................................................... p. 235
E-211 Structural Analysis & Associated Traps................................................................ p. 237
E-213 Petroleum Systems: from Source Rock to Reservoir........................................... p. 237
E-217 From Prospect to Development: an Integrated Approach.................................... p. 238
E-218 Stratigraphic Modeling: Basin Architecture & Sediment Distribution..................... p. 238
E-219 Basin Modeling: Thermicity, Maturation & Migration............................................. p. 238
E-220 Seismic & Sequence Stratigraphy for Oil & Gas Exploration................................. p. 239
Reservoir Geology
E-250C Reservoir Characterization & Modeling Certification
Graduate Certificate....................................................................................... p. 241
E-263 Advanced Carbonate Reservoir Characterization................................................. p. 242
E-267 Petrophysical Properties: Core, Log & Test Data Integration
for Reservoir Modeling........................................................................................ p. 242
Reservoir Geophysics
E-301 Seismic Interpretation & Attributes Analysis Workshop........................................ p. 243
E-310 Seismic Characterization..................................................................................... p. 243
E-335 Microseismic: New Insights on Reservoirs........................................................... p. 243
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Reservoir Engineering
5Days
GIS/RESBAS
Reference GIS/INFOGIS Reservoir engineering workflow 0.25 d
Introduction to Reservoir Engineering workflow through interactive group work
Purpose
To provide an overview of main reservoir Basics of reservoir characterization 1.75 d
engineering concepts used in oil and Production geology (basic concepts): reservoirs, traps, heterogeneities, etc.
gas fields development projects Well logging interpretation
Petrophysics: rock properties
Audience Reservoir fluid properties (gas, oil, formation water)
Reservoir Engineering
Engineers and experienced technicians Exercises
facing day-to-day reservoir engineering
concerns although not directly involved Field development 2.5 d
(personnel from fields such as geology,
geophysics, drilling, completion, Well test interpretation
production, processing, economics, etc.) Multiphase flow
Drainage mechanisms
Learning objectives Primary drainage: undersaturated oil reservoir, solution gas drive, gas cap drive, oil
reservoir with natural water influx, gas field
-- To know the reservoir
engineering workflow Secondary recovery: water flood, gas injection
-- To know and understand Enhanced Oil Recovery: EOR
fundamental concepts of reservoir Basics of reservoir simulation
characterization and reservoir Field developments
engineering in petrophysics, Exercises
fluid characterization, formation
evaluation and drive mechanisms Case study: field developments 0.5 d
-- To understand how these concepts are
Application to an oil field evaluation and development
used within multidisciplinary teamwork
Recovery and drainage mechanism evaluation
Ways & means Reserves estimation
Development schedule
Reservoir engineering workflow
interactive presentation
Interactive lectures, exercises
and short movies
Field case study quick-look
Coordinator: Jean-Pascal Dejean Dubai Feb 28 - Mar 03 3,060 GIS / RESBAS gre.rueil@ifptraining.com
Rueil Sep 05 - 09 2,860 GIS / RESBAS gre.rueil@ifptraining.com
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Reservoir Engineering
E-360
62Days
Geology - PVT - Well test - Simulation - Field development
GIS/RESENGIN
Reference GIS/FORMGIS Module 1 - Reservoir geology (cf. E-252) 20 d
Petroleum system & reservoir
Purpose Geophysics & reservoir geophysics
To provide a comprehensive and Petrophysics
practical understanding of reservoir Core data, Porosity, Saturation, Wettability, Capillary pressure
engineering concepts and the necessary Well logging interpretation
skills in order for the attendees to Reservoir characterization
quickly integrate multidisciplinary Reservoir architecture - Static and dynamic approach - Heterogeneities
teams set up for oil and gas fields Field trip on clastic and carbonate reservoirs
development and monitoring projects Geological modeling (deterministic & stochastic) and OHIP computation
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ReservoirEngineering
5Days
Reservoir fluids properties - Oil - Gas
GIS/PVT
Reference GIS/FLUIDS Thermodynamics: reminders 1.5 d
Petroleum genesis
Purpose Chemical composition of petroleum fluids
To provide a comprehensive and Hydrocarbon families
practical understanding of oil and Compositional presentation of reservoir fluids
gas reservoir fluids behavior Thermodynamics of petroleum fluids
Pure component, binary mixture, multi-component systems - Phase behavior
Audience Hydrocarbon fluids: under saturated oil, saturated oil, dry gas, wet gas, retrograde gas
Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir engineers and experienced Measurements
technicians willing to deepen their Sampling: bottom hole and surface sampling - Representativity and validity of
knowledge in reservoir fluid properties; sampling
young scientists, geoscientists Analysis
and production engineers moving PVT studies: oil - gas condensate
towards reservoir engineering
Physical properties - Hydrocarbon fluids 2.5 d
Learning objectives
Thermodynamics: mixture equilibrium, fluids classification
-- To know and understand main Liquid vapor equilibrium
principles of thermodynamics applied
Real equilibrium, thermodynamics potential, fugacity
to Reservoir Engineering studies
-- To know and understand the Bubble point pressure, formation volume factor, density compressibility, viscosity
building process of a PVT model Equation of state
for reservoir simulation Peng-Robinson, Soave-Redlich-Kwong
-- To acquire practical experience of using Liquid-vapor calculation
experimental data to build PVT models Analytical representation: properties of light and heavy cuts
Fluid modeling: PVT matching
Ways & means Fluid synthesis: gravity segregation, field cases, miscibility
Interactive lectures and exercises Downstream data: data for reservoir simulator and process
Analyzing real PVT report
Hands-on practices using state-of- PVT exercises 1d
the-art EOS package for PVT matching Matching with a PVT EOS package
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ReservoirEngineering
10Days
Well Test Analysis
Reference GIS/WELLTEST
Introduction to well testing 0.5 d
Purpose of well testing
Purpose Well and reservoir performance and the need for testing
To provide a comprehensive Practical well test operations: types of tests, equipment, safety and environmental issues
knowledge of how to set up, Definitions & typical regimes: wellbore storage, radial flow regime, skin effect, fractured
design and interpret well tests well, well in partial penetration
Fractured reservoirs, limited reservoirs and closed reservoirs
Audience Productivity index, radius of investigation
Reservoir engineers an experienced
technicians willing to deepen their Basic equations and methods 2d
knowledge in well test analysis; young Darcys law, the diffusivity equation
scientists, production geoscientists
The time superposition, multirate testing
and production engineers moving
towards reservoir engineering The space superposition, boundary effect
Pressure curves analyses and pressure derivative
Learning objectives Exercise
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5Days
Drilling & Completion for Reservoir Studies
GIS/RESPUIT
Reference GIS/PUITRES Drilling 1d
Well design - Casing program
Purpose Drilling equipment and techniques
To provide a technical overview Directional drilling
of well operation Drilling fluids (mud)
Drilling: the different well design, Different types of rigs - Specific offshore problems
the drilling equipment, the different
operations to reach the reservoirs Well completion 1d
Completion: wellbore treatments,
Reservoir Engineering
artificial lift and well intervention Wellhead and safety equipment (BOP)
Basic completion configurations
Audience Well servicing and workover
Operations on live wells: wireline, coiled tubing, snubbing
Reservoir engineers and experienced
technicians willing to deepen their
knowledge in drilling and completion; Cased-hole logging 1d
young scientists, geoscientists Cementation logs: CET, CBL, VDL
and production engineers moving Production logs
towards reservoir engineering Saturation Monitoring (PNC)
Flow profiles (PLT)
Learning objectives
-- To know and understand fundamentals Well performance 1d
of drilling and completions techniques Inflow, outflow
-- To know and understand main Nodal analysis
concepts of production logs and Well deliverability & productivity
well productivity optimization
-- To know fundamentals about
horizontal and complex wells Horizontal and complex wells 1d
New applications - Feasibility, productivity
Ways & means Coning, risks and other issues
Interactive lectures and exercises
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ReservoirEngineering
7Days
Drive Mechanism - Enhanced Oil Recovery
GIS/DRIVEOR
Reference GIS/MECAFLO Week 1 3d
Material balance
Practical exercises on PVT matching, History matching, Production forecast with MBAL
software
Fractured reservoirs
Fractures definition, classification
Types of fractured reservoir: characterization, modeling
Dynamic parameters; gravity and capillarity as a production mechanism
Flow mechanism in a fractured reservoir, simulation
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ReservoirEngineering
5Days
Field Development Project & Uncertainties
GIS/DEVELOPROJ
Reference GIS/PROJ Project: field development 2.5 d
From discovery to development of an oil field: methodology from a real field case
Purpose Discovery phase: geological context, evaluation of reservoir properties, OOIP, reserves
To provide an understanding of Appraisal phase: field evaluation after each appraisal well
reservoir management fundamentals, Development phase: several scenarios established from drive mechanisms definition
techniques and best practices, from and simulations
geology to hydrocarbons recovery, Production profiles
with a special attention to the risk Surface/subsurface integration
induced by the projects uncertainties
Reservoir Engineering
Field monitoring
Economical evaluation of scenarios: CAPEX, OPEX
Audience
Reservoir engineers and experienced Economic evaluation of a project 1d
technicians willing to deepen their
knowledge in development project Development decision making process
and uncertainties management; Projects economics: methods and criteria
young scientists, geoscientists Oil tax legislation - Net Present Value
and production engineers moving Types of petroleum contracts
into reservoir engineering
Introduction to uncertainties 1.5 d
Learning objectives Why quantifying uncertainties in reservoir studies?
-- To know and understand about Overview of the response surface methodology and experimental design approach
best practices of oil & gas Identification of the most influential static and dynamic parameters Consequences on
fields development projects field evaluation and production forecasts
-- To know and understand
main concepts of risks and
uncertainties assessment
-- To get a practical quick-look
experience about risks and
uncertainties management
within field developments
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ReservoirEngineering
10Days
Dynamic Reservoir Simulation
GIS/RESSIMU
Reference GIS/SIMURES Week 1 5d
Wells representation
Formalisms used by the simulator (Inflow Performance & Numerical PI, outflow performance & VFP
tables)
Practical exercise using the Simulation software
History matching
Production data & identification of data to match
Production mechanisms & identification of matching parameters
History matching strategies (pressure, saturation, early & late times) & uncertainty reduction
Practical exercise using the Simulation software
Production forecast
Integration of well representation & production constraints
Estimation of future productions linked to different scenarios and identification of remaining
uncertainties
Practical exercise using the Simulation software
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PVT Modeling
E-385
5Days
Reference GIS/PVTMOD
Theoretical course 2d
Fluid properties
Purpose PVT properties of pure components and mixtures
To provide an extensive and practical Functions and variables
knowledge for analyzing PVT reports, Properties of reservoir fluids
handling data, and defining PVT Introduction to the PVT modeling software
models for use in compositional Applied exercises
and black oil simulations Thermodynamic models and equilibrium
Reservoir Engineering
Functions and variables
Audience EOS and algorithms
Reservoir engineers and very Component properties and lumping
experienced technicians with a Liquid/Vapor thermodynamic equilibrium
few years of industrial experience Applied exercises
willing to acquire advanced
knowledge about PVT modeling
Reservoir field cases 3d
Learning objectives Segregation modeling
Miscibility
-- To acquire extensive and practical
MDT pressure evaluation
knowledge for analyzing PVT
reports and handling PVT data Review of sampling conditions and PVT data
-- To know how to build a PVT PVT modeling
model in order to represent fluid Gradient modeling
behavior with respect to available Fluid sampling
and validated PVT data Advanced PVT modeling
-- To know how to perform a PVT match Mini project, Discussion and Conclusions
Prerequisite
Basic PVT knowledge (characteristics,
measurement techniques,
chromatography, classical
correlation) is recommended
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With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
in Fundamentals
of Enhanced Oil Recovery
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in EOR
Ready-to-use skills
Reservoir Engineering
Engineers, managers and staff interested Oil recovery by pressure maintenance
or involved in IOR/EOR projects
Oil recovery by water and/or gas injection
Factors impacting on recovery: reservoir and fluid characteristics, injection characteristics
Learning objectives
(volumes of injected fluids, type of fluids, flood pattern)
-- To know and understand Displacement or microscopic efficiency, areal sweep efficiency, vertical sweep efficiency
main concepts of EOR and global sweep efficiency
-- To know and understand Buckley-Leverett frontal advance theory. Production forecasts. Practical exercises
advantages and limitations of
Water flooding: sources and treatment of injected water, well injectivity, water flooding
the various EOR techniques
-- To know and understand how to implementation, flood pattern
select best EOR methods provided Immiscible Gas injection: injected gas sources, flood mechanisms
reservoir and oil characteristics
Field development case
Ways & means Field development exercise: water injection case followed by miscible gas injection
Interactive courses and exercises
Hands-on practices on Enhanced Oil Recovery
various field case studies Water injection versus gas injection
Gas injection: gravity displacement by lean gas, miscible displacement by lean and rich
Note gas. Miscible flooding parameters (phase behavior, MMP). Water Alternating Gas (WAG)
Videos examples
This course can be delivered in French, Chemical injection: polymers to improve the volumetric sweep efficiency, surfactants to
with documentation in English
improve the microscopic sweep efficiency
Practical exercises
Thermal methods: steam and air injection. Extra heavy oil cases
EOR selection criteria and limitations. EOR project planning, pilots, design, surveillance
Complex wells
Use of complex and intelligent wells to improve oil recovery. Videos examples
Field cases
Various field cases: miscible displacement and gas gravity displacement
Middle East Case: EOR screening exercise
Wrap-up session
Course assessment, wrap-up and conclusions
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Rueil Oct 24 - 28 3,060 GIS / EOR gre.rueil@ifptraining.com
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With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
in Reserves Evaluation Risks
& Uncertainties
Economics
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Evaluating Reserves
Ready-to-use skills
5Days
Reference GIS/RISKUN
Basics of reservoir characterization
Introduction to Field Development Projects
Purpose Reminder on rock and fluid properties
To provide a comprehensive Geomodeling
and practical understanding of all Volumetric Evaluation of OIIP and GIIP. Exercises
methods and issues involved in the Summary of recovery factors versus drive mechanisms
evaluation of hydrocarbons reserves
Reserves definitions
Audience
Reservoir Engineering
Oil & gas reserve/resource definitions
Geologists, geophysicists, reservoir SPE definitions and principles
engineers, asset managers, economists, SEC definitions and guidelines
government representatives
Other definitions
interested or involved in reserves
estimation and reporting
Reserves estimations and production profiles
Learning objectives Volumetrics
Performance analysis (material balance, decline curves)
-- To review principles of
reservoir characterization Simulation models
and reserves evaluation Exercises
-- To learn about main concepts of risks
and uncertainties management Risks and uncertainties
-- To learn about integrating risks Introduction to Risks and Uncertainties
and uncertainties into reserves Notions of probability and decision trees (exercises)
evaluation static uncertainties, Statistical description of data (exercises)
dynamic uncertainties,
Common distributions
geostochastic modeling, etc.
Probabilistic methods: Monte-Carlo and Parametric (exercises)
Ways & means Notions of geostatistics and stochastic modeling (exercises)
Structural, geological and dynamic uncertainties (exercises)
Interactive courses and exercises
Hands-on practice using Additional reserves and economics
state-of-the-art softwares
EOR and Unconventional reserves
Notions of economics, contracts. Exercises
Note
This course can be delivered in French,
with documentation in English
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5Days
Reference GIS/UNCONV
World energy demand and shale gas 0.5 d
Introduction, definitions, world data resources
Purpose
To provide an overview of unconventional Hydrocarbons in unconventional settings 1d
hydrocarbons resources, highlighting Exploration aspects: geology and geochemistry
main technical, economic and
environmental issues of shale gas
Shale gas stimulation 1d
exploration and production
Hydraulic fracturing, micro-seismicity interpretation, stress and mapping of fractures
Audience Status on fracturing technologies
Completion design, well orientation, spacing, re-fracturing, fracture load recovery, tracers
Geoscientists, reservoir engineers,
development project engineers
and managers interested in Shale gas petrophysics 0.5 d
shale gas resources Status of petrophysical evaluation, some exercises
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3Days
Projects: Shale & Tight Gas & Oil
Reference GIS/ENVGB
The stakes: public perception A controversial energy
Reservoir Engineering
Environmental Impact Assessment
To provide a thorough and applied Socio-economic impact & sustainable development
knowledge of regulatory requests
with the Best Available Techniques, Environmental regulatory overview
recent industry standards and
practices for Air Pollution control
and treatment, waste water control Contents of an environmental impact assessment & case studies
and remediation techniques and Mitigation and emissions treatment
equipment. Lessons learnt from
case studies in the US and Europe
Audience
Managers, advisors, engineers,
and operations staff involved in
the management of environmental
issues all along the lifetime of a
unconventional shale gas & oil
or tight gas & oil development:
from exploration to production
Learning objectives
-- To understand the global prevailing
context for the shale and tight gas &
oil development for Environmental
Management at worldwide level
-- To identify key issues and impacts
of specific shale gas activities
(exploration, fracking, production)
-- To learn about technical requirements
and regulation in USA and Europe
-- To understand specific contents
of a shale gas environmental
impact assessment, mitigations
(treatments), and how to develop
communication (Public Participation)
-- To know lessons learnt from case
studies (strategy, technologies,
public acceptability, etc.)
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Reference GIS/BLWTA
Well test principles and objectives 8h
Definitions, objectives, surface tools, downhole tools, metrology
Purpose Data input, data results, test sequence, gas tests, diffusivity, methodology, flow regimes,
To enhance practical experience special plots, skin, investigation, productivity
and skills in well test design and
interpretation through an experiential, Well test analysis: method 8h
hands-on training experience
The log scale, conventional method, DD type curve match, BU T/C match, MDH, horner
Multirate time, superposition, the derivative (T/C, match, signature catalog)
Audience
Reservoir engineers, engineers Well test analysis: applications 8h
and technicians interested or involved
in well test design and interpretation Theory review, no flow boundaries classes, closed system, average pressure
Reservoir geologists interested and productivity index, software presentation and exercises
by well-test-generated dynamic
information for use in geological models Well bore & reservoir conditions 4h
Well bore conditions, reservoir conditions (homogeneous, 2 Phi), software, exercises
Learning objectives
-- To know and understand the theory Limits and boundaries 4h
of well testing interpretation Limits, boundaries, closed system, software, partial penetration, horizontal well, exercises
(flow regimes, models)
-- To be able to perform Gas and interference tests 4h
a well test interpretation
-- To be able to design a well test Gas tests, interference tests, software, exercises
Note
40 hours over 10 weeks
PIE or SAPHIR software
licenses not provided
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Reservoir Engineering
Our In-House
Training
Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
E-355 Reservoir Management....................................................................................... p. 246
E-360C Reservoir Engineering Certification
Graduate Certificate....................................................................................... p. 245
E-363 Core Analysis for Reservoir Characterization....................................................... p. 247
E-388 Advanced Well Test Analysis............................................................................... p. 247
E-389 Dynamic Reservoir Simulation: Best Practices..................................................... p. 247
E-390C Reservoir Simulation Workshop Certification
Advanced Certificate...................................................................................... p. 249
E-391 Laboratory Determination of Relative Permeabilities............................................. p. 251
E-392 Experimental Training for Core Analysis............................................................... p. 251
E-394 Development of Gas Condensate Fields.............................................................. p. 251
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Geosciences Field Trip
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Integrated Reservoir methods
Ready-to-use skills
Certification 5Days
Reservoir geology - 3D seismic - In-situ reservoir dynamics
Reference RES/INTEGRATION
Take a walk on a reservoir and embrace all disciplines!
Note
The course is delivered in the city
of Poitiers (1:30 train trip from Paris)
Meeting point: Poitiers railway station
Fees only include accommodation and
transportation during training session
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Our In-House
Training
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Drilling & Completion
Drilling Fundamentals
E-410
5Days
FOR/INFORE
Reference FOR/INFORF Organization of drilling operations 0.5 d
Drilling principle
Purpose Cost, duration of a drilling job
To provide a comprehensive overview Different people involved, types of contracts
of drilling techniques and operations Safety
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Drilling & Completion Drilling/Completion
5Days
PRO/INPFE
Reference PRO/INPFF Necessary fundamentals of reservoir engineering for completion 0.75 d
Introduction: area concerned by completion, main steps
Purpose Geological trap, rock properties
To provide a comprehensive Fluid behavior
overview of completion and Reservoir characterization, well testing
well intervention operations Recovery mechanisms
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Drilling & Completion
With the GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
in Drilling & Completion Engineering
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Drilling & Completion Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
95Days
FOR/FOFPE
Reference FOR/FOFPF Module 1 - Geological field trip for drillers (cf. E-416) 5d
Ways & means Module 10 - Bit, drilling string and fishing while drilling (cf. E-421) 5d
Drilling simulator
Well control on a simulator Module 11 - Directional and horizontal drilling (cf. E-425C) 5d
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Drilling & Completion Drilling/Completion
Drilling Engineering
E-413
80Days
FOR/FOFPFE
Reference FOR/FOFPFF Module 1 - Geological field trip for drillers (cf. E-416) 5d
134 For additional courses, please see the In-House Training section on page 226
Drilling & Completion Drilling/Completion
Completion Engineering
E-414
60Days
PRO/FOFPCE
Reference PRO/FOFPCF Module 1 - Geological field trip for drillers (cf. E-416) 5d
Ways & means Module 16 - Deepwater drilling and development (cf. E-428C) 5d
Well control on a simulator
Module 17 - HSE: Health - Safety - Environment (cf. E-424) 5d
Equipment and cutaway tools display
Exercises, role-playing
sessions, and case studies Module 18 - Project on completion program 10 d
Coordinator: Rmi Ferrire LANGUAGE LOCATION DATE FEES REFERENCE REGISTRATION CONTACT
Tammam HAMMAD Feb 08 - Mar 18
Pau 27,430 PRO / FOFPCE fp.pau@ifptraining.com
& May 09 - Jun 17
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
10Days
Reference FOR/PAWPCE
Well objectives and inputs to the drilling program 0.5 d
Typical objectives and inputs to an exploration or/and a development well program
Purpose Pore and fracturation pressure evaluation
Criteria to consider for the well design
To provide a comprehensive overview
of all steps one should take to properly
plan and budget oil and gas exploration Casing design: shoe positioning 0.5 d
or development wells, from pre-planning Swab and surge considerations, kick tolerance, hypothesis selection
with geoscientists all the way to delivery Selection of mud weights, additional constraints, exercises with different hypothesis
Rig selection 1d
Main drilling rig functions
Types of rigs, rig selection criteria
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
5Days
FOR/FTFPE
Reference FOR/FTFPF Classroom course with theoretical exercises and field trip observations in the Lacq gas province
(Pau, South-West of France)
Purpose
To provide a practical understanding Introduction to petroleum geology 2d
of petroleum systems that is useful Basin and sedimentary rocks - Petroleum system
for integrating geological constraints Sedimentary basin - Definitions, structure and terminology
and rock properties in drilling
Sedimentary rocks - Description and main facies - Comparison clastic versus
strategies which ultimately improve
drilling models and reduce risk carbonates - Sedimentary process
Petroleum system - Source rock, reservoir rock and seal rock - Trapping and migration
Audience process
Exercises: Interpretation of geological cross section, identification of the petroleum
Non-geologists and drilling professionals components, petroleum system building - Identification of potential prospects and
with no experience in petroleum geology
implementation of 2 exploration wells - Analysis of limitations and drilling constrains
Learning objectives Field-trip in the Pyrenean Lacq field (active margin basin) 3d
-- To review main components Presentation of the Lacq Basin - Relations with the Pyrenean structure
of a petroleum system
Structural overview of the Pyrenean chain - Geomorphology and structural context
-- To learn about most common facies
rocks and their physical properties Lacq: a petroleum system in the Jurassic - Lower cretaceous carbonate domain -
-- To grasp the scope and fundamentals Source, reservoir and seal rock
of the petroleum trilogy Structure of the reservoir, trapping and potential hydrocarbon migration
-- To analyze deformations and Sedimentary study of the upper cretaceous clastic formation
constraints, and identify potential traps The turbidites of St Jean de Luz
-- To deduce implications for -- Detail of the sedimentary complex - Observation of the clastic deposits - Analysis
drilling campaigns of the deposit unit in a turbidite system (Bouma sequence) observation and
comparison with carbonate series of the Lacq field
Ways & means -- Analysis of the turbidites structure in St Jean de Luz - Syn and post sedimentary
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
5Days
FOR/BACFPE
Reference FOR/BACFPF Petroleum geology 1.5 d
Earth structure, main rock components
Purpose Sedimentary rocks: origin, structure, classification
To provide an overview of fundamental Sedimentation, tectonics and stratigraphy
knowledge in drilling and completion Hydrocarbons: origin, formation, migration, traps
(with a review of geology, formations
and well pressure) as an introduction Overburden pressure, pore pressure, frac pressure 1d
to the intensive training program
Drilling and Completion Engineering Definitions
Causes of abnormal pore pressure
Audience Detection of abnormal pore pressure
Determination of pore pressure: Eatons method, equivalent depth method, ratio method
Young engineers involved in drilling and
Determination of frac pressure, LOT
completion, supervisors, tool pushers
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
5Days
FOR/ARCHIE
Reference FOR/ARCHIF Drilling and casing program 0.5 d
Role of casings
Purpose Parameters to be considered to determine well architecture
To provide a thorough and practical Well type
understanding of the methodology Pore and frac pressures
for designing a casing program Completion, lithology
Different types of casings
Audience Surface
Young engineers, tool pushers, Intermediate
supervisors, other professionals involved Production
or interested in well architecture
Wellhead 0.25 d
Learning objectives Different elements
-- To calculate different casing strings Wellhead assembly sequences
using the Drilling Data Handbook
-- To select the right position Characteristics of casings 0.25 d
of casing shoes
-- To calculate the stress applied Geometric, physical and mechanical properties of the pipes, the connections
to the casing pipes Use of Drilling Data Handbook
-- To select the casings as per the
constraints encountered while drilling Shoe positioning 0.25 d
-- To choose the right wellhead with Hypotheses to be considered, casing point - Kick tolerance
regard to the casings used Casing point - Kick tolerance
Examples and exercises
Ways & means
Application to a real case (project) Casing string calculation 0.25 d
Calculation examples 3d
Case studies
Test 0.5 d
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
5Days
FOR/OUTGARNE
Reference FOR/OUTGARNF Bit 2d
Bit different types and classification
Purpose Bit use and drilling parameters
To provide an in-depth, practical Dull grading
knowledge of bit, drill string, and Bit nozzle selection
fishing techniques and equipment Bit selection
Visit of a Varel manufacturing unit
Audience
Young engineers and supervisors, Drill string 1.75 d
toolpushers with some Distribution of stresses in the drill stem, neutral point
experience in drilling Drill pipes: characteristics, limits of use, combination of stresses, buckling
Drill collars: characteristics, profile, threading, choice of diameter
Learning objectives Auxiliary equipment: kelly, heavy weight drill pipes, stabilizers
-- To acquire the basic knowledge Drill string selection: first approach
on the bit and the drill stem Margin of overpull, equiresistant drill string, necessary length of DC
-- To carry out basic calculations Visit of a Vam Drilling manufacturing unit
on the drill stem
-- To choose a drill stem Fishing while drilling 1d
-- To use the different elements
of the drill stem Different problems found during drilling
-- To learn about main techniques Causes for sticking
and equipment used to solve Principles of the solutions to sticking
a fishing problem while drilling Fishing equipment lost in the well, main tools used
Avoiding sticking and losses of equipment in the wells
Ways & means
Application to a real case (project) Knowledge assessment 0.25 d
for the participants in the Drilling
and Completion Engineering
training course (E-412)
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
5Days
FOR/BOPE
Reference FOR/BOPF Rig 3d
Description of the main functions
Purpose Hoisting
To provide a thorough, practical Pumping
knowledge of rigs, BOPs and Rotating
well control equipment Power
Limits of use
Audience Equipment selection through exercises:
Young engineers and supervisors, Choosing the drawworks, the drilling line, drilling line work
toolpushers with some Choosing the pumps as per the drilling program
experience in drilling
Bops and well control equipment 2d
Learning objectives BOP
-- To acquire a good knowledge Functions
of drilling rigs and BOPs Different types: ram BOP, annular BOP, inside BOP
-- To learn about the use and limits Technical field characteristics
of different pieces of equipment Auxiliary equipment
-- To select capacities and
Accumulation and closing unit
types of rig equipment
-- To select BOPs, hydraulic units Choke manifold, chokes
and auxiliary equipment Mud gas separator
Equipment working test and pressure test
Ways & means API rules
Exercises on BOP closing unit sizing
Application to a real case (project)
for the participants in the Drilling
and Completion Engineering
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
5Days
FOR/LOGFIE
Reference FOR/LOGFIF Mud logging parameters 2d
Tasks of various professionals at the drilling site
Purpose Main documents carried out
To provide a thorough, practical Physical principles sensors used on well site
knowledge of openhole logging, mud Mechanical parameters (WOH, WOB, RPM, ROP) & hydraulic parameters
logging and fishing while drilling Cuttings (sampling, cleaning & analysis)
Detection & evaluation of Oil & Gas shows while drilling
Audience Carry out a section of geological log
Young engineers and supervisors, Case study
toolpushers with some
experience in drilling Coring operations 0.5 d
Data collected with coring
Learning objectives Conventional coring operation
-- To understand, assess and interpret Cores bits and drilling strings for coring operations
measurements made while drilling Advanced coring technics: turbo-coring; soft formations coring; gel coring
-- To learn about techniques and Side wall coring with wire line
equipment used for coring Oriented coring system
during drilling operations
Storage and handling process for cores during surface recovery: cores cutting; preliminary
-- To understand how to prevent
kicks and drilling problems with well site analysis; storaging of cores
mud logging data analysis
-- To understand wireline and Well logging and logging while drilling 2d
LWD technology with regard Definition of basic concepts used in log interpretation
to log data analysis Wireline logging
-- To appreciate the geoscientists work in Well site setup and log records operation
a quick-look log analysis at the rig site Main logging tools and applications (caliper, GR, SP, resistivity, nuclear, acoustic)
Quick-look interpretation: reservoir identification and characterization (lithology,
Ways & means porosity, fluid types, saturation)
Application to a real case (project) Case study
for the participants in the Drilling Logging While Drilling
and Completion Engineering Main LWD sensors and measurements (directional, resistivity, nuclear, acoustic,
training course (E-412) pressure...)
Applications for directional drilling, geosteering, formation evaluation, predictive
Note pressure
Training plan for 5 days scheduled Pressure measurement concepts
in 4 days for public holidays Different technics for sampling with wireline and LWD tools
Prevention actions to handle sampling operations
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
5Days
FOR/HSEE
Reference FOR/HSEF HSE management - Responsabilitie 1.5 d
Safety Management System
Purpose Bridging document between Operator and Drilling Contractor
To provide a thorough understanding of Procedures (Permit To Work, SIMOPS, management of changes, downgraded
drilling/completion risks, along with the situations,)
methodical approach to risk analysis Human factors in risks management
to prevent and mitigate their impacts Reporting and analysis of incidents/accidents
Training
Audience
Young engineers and technicians Main risks in general activities, prevention and mitigation measures 1.25 d
involved or wishing to extend Flammability
their knowledge in drilling and
Explosive atmospheres (ATEX): flammable products, explosive limits and flash point
completion operations
Ignition sources: naked flame, auto-ignition temperature, sparks and static
Learning objectives electricity,...
Fluid behavior
-- To ensure high HSE standard Pressure in a vessel and variation depending of temperature variations
during drilling operations Risks for personnel
-- To identify specific hazards, their
Risks associated with chemical products/toxic gas (H2S), radioactivity /electricity
associated risks during drilling/
completion (operations and Risks associated with gestures, postures/driving
maintenance) and define prevention Risks during lifting operations /work at height/work in a confined space
and mitigation measures to Personnel Protective Equipment
reduce risks to a minimum
-- To understand and apply typical Specific risks during drilling/completion operations, prevention 1.25 d
HSE management practices and mitigation measures
on site (prevention, protection, Surface Gas: prevention and control
incidents reporting and analysis) Kick: detection and control, equipment
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With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
in Directional & Horizontal Drilling
Directional drilling
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Directional & Horizontal Drilling
Ready-to-use skills
FOR/FDTDHE
Reference FOR/FDTDHF Generalities 1d
Applications, terms and definitions
Purpose Well profiles, coordinates system
To provide a comprehensive knowledge Trajectory control
on how to prepare efficiently and Uncertainty calculation, anti-collision
succeed in drilling a directional well
Directional drilling equipment 0.75 d
Audience Specific drilling equipment: downhole motors, rotary steerable system
Drilling engineers, supervisors, Measuring equipment: MWD
tool pushers
Drilling engineering 2.5 d
Learning objectives
Well planning
-- To learn about the equipment Limits of use of a drill string: buckling
needed for directional drilling Drill string design
-- To design a directional well Torque and drag calculation
-- To calculate the trajectory
Drilling fluids and cementing program
of a deviated well in 2D
-- To design the drill stem, Logging
with regard to a wells profile, Well control
in order to reach a target
Horizontal and ERD 0.25 d
Prerequisite ERD, multilateral and short radius
Course E-420 Well Architecture and
Equipment, or equivalent practical Case studies 0.5 d
experience, is highly recommended
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With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
in Deepwater Drilling & Development
Offshore rigs
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Deepwater Drilling & Development
Ready-to-use skills
5Days
FOR/OFDWE
Reference FOR/OFDWF Offshore specificities 3d
Offshore rig description: jack up, anchored and dynamic positioning floating platforms
Purpose Limits of use of the rigs
To provide an in-depth, practical Specific equipment for floating platforms
understanding of offshore Mud line suspension
drilling techniques, operations, Subsea well head and equipment
equipment and procedures BOP, BOP closing unit, risers, positioning
Subsea Xmas tree and equipment
Audience General overview
Young engineers and supervisors, Different types: vertical, horizontal
toolpushers with some Comparison
experience in drilling Running procedures
Examples
Learning objectives
-- To learn about different offshore rigs Subsea field development 2d
-- To learn about equipment specific Typical subsea development schematic
to offshore drilling operations Tie back
-- To understand the process
Deepwater stand-alone development
of a subsea development
Subsea field layout
Ways & means Production control system
Well architecture for deepwater well
Videos, animations Typical drilling
Application to a real case (project) Casing programs
for the participants in the Drilling
and Completion Engineering
training course (E-412)
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Drilling & Completion Drilling
4Days
Reference FOR/STUCKPIPE
Introduction, geology and rock mechanic reminder 0.25 d
Statistics about NPT
Purpose Rock structure, mineralogy, main characteristics of sedimentary rock
To provide a practical understanding of Rock mechanic: stress in the ground, stress effect on hole stability
the preventive measures to implement Rock mechanic and hole stability exercises
while drilling to avoid having a pipe stuck
Drill string limits, mud and hole cleaning reminder 0.5 d
Audience Drill string characteristics, overpull margin, buckling
Young engineers and supervisors, Mud and hole cleaning: rheology and hole trajectory influence on hole cleaning
toolpushers with some Methods to assess the quality of the hole cleaning
experience in drilling Methods to improve the hole cleaning
Learning objectives Causes of stuck pipe and first actions 1d
-- To identify warning signals of potential Differential sticking
stuck pipe incidents or hole problems Mechanical and wellbore geometry sticking
-- To understand the problems that
Solids induced pack off
can lead to a pipe getting stuck
-- To identify and interpret efficiently
any signal received while drilling Warning signs of stuck pipe occurrence 0.25 d
-- To learn how to take evasive actions Example for case study: determination and analysis of causes of stuck pipe
and implement preventive measures
-- To learn how to deal effectively Methods to free the drill string 1d
with stuck pipes
Determination of the stuck point, exercises
-- To assess importance of teamwork,
communication and accurate Jarring: hydraulic and mechanical jar
reporting in avoiding NPT Exercises on mechanical jar adjustment
Differential pressure reduction, exercises
Use of lubricant pills
Back off, exercises
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Drilling & Completion Fluids
Drilling Fluids
E-441
5Days
FLU/FLUE
Reference FLU/FLUF Functions of drilling fluids 0.5 d
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Drilling & Completion Fluids
Cementing Practices
E-443
5Days
FLU/CIM1E
Reference FLU/CIM1F Techniques and job procedures 1d
Primary cementing
Purpose Cement job design
To provide the knowledge and skills Job planning and preparation
needed to design a cementing program Casing running
Cementing job
Audience Cementing calculations
Engineers, supervisors, and lab
professionals involved or interested Cement and slurries 1d
in cementing programs Cement special slurries and additives
Formulation and laboratory tests
Learning objectives Rheology of mud and slurries
-- To master the vocabulary
specific to cementing Special cases 1d
-- To understand and use primary Multistage cement job
cementing techniques and procedures
Liner
-- To select cement and
necessary additives Cement plugs
-- To calculate major parameters
in a cementing operation Cementing equipment 1d
-- To assess the quality of Pumps
a cementing job Mixers
Cementing head
Ways & means
Exercises, videos Evaluation of the cementing job 1d
Application to a real case Principles and interpretation of the cement logs
Visit of a laboratory Thermometry
Application to a real case (project)
Sonic (CBL - VDL)
for participants in the Drilling
and Completion Engineering Ultrasonic (USIT)
training course (E-412) Log analysis on a real case
150 For additional courses, please see the In-House Training section on page 226
Drilling & Completion Completion
5Days
PRO/PPLCTE
Reference PRO/PPLCTF Necessary fundamentals of reservoir engineering for completion 1d
Main parameters about the rock-fluid couple: porosity, permeability, saturation
Purpose Means of reservoir knowledge: core, logging, well test
To provide the knowledge and skills PVT study: PV diagram, PT diagram, terminology (bubble point, dew point, Rs, Bo, Bg, GOR,
needed to optimize the reservoir- WOR...)
wellbore interface and well productivity Drainage mechanisms: primary, secondary and enhanced recovery
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Drilling & Completion Completion
5Days
Reference PRO/CEPE
Well testing fundamentals 0.5 d
Principle and objectives of well testing
Purpose Basic data for predevelopment studies
To provide the required Fundamentals of fluid flow in porous media
comprehensive knowledge and
skills for implementing well tests Drill stem test, perforation and well testing equipment review 2d
Principle of DST operation
Audience Principle of perforation operation
Drilling and production engineers, Perforation methodology
supervisors involved in well test Equipment selection versus well configuration and objectives
operation; reservoir engineers Perforation tools demo (movie)
DST string versus rig types
Learning objectives Principle of DST String versus well testing objectives
-- To write an operational well test Composition of different DST strings
program with regard to the reservoir Principle of DST String
engineers requirements DST String type composition review
-- To select the required DST tools demo (movie)
well test equipment
Well testing operation and surface set up
-- To supervise the well test operation
Surface equipment and set up
Ways & means Well testing sequences of operation
Surface well testing equipment
Several practical examples Well testing HSE concept
and case studies Data acquisition
Sampling
Note Well testing calculations
This course can be delivered in French,
with documentation in English Program implementation, organization and responsibilities, well 2.5 d
Kindly refer to the complementary abandonment, DST in subsea environment
course which might be of interest: DST operations and well test program implementation
Well Test Analysis (E-365) Standard procedures reviews versus DST string type
Training plan for 5 days scheduled Running in hole the DST string
in 4 days for public holidays Brine selection and weight
Selection of the P on the formation
Operation instructions review
Sampling
Cases studies
Organization on board of the rig, roles and responsibility
Safety instructions
Contingency plan
Well abandonment after DST operation
Well killing operation
Well abandonment and safety concerns
Principle of DST operation in subsea environment
Deep water DST operations subsea equipment
Deep water DST operations
Deep water environment operation impact: wax deposition, paraffin, hydrates
Deep water operations contingency plan
DST tools demo (movie)
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Drilling & Completion Completion
5Days
PRO/EQTPEE
Reference PRO/EQTPEF Well-completion equipment 1.5 d
Functions to be carried out and corresponding equipment
Purpose Production string(s) configurations (conventional or tubing less, single or multi-zones)
To provide the knowledge and skills Production wellhead: tubing head spool and Christmas tree (components, design)
needed to choose and operate Tubing & connections (main characteristics, criteria of choice)
completion equipment for flowing wells Packers and accessories (drillable or permanent, retrievable)
Bottom hole devices (landing nipples, circulating devices...) and relevant wire line
Audience equipment
Drilling or production engineers, Subsurface safety valve (subsurface controlled, surface controlled)
supervisors involved in completion
Fundamentals of tubing movement & forces 1d
Learning objectives Point to be verified
-- To assess which equipment is Packer permitting free motion (tubing movement, tension on the tubing hanger)
required in a conventional case Packer permitting no motion (packer to tubing force, tension on the tubing hanger)
-- To design the corresponding
completion procedure Well-completion preparation & implementation 1.5 d
-- To acquire know-how needed
to work on complex completion Preparing for operations
issues with specialists Safety recommendations during completion operations
Standard running-in and start-up steps
Ways & means Case of a packer set directly with the tubing string
Case of a packer set prior to the running-in of the tubing string
Equipment and cutaway
Operating recommendations
tools display in Pau
For in-house courses held elsewhere,
inasmuch as a completion shop Advanced completion 1d
is made available, a visit will be Tubing less completion
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Drilling & Completion Completion
Wellbore Treatments
E-455
5Days
PRO/TRAITE
Reference PRO/TRAITF Introduction to wellbore treatments 1d
Fundamental reminders on productivity index (PI), the skin effect and flow efficiency,
Purpose the different components of the skin
To provide knowledge and skills Productivity issues: cause of low productivity, nature and origins of well damage, location
needed to examine well damage of problems and possible solutions
issues and take appropriate actions Damage due to fluids: mechanisms, prevention
154 For additional courses, please see the In-House Training section on page 226
Drilling & Completion Completion
5Days
PRO/TAWOE
Reference PRO/TAWOF Artificial lift by continuous gas lift 1d
Continuous gas lift: principle, well unloading, operating procedure and troubleshooting,
Purpose field of application
To provide a comprehensive
knowledge of artificial lift, workover Artificial lift by pumping 1d
implementation and killing Sucker rod pumping, Electrical Submersible centrifugal Pumping (ESP): principle, specific
procedures for a producing well
completion equipment, operating procedure and troubleshooting, field of application
Audience
Types and means of intervention on producing wells 1d
Participants attending the training
Mains types of intervention: measurement, maintenance, workover
program Drilling and Completion
Engineering (E-412) Main means (wire line unit, coiled tubing unit, snubbing unit, workover rig): principles,
area of application
Learning objectives
General procedure of a workover 0.5 d
-- To choose the adequate artificial
lift method with regard to some Main operation steps: chronology, more tricky operations from a safety point of view,
specific operational problems main operations
-- To choose the adequate well Case of depleted reservoirs: losses and formation damage, kick-off after the workover
intervention method with regard to
some specific operational problems Well killing procedure for a producing well 1d
-- To define a well killing program Killing the well by circulation: area of application, basis procedures (direct or reverse
(pumping diagram) circulation), elaboration of the forward-looking pumping diagram
Killing by squeeze: area of application, basis procedure, elaboration of the operating
Ways & means program, case where the injectivity test is unsatisfactory, squeeze and bleed-off method
Exercises on key parameters Final killing phase: observing the well, operations to run after packer unsetting
of artificial lift
Note
Kindly refer to the following
complementary courses which
might be of interest: Artificial
Lift: Gas Lift (E-459), Artificial
Lift: Pumping (E-460) and Well
Servicing and Workover (E-462)
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Drilling & Completion Completion
Reference PRO/BLPROSPER
Introduction 2.5 h
Purpose Well production optimization
To deepen knowledge of well lift PROSPER software
optimization and master use of
the software program Prosper Characterization of reservoir fluids - PVT 2h
Goal and application of PVT studies
Audience
Main oil and gas properties
Reservoir or well performance PROSPER software PVT module
engineers and technicians
Inflow performance relationship 6.5 h
Learning objectives
Modeling of flows in a porous medium
-- To build a PVT model which will be Modeling of the reservoir-wellbore interface
used in a well performance study IPR calculation in the case of oil and gas reservoirs
-- To analyze the link between reservoir
Specific case of horizontal and deviated wells
characteristics and production
-- To understand how wells
can produce naturally Natural flowing wells 7h
-- To understand the main artificial Introduction to the specificities of multiphase flows
lift methods and their use Choice of the adequate correlation
-- To model and understand crucial Modeling outflow performance
parameters of well performance Nodal analysis of a reservoir well system
-- To identify reasons for poor
well performance
Artificial lifted wells 4.5 h
Ways & means Introduction - Using the nodal analysis
Gas Lift system: description and design
Multimedia online learning
Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP): presentation and design
with personal coaching
Before training starts, 2 hours are Overview of other artificial lift methods
dedicated to introduce the training
agenda, methods and tools Well performance diagnosis 2.5 h
The exact needs and expectations Production rate analysis of well flowing naturally
of each participant are also Production rate analysis of well activated with GL or ESP
assessed and discussed (MCQ and
phone interview with the tutor) Conclusion / Case study 7h
During the training, individual phone
contact with the tutor and web
conferences with other participants
Use of the software program
PROSPER (license not provided)
Note
Total duration of the training is 32 hours,
spread over an 8-week period
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Drilling & Completion WellControl
WEL/FPESME3-4
Reference WEL/FPESMF3-4 Initial assessment on hydrostatics and dynamics 0.25 d
IWCF certification 1d
Principles & procedures test and equipment test
Assessment on a simulator
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Drilling & Completion WellControl
WEL/WELINE
Reference WEL/WELINF Basic principles and well fundamentals 0.5 d
Physics applied to the well
Purpose Hydrostatic pressures
To provide an understanding of well Specific gravities
intervention and pressure control Densities
techniques, with the skills to plan, Pressure gradient
supervise and carry out well intervention Pore pressure
Over/underbalance
Audience
Engineers and technicians,
who have to plan, supervise Completion equipment 0.5 d
or carry out well intervention
Different types of completion
Specific equipment as
Learning objectives
Packers
-- To understand the behavior SCSSV
of a producing well Side pocket mandrels
-- To learn about the equipment used in Casing, tubing
wire line, coiled tubing and snubbing
Tubing hanger
-- To grasp safety barrier principles
-- To learn about the equipment, Xmas tree
and acquire the methods used
to control well pressure
-- To pass the IWCF Well Different types of intervention with their respective equipment 1.5 d
Intervention Test Wire line intervention
Slick line
Note -- BOP
Course content can be expanded to -- Lubricator
2 weeks for a tailor-made program -- Stuffing box
-- Tool trap
--
Braided line, e-line
-- Double BOP
-- Grease injection system
-- Tool trap, tool catcher
--
Coiled tubing
Different types of BOP, strippers
Problem during the interventions, interpretation and decision
Snubbing
BOP, types and stacks
Specific constraints
Problem during the interventions, interpretation and decision
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Our In-House
Training
159
Field Operations & HSE
Fundamentals of Production
E-500
2Days
PROD/PRODCHAIN
Reference PROD/CHAINPROD The oil and gas chain: production position 0.5 d
Positioning of the production in the value E&P chain
Purpose World Primary production
To provide an introduction to oil and Issues and technical constraints
gas production, along with a glossary Conventional resources
of terms, covering fundamentals of Unconventional resources
technology, chain structure from well to Job descriptions and skills for production activities
export terminal, skills and job positions
involved in operating production facilities
Onshore & offshore production 0.5 d
Audience Technical specifications, operating modes
Operating patterns and mapping fields
Non-technical staff or technical
Technical architectures
professionals not directly involved
in hydrocarbons production Organization (remote site, extreme conditions, manning, shift)
(managers, executives, technicians, Case studies: FPSO, wet gas field (onshore), oil fields operated with reinjection, remote
staff of human resources, finance control room, early production facilities
of projects departments)
From well to export point 1d
Learning objectives From reservoir to wellhead: hydrocarbons and well effluent behavior
-- To understand the different phases Well techniques, production techniques and well servicing
of the oil and gas production process Surface facilities & treatment operations
-- To grasp the specific issues Metering and expedition
of offshore oil and gas production Health Safety & Environment, sustainability
-- To understand organizations, Budgets (CAPEX, OPEX) during the life cycle of a production field
skills and job positions involved
in operating production facilities
-- To acquire a complete view
of the oil and gas production
chain, stretching over technical,
business and economic issues
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FieldOperations & HSE OperationofProductionFacilities
5Days
Field treatments of Oil & Gas well effluent
PROD/OGFP
Reference PROD/IPS Fundamentals of reservoir, drilling and completion 0.5 d
Reservoirs: types, exploration techniques
Purpose Drilling principle Case of offshore drilling
To provide a comprehensive overview of Main completion equipment Principle of artificial lift by pumping, Gas Lift
oil and gas field processing technology Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): aim and principle of the main techniques
Audience Well effluent behavior - Need for effluent field processing 0.5 d
Engineers and technicians interested, Different types of well effluent - Main characterization parameters
although not directly involved, Liquid/Vapor equilibrium of pure substances and mixtures Vapor pressure curves
in day-to-day oil and gas field processing and phase envelopes
operations: reservoir engineers, drilling Constituents that pose problems for storage, transport, or commercialization/utilization
and completion personnel, platform
of crude oils and natural gases
designers, petroleum architects,
equipment suppliers, economists... Main specifications to be respected and required treatments
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FieldOperations & HSE OperationofProductionFacilities
10Days
Effluent treatment and equipment technology
PROD/FPSPF
Reference PROD/PIPS Fundamentals of reservoir, drilling and completion 0.5 d
Reservoirs: types, exploration techniques
Purpose Drilling principle Case of offshore drilling
Main completion equipment Principle of artificial lift by pumping, Gas Lift
To provide a comprehensive Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): aim and principle of the main techniques
understanding of onshore and offshore
oil and gas field processing techniques, Well effluents behavior - Need for effluent field processing 0.5 d
along with a knowledge of technology Different types of well effluent - Main characterization parameters
and operating principles of surface Liquid/Vapor equilibrium of pure substances and mixtures Effluent behavior
Constituents that pose problems for storage, transport, or commercialization
production facilities equipment Main specifications to conform with and required treatments
Coordinator: Alexandre Scondo Rueil Jun 20 - Jul 01 6,380 PROD / FPSPF exp.rueil@ifptraining.com
Rueil Nov 28 - Dec 09 6,380 PROD / FPSPF exp.rueil@ifptraining.com
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With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
in Advanced Oil & Gas Field Processing
Thermodynamic transformations
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Advanced Oil & Gas Field Processing
Ready-to-use skills
15Days
PROD/ADVGB
Reference PROD/ADVFR Module 1: Thermodynamics applied to well effluent processing 5d
(cf. E-504)
Purpose Well effluent
To deepen understanding of oil and Ideal and real fluid behavior
gas field processing techniques Liquid-Vapor equilibrium of pure substances
Vapor pressure curves
Audience Enthalpy diagrams
Engineers involved in operating ProII simulation exercises
or designing oil and gas field Liquid-Vapor equilibrium of mixtures - Mixture separation processes
processing facilities Phase envelopes
Flash, Distillation, Absorption, Stripping
Learning objectives ProII simulation exercises
-- To understand main thermodynamic
transformations involved in Module 2: Oil and water treatment (cf. E-505) 5d
oil and gas processing Need for field processing of oil - Quality requirements
-- To grasp a comprehensive picture Crude oil treatment
of oil and gas processing facilities Crude stabilization
-- To simulate main oil and gas facilities Crude dehydration
-- To master operating variables and
Acid crude sweetening
conditions of processing facilities
Crude oil treatment process simulation using ProII
Ways & means Production water treatment
Regulation for disposal
Highly interactive training with Main treatments
industry-specialist lecturers Injection water treatment
Numerous applications
Quality requirements
and illustrations
Extensive practice of ProII process Main treatments
simulation software: a case study
will be developed all along these Module 3: Gas processing and conditioning (cf. E-506) 5d
3 weeks (simulation of a crude oil Need for field processing of gas - Quality requirements
and associated gas treatment process) Gas processing
Gas dehydration
Note Gas sweetening
NGL extraction
The course is a combination of three
Simulation of a gas processing chain using ProII
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FieldOperations & HSE OperationofProductionFacilities
5Days
Fluid behavior - Mixture separation - Gas compression
PROD/ADV1GB
Reference PROD/ADV1FR Well effluent 0.5 d
Constitution and physical states of matter
Purpose Constituents of well effluents: hydrocarbons, impurities, water, sediments...
To provide a thorough understanding Different types of effluents: black oil, light oil, volatile oil, condensate gas, dry gas...
of thermodynamics principles Characterization parameters: GOR, CGR, BSW, WOR, Water Cut, Bo, Bg, Bg...
underlying operation and design Examples of compositions of crude oil and natural gas effluent
of oil and gas processing facilities
Ideal gas and real fluid behavior 0.5 d
Audience
Ideal gas behavior
Engineers involved in operating Behavior of real fluids: compressibility factor, Amagats law, law of corresponding state
or designing oil and gas field with two and three parameters
processing facilities
Equations Of State (EOS): conception, uses, examples, selection
Learning objectives Gas compression and expansion 1d
-- To learn about oil and gas Practical gas compression and expansion laws
well effluents composition,
Exercise: Compression of propane
properties and characteristics
-- To grasp ideal gas law and real fluid ProII simulation: Propane compressor
behavior and characterization methods
-- To comprehend liquid-vapor equilibrium Liquid-vapor equilibrium of pure substances 1d
of pure substances and mixtures Vapor pressure curves
-- To master the operating principles Overall phase diagram of a pure substance (three dimensions: P, T and V)
and performances of mixture Enthalpy diagrams of pure substances
separation processes Exercises: Vapor pressure and boiling points of pure components - Vapor pressure
-- To understand gas compression
and boiling point - Case of a column
and gas expansion laws
-- To perform simulations with ProII ProII simulation: Propane Cryogenic Loop
and master the fundamentals
of Equations Of State Liquid-vapor equilibrium of mixtures - Mixture separation processes 2d
Phase envelopes
Ways & means Well effluents behavior from pay zone to surface processing facilities
Highly interactive training with Techniques applied to mixture separation: flash process, distillation process
industry-specialist lecturers Absorption and stripping phenomena
Numerous applications Exercises: Equilibrium coefficients (K values) and relative volatility - Vapor pressure
and illustrations of a mixture of hydrocarbons - LPG recovery by physical absorption
Extensive practice of ProII ProII simulation: Mixture Separation by distillation - LPG splitter
process simulation software
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FieldOperations & HSE OperationofProductionFacilities
5Days
Sizing - Simulation - Operation
PROD/ADV2GB
Reference PROD/ADV2FR Need for oil field processing - Quality requirements 0.25 d
Constituents raising problems for storage, transport, or crude oil sale
Purpose Different specifications and quality requirements of crude oils
To provide a comprehensive Necessary treatments to reach these specifications
understanding of oil and water treatment Examples of compositions of commercialized crude oils
processes, operation and troubleshooting
Crude oil treatment 2.75 d
Audience Crude stabilization by Multi Stage Separation (MSS)
Engineers involved in operating Process principle
or designing oil and water Operating parameters: number of separation stages, pressures, heating and cooling
field processing facilities needs... - Influence on the quantity and quality (API grade) of the produced oil
Foaming problems and main available solutions
Learning objectives Associated gas recompression - Typical associated gas compression schemes
-- To assess various problems that can Applications: practice of separator summary design methods
be induced by unwanted elements ProII simulation: study of the influence of separation stage number on the performances
and compounds in crude oil streams of a MSS process
-- To master oil and water treatment Crude dehydration and desalting
processes, operations and
Emulsion problems
related operating conditions
-- To design main equipment Main dehydration processes
used for oil processing Crude oil desalting
-- To ascertain main operating problems Applications: practice of desalter summary design methods
encountered in oil and water Acid crude sweetening (H2S removal)
processing and related solutions Cold stripping: origin of stripping gas, need for sweetening of stripping gas
-- To simulate crude oil treatment Hot stripping
processes using the ProII software Applications: practice of stripping column summary design methods
ProII simulation: simulation of a crude oil stripping units case study
Prerequisite Case study: Simulation of a whole crude oil field treatment plant - Study of an offshore
It is highly recommended to attend crude oil field treatment unit, based on a Multiple Stage Separation (MSS) process
Module 1 first (cf. E-504) scheme - Optimization of the operating parameters
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FieldOperations & HSE OperationofProductionFacilities
5Days
Sizing - Simulation - Operation
PROD/ADV3GB
Reference PROD/ADV3FR Need for field processing of gas - Quality requirements 0.25 d
Constituents raising problems for storage, transport, or end use of natural gas
Purpose Different specifications and quality requirements for natural gas
To provide a comprehensive Necessary treatments to conform these specifications
understanding of gas treatment Examples of compositions of commercialized natural gases
processes, operation and troubleshooting
Gas dehydration (drying) and Hydrate formation inhibition 1.25 d
Audience System behavior - Moisture content of a saturated gas
Engineers involved in operating Applications: moisture content of different gases of various compositions
or designing gas field processing Hydrate formation inhibition by injection of inhibitors: MeOH, MEG, DEG, LDHI...
and conditioning facilities Gas dehydration processes: TEG units, Molecular Sieves...
Application: summary design of TEG unit
Learning objectives ProII simulation: simulation of TEG unit
-- To assess various problems
induced by unwanted elements Gas sweetening: removal of acid components (H2S and/or CO2) 0.75 d
in natural gas streams
Overview of the techniques dedicated to gas sweetening
-- To master gas treatment and
liquefaction processes, operations Chemical solvent processes - Amine units (MEA, DEA, DGA, MDEA)
and related operating conditions Physical solvent processes
-- To perform hand calculations Hybrid (physico-chemical) solvent processes
for summary design of main Overview of other techniques
gas processing equipment Conversion of H2S: sulfur production (CLAUS process) and tail gas processing
-- To ascertain main operating problems Application: summary design of an amine unit
encountered in gas processing and
conditioning and related solutions Natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction (removal of heavy components) 0.75 d
-- To simulate natural gas treatment
processes using the ProII software External refrigeration loop
Joule-Thomson expansion
Prerequisite Turbo-Expander
Application: calculation of cryogenic loop used for extraction
It is highly recommended to attend
ProII simulation: simulation of NGL extraction unit - Process selection
Module 1 first (cf. E-504)
Case study: simulation of a whole natural gas field processing plant 1d
Ways & means
Study of a natural gas dehydration, NGL extraction and compression unit - Optimization
Highly interactive training by
of the operating parameters - Analysis of hydrate formation risks
industry-specialist lecturers
Numerous applications
and illustrations Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 1d
Extensive practice of PROII Liquefaction processes: operating principle, typical operating conditions, technology of
process simulation software specific equipment (plate fin heat exchangers, spiral-wound heat exchanges, refrigeration
loop compressors...), power consumption...
LNG storage and transport: storage tanks, LNG carriers, jetty, loading arms...
Safety considerations specific to natural gas liquefaction plants
Industrial examples of natural gas liquefaction units
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FieldOperations & HSE OperationofProductionFacilities
Natural Gas
E-510
5Days
Production - Treatments - Transport - End Uses
PROD/NATGAS
Reference PROD/GAZNAT Natural gas: types and production techniques 0.75 d
Types and characteristics of natural gas fields - Production techniques
Purpose Different types of natural gases (condensate, wet or dry gas) and characterization
parameters
To provide a comprehensive review of Constitution of natural gas well effluent, properties and specific hazards
the techniques involved in natural gas Case of associated gases: recovery techniques, characteristics, composition, etc.
production, processing and transport;
complemented with an overview of
natural gas valorization channels
End uses of natural gas - Main quality requirements 0.25 d
End uses of natural gases: fuel (domestic and industrial uses), conversion into other
energy types (electricity production and cogeneration), automotive fuel (Natural Gas for
Audience Vehicles - NGV and conversion into liquid automotive fuels GTL), chemical valorization,
Professionals from all sectors, involved etc.
or interested in the natural gas industry Quality requirements for commercial natural gases and associated products (ethane,
LPG, condensates) - Examples of quality standards
Learning objectives
Natural gas processing 2d
-- To learn about fundamentals of natural
gas composition, characteristics, Gas dehydration (drying) and Hydrate formation inhibition
System behavior - Moisture content of a saturated gas
production and field processing Applications: moisture content of different gases of various compositions
-- To understand technical issues Hydrate formation inhibition by injection of inhibitors: MeOH, MEG, DEG, LDHI, etc.
and specific constraints of natural Gas dehydration: TEG units, Molecular Sieves, etc.
gas transport and storage Application: summary design of TEG unit
-- To review the various end-user markets Gas sweetening: removal of acid components (H2S and/or CO2)
available for valorizing natural gas Different techniques applicable for gas sweetening:
-- To grasp key natural gas -- Chemical solvent processes - Amine units (MEA, DEA, DGA, MDEA, etc.)
chain economic issues -- Physical solvent processes
-- Hybrid (physico-chemical) solvent processes
Ways & means -- Overview of other techniques
Conversion of H2S: sulfur production (CLAUS process) and tail gas processing
Highly interactive training by Application: summary design of an amine unit
industry-specialist lectures Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction (removal of heavy components)
Numerous applications External refrigeration loop
and illustrations Joule-Thomson expansion
Turbo-Expander
Application: calculation of cryogenic loop used for NGL extraction
Examples of gas field development schemes
Gas fields development options: onshore or offshore processing, single-phase or
multiphase export pipelines, Wet or Dry development
Other treatments: mercury removal, conversion or adsorption of mercaptans (RSH),
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FieldOperations & HSE OperationofProductionFacilities
5Days
Hazards - Technology - Operation - Economics
PROD/LNG
Reference PROD/GNL The LNG world 0.5 d
The LNG Chain - Order of magnitude and trends - Location of main plants worldwide
Purpose Base load LNG plants - Peak shaving LNG plants - Small LNG plants for LNG fueled
To provide a comprehensive vehicles
technical and economic review of Receiving terminals - Regasification techniques - Satellite regasification techniques
the Liquefied Natural Gas industry
LNG specific properties and associated hazards 0.5 d
Audience Physical properties: Liquid-Vapor equilibrium, density, ratio of vapor methane / LNG, heat
Professionals involved or interested of vaporization, heat of combustion...
in the LNG industry: technical and Safety aspects: Flash Point, Fire Point, Auto-ignition Point, Minimum Spark Energy,
managerial staff in the LNG industry, Flammability Limits, Deflagration, LNG Vaporization, Rapid Phase Transition (RPT),
equipment providers, personnel Radiation levels, Stratification / Roll-over, Sloshing, LNG clouds ignition, Asphyxiation
from engineering companies, etc. risks, Cryogenic liquids jets, Piping behavior
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With the Panel
Operator
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Vocational Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise for Panel Operators
Ready-to-use skills
35Days
PROD/PANELOPGB
Reference PROD/PANELOPFR Panel operators role 5d
Control room organization and panel operator role
Purpose Panel operator reporting and handover duties. Plant documentation in control room
Radio-communication
To provide the required skills and
comprehensive knowledge to hold
the position of a panel operator Process control DCS and SIS
in normal operation and with Process control
the appropriate attitude towards Control loop & associated symbolization. Instruments technology
Controllers operating principles & parameters. Control loops structures
plant operation safety issues. Standalone simulator: Simple loop controller tuning and impact of P,I,D actions Case of
Allow rapid and efficient adaptation a 3-phase separator; Typical transmitters faults
to the position of Control Room Operator, Distributed Control System (DCS)
based on professional experience ICSS architecture and system components. Human-machine interface (HMI)
of participants. A certificate will be HMI functions: trends, alarms Automated sequences and Safety Instrumented Systems: PSS,
delivered to the trainee if the necessary ESD, HIPPS, EDP
criterions have been fulfilled Integrated plant simulator: DCS views and functionalities browsing; Reading safety logics;
Package sequence analysis
Audience
Well and production lines operation 5d
Experienced production field
Reservoir conditions and production modes. Production principles and physics applied to well
operators called on to hold Surface wells and subsea wells: equipment; architectures, operating procedures
a panel operator position in oil Common well interventions. Production and injection wells monitoring Common troubles
and gas production facilities Safety and prevention/protection barriers
Integrated plant simulator: Well Production lines section parameters analysis FPSO case
Learning objectives
-- To grasp the necessary foundation Rotating machinery operation 4d
methodology and a philosophy to drive Operating parameters and mechanical conditions monitoring, protection systems and operation
an oil and gas process with a DCS of centrifugal pump, reciprocating compressor, centrifugal compressor
-- To be convinced of the absolute
necessity of a proactive Production products and processing 5d
-- and anticipatory operation Well effluents. Introduction to flow assurance: hydrates prevention, deposits
-- To analyze and react methodically to Surface processing: main operating parameters of common processes
anomalies, incidents and emergency Crude oil and sales gas custody transfer and export
situations in a safe manner Standalone simulators: Crude oil processing, gas processing, metering and export FPSO case
-- To implement emergency procedures
Integrated plant operation following best practices 8d
Ways & means Alertness, proactive plant operation. Trends usage as an anticipation tool
Alarms management: alarm types and classification, decision making
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With the Production Superintendent
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Vocational certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise for Production Superintendents
Ready-to-use skills
58Days
PROD/PRODSI
Reference PROD/SIPROD Downhole production - Well performance 4d
Units - Dimensions
Purpose Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering - Well testing
To provide the in-depth technical Fundamentals of Drilling, Completion and Well Servicing
knowledge of oil and gas processing Artificial Lift (Pumping, Gas Lift...) and Well Performance
operations, along with the managerial
and communication skills, Oil, water and gas processing 10 d
for qualifying to hold the position Effluent behavior - Fundamentals of thermodynamics - Specifications
of production superintendents Oil processing
The required high-level knowledge
Production and Injection water treatment
stretches over a wide range of issues
Gas processing
in relation to reservoir, corrosion,
inspection, maintenance, well Work on Study cases to detail processes and concerns
performance, flow assurance
HSE risks and management 17.5 d
Audience HSE risks, flammability, overpressure systems: PSV, flare and flare network, closed
and open drains...
Professionals with a significant
experience in oil and gas surface Safety in operation: use of utilities, degassing/inerting, confined space entry, start-up
production who are called on to hold & shutdown
position of production superintendents Safety during construction & maintenance works: lifting & rigging, work at height,
electrical safety
Learning objectives Work permit system - SIMultaneous OPerations (SIMOPS) management
HSE management systems - Management of change - Downgraded situations - HSE
-- To describe the overall production referential & responsibilities
process, from reservoir Safety engineering: HAZID, HAZOP, layout optimization and identification of major
to offloading facilities accidents - Risks matrix
-- To explain available tools
Safety systems: HIPS, ESD, EDP, F&G, USS - Safety logic diagrams
and techniques for well
Human factors - Opersafe: philosophy and methodology
performance enhancement
and production optimization Incident analysis and reporting - Root cause analysis
-- To explain state-of-the-art oil Environmental and societal aspects
and gas production techniques
-- To describe HSE management Instrumentation & process control - Electricity 5d
rules and responsibilities Instrumentation & Process Control - Distributed Control System (DCS) - Electricity
-- To acquire world class work methods
and communication skills Rotating machinery 5d
-- To anticipate anomalous
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With the Production
Engineer
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Production Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
60Days
PROD/PRODENG
Reference PROD/INGPROD Fundamentals of geosciences and reservoir engineering 5d
Petroleum geology and geophysics
Purpose Reservoir fluids - Petrophysics
Well log interpretation
To provide the in-depth technical Well testing - Reservoir engineering and simulation
knowledge of oil and gas production
facilities design and operation necessary
Fundamentals of drilling, well completion and servicing 5d
to hold rapidly, and very effectively,
the position of field engineer, or Fundamentals of drilling - Well completion, well servicing and workover
Well performance and artificial Lift
design engineer, or project engineer
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FieldOperations & HSE OperationofProductionFacilities
5Days
Drilling - Completion - Artificial Lift - Well Interventions
PROD/WELLGB
Reference PROD/WELLFR Fundamentals of drilling 1d
Drilling and casing program: function of the different casings, how to determine
Purpose the drilling and casing program
To provide a comprehensive Principle of drilling: different types of bits, drilling string, hoisting and pumping functions
knowledge of well operations; and material, mud and solid treatments, wellheads
from drilling, completion, and artificial Drilling methods and special operations: drilling parameters, turbo drilling, coring and
lift techniques and equipment logging, casing and cementing operations, directional drilling, well control, fishing jobs
to well intervention operations Offshore drilling operations: different types of rigs, specific offshore problems
Audience Fundamentals of completion of normally flowing wells 1d
Production engineers and other Operations involved in well completion
professionals interested in
Main factors influencing a completion design
well operations
Connecting the pay-zone to the borehole: open hole and cased hole, drilling and casing
Learning objectives of the pay zone, evaluating and restoring the cement job, perforating
Equipment of naturally flowing wells: functions to be carried out and corresponding pieces
-- To grasp fundamentals of equipment, technology and handling of the main pieces of equipment (production
of drilling techniques wellhead, tubing, packer, downhole services, subsurface safety valve)
-- To draw the architecture of a typical
well completion and explain the
technology of the equipment used
Well productivity - Need for artificial lift 0.25 d
-- To understand operating principle and Overall approach of the well flow capacity: inflow and outflow performances
technology of artificial lift pumps Need for artificial lift
-- To understand operating Main artificial lift techniques
principle, monitoring and
technology of gas lift systems Artificial lift by pumping 0.75 d
-- To review main well servicing
and workover operations Techniques to be covered:
(objectives, principles, equipment) Sucker Rod Pumps
Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP)
Ways & means Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP)...
Jet pumps
Highly interactive training by
industry specialist lecturers For each of these techniques, the following points will be highlighted: Principle, Technology
Several applications and illustrations of the involved pieces of equipment, Operating procedure and troubleshooting, Installation
design, Applications, Advantages and drawbacks. How to improve performances and
run-life duration?
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FieldOperations & HSE HSE-Health,Safety&Environment
5Days
HSE/EXPSAFOP
Reference HSE/EXPSECOP Operations and HSE 0.25 d
Hazards and risks incurred - Consequences
Purpose Risk management means: equipment, organizational and human aspects
To provide a thorough understanding
of risks and safety measures Main HSE risks 0.75 d
related to products, equipment, Dangerous products classification MSDS
and different operations in oil Flammability
and gas processing facilities Explosive atmospheres (ATEX): flammable products, flash point, explosive limits - Ignition
sources: flames, self-ignition, sparks and static electricity, pyrophoric products - Preventive
measures and precautions: during normal conditions, during draining and sampling operations,
Audience in the event of leaks, with regard to storage tanks, during loading and offloading - Boiling Liquid
Engineers and staff involved in operating Expanding Vapor Explosion (B.L.E.V.E.) phenomena
Fluid behavior and related hazards
oil and gas field processing facilities
Vessel pressure, consequences of temperature variation: thermal expansion, vaporization,
collapse freezing due to pressure relief - Avoidance of risks through the correct use of common
Learning objectives place equipment: safety valves, rupture discs
-- To deepen knowledge of hazards
involved in routine operations, SIMOPS HSE in production operations 1d
and shutdown/start-up operations Use of utilities: inert gases, liquid water, steam, air, gas oil, fuel gas
-- To assess risks involved in Blow-down and drainage toward: flare, slops, tanks, oily water
different operations and adopt Mechanical lock-out - Electrical lock-out
best industry practices Degassing-inerting: steam, nitrogen, water, vacuum, work permits...
-- To adopt the most appropriate safety Entry into vessels - Ventilation and atmosphere analysis: oxygen content explosivity, toxicity
Start-up: checks, accessibility and cleanliness, line up, deaeration, seal tests, oil in
measures in routine oil and gas Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
processing operations and when
faced with unforeseen events
-- To explain key safety management
HSE in maintenance & construction works 0.5 d
rules leading to high HSE standards Inventory of risks in works
Lifting and rigging
Working in confined space
Ways & means Works at height: ladders, scaffolding, mobile elevated working platforms...
Several applications and illustrations Use of tools: sand blasting, grinding, HP cleaning
Several case studies and Radioactive sources - Working on electrical equipment
Work Permits: various types, responsibilities
teamwork sessions
HSE management - Responsibilities 0.5 d
SIMultaneous OPerations (SIMOPS) management
Management of modifications
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FieldOperations & HSE HSE-Health,Safety&Environment
5Days
Hazid/Hazop - Risk identification, reduction and mitigation of risks
HSE/SAFENG1GB
Reference HSE/SAFENG1FR Introduction 0.25 d
Aims of Safety Engineering
Purpose Important Terms & Definitions
Safety Engineering throughout the life of a project and during operations
To provide the knowledge necessary
to assess and mitigate risks, and
apply industry-required safety codes Fundamentals of safety engineering 0.25 d
and practices when designing, Main issues, orders of magnitude
constructing and operating oil Probabilistic and deterministic methods
and gas processing facilities Safety engineering practices
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FieldOperations & HSE HSE-Health,Safety&Environment
5Days
Major hazard assessment, QRA, F&G systems design, SIS design
HSE/SAFENG2GB
Reference HSE/SAFENG2FR Digest of module 1 0.5 d
Fundamentals of Safety Engineering-milestones reminder
Purpose Review of Historical events leading to significant incidents through consequences analysis
To provide the knowledge and tools
for coordinating HSE studies, Inherently safer plant design 0.5 d
for the different stages of an onshore Possible options for the removal or elimination of a hazard
or offshore, oil and gas, grass-roots Provision or addition of means to control
or major revamping project Limitation of inventories of hazardous products
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FieldOperations & HSE HSE-Health,Safety&Environment
5Days
Project phase, exploration and production phase issues
HSE/ENVGB
Reference HSE/ENVFR Environmental issues related to E&P activities 0.25 d
Historical overview of impact awareness, management
Purpose Definitions: Environmental impact, significance, accidental vs. operational discharges, discharge
and pollution
To provide a thorough and applied
knowledge of best industry standards
and practices for appraising The stakes 0.75 d
environmental and social matters Environmental issues: local, regional, global
that need to be handled cautiously Air, water (availability, pollution), biodiversity, wastes
Kyoto Protocol, carbon dioxide accounting, cap and trade, Clean Development Mechanisms
throughout the life cycle of Toxicity, ecotoxicity
an upstream project, from design
to construction and operation of
oil and gas processing facilities Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA), legal requirements/ legal 0.25 d
standards: national, regional, international
Audience Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)
Legal standards: definition, standard determination, Best Available Technology, Best Environmental
Managers, advisors, engineers, and Practices
operations staff involved in oversight Environmental Quality Standards (EQS), discharge standards - Regional, international, conventions
or management of environmental
and social issues all along the lifetime Environmental impact assessment Projects 0.5 d
of an upstream project Environmental impact assessment activities throughout the life cycle of a field, tools used for impact
prediction
Learning objectives The EIA process, Scoping an EIA, ENVID (Environmental Hazard Identification) Environmental
Management Plan Case study
-- To understand the global prevailing
context for the oil and gas industry
Environmental risk management Production activities 0.5 d
-- To grasp legal requirements and
standards with respect to impact HSE MS EMS (ISO 14001), continuous improvement processes
Key environmental procedures: wastes management, chemical management, monitoring
on local environment and populations Oil Spill Contingency Planning
-- To understand techniques
and contents of environmental
and social impact assessments Monitoring & reporting 0.5 d
-- To identify mitigation measures, Key performance indicators, Industry performance Trends
perform stakeholders mapping Environmental monitoring & surveillance
Green House Gases estimation and reporting
and build Public Consultation
and Disclosure Plans
-- To select key performance Environmental risk management Abandonment 0.25 d
indicators, and set up monitoring
with environmental and social Social issues related to E&P activities: the risks, the stakes 0.5 d
management plans and the strategies
-- To learn about minimum requirements The risks and the stakes - Some high profile cases (human rights, NGOs activism, etc.)
for restoration of operational Documentary viewing and discussion on social risks in E&P activities
sites after abandonment How to change practices and image?
Ways & means Participative social impact assessment as a risk management tool 0.5 d
Several applications and illustrations Participative social impact assessment: definition, business case and standards, process
Several case studies and teamwork Social management Plans and monitoring - Focus on special topics: involuntary resettlement, local
sessions communities, business in conflict zones
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With the HSE
Superintendent
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
HSE activities
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Vocational Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in HSE
Ready-to-use skills
58Days
HSE/HSESI
Reference HSE/SIHSE Downhole production - Well performance 4d
Units - Dimensions
Purpose Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering - Well testing
To develop managerial and Fundamentals of Drilling, Completion, Well Servicing, Artificial Lift and Well Performance
communication skills while providing
an in-depth technical knowledge Oil, water and gas processing 5d
stretching over a wide range of issues Effluent behavior - Fundamentals of thermodynamics - Specifications
and advanced topics in relation to oil Oil processing
and gas production and processing Production and Injection water treatment
equipment, integrity, HSE, deep offshore, Gas processing
flow assurance, etc.; necessary to hold
the position of HSE superintendent HSE risks and management 15.5 d
HSE risks, flammability, overpressure systems: PSV, flare and flare network, closed
Audience and open drains...
Safety in operation: use of utilities, degassing/inerting, confined space entry, start-up
Professionals with a significant & shutdown
experience in oil and gas surface Safety during construction & maintenance works: lifting & rigging, work at height,
production and/or HSE, called on to hold electrical safety
the position of HSE Superintendent Work permit system; SIMultaneous OPerations (SIMOPS) management
HSE management systems - Management of change - Downgraded situations - HSE
Learning objectives referential & responsibilities
-- To learn about state-of-the-art oil Safety engineering: HAZID, HAZOP, layout optimization and identification of major
and gas production techniques accidents - Risks matrix
and equipment technology Safety systems: HIPS, ESD, EDP, F&G, USS - Safety logic diagrams
-- To understand all details of HSE issues Human factors - Opersafe: philosophy and methodology
linked to production, as well as to Incident analysis and reporting Root cause analysis
construction and maintenance works
-- To describe HSE management rules Instrumentation & process control - Electricity 5d
and individual responsibilities Instrumentation & process control - Distributed Control System (DCS)
-- To acquire world class work methods Electricity, electrical motors and power generators, electrical power distribution network
and communication skills
Rotating machinery 5d
Ways & means Rotating machinery: pumps, compressors, turbo-expanders and gas turbines
Several applications and illustrations Corrosion, inspection & integrity 3d
Several teamwork sessions
Practical sessions on firefighting Metallurgy - Corrosion - Inspection - Facility integrity management
Behavioral management 2d
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FieldOperations & HSE Equipment,Maintenance,Inspection
10Days
Static equipment - Rotating machinery
MAT/EQUIP
Reference MAT/MAT Module 1: Static Equipment (cf. E-601) 5d
Piping and valves
Purpose Storage equipment
To provide a comprehensive Metallurgy - Corrosion - Fundamentals of Inspection
knowledge of static equipment Thermal equipment
and rotating machinery used in oil Fundamentals of heat transfer
and gas processing facilities Heat exchangers, air coolers
Fire heaters
Audience Fundamentals of electricity
Engineers and managers involved Instrumentation and Process Control
in operating or designing oil and Constitution of a control loop - Types
gas field processing facilities Sensors and transmitters
Control valves
Learning objectives Distributed Control System (DCS)
To comprehend all issues of operating Practice of process control or dynamic simulator
principles, technology, selection Safety Instrumented System (SIS)
criteria, and maintenance of oil Oil & Gas metering - Multiphase metering
and gas processing equipment
Module 2: Rotating Machinery (cf. E-602) 5d
Ways & means
Pumps
Highly interactive training by Centrifugal pumps
industrial specialist lecturers Positive displacement pumps
Numerous applications Fundamentals of gas compression and expansion
and illustrations
Compressors and expanders
Practice of dynamic simulations
Field/site visit (if possible) Reciprocating compressors
Mechanical workshop tutorials Centrifugal compressors
Turbo-expanders
Gas turbines
Note Operating principle
The training combines the two Technology
independent courses E-601 and Auxiliaries
E-602, the detailed content of which
is given in the following two pages
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FieldOperations & HSE Equipment,Maintenance,Inspection
5Days
Piping - Metallurgy - Thermal equipment - E&I - SIS
MAT/EQUIP1
Reference MAT/MAT1 Piping & valves 0.5 d
Pipes, flanges and gaskets: types, standards
Purpose Valves: globe valves, gate valves, other valve types (butterfly, membrane, piston...), check
To learn the technology, operation and valves
maintenance of main static equipment Pig types, Pig valves, pig launcher and receiver
used in Oil & Gas installations Miscellaneous: filters, flame arrestors, steam traps
Pressure relief equipment: pressure safety valves, thermal expansion valves, rupture
Audience disks
Different Codes and standards
Engineers and managers involved
in operating or designing oil and Storage equipment 0.5 d
gas field processing facilities
Different storage equipment: atmospherics tanks, spheres, cigars, refrigerated and
cryogenic storage
Learning objectives Miscellaneous equipment
-- To understand technology, operating Case of floating storage vessels (FSO, FPSO)
principles, and maintenance
of static equipment (piping, vessels, Metallurgy - Corrosion - Fundamentals of inspection 1d
thermal equipment, storage, Different material types
instrumentation, process control) Main corrosion types
-- To learn about main selection criteria Different materials resistance to corrosion
in regard to equipment operating Corrosion protection and prevention
conditions and safety considerations
-- To grasp fundamentals of metallurgy,
corrosion and corrosion prevention
Thermal equipment 0.5 d
-- To review important origins Fundamentals of heat transfer
of equipment failures Technology of heat exchangers and air coolers
-- To describe process control loops Technology of furnaces and fire tubes
structures and instruments technology Examples of thermal equipment applications
-- To understand safety instrumented
systems specific to production facilities Fundamentals of electricity 0.5 d
Electrical Architecture in Onshore / Offshore installations: Power distribution network,
Ways & means Main components
Several applications and illustrations Electrical Safety - Equipment for Explosive atmospheres
Use of dynamic simulations Example of Electrical balance for an offshore installation - Power generation capabilities
selection / redundancy, etc.
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FieldOperations & HSE Equipment,Maintenance,Inspection
5Days
Pumps - Compressors and expanders - Gas turbines
MAT/EQUIP2
Reference MAT/MAT2 Pumps 2d
Main types of pumps and classification - Selection criteria
Purpose Centrifugal pumps
To provide a comprehensive knowledge Types of centrifugal pumps: single or multiple stage, radial of horizontal split, high
of technology, operating principles and speed, in line, vertical barrel, pit suction, magnetic drive, canned motor, Electric
performance of rotating machinery used Submersible Pump (ESP)
in oil and gas processing facilities Typical centrifugal pump installation in a circuit: block valves, filter, check valve,
manometers, vent and drain
Audience Technology of the centrifugal pumps: impellers, seals, couplings, bearings, driving
Engineers and managers involved machine...
in operating or designing oil and Auxiliaries: flushing, lubrication, cooling
gas field processing facilities Centrifugal pumps performances: characteristic curves, pump-circuit coupling,
problems encountered (cavitation and NPSH, adaptation to operating conditions)
Learning objectives Positive displacement pumps
-- To learn about the practical use of Rotating positive displacement pumps: Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP)
different types of rotating machineries Reciprocating positive displacement pumps (piston or plunger type)
-- To understand operating Technology of the positive displacement pumps and main applications
principles and performance HSE related to pumps operation
-- To master technology, operating
constraints and maintenance Fundamentals of gas compression and expansion 0.25 d
of rotating machinery
Isentropic and polytropic gas compression - Practical gas compression laws
Ways & means Case of gas expansion
Numerous applications
Compressors and expanders 1.75 d
and illustrations
Field/site visit (if possible) Main types of compressors and classification - Selection criteria
Tutorials in mechanical workshop Reciprocating compressors
Identification of frequent Technology of reciprocating compressors: frame, cylinders, piston and rings, piston
problems and troubleshooting rod and crank head, crankshaft and connecting rods, bearings, compartment distance
piece, specific emphasis on valves
Auxiliaries: pulsation dampeners, crank mechanism and cylinder lubrication systems,
cooling system, safety devices
Centrifugal compressors
Technology of centrifugal compressors: rotor and stator, journal and thrust bearings,
internal and shaft seals, balance disc
Auxiliaries: lubrication, sealing (liquid or gas) and cooling systems
Turbo-expanders: technology and main uses
HSE related to compressors and expanders operation
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5Days
& Safety Instrumented Systems
I-R/INST1GB
Reference I-R/INST1FR Process control overview 0.5 d
Controlling and controlled system
Purpose Controlled variable, manipulated variable, disturbance variable, actuators, set point
To provide a comprehensive knowledge Control topology
of process control and safety systems Functional analysis, functional locks, symbolization
Pneumatic, electric and digital control loops
Audience Pneumatic and electric power supply, signal transmission and conversion
PID controllers 1d
PID tuning: process and control loop response
Robustness, rapidity, accuracy
Regulation (fixed set point) and closed-loop control (variable set point)
Proportional, Integral, Derivative controller characteristic
Applications on dynamic simulator
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FieldOperations & HSE Equipment,Maintenance,Inspection
5Days
Single-phase - Multi-phase - Transactional - Fiscal
I-R/METER
Reference I-R/COMPT Different types of metering - Importance of metering 0.5 d
Types of metering: technical, transactional, allocation, fiscal
Purpose Importance of metering accuracy
To provide a comprehensive knowledge
of metering equipment and applications Data treatment 0.5 d
in the oil and gas industry Technical material balances, data reconciliation, data architecture, architecture of DCS, data
recording
Audience
Implementation of a metering installation - Influence on process 0.5 d
Operational staff of oil and gas field
Friction losses, introduction of a cold spot, intrusivity, leakage risks...
treatment plants and terminals,
instrumentation specialists, petroleum
architects, project engineers, Single-phase metering: operating principle and equipment 1d
reservoir engineers, well performance Fluids dynamics (laminar and turbulent flow)
specialists, completion specialists, Different types of single-phase meters
Meters based on kinetic energy (Rho.V): orifice plate meters, Pitot tubes, Rotameters
personnel from engineering companies,
Meters based on velocity: direct meters (turbines, volumetric meters) or Indirect meters
and all professionals interested in (Ultrasounds, Electromagnetic, Vortex, thermal, Turbines)
metering methods and equipment Derived meters: use of centrifugal pump characteristic curve, use of rotation speed of a positive
used in the petroleum industry displacement pump...
Tracers: chemical, radioactive, inter-correlation
Learning objectives
-- To review different kinds of metering Transactional metering of liquids 0.5 d
and allocation methods, and Static transactional metering or Pseudo-transactional metering (tank being filled up...)
assess importance of accuracy Metering bench; turbines, volumetric, ultrasounds
-- To grasp technology and Calibration of metering installations on test bench in manufacturing facilities or on site
Operation of metering installations: maintenance, calibration
operating principles of single- Calculators: corrections, conversion into standard volumes
phase metering equipment Sampling, online analysis and lab analysis
-- To understand standards of liquids
and gases transactional metering
Transactional metering of gases 0.5 d
-- To assess operation, maintenance
and calibration techniques Metering bench; turbines, volumetric, ultrasounds
Calibration of metering installations on test bench in manufacturing facilities or on site
of metering installations
Operation of metering installations: maintenance, calibration
-- To review multiphase metering Calculators: corrections, conversion into standard volumes
advantages, technology and Sampling, online analysis and lab analysis
operating principles
Multi-phase metering: operating principle and equipment 1d
Ways & means Advantages of multiphase metering
Highly interactive training by Fluids: flow modes, composition
industry-specialist lecturers Principle of multiphase measurement: gamma-metric measurement, volume measurement, passive
Numerous applications and noise analysis use of dielectric, of Venturi, of Inter-correlation
illustrations from the industry Use of Optic Fibers: inter-correlation, sound velocity
Description of some equipment available for multi-phase measurement: 3D, Roxar, Agar, Haimo,
Site visit (if possible) MPM, Weatherford
Installation of multi-phase measurement - Impact on process: fluid conditioning, intrusiveness
Subsea and downhole multiphase meters
Calibration at manufacturer facilities
Operation and maintenance of multi-phase meters
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Maintenance Superintendent
With the
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Vocational Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise for Maintenance Superintendents
Ready-to-use skills
58Days
MAI/MAINSI
Reference MAI/SIMAIN Downhole production - Well performance 4d
Units - Dimensions
Purpose Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering - Well testing
Fundamentals of Drilling, Completion, Well Servicing, Artificial Lift and Well Performance
To develop managerial and
communication skills while providing Oil, water and gas processing 5d
an in-depth technical knowledge
Effluent behavior - Fundamentals of thermodynamics - Specifications
stretching over a wide range of issues Oil processing
and advanced topics in relation Production and injection water treatment
to effluent processing, oil and gas Gas processing
treatment operations, HSE, equipment
maintenance management HSE risks and management 15.5 d
HSE risks, flammability, overpressure systems: PSV, flare and flare network, closed and open drains...
Audience Safety in operation: use of utilities, degassing/inerting, confined space entry, start-up & shutdown
Safety during construction & maintenance works: lifting & rigging, work at height, electrical safety
Professionals with a significant Work permit system - SIMultaneous OPerations (SIMOPS) management
experience in maintenance of oil and gas HSE management systems - Management of change - Downgraded situations - HSE referential &
production facilities, called on to hold the responsibilities
position of Maintenance Superintendent Safety engineering: HAZID, HAZOP, layout optimization and identification of major accidents - Risks
matrix
Safety systems: HIPS, ESD, EDP, F&G, USS - Safety logic diagrams
Learning objectives Human factors - Opersafe: philosophy and methodology
-- To describe the oil and gas Incident analysis and reporting Root cause analysis
production chain, from reservoir
to offloading facilities Instrumentation & process control - Electricity 5d
-- To explain technology and Instrumentation & Process Control - Distributed Control System (DCS)
maintenance operations of main Electricity, Electrical Motors and Power Generators, Electrical power distribution network
equipment in oil and gas facilities
-- To anticipate production Operation, maintenance & inspection of rotating machinery 10 d
constraints and their Rotating machinery: pumps, compressors, turbo-expanders, and gas turbines
consequences on maintenance Technology and operation of rotating machinery
-- To describe HSE management Machine technology: main parts, auxiliaries, maintenance
rules and responsibilities Operation and performance: Operation aspect, Mechanical aspect
Typical troubles: internal leakages, unbalancing, wear and ruptures
-- To acquire world class work methods Technology and maintenance of machine components
and communication skills Lubrication, bearings, coupling and alignment, sealing devices for pumps and compressors,
-- To prepare and manage effectively rotors and shafts
a global maintenance plan Forecasting breakdowns
Behavioral management 2d
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With the ADVANCEDCERTIFICATE
in Maintenance Management
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
An guaranteed expertise in Maintenance Management
Ready-to-use skills
5Days
MAI/MAINTMGT
Reference MAI/GESMAINT Maintenance policy and objectives 0.5 d
Maintenance policy and plant policy. Financial, technical and workforce organization,
Purpose goals
To provide knowledge on Current trends: criticality analysis TPM, RCM How they fit a given situation
how to select and implement Condition-based, preventive and corrective maintenance methods and their respective
a customized maintenance policy importance
To provide the practical tools Maintenance work management: criticality of equipment, priorities, spare parts inventory
for implementing reliability management
engineering processes
Reliability process implementation and follow-up 0.75 d
Audience
Descriptive statistics: reliability and reliability indicators, equipment performance
Engineers, supervisors and staff involved
monitoring in terms of availability and maintainability. MTBF, MTTR
in maintenance, in equipment availability
control or in charge of maintenance costs Statistical functions and their applications to preventive maintenance, equipment
redundancy studies, standby equipment policy
Learning objectives Pareto law, identification of bad actors
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FieldOperations & HSE Process&LayoutEngineering
5Days
DEV/OFFSHGB
Reference DEV/OFFSHFR Overview of offshore developments 0.25 d
Constraints specific to offshore production
Purpose Present performances and future perspectives - Technological barriers
To provide a deep understanding
of offshore technology and techniques, Fixed and floating production structures 0.25 d
with a particular emphasis on issues Offshore production structures: jacket, semi-submersible, SPAR, TLP, FPSO...
of flow assurance
Selection criteria - Limitations
Terminology: shallow water, deep offshore, ultra deep offshore
Audience
Engineers and technicians involved in Construction and installation of platforms 0.5 d
designing, constructing or operating oil
and gas offshore production facilities Platform technology - Platform installation techniques
Examples of shallow water developments
Learning objectives
Deep offshore developments 0.5 d
-- To understand the technology and
design of offshore production facilities Typical subsea architecture: subsea wellheads, well jumpers, production manifolds,
-- To grasp the architecture production lines, production risers, preservation lines, umbilicals
of offshore field developments, Role and technology of each piece of equipment
from shallow water to deep offshore Examples of deep offshore developments
-- To understand pipelines
technology, laying techniques FPSO/FSO technology 0.5 d
and main operational problems Technology of Floating (Production) Storage and Offloading vessels
-- To learn the techniques used to prevent
Ballast tanks - Atmosphere control
main problems of flow assurance
Oil, methanol... storage tanks - Blanketing system
Ways & means Storage tanks start-up procedures - Incidents
Technology and operation of FPSO/FSO offloading (tanker loading) buoy
Highly interactive training by
industry-specialist lecturers Operation of terminals 0.25 d
Numerous case studies from
the offshore industry Technology of tankers and Loading/Offloading equipment
Marine operations of reception and exports
Terminal constraints: storage capacity, scheduling
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FieldOperations & HSE Process&LayoutEngineering
5Days
Simulation using HYSYS and ProII
DEV/SIMULGB
Reference DEV/SIMULFR Software presentation 0.25 d
Presentation of the different pieces of equipment: pumps, compressors, heat exchangers,
Purpose turbines, turbo expanders, separators, valves, pipes
To provide a comprehensive knowledge Choice of the thermodynamic model: PR, SRK...
of all field treatments, and develop Definition of components, pseudo-components, heavy-cuts
practical skills in simulation of oil
and gas treatment processes using Simulation of a crude oil field treatment unit 1d
the softwares HYSYS and ProII
Main field treatments for crude oils: stabilization, sweetening, desalting and dehydration,
Audience associated gas compression and treatment
Study of an offshore crude oil field treatment unit, based on Multiple Stage Separation
Professionals involved or interested in (MSS)
oil and gas field treatment processes:
Influence of the number of separators on the quality (API, RVP...) and quantity of stabilized
operation or process personnel,
engineering staff, R&D engineers oil
Optimization of the operating parameters: pressures and temperatures of separators,
Learning objectives suction and discharge condition of compressors, pumping needs for export by pipe
Identification and adjustment of the controlling parameters
-- To understand oil and gas processing
operations: flash separation, Simulation of a natural gas field treatment unit 1d
compression, expansion, heating
or cooling, mixing, pumping, etc. Main field treatments for natural gases: dehydration, sweetening, NGL extraction/
-- To grasp common oil and gas recovery, compression and export...
processing schemes and Study of an offshore natural gas dehydration, liquids extraction and compression unit
operating parameters Optimization of the operating parameters: primary separator operating conditions,
-- To build a Process Flow Diagram dehydration parameters, cooling temperature for a sufficient liquid extraction,
(PFD) and optimize existing compression needs upstream the export pipe
processing schemes Identification and adjustment of the controlling parameters
-- To simulate an industrial unit
Analysis of hydrate formation risks
at different operating stages
-- To extract thermodynamics data from
the simulation software database Simulation of a gas dehydration unit by physical absorption (TEG) 0.75 d
(phase envelope, critical point Simulation of the glycol loop: contactor, flash separator, regenerator (still), circulation
parameters, hydrate formation risk pumps, glycol/glycol exchanger
area, different physical properties) Adjustment of controlling parameters: dry gas residual moisture content versus purity
of lean TEG, moisture flow to be removed versus TEG circulation flow
Ways & means
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Equipment, Maintenance, Inspection
E-609C Advanced Instrumentation & Instrumented Systems Certification
Advanced Certificate................................................................................................ p. 281
E-610C Multivariable Predictive Control Certification
Advanced Certificate................................................................................................ p. 282
E-611 Instrumentation Maintenance......................................................................................... p. 282
E-618 Production Facilities Power Network & Electrical Equipment........................................... p. 282
E-619 Production Facilities Power Network & Electrical Equipment (Advanced)........................ p. 283
E-620 Electrical Maintenance................................................................................................... p. 283
E-621 General Mechanical Maintenance................................................................................... p. 284
E-622 Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Pumps Operation................................................... p. 284
E-623 Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Pumps Maintenance............................................... p. 284
E-626 Centrifugal & Volumetric Compressors Operation........................................................... p. 285
E-627 Centrifugal & Volumetric Compressors Maintenance...................................................... p. 285
E-630 Gas Turbines.................................................................................................................. p. 285
E-641 Operation, Maintenance & Inspection of Rotating Machinery.......................................... p. 287
E-643 Machinery Vibration Signature Analysis.......................................................................... p. 287
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Projects & Logistics
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Project Management
Ready-to-use skills
PL/PROJGB
Reference PL/PROJFR Project development phases & processes 0.5 d
Introduction: global project context (field development and oil and gas treatment projects types,
Purpose project steps)
To manage projects, from initial stage
to project completion, its purpose is Integration and scope management 0.5 d
to provide a thorough understanding of: Integration management - Scope management
-- structure and management Preliminary studies: field development project evaluation process, examples of field development
project, oil & gas project evaluation process, examples of gas treatment projects, conceptual studies,
of the project phases execution pre-FEED, project economics, technical deliverables, preliminary project planning (global project
(what to do and when) schedule, CAPEX estimate, project execution strategy)
-- project management techniques EPC phase objectives & project execution plan, project execution strategy, project execution plan
& know-how (how to) update
Local content & sustainable development
Audience
Project execution: contracting 0.25 d
Anyone who has Project or Production
knowledge and requires a clear Contracting strategy (project breakdown into contracts), EPC phase contracts types and comparison,
endorsement of Company items, of Feed and other contracts, EPC tendering process, contractors
and comprehensive understanding EPC bids preparation, tenders evaluation
of Project Management practices for
Exploration and Production Projects
Project execution: organization 0.75 d
Learning objectives Interface management
Human resources management, organization charts, role of project manager, project team
-- To conduct the preliminary organization
stages: concept, feasibility, Stakeholder management
economics (notion), FEED
-- To appraise project planning: HSE and quality management 1d
schedule, costs, execution plan HSE management: tools & techniques for safety & environment design, project reviews, safety
-- To strengthen HSE in project concept & safety dossier, HSE during construction phase, HSE reporting for projects
Design and Construction Quality management: quality management, quality control, quality surveillance
-- To choose within the Risk management: tools, techniques, dossiers
various contract types
-- To manage pre-construction phases: Project control: cost and schedule 1d
basics, calls for tenders, etc. Project control process, cost control principles, initial budget elaboration, final cost estimation,
-- To manage construction phases: project reporting, documentation control systems
engineering, procurement, Planning elaboration, progress curves, critical path, planning software, progress control, recovery
construction and commissioning plan
Technical package and project planning, feed management, execution sequence, deliverables,
process licensors packages, EPC phase schedule, CAPEX estimate
Ways & means
The course is illustrated by Oil and gas project phases 1d
numerous examples taken from Detail engineering and procurement
Exploration & Production projects Detail engineering management: management process, packages management, main
A project case study is used deliverables, project reviews, engineering systems (doc. control)
throughout the course (exercises Modification management
performed by the participants) for Procurement management: procurement strategy, procurement of LLIs (Long Lead Items) & other
company items, procurement management organization & execution (purchasing, expediting,
each Project Management stage inspection, shipping), material control systems, other procurement systems
Construction and fabrication management, commissioning management
Construction/Fabrication challenges, contractors & resources, (sub) contracts types, construction
& fabrication strategy
Projects & Logistics
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Projects&Logistics
5Days
An advanced training, based on a Serious Game specifically developed by IFP Training
Reference PL/PROMISE
This serious game is a complete immersion in the execution of an Oil & Gas Project
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Engineering Management
E-710
3Days
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
Reference PL/EM
Gaining a deep understanding of engineering 0.5 d
Organization and role of engineering in a project: parties involved, scope and
Purpose sub-contracting
To provide an overview of Oil & Gas
projects engineering studies, from Engineering discipline overview 1.5 d
conceptual design to detailed drawings Design basis and criteria
Engineering activities and deliverables
Audience Input, output, content and constraints, sequence
Anyone wishing to gain a clear In the various disciplines: Process; Equipment/Mechanical; Plant layout; Health, Safety
understanding of engineering activities & Environment (HSE); Civil engineering; Material & Corrosion; Piping; Plant model;
and their execution by a contractor Instrumentation and control; Electrical; Field engineering
This includes project engineers
and engineering managers
Keys to a successful engineering execution 1d
Learning objectives Understanding the schedule requirements: typical critical path of an Oil & Gas project,
consequences for engineering, matching the procurement and construction schedule
-- To coordinate all engineering
Internal constraints of the engineering schedule: interfaces between disciplines, vendor
activities, deliverables, work
sequence and interfaces input, best practices
-- To evaluate the main risks: Interface management: challenge and best practice
schedule, vendors, interfaces, Implementation of changes: challenge and best practice
quality and how to mitigate them How to meet the main challenge of delivering on schedule
-- To control engineering execution: EPC execution model & the resulting key milestones for engineering + benchmarks
critical issues and controls/ What to put in place to control a contractor: how to effectively monitor progress, factors
KPI to put in place that could impact progress, meaningful KPI, requirements for progress reports
-- To use best practices, including
management of changes,
progress control, etc.
Note
This course can be delivered in French,
with documentation in English
Projects & Logistics
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Projects&Logistics
3Days
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
Reference PL/QAQCGB
Quality management system 0.5 d
Management of and by quality. Quality improvement cycle. ISO-9001 standard. Application
Purpose to projects
To explain the importance Integrated Management Systems (Quality, Safety and Health, Environmental, Security,
and management of quality for Social, Societal)
projects, and how to continuously Project reference standard. Internal and external customer satisfaction. Management
improve project practices commitment
Project objectives, key performance indicators, role of project team
Audience
Anyone involved in the management Quality process and organization 0.5 d
of industrial projects, in particular ISO-10006 standard: common points and differences with respect of ISO-9001
Oil & Gas projects
Links between management and project process, identification and cartography
of project processes
Learning objectives
Project organization and quality responsibilities, involvement of the management team
-- To handle management of and and quality independence vs. organization efficiency
by quality in projects, the stakes Key documents: Execution Plan, Quality Plan, Procurement Plan, EHS Plan
involved and benefits of feedback Project Quality Plan associated list of Project management procedures
-- To apply quality assurance, quality
Related processes: interface management, documentation management, change
control, quality tools, human and
material quality resources in management, risk management
the development of projects
-- To continuously improve project Quality control during execution 0.5 d
development methods to create External and Internal Quality Audits
added value for the company Surveillance plan: key principles, definition of surveillance levels and tasks, document
control, meetings, management of non-conformances, management of records
Ways & means Surveillance during Procurement and Construction: Organization, Methods, Tools
Extensive use of examples from actual and Resources needed for Quality Control at suppliers premises
Exploration & Production projects
Practical exercises: project Quality feedback and continuous improvement 0.5 d
objectives, surveillance plan,
Continuous improvement of processes
experience feedback, risk analysis
Key Performance Indicators. Periodical surveillance meetings and follow-up of actions
Feedback: gathering, use for improvement, benchmarking
Note Principle of suppliers document review Document approvals and updates
This course can be delivered in French, Use of project non-conformances for improvement purposes
with documentation in English Quality records. Project as-built documentation
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5Days
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
PL/PRECOMGB
Reference PL/PRECOMFR Project presentation (with emphasis on input of precommissioning/ 1d
commissioning start-up activities)
Purpose Main phases of a project: pre-FEED, FEED (basic engineering), detailed engineering,
To provide a comprehensive and construction, precommissioning, commissioning, start-up
practical knowledge of all issues Categories of Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) Contracts: EPC, EPCC, EPCC/
involved in the long procedure Start-up
leading to a successful start-up Reimbursable versus long sum types of EPC contracts
of oil and gas processing facilities
Precommissioning: mechanical completion 1d
Audience
Definition and responsibilities
Supervisors, engineers and Operations to be performed
technicians in E&P (production, Ready for commissioning
process, maintenance and projects),
Hand over to commissioning team
and professionals responsible for
commissioning, start-up, acceptance Typical precommissioning dossier
and operation of new processing Case studies
facilities or revamping projects
Commissioning activities 1.5 d
Learning objectives Definition and responsibilities
-- To plan and organize the start-up System and subsystem approach, Packages
and acceptance of processing units Commissioning preparation: organization and man-power (including vendors and future
-- To learn about the specific operators), planning, budget, documentation/commissioning spare parts
constraints of these activities Case studies
-- To anticipate the problems related Operations to be performed in each discipline: mechanical, electrical, instrumentation,
to financial, technical, operational OTPs
and organizational aspects Hand over
-- To learn how to avoid most common Safety during commissioning (SIMOPS)
errors or eventually reduce their impact
Commissioning costs
-- To take into account the distinct
objectives of, and the communication
channels between, all stakeholders Start-up 1.5 d
(contractor, oil companys project Preparation: Manpower (operators; vendors), training, spare parts, planning,
team and operating group) procedures/operating manual
Safety
Ways & means Performances tests
Use of participants experience Start-up costs
Start-ups and incident analysis Case studies
from real situations related
to trainees background
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in Project Control
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Project Control
Ready-to-use skills
Reference PL/PCCGB
Module 1: Developing Project Control Techniques (cf.E-741) 5d
Context
Purpose The project control function
To provide a comprehensive Establishing baselines
and practical knowledge of the tools Measuring project performance
and techniques to control a Project Performance assessment: actual vs. planned
To specify the scope and the position Corrective action plan
of the Project Control Manager function Communication plan
within a project organization
Project control deliverables
Project control plans and implementation
Audience
Attendees who have already occupied Module 2: Contracts and Procurement (cf. E-742) 5d
a position within a Project task force
and who need to understand the Introduction
basics of the Project Control process Contracting strategy
Call for tender procedures
Learning objectives EPC contract content and core articles, exhibits
EPC contract, liability and insurance
-- To specify the scope and interfaces
Procurement, expediting, stock management, transportation, customs
of the Project Control function
-- To improve the communication Contract administration
among Project actors Negotiation
-- To master project control information:
collection, process, report Module 3: Negotiation Skills (cf. E-743) 4d
-- To learn the different methods Generalities Principles and methodology
and tools related to Project Control Methodology Project specific
-- To identify the areas of concern and Simulation 1
propose a corrective action plan
Arguments, search for compromise
-- To grasp the increasingly challenging
contractual relations involved Simulation 2
in an oil and gas project Claim management OR Influence games and group dynamics
-- To apply proven methods to solve the Simulation 3
issues and put successfully a project Influence games and group dynamics
in the right contractual framework Simulation 4
Note
All the modules are independent and
Projects & Logistics
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Projects&Logistics
5Days
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
Reference PL/PCGB
Durations are only for information and may vary depending on course attendants knowledge
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Projects&Logistics
5Days
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
Reference PL/CPGB
Durations are only for information and may vary depending on course attendants knowledge
Material control
Logistics and Incoterms
Contract administration 0.5 d
Progress measurement and control
Change orders
Claim management
Closing, reception and warranties
Negotiation 0.5 d
Principles and methodology
Case study
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Projects&Logistics
5Days
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
PL/NEGOGB
Reference PL/NEGOFR Generalities Principles and Methodology 1d
Methodology - Generalities
Purpose Principles
To present the constraints, challenges Preparation and discussions wheels
and methods to be put in place Performance evaluation
in large oil & gas projects Case study A: ordering piping for an Oil & Gas Project (under development)
Projects&Logistics
Simulation 2 0.5 d
Ways & means
Case study: negotiation of a bank loan
All presented events will carry an
introduction and a debriefing session
Selection of events may be Either
decided depending on
the expectations of the group Claim management 0.5 d
Trainees will implement exercises Methodology - Application to Projects
through the use of software Case study C (under development)
Simulation 3 0.5 d
Case study: global agreement by using the tactics of pressure
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Projects & Logistics
With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
in Estimation & Cost Control
Risk evaluation
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Estimation & Cost Control
Ready-to-use skills
PL/COSTGB
Reference PL/COSTFR Cost estimation context 0.5 d
Introduction to development projects
Purpose Asset life cycle - Evaluation process - Time and cost objectives - Economic Studies -
To provide a structured and Contracting strategy - Project execution phases
comprehensive approach towards Technical fundamentals
project cost estimation and control Production facilities - Structures and pipelines
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Projects&Logistics
5Days
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Project
PL/PSPCGB
Reference PL/PSPCFR Project state gate process 0.5 d
Feasibility studies, detailed engineering, procurement, construction and start-up
Purpose Engineering Contractor involvement depending on project size and contract type
Elaboration, optimization and Project planning: Execution Plan, roles and responsibilities of actors involved
control of the schedule of a project Importance of schedule in various project types, depending on the stage
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With the Logistic
Engineer
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Logistic Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
Reference PL/LET
Introduction to E&P context 8d
Basic knowledge of oil & gas E&P
Purpose Introduction to E&P logistics context
To give the trainees an overall view
of the various aspects treated by Logistic 9d
Logistics specialists for this strategic Logistic base management
component of the exploration &
Tubular in logistics activities
production activity in exploration,
projects, operations decommissioning Warehouse management
Material management
Audience Introduction to civil works
Lifting & handling operations
Logistic engineers, technicians
called on to hold positions in an
Transportation issues 7d
E&P logistics organization: logistic
manager, base managers, etc. Air transport - Techniques and methods
Sea transport - Techniques and methods
Learning objectives Road transportation
-- To manage the approach of Transport of dangerous goods
the stakes related to the exploration Meteorology for air, road and sea transport
and production of an Oil & Gas field
-- To explain the differences between Management issues 6d
road, sea and air transport Management of HSE & quality
-- To deal with HSE challenges Waste management
-- To make a logistic base work and Cost control (budget, OPEX, etc.)
organize the different jobs carried
Contracts and purchasing for buyers
out by the relevant involved staff
Visit of contractors
Ways & means
Project 5d
A logistic project will be run
in work groups in parallel of Logistic project and presentation of projects to the jury
the course and will be presented
to a jury. A certificate will be issued
by IFP Training upon successful
completion of this program checked
through a continuous evaluation
Numerous lively videos and
animations used throughout
the presentations to illustrate
the main points
The training course features
the visit of contractors facilities
Note
Durations are only for information
and may vary depending on course
Projects & Logistics
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Subsea Activities
E-780
9Days
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
Reference PL/OFFGB
Module 1: Subsea Production Systems (cf. E-781) 5d
Subsea components and field architecture
Purpose Pipelines and risers
To provide technical knowledge on Oil Subsea construction & intervention
& Gas Subsea production systems Inspection, maintenance and repair
Operational challenges
Audience Operation from production platforms
Engineers and technicians whose New technologies
activity is related to the design,
construction and/or operation of Oil Module 2: Subsea Pipelines (cf. E-782) 4d
& Gas subsea production systems Introduction
Pipeline operation: main constraints
Learning objectives Design of rigid pipelines & risers
-- To select the technology with the right Flexible pipelines design
criteria for the different equipment Offshore pipeline construction
used for subsea production systems Shore approach construction
-- To select through typical Trenching & protection
subsea architecture and in
Subsea tie-in methods
particular in deep offshore
-- To check installation Precommissioning & pigging
techniques (with ROV, etc.) Pipeline integrity
-- To deal with the main problems of flow Workshop
assurance, and prevention techniques
Note
All the modules are independent and
may be done separately. Please refer to
the training description for more details
This course can be delivered in French,
with documentation in English
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Projects&Logistics
5Days
Organized in collaboration with STAT Marine SAS
Reference PL/SPSGB
Subsea components & field architecture 1.5 d
Typical field architectures: loop, single line, hybrid loop, separation
Purpose Surface production and storage technologies: FPSO, TLP
To provide an in-depth technical Subsea production systems: XT, jumper, manifold, production lines, risers, umbilicals
knowledge of oil and gas Umbilical networks: electrical, hydraulic, chemicals
subsea production systems Flowlines, risers and export systems
Examples of offshore developments
Audience Pipeline and riser concept
Engineers and technicians involved in Materials (steel, corrosion resistant alloys, anti-corrosion coatings, thermal insulation)
the design, construction or operation of Pipeline Installation
oil and gas subsea production systems New technologies under development (subsea separation, subsea processing, subsea
pumping, subsea compression, heating, surface support)
Learning objectives
-- To select the technology with the right Subsea construction & intervention 1.5 d
criteria for the different equipment Construction and multi-purpose support vessels
used for subsea production systems Surface and subsea positioning
-- To select through typical ROV / diving operations
subsea architecture and in
Description of main subsea interventions methods
particular in deep offshore
-- To check installation
techniques (with ROV, etc.) Inspection, maintenance and repair 1.5 d
-- To deal with the main problems of flow Anomalies: physical/structural integrity issues; functional non-conformities integrity
assurance, and prevention techniques issues
External and internal inspection, monitoring
Ways & means Maintenance: subsea interventions; operational pigging
Lectures carry numerous examples Clamps and spool repairs
from ongoing projects Constraints specific to deepwater offshore production
Trainers are specialized Environmental constraints (temperature, sea, seabed, access)
engineers, presently involved Flow assurance issues: pressure, temperature, hydrates
in deep-offshore projects
Operation from production platforms 0.5 d
Note General description (subsea control devices, valve actuation process)
This module is part of the course E-780 Description of typical operations
Training E-780 may be validated, Description of specific operations
on request, as such when all
modules have been done
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Projects&Logistics
4Days
Organized in collaboration with STAT Marine SAS
Reference PL/PIPEGB
Pipeline operation: introduction & main constraints 0.5 d
Definitions - Architecture of oil & gas production facilities
Purpose Pipeline concepts
Riser concepts
To provide an in-depth Fabrication of carbon steel line pipe
technical knowledge of oil Constraints associated to subsea environment
and gas subsea pipelines Flow regimes and instabilities
Maintaining the flow in pipelines: management of deposits
Preservation during shutdown, restart
Audience Production monitoring and control from surface
Engineers and technicians involved in Impact of operational constraints on architecture and design
the design, construction or operation of
oil and gas subsea pipelines and risers Design of rigid pipelines & risers 0.5 d
Overview of pipeline design phases
Learning objectives Survey techniques and route selection
Thermal performance design
-- To grasp the fundamental concepts Mechanical design
for designing subsea pipelines Internal & external corrosion
Materials
-- To comprehend thoroughly the Stability
construction methods and laying Spans
techniques, including subsea Expansion and buckling
tie-in and shore approach Risers design specificities
-- To manage pipeline integrity, Limit state design
inspection and repairs
Flexible pipelines design 0.25 d
Ways & means Specificities of flexible pipeline design
Lectures carry numerous examples
from ongoing projects Offshore pipeline construction 0.5 d
Trainers are specialized Pipe lay methods (S, J, reel, tow)
engineers, presently involved Initiation / abandonment, installation of in-line structures
Pipe lay vessels & equipment
in deep-offshore projects Welding and NDT
Comparison of installation methods
Note
Shore approach construction 0.25 d
This module is part of the course E-780 Shore approach construction and horizontal drilling
Training E-780 may be validated,
on request, as such when all modules
Trenching & protection 0.25 d
have been done
This course can be delivered in French, Requirements for pipeline protection
Soil classification
with documentation in English Overview of protection methods
Workshop 0.5 d
Worked example covering the main topics of the training
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Our
Nos In-House
formations
Training
en intra-entreprise
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With the GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
in Petroleum Engineering
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Petroleum Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
In-house Training
Petroleum Engineering Certification
E-537C
100Days
Reference: PROD/PETROLENG
Introduction to petroleum geophysics 5d
Elements & processus of reservoirs. Diagraphy analysis - Seismic acquisition, processing, imaging
Purpose and interpretation. Prospects evaluation
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In-house Training GeneralE&PTraining
E-033
Proficiency
Reference: GEO / HFO
Learning objectives
ffIntroduction - Exploration geology
-- To acquire a global vision of the upstream ffExploration geophysics
petroleum industry
ffHydrocarbon traps - Operations geology
-- To evaluate reservoir characteristics and potential
using adequate geophysical and geological ffWell completion - Reservoir engineering -
information Production monitoring
-- To understand how uncertainties inherent to data ffReserve evaluation - Reservoir modeling -
influence the capability to interpret them Conclusion
-- To draw field development plans by balancing
development costs versus production rates, in
order to maximize NPV
Note
The present program of this serious game has
been based on an attendance figure of 15-18
participants, i.e. 5-6 teams of 3
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General E&P Training
Strategic Management in International
E-060
E-064
E-082
Production Sharing Oil & Gas Business
In-house Training
Upstream Economics & Management
& Joint Operating Agreements Essential Business Management Skills
for Oil & Gas Professionals
Module 2 Upstream project economics ffTransport and international oil markets 0.5 d
ffEconomic analysis of E&P projects 4d ffRefining economics & petrochemicals 0.5 d
ffRisk analysis of e&p projects 1d ffProject economics & decision analysis tools 1.5 d
ffStrategic management game 1d
Module 3 Upstream accounting and finance
ffUpstream accounting and financial
management 5d
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In-house Training Geosciences
E-100
E-101
E-110
Signal Processing
Seismic Reflection Fundamentals Borehole Seismic
A tool for experienced Geoscientists
Note
Number of seats limited to 14
Tuition fees include deliverables on DVD
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E-150
E-180
E-181
Wellsite Geology (Geological Logging) Cased-Hole & Production Logging Production Log Interpretation
Geosciences
Foundation Foundation Foundation
Reference: LOG / WSGEOL Reference: LOG / LOGPROD Reference: LOG / LPEMR
In-house Training
Purpose Purpose Purpose
To provide a comprehensive understanding of To provide a comprehensive knowledge of To provide a practical understanding of production
how to monitor and use geological data acquired cased-hole logging techniques and production log interpretation in vertical, deviated or horizontal
while drilling in order to characterize geological log interpretation, along with the industrys best wells using a dedicated software
formations and reservoirs practices and procedures
Audience
Audience Audience
Production, reservoir or workover engineers, field
Geologists, technicians involved with geological Production engineers and supervisors, drilling production managers, and supervisors
well-site control and/or supervision and workover engineers and supervisors, wellsite
Geoscientists using well geological reports geologists and witnesses Learning objectives
Learning objectives Learning objectives -- To carry out a basic interpretation of PLT data
using the software program Emeraude
-- To understand the role of a well site geologist -- To acquire an insight into well cementation -- To learn the interpretation technique for horizontal
-- To grasp various techniques applied in wellsite control, corrosion wells
geology and coring operations -- To determine characteristics of formations behind -- To practice on multi-probe analysis with data
-- To learn about various aspects of geological the casing and reservoir saturation gathered from Multi Array Production sondes and
logging -- To carry out a quick interpretation of production Flow Scan Imager
logs
Ways & means Prerequisite
Ways & means
Interactive presentations, applications on case Knowledge of PLT calibrations, holdups
studies, team work Short lectures and videos completed with practical measurements and flow-rates calculations is
exercises and case studies recommended
Agenda 5 Days
Agenda 5 Days Ways & means
ffDrilling parameters
ffCement evaluation Hands-on sessions with use of production log
ffGeological parameters
interpretation software Emeraude of KAPPA
ffCorrosion evaluation
ffHydrocarbon gases Engineering
ffFormation evaluation in cased hole (saturation)
ffGeological logging
ffProduction logging Agenda 5 Days
ffWorkshop session: case study
ffBasic features and software practice
ffPL interpretation of diphasic flows
ffHorizontal wells
ffPL interpretation with multiple probes tools
ffSingle phase gas well
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in Basin Assessment & Modeling
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Basin Assessment & Modeling
Ready-to-use skills
60Days
Geosciences
Reference: GEO/BASMODCER
Training on exploration geology disciplines
Lectures, hands-on activities and case studies are distributed in several modules of one-
Purpose
In-house Training
to two-week long
To provide a comprehensive, practical Training content presents a clear operational orientation in order for participants to get
knowledge of basin exploration, analysis familiar with specific techniques via an extensive exposure to simulations on real cases
& modeling workflow, and to develop allowing them to anticipate the problems they will have to cope with later in their own
competencies and know-how via
hands-on activities, case studies and projects
simulations based on state-of-the- -- Introduction to petroleum exploration: techniques and methods
art techniques and methods for play -- Petroleum system processes analysis
assessment and prospect definition -- Seismic and well data interpretation to determine basin infilling and architecture,
and trap geometry
Audience -- Sequence stratigraphy analysis
Geologists, geophysicists and reservoir -- Basin analysis and modeling, prospect generation
engineers involved in basin analysis -- Analysis of risks and uncertainties related to prospect definition
and prospect generation, and in the -- Introduction geological characterization of reservoirs
evaluation of exploration-related risks
Prerequisite
This training program suits candidates
with an engineering degree, a master
degree in geosciences or an equivalent
diploma, technicians involved in an
upgrade process or who wish to validate
their know-how in covered disciplines
A previous experience is not mandatory
but can facilitate the learning process
235
In-house Training Geosciences
E-200
E-211
E-213
Fundamental Basin Exploration Structural Analysis Petroleum Systems:
Workshop & Associated Traps from Source Rock to Reservoir
236
Geosciences
In-house Training
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In-house Training Geosciences
E-217
E-218
E-219
From Prospect to Development: Stratigraphic Modeling: Basin Basin Modeling: Thermicity,
an Integrated Approach Architecture & Sediment Distribution Maturation & Migration
238
E-220
Seismic & Sequence Stratigraphy
for Oil & Gas Exploration
Geosciences
Advanced
Reference: BAS / STRATADV
In-house Training
Purpose
To provide, through daily practical exercises and
an integrated project, a thorough and very practical
understanding of seismic and sequence stratigraphy
for oil and gas exploration
Audience
Geologists, geophysicists, production managers
and engineers involved in exploration or reservoir
characterization
Learning objectives
-- To understand the use of sequence stratigraphy
as a tool in basin exploration, and describe related
workflow structure
-- To ensure accurate stratigraphic breakdown of
well data
-- To manipulate and use a full dataset in an
integrated project: well logs, biostrat information,
and 2D lines
Agenda 10 Days
ffSequence stratigraphy concepts and method
ffWell log and seismic responses of lowstand
systems tracts
ffWell log/seismic responses of neritic systems
tracts
ffWell log/seismic responses of neritic systems
tracts (alluvial plain to delta front)
ffWell log/seismic responses of neritic systems
tracts (siliciclastic shelf)
ffData integration
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in Reservoir Characterization
& Modeling
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Reservoir Characterization & Modeling
Ready-to-use skills
60Days
Geosciences
Reference: RES/RCMCER Training on reservoir geology disciplines
Lectures, hands-on activities and case studies are distributed in several modules of
Purpose
In-house Training
one- to two-week long
To provide a comprehensive, practical Training content presents a clear operational orientation in order for participants to get
knowledge of reservoir characterization familiar with specific techniques via an extensive exposure to simulations on real cases
& modeling workflow, and to develop allowing them to anticipate the problems they will have to cope with later in their own
competencies and know-how via
hands-on activities, case studies and projects
simulations based on state-of-the-art -- Introduction to reservoir characterization & modeling objectives and workflow
techniques and methods with the aim -- Stratigraphic and sedimentological reservoir analysis
of bridging the gap between the -- Seismic and well data analysis and interpretation, to identify reservoir geometry
geological characterization and
the dynamic behavior of the reservoir and evaluate in-place volumes of hydrocarbons
-- Rock type analysis and propagation with geostatistical tools
Audience -- Reservoir characterization and static modeling (both fractured and non-fractured)
-- Introduction to reservoir engineering, dynamic modeling and uncertainty
Geologists, geophysicists and assessment
reservoir engineers involved in (or
wishing to) reservoir characterization
and modeling integrated studies Evaluation of acquired knowledge
Weekly quiz at the end of each module
Learning objectives Initial evaluation test on training start and final assessment test at the end of the program
-- To acquire a clear comprehension to assess participants learning curve and knowledge acquisition
of analysis methods and techniques
applied to reservoir modeling Project report defence and jury
and related challenges
-- To be able to analyze and interpret The training program ends with a project on a real case. Participants are involved in
a dataset from a specific basin, a simulated situation and their mission is to summarize, integrate and apply acquired
and to integrate the data in order to knowledge. Each team will present final results of project to a jury
elaborate a reliable static model
-- To build a consistent geological static
model which takes into account and
integrates all heterogeneities that
might affect fluid flow and production
-- To know how to model a clastic,
carbonate and/or a fractured reservoir
-- To contribute to reducing
uncertainty and risks, and
thus optimize investments
Prerequisite
This training program suits candidates
with an engineering degree, a master
degree in geosciences or an equivalent
diploma, technicians involved in an
upgrade process or who wish to validate
their know-how in covered disciplines
A previous experience is not mandatory
but can facilitate the learning process
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E-267
Reservoir Characterization Core, Log & Test Data
Organized in collaboration
with Cambridge Carbonate Ltd
Integration for Reservoir Modeling
Advanced Proficiency
Reference: RES / ADVCARB Reference: RES / ROCKTYP
Purpose Purpose
To deepen understanding of Ways & means To deepen understanding of methods used to
for describing carbonates from cores/outcrop measure reservoir petrophysical properties from
analogues, logs, and seismics; and, ultimately, cores, logs and well tests data and, ultimately,
integrating data efficiently for reservoir correlate and integrate results for reservoir
characterization and static modeling characterization and modeling
Audience Audience
Experienced geologists, geophysicists, Experienced petrophysicists, reservoir engineers,
petrophysicists, reservoir engineers involved in geologists, geophysicists
carbonate reservoir characterization
Learning objectives
Learning objectives
-- To deduce reservoir properties from log
-- To assess steps followed to characterize interpretation and compare results to core
carbonate reservoirs and build a static geological measurements
and petrophysical model -- To define rock-types, determine electrofacies and
-- To appreciate the contribution of carbonate derive K-Phi relationship
sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy to the -- To integrate cores, logs and well tests data for
model reservoir modeling
-- To assess the significant impact of carbonate
diagenesis on pore-space Ways & means
-- To understand the complexity of carbonates
Phi-K properties and link geological observations Real case study with cores, logs and well tests data
and petrophysics
-- To review about rock-typing processes integrating Agenda 5 Days
sedimentology and petrophysics data
-- To develop skills in building efficient workflows for ffReservoir properties from conventional
carbonates reservoir characterization and special core analysis
ffReservoir properties from log evaluation
Ways & means ffRock-typing
Several practical exercises and workshops with ffWell testing
core photos, thin section photos, log data, Phi/K ffData integration for reservoir modeling
data, seismic data
Agenda 5 Days
ffReview of carbonates
ffRemind of carbonate systems
ffCarbonate facies analysis
ffSequence stratigraphy
ffDiagenesis
ffCarbonate reservoir characterization
ffReal integrated case study: illustration
of a complete workflow
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E-301
E-310
E-335
Seismic Interpretation & Attributes Seismic Characterization Microseismic: New Insights
Analysis Workshop New insights on reservoirs on Reservoirs
Geosciences
Proficiency Advanced Proficiency
Reference: GEP / SEISINT Reference: GEP / WAVEPOR Reference: GEP / MICROSEIS
In-house Training
Purpose Purpose Purpose
To provide a comprehensive and practical This program offers a wide range of dedicated tools To provide an understanding of microseismic data
knowledge in interpretation of sedimentary for seismic analysis of porous media in reservoirs. acquisition and processing
structures and seismic attributes It provides a necessary and easy approach To give a quicklook method based on simple tools
background theory, a broad set of tools for seismic available to analyze and interpret microseismic
Audience interpretation highlighted by a large overview of data, acquired in different situations like passive
applications in reservoir monitoring monitoring or hydraulic fracturing of reservoirs
Geologists and geophysicists with experience,
who wish to improve their theoretical and practical Audience Audience
knowledge in Seismic stratigraphy interpretation
and seismic attributes analysis E&P geoscientists involved in seismic reservoir E&P geoscientists involved in reservoir
characterization who wish to widen their knowledge characterization with no or weak experience in
Learning objectives on the impact of porous media on seismic microseismic
interpretation
-- To perform seismic interpretation in a fluvio- Learning objectives
deltaic sequence and carry out picking of Learning objectives
associated sedimentary figures -- To understand the basic concepts on which
-- To identify and pick associated sedimentary -- To fully address the relationships between microseismicity relies on
figures geophysical observations and the underlying -- To design, follow and supervise microseismic
-- To identify traps and seismic characters, analyze physical properties of reservoirs surveys to reliably achieving the intended
seismic attributes, and characterize potential -- To master the numerous rheological models to objectives
reservoirs obtain the most suitable link between seismic and -- To reduce risk by learning more about your
rock physics in a given reservoir situation evolving reservoir geomechanism during and after
Prerequisite -- To provide practical solutions to problems in hydraulic fracturing and/or passive monitoring
seismic data interpretation making the right
Course requires a good grasp of fundamentals in decision in close collaboration with reservoir Prerequisite
the following fields engineers
-- Geology in sedimentary process It is highly recommended to have a good knowledge
-- Seismic wave propagation and rock physics Prerequisite of fundamentals in seismic wave propagation,
acquisition and processing, as well as in reservoir
-- Seismic acquisition and processing
It is highly recommended to have some knowledge characterization
-- Seismic reservoir characterization of fundamentals in seismic wave propagation as
well as in reservoir characterization Ways & means
Ways & means
Ways & means Interactive presentations, exercises, document
Interactive presentations, exercises, document analysis and videos
analysis Interactive presentations, exercises, document
Workshop on case study using dedicated seismic analysis and videos Agenda 5 Days
interpretation software
Agenda 5 Days ffFundamentals in microseismicity
Agenda 10 Days and microseismic waves
ffIntroduction - Wave propagation in porous media
ffIntroduction ffRadiation pattern and focal mechanism
ffSeismic wave propagation - Advanced
ffInterpretation of sedimentary structures ffAcquisition and processing
information
and seismic attributes analysis ffApplication and interpretation
ffAdvanced mechanical modeling - Viscoelastic
ffSynthesis and conclusions models
ffScale factor between cores - Logs - Seismic
ffHeterogeneous media - Advanced
characterization
ffAdvanced characterization
ffRole of fluid in porous media - Advanced issues
ffEmpirical relations and some applications
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Key benefits:
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A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Reservoir Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
65Days
Reference: GIS/RESENGCER
Training for careers in reservoir engineering
Formal lectures, practical work, case studies are organized into modules lasting one
Purpose to two weeks. The modules are designed to enable participants to confront scenarios
To provide theoretical knowledge and allowing them to anticipate the problems they will face in their future activities
practical skills needed to quickly integrate
Reservoir Engineering
-- Characterization and static reservoir modeling; reservoir geology; petrophysics;
as a reservoir engineer the multidisciplinary
teams involved in oil and gas reservoirs
logs
development and management projects -- Drilling and completion; well testing and well test interpretation
-- Study of reservoir fluids properties; thermodynamic modeling
Audience -- Drive mechanisms; enhanced oil recovery
Reservoir engineers and experienced
-- Reserves assessment, reservoir management and uncertainties
-- Case study: evaluation of accumulation, identification of reservoir drive
In-house Training
technicians wishing to deepen their
knowledge and skills in reservoir engineering; mechanisms, work out a development plan and evaluation of reserves
young engineers hired as reservoir engineers; -- Dynamic Reservoir Simulation: building a model, history matching and optimization
geologists, geophysicists, reservoir geologists, of a simple production scheme
production engineers moving towards
reservoir engineering or involved in integrated Weekly continuous assessment
reservoir studies and wishing to acquire a Test at the entrance and at the end of the training in order to map the progression
thorough knowledge of reservoir engineering of the course attendee
Prerequisite
The training is open to applicants who can
justify an engineer or master graduate
diploma in geosciences, a cadration procedure
or a validation of prior learning in the
disciplines of the program. A first experience
is not required but can facilitate learning
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In-house Training ReservoirEngineering
Reservoir Management
E-355
Proficiency
Reference: GIS / ARM
Purpose
To provide a comprehensive overview of techniques
used in the management of an asset, throughout its
lifetime, from the discovery of a reservoir till the end
of production
Audience
Experienced geoscientists, reservoir engineers and
petroleum engineers actively involved in production
engineering related activities
Managers in various E&P disciplines involved with
interface activities
Field development engineers who need to broaden
their technical experience
Learning objectives
-- To know and understand the fundamental
concepts of Reservoir Management, from geology
to hydrocarbons recovery
-- To learn about best techniques and practices in oil
and gas fields development
-- To acquire some know-how through field case
studies providing an exposure to a range of
reservoir conditions
Agenda 5 Days
ffIntroduction to reservoir management
ffReservoir monitoring: introduction
ffFluid characterization and sampling
ffDrainage mechanisms
ffWell testing
ffMonitoring: data acquisition
ffDecision processes & business aspects
ffField cases
ffReserves
ffRisks & uncertainties
Note
This course has a significant practical content and
is therefore recommended for participants with an
industrial experience and a scientific background
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E-363
E-388
E-389
Core Analysis for Reservoir Dynamic Reservoir Simulation:
Advanced Well Test Analysis
Characterization Best Practices
Reservoir Engineering
analysis and the importance of rock properties for designing and analyzing complex well tests in an reservoir simulation through an experiential, hands-
reservoir description and fluid-flow dynamics efficient way on simulation based on a real-field case study
In-house Training
young scientists, geoscientists and production reservoir simulation
engineers moving towards reservoir engineering Learning objectives
Learning objectives
Learning objectives -- To devise or recommend a well test design
-- To learn about the various well test analysis -- To deepen understanding of main reservoir
-- To know and understand rock properties used models simulation issues
in reservoir modeling and reservoir simulation -- To perform a well test interpretation using an up- -- To improve practical experience in reservoir
models to-date software package simulation
-- To know how to interpret and validate a SCAL -- To acquire best practices through hands-on
report and review a quality control process Prerequisite experience
-- To know how to design a SCAL program with
regard to given objectives Some practical knowledge of well testing operations Prerequisite
and basic interpretation theory are recommended
Ways & means Basic knowledge in dynamic reservoir simulation
Ways & means
Interactive lectures and exercises Ways & means
Interpreting a two-phase flow experiment Interactive courses and exercises
Hands-on practices using dedicated software for Hands-on practice using state-of-the-art software Basic and advanced reminders in reservoir
SCAL data interpretation Workshop using real field case data simulation
Intensive hands-on practice using state-of-the-art
Agenda 5 Days Agenda 5 Days ECLIPSE reservoir simulator
Real-field case study with data review, history
ffIntroduction ffWell testing: objectives and hardware review matching, and production forecast
ffCoring ffBasic equations and methods
Agenda 5 Days
ffGeneralities on two-phase flow properties ffWellbore conditions
ffConventional core analysis ffReservoir models ffIntroduction
ffMeasurements of scal properties ffTest design - Practical session ffHistory match objectives & methodology
ffQuality control of available data ffGas wells: theoretical review and applications ffHistory match for pressure
ffAveraging petrophysical properties ffNumerical simulation of well tests using reservoir ffHistory match for saturation
simulation programs ffProduction forecast objectives & methodology
ffWorkshop ffProduction forecast (do nothing case)
ffR&d recent developments ffProduction forecast (new investments)
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in Reservoir Simulation Workshop
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Reservoir Simulation
Ready-to-use skills
10Days
Reference: GIS/RESSIMUCER
Training for careers in reservoir simulation
Formal lectures, practical work, and case studies are organized into two weeks covering
Purpose the major aspects of dynamic reservoir simulation:
To provide a thorough understanding -- Introduction - Basic reminders of reservoir simulation
of basic dynamic reservoir simulation;
Reservoir Engineering
-- Space and Time Discretization: Grid properties (Cartesian grid, Radial grid, corner
governing principles as well as point grid, etc.) - Time Step Management
data reviewing and formatting -- Petrophysics - Data review & petrophysical upscaling
-- Reservoir fluids description
Audience -- Initial state
Reservoir engineers, geologists, -- Flow representation
geophysicists, development project -- Aquifer representation
In-house Training
engineers and managers willing to -- Wells representation
deepen their knowledge in black- -- History matching
oil dynamic reservoir simulation; -- Production Forecast
young scientists, geoscientists
-- Development scenarios
and production engineers moving
towards reservoir engineering
Final oral & jury
Learning objectives The program ends with a short teamwork project on a real case study. Participants are
-- To understand and apply put in situation of integration of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program.
fundamental concepts of An oral presentation will end the projects results
Dynamic Reservoir Simulation
-- To understand and apply how to
build of a reservoir simulation
model (data gathering, data QC)
-- To understand and apply how to
carry out a simple dynamic reservoir
simulation study (data input,
history matching and production
forecast with a black-oil model)
Prerequisite
The training is open to applicants
who can justify an engineer or master
graduate diploma in geosciences or
reservoir engineering, a cadration
procedure or a validation of prior
learning in the disciplines of the
program. Some basic knowledge in
dynamic reservoir simulation is not
required but would facilitate learning
Note
This course can be delivered in French,
with documentation in English
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In-house Training ReservoirEngineering
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Experimental Training for Core Analysis
E-391
E-392
E-394
Laboratory Determination
Laboratory experiments - Development of Gas Condensate Fields
of Relative Permeabilities Two-phase flow - Interpretation
Reservoir Engineering
experiments that will provide relative permeability knowledge of how to carry out and interpret SCAL understanding of gas condensate reservoirs
to input in reservoir engineering studies lab experiments behavior; from gas PVT properties to gas flow
In-house Training
Learning objectives acquire additional knowledge in gas condensate
Learning objectives fields development
-- To deepen knowledge of lab experiments
-- To understand the theory underlying the methods -- To select methods for conventional and special Learning objectives
for assessing relative permeability in a lab core analysis
-- To learn how to select the most appropriate -- To understand the physical mechanisms and -- To know main concepts of gas condensate field
method experimental conditions developments
-- To acquire hands-on experience through a real lab -- To learn about evaluating productivity and
experiment carried out during the training Ways & means reservoir performance
-- To use a software program for experiment design -- To learn about main issues regarding surface
and interpretation Exercises and case studies using CYDAR facilities design and operation
simulation & modeling software
Ways & means Ways & means
Agenda 5 Days
Exercises and case studies using the software Interactive courses and exercises
program CYDAR ffIntroduction - Theory Field case studies
Real experiment is prepared, performed and ffExperiments
interpreted Agenda 5 Days
ffPractical hand-on experiments
Agenda 5 Days ffProperties of natural gases: dry gas and gas
condensate
ffBasics on two-phase flow in porous media ffWell test analysis
ffPrinciple of kr determination ffWell performance
ffUnsteady state ffReservoir performance
ffSteady state ffField development - Case study
ffCentrifuge ffSurface facilities - Infrastructure
ffExperimental considerations ffTight and shale gas reservoir performance
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In-house Training Geosciences Field Trips
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Static Model Construction:
Field Constraints & Integration
E-900
E-910
Introduction to Petroleum Systems with Subsurface Data
Organized in collaboration
with Cambridge Carbonate Ltd
Foundation Proficiency
Reference: GEOT / PETBAS Reference: GEOT / CARBFT
Purpose Purpose
To provide a comprehensive overview of petroleum The Jurassic outcrops of Eastern Paris Basin are
geology processes (emphasizing basin geometry, exceptional quality analogues for several producing
deposition, hydrocarbons origin, migration, and oil fields, especially regarding sequence stratigraphy
accumulation) with an introduction to the Ways & features and typical carbonate platforms
means of oil and gas exploration architecture. Recent diagenetic and petrophysical
investigation performed on selected outcrops and in
Audience equivalent subsurface provide a unique opportunity
of proposing an updated, complete and integrated
Oil and gas professionals, with little or no knowledge overview of shallow marine carbonates
in geology
Audience
In-house Training
hydrocarbons potential of sedimentary basins -- an excellent review of the constraints to the static
model in the field
Ways & means -- an integration of outcrop observation with
subsurface data: sedimentary architectures
Field trip to Dorset (UK) -- a distribution and evolution of petrophysical
Outcrops properties through diagenesis
A geological and petrophysical static model was
Agenda 5 Days performed over a large area centered on the main
zone of interest, along an extended stratigraphic
Introduction interval (Bajocian to Kimmeridgian)
ffGeneral introduction to petroleum geology
Prerequisite
ffMechanisms of sedimentary basins formation
ffInfilling and deformation of sedimentary basins Fundamentals of carbonate sedimentology may be
a useful prerequisite, but a quick reminder can be
Field trip organized in the field
ffBasin analysis (Weld and Channel Basin) from Ways & means
Permian and Tertiary times and building
ffPetroleum system of the neighboring Wytch Farm Outcrop sections (quarries), cores, well logs, thin
oil field section photographs, RCA data, NMR logs
ffContinental to shallow marine deposits outcrops Agenda 5 Days
ffTectonic outcrops: horst, graben and
synsedimentary faults ffIntroduction to stratigraphic & carbonate
sedimentology - Integration with 3D seismic
Note ffCarbonate platform: local petrophysics and
reservoir problematic in outcrops
Course fees include accommodation and ff3D geological reservoir model: integration
transportation during the field trip & discussion
ffVisit of Research Laboratory + core with
examples of subsurface equivalent
ffVisit of quarries: discussion about the evolution
of the architecture of the platform, and of
distribution of depositional environments
distribution
ffSecond integration and discussion
of the 3D geological and reservoir model
Note
Field trip: Lorraine region (North-Eastern France)
along the main outcrops of Middle and Late Jurassic
carbonates Meeting point: on field trip location
(Lorraine region)
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in Well Operations & Completion
Engineering
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Well Operations & Completion Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
40Days
Reference: FOR/CE
Module 1 - Common fundamentals for drilling and completion 5d
(cf. E-419)
Purpose
To provide an in-depth, practical Module 2 - Well productivity & reservoir - Wellbore interface 5d
understanding of completion techniques, (cf. E-451)
operations, equipment and procedures
Module 3 - Well completion equipment and procedures 5d
Audience (for flowing wells) (cf. E-453)
Young engineers involved in drilling
and completion, supervisors, tool pushers Module 4 - Wellbore treatments (cf. E-455) 5d
Learning objectives Module 5 - Artificial lift & well intervention fundamentals (cf. E-458) 5d
-- To assist in completion operations
on site; and, with some experience, Module 6 - Coiled tubing & nitrogen operations (cf. E-461) 5d
manage those operations
-- To define a completion program; and,
with some on-site experience, design Module 7 - Well intervention and pressure control (cf. E-473) 5d
and implement such a program
-- To pass the IWCF Well Intervention Module 8 - Project on completion program 5d
and Pressure Control Test
Completion design
Ways & means Tubing calculations
Fluids design
In-house Training
Knowledge assessment
on a weekly basis
Upon successful completion
of a knowledge test, the IWCF
Well Intervention and Pressure
control Certificate is delivered
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In-house Training Drilling & Completion
E-426
E-429
E-444
Geomechanics for Drilling Operations Wellhead & Blowout Preventers Advanced Cementing Practices
Agenda 5 Days
ffTechniques and job procedures 1.5 d
ffCement and slurries 1d
ffSpecial cases 0.5 d
ffCementing project 1d
ffEvaluation of the cementing job 1d
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E-454
E-456
E-457
Tubing movement & forces Matrix Acidizing Basic Hydraulic Fracturing
In-house Training
ffMatrix treatment: acidizing carbonates 1d
ffCase of a downhole binding device ffFracturing fluids, proppants and fracture
permitting no tubing movement 0.5 d ffMatrix treatment: acidizing sandstones 1d
conductivity 1d
ffCase study 1d ffAcidizing additives 0.5 d
ffInput and fracture design 1d
ffMatrix treatment design 0.5 d
ffEquipment and placement techniques 1d
ffSummary note 0.5 d
ffFlow back, fracture mapping
and post-job analysis 0.5 d
Note
ffQuiz, assessment and feedback 0.5 d
Kindly refer to the following complementary course
which might be of interest: Welbore Treatments Note
(E-455)
See also the course Wellbore Treatments (E-455)
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In-house Training Drilling & Completion
E-459
E-460
E-461
Nitrogen & Coiled Tubing Operations
Artificial Lift: Gas Lift Artificial Lift: Pumping
in Completion & Workover
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E-462
E-463
E-464
Well Servicing & Workover Well Performance Advanced Well Performance
-- To select the right means for well intervention Learning objectives Learning objectives
-- To write well servicing or workover programs
-- To supervise well servicing or workover operations -- To understand fundamentals of reservoir -- To acquire a practical understanding of reservoir,
characteristics and fluid properties fluid properties, near-wellbore zone, well
Ways & means -- To understand main artificial lift concepts and completion and facilities
methods -- To understand main remediation/stimulation and
Two case studies are worked out: one for well -- To discover the relationship between these artificial lift methods
servicing, and the other for workover phenomena and well performance -- To model, forecast, assess, troubleshoot and
-- To analyze the impact of well completion and optimize well performance
Agenda 5 Days equipment on well performance
In-house Training
ffWorkover 2d fundamentals 0.25 d
ffInflow performance 0.75 d ffIntroduction to production system 0.5 d
Note ffPVT data / PVT modeling 0.5 d
ffOutflow performance 0.75 d
This course can be delivered in French, with ffWell performance 1d ffReservoir properties & reservoir-wellbore
documentation in English interface 0.5 d
ffArtificial lift 1.5 d
ffInflow performance / IPR modeling 1.5 d
ffIntroduction to PROSPER 0.25 d
ffWellbore flow, outflow performance / VLP
modeling 1d
Note
ffWell performance 1d
This course can be delivered in French, ffArtificial lift 3d
with documentation in English
ffPROSPER case study 2d
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In-house Training Drilling & Completion
E-468
E-470
Well Inflow & Outflow Performance Unconventional Reservoirs IWCF Certification Surface BOP
E-learning with remote personal coaching Completion & Stimulation or Combined Surface/Subsea BOP
IWCF certified training center
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E-477
Stripping
Proficiency
Reference: WEL / STRIPE
Purpose
To provide the practical knowledge and skills
required for stripping operations
Audience
Drilling and completion engineers, supervisors, and
experienced tool pushers
Learning objectives
To carry out stripping operations in real conditions
through annular preventer alone or rams to rams
Prerequisite
To have a valid well control certificate and to
correctly know the basics on well control equipment
In-house Training
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In-house Training FieldOperations & HSE
E-514
E-515
E-516
Natural Gas Storage Natural Gas Transport by Pipeline
Gas Sweetening & Sulfur Recovery Types - Technology - Operation - Economics Technology - Operation - Economics
ffOverview of gas sweetening processes 0.25 d ffGas treatment 0.25 d ffTransport network 0.25 d
ffAmine sweetening processes 1.5 d ffEconomical aspect of gas storage 0.5 d ffDesign and construction of a gas pipe 0.5 d
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Production Accounting
E-520
E-529
& Material Balance Sheet Preparatory Course to Production
Liquid & gas balances - Measures & metering - Field Operator Training
Production reporting
Foundation Foundation
Reference: PROD / BALSH Reference: PROD / PC
Purpose Purpose
To provide the fundamental knowledge for To consolidate mathematics, physics, chemistry
understanding production balance, linking relevant and mechanics fundamentals required to attend IFP
operations and production figures which impact Trainings qualifying training program Production
issues such as transfer fee, exchange between Field Operator Training
fields, field use
Audience
Audience
Newly-hired personnel who need to strengthen
Managers, engineers, non-technical staff involved in their academic fundamentals before attending
production reporting or material-balance handling the training program Production Field Operator
(assessing fee, value created, etc.) Training. Upon successful completion of the
latter, they will be qualified to hold the position of
Learning objectives field operator in oil and gas production facilities or
terminals
-- To establish production balance from basic data
(well tests, process measurements, fiscal data) Learning objectives
-- To grasp performance monitoring and production
reporting tools -- To reach the prerequisite academic level in
-- To assess impact of different operations on mathematics, physics, chemistry and mechanics
material balances -- To take advantage of this core knowledge required
-- To know accounting and back allocation rules for Field Production Operator training and for the
specific to process or production mode future training
Highly interactive and applied course by industry Numerous application exercises inspired from oil &
specialist lecturers gas production operations
Numerous illustrations and cases studies
Agenda 25 Days
Agenda 3 Days
ffOverview of oil and gas production 1d
In-house Training
ffPerformance monitoring and
production reporting 0.5 d
ffCase study & production balances
reconstruction: back allocation,
satellite fields, main production centers 0.5 d
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With the Field
Operator
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Vocational Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Field Operations
Ready-to-use skills
185Days
Reference: PROD/BOAGB
Classroom training 80 d
Downhole production, well equipment and operation
Purpose Facilities static, rotating and safety equipment
To provide, through a comprehensive Surface processing of well effluents, storage and export
training and assessment system, Process control and instrumentation
the required technical knowledge and Safety in operation and maintenance
skills for qualifying to hold the position Equipment routine surveillance
of Field Operator and contribute to safe
and efficient operations in upstream
oil and gas facilities. A certificate On the Job Orientation (OJO) periods alternating with classroom 50 d
will be delivered to the trainee if the PE: Practical Exercises on equipment
necessary criterions have been fulfilled
OJO: (On the Job Orientation) Procedures and operations follow up with production team
Identification and study of equipment: routine surveillance and associated operating
Audience
procedures
Newly-hired personnel who are called Operation follow-up, production team organization, familiarization with field operators
on to hold position of Field Operators job duties
in oil and gas production facilities Continuous assessment of the work based learning process: Oral presentations and
or terminals. Active production field reports of the OJO periods assignments
operators in need of knowledge
enhancement and skills development
On the Job Training (OJT) 50 d
Learning objectives On-site training, aiming at providing the specific knowledge required for assuming the
-- To understand and explain processes, function of operator: process, circuits, plant equipment, instrumentation and process
equipment and machinery control, operating conditions, risks specific to facilities and safe operating procedures
-- To adjust equipment operating Achievement of various tasks as defined in the field operator job description, under the
parameters as required for supervision of a mentor and the shift team
safe operation and maintain
product quality targets
-- To safely perform routine operations, Final assessmentS & Jury 5d
surveillance of plant equipment and
apply special operating procedures Final oral examinations aiming at assessing the knowledge of the area of OJT assignment
-- To identify and react (hazards, details of the installations, operating conditions, equipment characteristics, site
adequately to plant upsets specificities) as well as the capability to assume the field operator duties (routine
-- To demonstrate awareness monitoring, execution of routine and non-routine tasks, knowledge of HSE rules and
Prerequisite
Training requires academic scientific
In-house Training
knowledge equivalent to British O levels.
If needed, trainees can attend a 5-week
introductory course (E-529) to acquire
or review the fundamentals required to
attend this qualifying training course
Note
Times mentioned here do not include
periods of rest / recovery; training
typically extends over one year
Training duration: 37 weeks
spread over a year
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Production Supervisor
With the
VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Vocational Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Production Supervision
Ready-to-use skills
35Days
Reference: PROD/PRODSUP
Fundamentals 5d
Fundamentals of chemistry: atoms, molecules, atomic weight, molecular weight
Purpose Hydrocarbons types and main characteristics
To provide the required skills and Applied physics: force, work and energy, temperature, thermal energy and heat transfer,
comprehensive knowledge to hold the pressure, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics and friction losses
position of production supervisor and Well effluent: composition, types and characterization parameters
ensure safe and efficient operations in Liquid-Vapor equilibrium of pure components and mixtures
upstream oil and gas facilities, within the Well effluents behavior - Need for effluents field processing - Specifications
framework of environmental regulations
Downhole production 5d
Audience
Fundamentals of reservoir engineering
Current or future production
Information on drilling techniques
supervisors in oil and gas production,
transport or storage facilities Completion techniques and equipment - Wellhead equipment
Artificial lift by Gas Lift (GL), Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP), Sucker Rod Pumps
Learning objectives (SRP), Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP): principle, operation, selection criteria
In-house Training
Rotating machinery 5d
Pumps: centrifugal and positive displacement
Compressors: centrifugal and reciprocating
Turbo-expanders
Gas turbines
HSE 5d
Main HSE risks
Hazards for personnel
HSE in production operations
HSE in construction and maintenance works
Risks inherent to Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
HSE management - Responsibilities
Risk analysis - Safety Engineering concepts
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With the Gas
& LNG Production Engineer
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Gas & LNG Production Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
60Days
Reference: PROD/GASENG
Thermodynamics applied to well effluent processing 5d
Well effluent - Ideal gas and real fluid behavior
Purpose Gas compression and expansion
Liquid vapor equilibrium of pure components and mixtures - Mixture separation
To provide in-depth technical knowledge ProII simulation: propane cryogenic loop
of natural gas treatment and liquefaction Fundamentals of distillation
ProII simulation: NGL splitter
facilities design and operation necessary
to hold rapidly, and very effectively, Gas processing and conditioning 5d
the position of Field Engineer, Design Commercial specifications for natural gas Need for gas field processing
Engineer, or Project Engineer Gas hydrates & humidity of natural gas
Dehydration process: TEG units and molecular sieves
Audience Sweetening: amines, membranes
NGL recovery and fractionation
Engineers (particularly recently
graduated engineers or engineers in Process simulation 5d
conversion) interested in a specializing in Simulation using ProII: propane loop, NGL recovery and fractionation, distillation
Gas field treatment: separators, dehydration, compression
gas treatment and liquefied natural gas
Liquefied natural gas 5d
Learning objectives Specific properties
Liquefaction process
-- To understand the thermodynamics Specific cryogenic equipment
involved in natural gas treatment and The LNG chain
liquefaction, especially cryogenic loops
-- To explain natural gas processing Static equipment 5d
& liquefaction process Piping & valves - Storage equipment
-- To understand in detail Metallurgy - Corrosion - Fundamentals of inspection
Steam generation, boilers
operating conditions and basic Thermal equipment - Fundamentals of electricity
design of gas treatment Instrumentation & process control - Safety system
-- To learn about technology of static
equipment and rotating machinery Processes schematization & pumps 5d
used in production facilities Drawing of a Block Flow Diagram (BFD), of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and a Piping
-- To understand, explain and & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
Fundamentals and charge loss
modify a PFD or a PID Centrifugal and volumetric pumps: technology, operation
-- To identify the main risks related Drivers
In-house Training
criteria
and industrial case studies Electrical generation and distribution
Practice on dynamic simulator
Numerous process simulation LNG - Specific safety engineering 5d
exercises using PROII software LNG specific hazards: stratification / roll-over, sloshing, LNG clouds ignition, asphyxiation risks,
cryogenic liquids jets, piping behavior
LNG spillage control at design stage and in operation
LNG clouds control in operation
LNG fires control at design stage and in operation
HAZID application, HAZOP exercise, plant layout exercise
Consequence analysis methodology
Safety instrumented systems, shutdown system, blow-down system, PSVs and mechanical systems
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in Petroleum Engineering
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Petroleum Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
100Days
Reference: PROD/PETROLENG
Introduction to petroleum geophysics 5d
Elements & processus of reservoirs. Diagraphy analysis - Seismic acquisition, processing, imaging
Purpose and interpretation. Prospects evaluation
In-house Training
Highly interactive training with Rotating machinery 5d
industry specialist lecturers Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. Compressors and turbo-expanders. Gas turbines
Multiple teamwork sessions OFFSHORE FIELD DEVELOPMENTS - FLOW ASSURANCE 5d
and industrial case studies
Offshlore development architecture. Technology & deep offshore specificities. Pipelines
Numerous process simulation
exercises using PROII software Safety & environment in surface processing facilities 5d
Product and equipment related risk - Hazards for personnel. Safety in production operations and
during construction or repair works. Safety management and responsibilities. Introduction to
fundamentals of safety engineering
Safety engineering 5d
HAZID application, HAZOP exercise, plant layout exercise. Consequence analysis methodology.
Safety Instrumented Systems, shutdown system, blow-down system, PSVs and mechanical systems
Petroleum economics and project management 5d
Fundamentals of contracts. Project profitability evaluation - Risk analysis of Exploration & Production
projects. Project cost estimation and cost control
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In-house Training FieldOperations & HSE
E-540
E-541
E-542
Production Chemicals:
Well Operation & Testing Operation of Gas Lift Wells
Use & Handling
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Proficiency
Production Optimization
E-543
5Days
Reference: PROD/PRODOPTGB
Introduction to Oil & Gas production systems 1d
Introduction to Exploration & Production activities in the Oil & Gas sector
Purpose Production Systems general description: Reservoir, wells, transport, surface facilities,
To provide an overall view of key storage, metering and allocation
factors affecting the productivity of O&G Properties of Reservoir Fluids
production sites, from the reservoir to the
delivery point, and to present the actual Description of Reservoir input data
approaches and tools aiming to maximize
the output of present and future fields Well drilling & completion, well test basics 1d
Note
PROSPER is a well performance, design
and optimization program for modelling
most types of well configurations found in
the worldwide oil and gas industry today
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In-house Training FieldOperations & HSE
Laboratory Analyzes
E-544
E-547
E-548
Gas Treatment & Compression Production Facilities
for Oil & Gas Production
Technology - Operation Control Room Operation Methodology - Results analysis - HSE
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E-549
E-551
Occupational Safety
Safety in Laboratory Ensure a safe workplace
Proficiency Foundation
Reference: PROD / SAFELABGB Reference: HSE / OCCSAFGB
Purpose Purpose
To improve awareness regarding risks in To provide a thorough understanding of expectations
laboratories and pilot plants and develop the right and mandatory requirements regarding
skills to mitigate those risks occupational safety
To give insight regarding operational implementation
Audience of a safe workplace within oil & gas facilities
In-house Training
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In-house Training FieldOperations & HSE
HSE in Construction/
E-555
E-565
E-570
HSE Management Safety Engineering Workshop Maintenance Works
Hazards - Works - SIMOPS -
Management - Audits
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E-581
E-582
E-583
Oil & Gas Facilities Environmental Environmental Management of Spills
Social Risk Management
Impact Management & Emissions: Air, Water, Wastes, Soils
In-house Training
ffEnvironmental stakes & issues related to E&P monitoring the implementation of the SIMPs studies and teamwork sessions
activities 1d
Ways & means Agenda 5 Days
ffEnvironmental risk assessment
Standards & regulations 0.25 d The training will have an interactive format ffEnvironmental issues related
ffEnvironmental impact assessment providing room for practice and discussion. It will to E&P activities 0.25 d
Projects 0.5 d involve multimedia presentations, case studies and
teamwork sessions ffAtmospheric pollution & treatment 0.75 d
ffEnvironmental risk management ffWaste water pollution & treatment 0.75 d
Production activities 0.5 d Agenda 5 Days
ffOil spill response at sea Technologies 1d
ffMonitoring & reporting 0.5 d
ffSocial issues related to O&G activities: risks, ffSolid waste disposal 0.75 d
ffIntroduction to oil spill response at sea 0.25 d stakes and strategies 1d
ffSoil pollution & remediation 0.75 d
ffOil spill response technologies 0.5 d ffStakeholder engagement 1d
ffMonitoring & reporting 0.75 d
ffWaste management: disposal options ffParticipative social impact assessment
of oil-spill waste 0.5 d as a risk management tool 1d
ffE.U. directive on Integrated Pollution ffSocial impact management plans
Prevention and Control (IPPC) 0.5 d and monitoring: tools & processes 0.5 d
ffContaminated site management 0.5 d ffSocial impact management plans and monitoring:
focus on special topics and issues 1d
ffCase study: social screening of an oil
and gas project 0.5 d
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With the HSE
Engineer
GraduatE CErtifiCatE
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in HSE Engineering
Ready-to-use skills
80Days
Reference: HSE/HSEENG
Downhole production and surface processing 10 d
Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering, Drilling, Completion and Well Servicing
Purpose Oil, Water & Gas treatments
To provide an in-depth knowledge
of safety and environment issues Flow assurance Production facilities equipment 10 d
in oil & gas production activities: Corrosion & inspection
from design to facilities operation Overview of static and rotating equipment
Flow assurance, hydrates, wax, asphaltenes, deposits
Audience Corrosion & inspection, chemicals use & management
Engineers (in particularly field-,
project- engineers) called on to take Safety engineering 10 d
the position of HSE or Safety Engineer
Preliminary Hazard analysis - HAZID studies, HAZOP studies - Consequence analysis
Learning objectives methodology
Major hazard assessment & quantitative risk assessment
-- To describe the overall production Emergency escape and rescue - Human Factor & Safety Dossier
chain and explain main
techniques and equipment used Safety during project phases 10 d
in the Oil & Gas facilities
-- To detail HSE concerns in production Description of project phases and associated safety issues
operations, construction, maintenance Safety rules and organization on project
works, projects/logistics Safety audits, lessons-learnt sessions
-- To describe HSE management roles
and responsibilities, set-up and HSE in drilling/completion operations 5d
implement HSE management system
HSE in drilling, completion, rig move operations, well maintenance operations
-- To contribute to Safety Engineering
studies, incident analysis and Training exercises: well control, fire drill, rig evacuation etc.
investigation reporting, HSE monitoring
-- To adopt good work methods HSE in operation and maintenance activities 10 d
and communication skills HSE main hazards and risks: dangerous products, flammability, fluid behavior hazards
Utilities, flares & drains, installation preparation for work (LOTO; degassing-inerting;
Ways & means ventilation)
In-house Training
Human factors and Responsibilities - Safety Culture & Safety Leadership
279
With the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE
in Advanced Instrumentation
& Instrumented Systems
Process instrumentation
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
An Advanced Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Instrumentation & Instrumented Systems
Ready-to-use skills
In-house Training
Notion of system life cycle and integrity (IEC 61508) / implementation of SIL
Study of e DCS or PLC implementation project: Engineering documents (functional
analysis) and project phases: Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test
(SAT) and commissioning
281
In-house Training FieldOperations & HSE
E-611
Certification Instrumentation Maintenance
Developed with the assistance
of AXENS - IFP Group Technologies
Purpose Purpose
To provide an advanced, practical knowledge of To provide a comprehensive knowledge for the
multivariable predictive control control and maintenance of instrumented systems
enforced in production facilities
Audience
Audience
Engineers, technicians and operation supervisors
involved in the design, implementation and Engineers and technicians involved in hook-up and
maintenance of Advanced Predictive Control (APC) control of instrumented systems enforced in the Oil
projects & Gas industry
For more details and to organize an in-house course for your company at any location, contact us today
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282
E-618
E-619
E-620
Production Facilities Power Network Production Facilities Power Network
Electrical Maintenance
& Electrical Equipment & Electrical Equipment (Advanced)
In-house Training
ffElectrical safety 0.75 d ffStatic equipments 1d
ffHazardous areas and materials 0.75 d ffProtection against the electrical hazards 1d
283
In-house Training FieldOperations & HSE
E-621
E-622
E-623
Centrifugal & Positive Displacement Centrifugal & Positive Displacement
General Mechanical Maintenance
Pumps Operation Pumps Maintenance
For more details and to organize an in-house course for your company at any location, contact us today
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284
E-626
E-627
E-630
Centrifugal & Volumetric Centrifugal & Volumetric
Gas Turbines
Compressors Operation Compressors Maintenance
In-house Training
285
In-house Training FieldOperations & HSE
E-641
E-643
Operation, Maintenance & Inspection Machinery Vibration
of Rotating Machinery Signature Analysis
Proficiency Advanced
Reference: MAI / ROTMAINT Reference: MTM / PAVIB-E
Purpose Purpose
This training provides an understanding of how To provide the tools for evaluating machinery
machines work, the mechanical aspects, wear operating problems
and rupture, lubrication, and troubleshooting by To impart the knowledge and methods necessary
knowledge of the general technology of the rotating for the organization and implementation of an
machinery and auxiliaries (introduction to vibration efficient predictive maintenance program
analysis and other techniques)
It provides requisite knowledge to realize inspection Audience
and diagnosis of the rotating machinery
Supervisors and technical staff involved in the
Audience inspection and maintenance of rotating equipment
286
Field Operations & HSE
In-house Training
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287
In-house Training FieldOperations & HSE
E-670
E-675
Corrosion Prevention
Technology - Construction - & Multiphase Flow
Operation - Regulations
in Production Facilities
Simulation using OLGA & Multiflash
Learning objectives -- To assess friction losses in a pipeline and fittings Learning objectives
for a single-phase flow
-- To review all loading/unloading operations on oil -- To understand multiphase flow patterns and main -- To list the main characteristics and types of
terminals, FPSOs and FSOs perturbing factors corrosion of metallic materials used in the Oil &
-- To understand technical characteristics of onshore -- To grasp multiphase flow hydrodynamics for wet Gas industries
or floating storage facilities gas streams and crude oil streams -- To describe the means of protection against each
-- To understand metering and sampling techniques -- To understand operational constraints of single type of corrosion
used to measure volume of marketed oil and multi-phase flow lines -- To select the most appropriated material for a
-- To grasp technology of oil tanker loading facilities -- To deal with pipeline flow assurance issues given Oil & Gas application
(jetty, loading buoy, tandem point) -- To simulate a pipeline using the software program -- To explain the available ways of monitoring the
-- To learn about mooring crew activities, pilotage, OLGA state of corrosion of a metallic equipment
port regulations
-- To assess oil terminals HSE hazards and Ways & means Ways & means
operational constraints
Highly interactive training by industry-specialist Highly interactive teaching by experienced lecturers
Ways & means lecturers Several applications and illustrations
Several applications and illustrations
Highly interactive training by industry specialist Use of simulation software programs OLGA and Agenda 5 Days
lecturers Multiflash
Several applications and illustrations ffDefinition and mechanisms of corrosion 1d
Agenda 5 Days ffCommon types of corrosion 1d
Agenda 5 Days
ffFundamentals of fluid mechanics ffTypes of corrosion encountered
ffOverview of oil terminals 0.5 d friction losses in single-phase flow 1.5 d in the oil & gas industry 1d
ffOnshore storage tanks 0.5 d ffMulti-phase flow in oil & gas production 0.5 d ffCorrosion prevention 1d
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Field Development Project
E-695
Foundation
Reference: DEV / FDEVGB
Purpose
To provide the knowledge, methodology and tools
to orchestrate work and integrate contributions of
engineers from all disciplines working in a project
team with the purpose of devising field development
schemes
Audience
Engineers from all upstream oil and gas disciplines:
reservoir, drilling and well completion, treatment
facilities, cost estimation, design
Learning objectives
-- To consolidate the fundamentals to lead a field
development study
-- To acquire world class methodology in oil and gas
field development
-- To assess and assemble contributions of all
technical disciplines involved in mapping out a
field development scheme
-- To outline the design of flow-lines, processing
facilities, and export facilities
-- To make an efficient contribution to field
development multidisciplinary project teams
Agenda 15 Days
In-house Training
ffFundamentals of reservoir, drilling and
completion 0.5 d
ffWell effluents behavior - Need for effluent
field processing 0.5 d
ffCrude oil treatment 0.5 d
ffProduction and injection water treatment 0.5 d
ffGas processing and conditioning 0.5 d
ffSimulation of oil & gas field treatment 1d
ffCase of offshore developments -
Flow assurance 0.25 d
ffSafety and environment 0.25 d
ffProject management 0.5 d
ffPetroleum economics 0.5 d
ffField development project (teamwork
project with experienced coach) 10 d
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With the Project
Management Path
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Project management
Key benefits:
An international recognition of your competencies
A Graduate Certificate is obtained
A confirmed expertise in Project Management
Ready-to-use skills
Reference: PL/PROPMGB
Part 1 - E&P technologies overview 5d
Geosciences
Purpose Drilling and well completion
Field processing - Surface facilities - Field development and decision making process
To acquire knowledge in managing E&P challenges and new technologies
projects, from initial stage to project
Part 2 - Unconventional projects - E&P projects economics 5d
completion, its purpose is to provide
Contribution of unconventional hydrocarbons to the global scene
a thorough understanding of: Unconventional upstream steps, techniques & costs
-- structure and management of Upstream economic and contractual framework, economic analysis & investment decision
the project phases execution Environmental impact & issues
(what to do and when)
-- project management techniques
Part 3 - Process 5d
& know-how (how to) Piping & valves
Main equipment
Metallurgy - Corrosion - Fundamentals of inspection
Audience Schematization
Engineers who are newly involved Part 4 - Logistics 5d
in project activities and who need Logistic
a global understanding of Projects Transportation issues
Part 5a - Engineering management 3d
Learning objectives Gaining a deep understanding of engineering
-- To discover Oil & Gas activities, Engineering discipline overview
Keys to a successful engineering execution
vocabulary, economy
-- To conduct the preliminary Part 5b - Quality assurance and risks in projects 2d
stages: concept, feasibility, Quality management system, process and organization
economics (notion), FEED Quality control during execution, feedback and continuous improvement
-- To appraise project planning: Risk management system
schedule, costs, execution plan Part 6a - Construction techniques 3d
-- To strengthen HSE in project
Construction techniques
Design and Construction
-- To choose within the Part 6b - HSE in construction activities 2d
various contract types Safety risk management on the field - HSE
-- To manage pre-construction phases:
basics, calls for tenders, etc. Part 7 - Pre-commissioning - Commissioning 5d
-- To manage construction phases: Presentation of Precom/Com in project activities
Precommissioning: mechanical completion, commissioning activities
engineering, procurement, Start-up
construction and commissioning
Part 8 - Planning and schedule 5d
Ways & means Project process
Building / optimizing the schedule
Each step of the course is illustrated Onshore case study using MS project and offshore case study using primavera
by numerous examples, drawings,
photos and videos taken from Part 9 - Contracts 5d
actual Oil & Gas activities Introduction, contracting strategy
Call for tender procedures
Projects & Logistics
Exercises are proposed to participants EPC contract content and core articles, exhibits, contract, liability and insurance
for each step of the course Procurement, expediting, stock management, transportation, customs
Contract administration
the number of working days per week Estimation & cost control
Information management
Part 11 - Project management 5d
Introduction and preliminary studies
Feed or basic engineering
Project control and administration
HSE and quality management
Detail engineering and procurement
Construction
Part 12 - Group exercise or project 10 d
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In-house Training Projects&Logistics
E-731
E-732
Construction Management Training Construction Techniques & Site Visit Construction Site Administration
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
-- To evaluate and manage HSE/Security risks on -- To evaluate and manage HSE/Security risks on Learning objectives
construction site construction site
-- To enhance knowledge of construction activities -- To enhance knowledge of construction activities -- To evaluate and manage HSE/Security risks on
-- To develop Construction management skills -- To develop Construction management skills construction site
-- To monitor and control quality/schedule/costs -- To monitor and control quality/schedule/costs -- To enhance knowledge of construction activities
during construction activities during construction activities -- To develop Construction management skills
-- To monitor and control quality/schedule/costs
Ways & means Ways & means during construction activities
Exercises are proposed to participants for each step Exercises are proposed to participants for each step Ways & means
of the Construction progress of the Construction progress
Each step of the course is illustrated by numerous Each step of the course is illustrated by numerous Exercises are proposed to participants for each step
examples taken from actual Oil & Gas construction examples taken from actual Oil & Gas construction of the Construction progress
activities activities Each step of the course is illustrated by numerous
May be validated, on request, as such when all examples taken from actual Oil & Gas construction
modules have been done Agenda 5 Days activities
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Construction Management Training - Module 3 Construction Management Training - Module 4
E-733
E-734
E-736
Construction HSE Management Construction Offshore Installation Construction Works Supervision
Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects Application to Oil & Gas Upstream Projects
ffSafety risk management on the field - HSE ffOffshore installation Agenda 5 Days
ffWorks supervision 1d
Note Note
ffHSE 1d
This module is part of the course E-730 This module is part of the courses E-730 and E-780
ffWork instructions and quality issues 1d
Training E-730 may be validated, on request, Trainings E-730 & E-780 may be validated, on
as such when all modules have been done request, as such when all modules have been done ffConstruction supervision 1d
This course can be delivered in French, with This course can be delivered in French, with ffRelationships and team work 1d
documentation in English documentation in English
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In-house Training Projects&Logistics
E-737
Construction Superintendent
Proficiency
Reference: PL / SUPTVX
Purpose
To provide the in-depth technical knowledge of
oil and gas processing operations, along with the
managerial and communication skills, for qualifying
to hold the position of construction superintendents
To provide the in-depth technical knowledge of
oil and gas processing operations, along with the
managerial and communication skills, for qualifying
to hold the position of construction superintendents
The required high-level knowledge stretches over
a wide range of issues in relation to production,
maintenance, intervention on well, construction,
site works
Audience
Professionals with a significant experience in oil and
gas surface production who are called on to hold
position of construction superintendents
Learning objectives
-- To master all issues of the overall production
process, from reservoir to offloading facilities
-- To anticipate production and maintenance
constraints on works
-- To learn about state-of-the-art oil and gas
construction techniques
-- To learn about on-site HSE management rules and
individual responsibilities
-- To acquire world class work methods and
communication skills
-- To anticipate anomalous events and react
effectively
-- To propose well-argued plans to improve
construction activities
Agenda 58 Days
ffOil, water and gas processing 10 d
ffHSE in production operations, construction
& maintenance works
HSE management and safety engineering 18 d
ffMultidisciplinary conferences 3d
ffProject control 4d
ffConstruction technics 14 d
ffShut-downs: organization, coordination,
management 5d
ffWork methods and communication 2d
ffRevisions - Oral assessment 3d
Note
Modules indicated with (1) are common
with production training E-533 Production
superintendent, in order to give the trainee For more details and to organize an in-house course for your company at any location, contact us today
the best knowledge of production constraints
This course can be delivered in French, with pl.rueil@ifptraining.com
documentation in English
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Subsea Integrity Management (I) - Subsea Integrity Management (II) - Subsea Operations & Interventions -
E-783
E-784
E-785
Inspections, Monitoring & Testing Non Conformity Management Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV)
Organized in collaboration Organized in collaboration Organized in collaboration
with StatMarine SAS with STAT Marine SAS with STAT Marine SAS
ffInspection plan / intervals ffFunctional integrity issues ffOperating philosophy in degraded mode
and their main consequences
ffGeneric support documents ffOperational challenges
ffNon conformity management
ffSpecific support documents ffBarriers philosophy
ffMaintenance & repair
ffInspection management database ffIntroduction
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Keyword List
2D: 77 Bits: 133-134, 136, 140 Communication: 231
2D seismic: 232 Black oil: 108, 247 Compaction: 238
3D: 77-78 BLEVE: 181-183 Company(ies): 56, 71
3D seismic: 232 Blow-by: 182-183 Completion: 62-63, 105, 135, 153, 180
4D: 77 Blowout: 182-183 Completion design: 63
4D seismic: 232 Blowout preventer: 256 Completion engineering: 138, 177
BO Upstream: 265 Completion techniques: 267
A BOA: 265
Board: 71
Compression: 168
Compressor: 188, 190
Absorption: 168 Bonuses: 231 Concession: 66, 231
Academic fundamentals: 263 BOP: 141 Conductivity: 104
Accommodation: 238 Borehole: 232 Consolidation: 231
Accounting: 64-65, 69-71, 231 Borehole seismic: 232 Construction: 217, 292-294
Acid components content: 274 BOT: 69 Construction works: 181
Acid gas: 170-171 Boundary: 104 Consumer: 56
Acoustic: 95, 232 BSW (Basic Sediment & Water): 169 Contango: 60
Actor: 56 Budget forecast: 205 Contingencies: 217
Budget(s): 64, 69, 231 Contract lump sum: 205
Additives: 257
Budgeting: 65 Contract reimbursable: 205
Advanced: 80
Business: 231 Contract(s): 56, 65-68, 70, 205, 211,
Agency: 56
213, 221, 231
Agreement: 70
Air transport: 221 C Contractual: 70
Contractual framework: 64, 67, 231
Alkaline: 111
Calibration: 232 Control: 71, 292-294
Allocation: 192 Control of the cementing job: 256
Allowances: 217 Capillary: 247
Capital expenditures: 58 Conversion: 78
Alluvial: 84 Convolution: 232
Amine: 170-171 Carbonate domain: 137
Carbonates: 257 Core: 242, 247, 251
Amortization: 65, 231 Corporate: 69
Amplitude: 77, 232 Cargo: 56
Case study: 256 Correlation: 232
Analysis: 69, 231 Corrosion: 165, 177, 188-189, 195,
Anti-surge: 188, 190 Cased: 233
Cased hole logging: 105 274, 288
Appraisal: 231 Cost: 69-70, 231
Artificial lift: 130, 135, 156, 177, 180, Cash flow: 69
Casing design: 136 Cost analysis: 65
258-260, 267 Cost control: 65, 221
Casing program: 129, 139
Asset management: 67 Cost estimates: 217
Casing string calculation: 139
Associated gas: 169 Cost management: 231
Casings: 139
ATEX: 181 Cost of capital: 68, 231
Cathodic protection: 288
Attribute: 77-78, 232 Cost oil: 231
Cavitation: 188, 190
Audit: 64, 70-71, 231 Cost recovery: 231
CBL: 150
Auditor: 71 Cost reports: 205
Cement and slurries: 150, 256
Auxiliary equipment: 140-141, 256 Cement chemistry: 150, 256 Costs: 211-212
AVA: 95 Cement job design: 256 Costs (maintenance - failure): 197
AVO: 95-96, 232 Cement program: 136, 256 Cougar: 107
Cementing: 258 CPA: 71
B Cementing practices: 133-134 Crude: 56, 231
Change orders: 205 Cryogenic exchanger: 172
Back allocation: 192 Changes: 207 Cutting: 233
Back stripping: 238 Characterization: 87
Back-off: 148 Chemical additives: 274 D
Backwardation: 60 Chemistry: 263
Basin: 83-84, 238 Chlorination: 169 DEA: 170-171
Basin analysis: 237-238 Clause: 66 Debt: 69
Basin assessment: 237-238 CO2: 170-171 Decision: 231
Basis risk: 60 Coiled tubing: 258 Decision tree: 67-68
BHA: 136, 140 Commissioning: 209 Deepwater drilling: 133-135
Biogas: 57 Commitments: 64 Degassing: 181
Bio-Marker: 236 Committee: 71 Dehydration: 164-165, 169-171, 267
296
Deltaic: 84 Environment: 56, 84, 115, 184 Fluid injection: 243
Demand: 56 EOR: enhanced oil recovery: 69, 101- Fluvial: 84
De-oiling: 169 103, 106-107, 111 Fold: 236
Deposits: 154, 257, 274 Equation of state: 168 Formation damage: 257
Depreciation: 65, 69 Equilibrium: 56 Forward: 57, 60, 231
Derivative approach: 116 Equipment: 195 FPSO: 177, 198, 223, 267, 288
Derivatives: 60 Equipment availability: 197 Fractured reservoirs: 87
Design: 182-183, 285 Equity: 68-69 Freight: 56
Development: 53, 69, 101-102, 198, 230 ERD: 145 Frequency domain: 232
Development project: 68 ESP: 258 FSO: 177, 267, 288
Development strategy: 53 Estimating methods and tools: 217
Deviated wells design: 136
Devon: 253
Evaluation: 102, 231, 237-238
Excavation: 276
G
Dew point: 274 Exhibits: 213 Game: 231
Differential stucking: 148 Expansion: 168 Gas: 69-70, 170-172, 231, 262, 274
Dionisos: 238 Exploitation: 58, 295, 295 Gas and power integration: 57
Directional drilling: 133-134, 145 Exploration: 62, 65, 82, 230-231, 236, 253 Gas chain: 171
Discount: 69 Exploration and production contracts: 64
Gas conditioning: 170-171
Discount rate: 65, 67-68, 231 Expulsion: 236
Gas economics: 171
Distillation: 168 Extension: 231
Gas end-uses: 171
Distributed Control System (DCS): 188-189 External: 71
Gas field processing: 164
Distribution: 57, 84
Gas lift: 155, 258
Diving operations: 295
Dorset: 253
F Gas pipe: 170-171
Downhole devices: 130 Gas processing: 170-171, 177
Facies: 77, 84 Gas production: 171
Downstream: 56, 231 Farm-in: 64, 66-68
Drainage: 101, 106-107, 181-183 Gas shut-off: 154
Farm-out: 64, 66-68 Gas storage: 262
Drainage mechanisms: 63 Fault: 78, 236
Drift: 232 Gas test design: 116
FEED: 205 Gas transport: 262
Drill collars: 140 FFT analysis: 286
Drill pipes: 140 Gas treatment: 164
Field development: 53 Gas turbine(s): 188, 190, 285
Drilling: 62-63, 105, 129, 177, 180, 233 Field engineering: 207
Drilling engineering: 138 Gas zone cementing: 256
Field operator: 265 General Terms and Conditions: 64
Drilling fluids: 133-134, 149 Field processing: 165
Drilling program: 139 Geochemistry: 236, 253
Field trip: 137, 253
Drilling string: 133-134, 140 Geodynamic: 236
Filter: 232
Drilling techniques: 267 Geologic traps: 63
Filtration: 169
Drive mechanism: 102, 106-107 Geological report: 233
Finance: 69, 71
DRIZO: 170-171 Geology: 62, 87-89, 233, 253
Financial analysis: 69
Duration: 64 Geomechanics: 256
Financial management: 69
Dynamic corrections: 232 Geophysics: 62, 77, 232, 253
Financial markets: 57
Dynamic simulator: 188-189 Financing: 65 Geostatistics: 87-89, 92, 94
Finding cost: 65 Global skin: 151
E Fire fighting system: 182-183 Governance: 71
Government take: 231
Fiscal: 231
E&P logistic: 221 Fiscal environment: 231 Green muds: 149
Economic environment: 61 Fishing: 133-134, 142 GTL: 57
Economic(s): 56, 231 Fishing job: 148 Gulf of Mexico: 239
Economy: 56, 66 Flammability: 181
Effluent behavior: 168, 177 Flare: 181-183 H
Effluents: 168 Flash: 168
Effluents field processing: 164 Flexible pipelines: 224 H2S: 170-171
Elastic: 95, 243 Flow: 106-108, 247, 288 H2S content: 274
Electrical submersible pumping: 155, 258 Flow Assurance: 165, 198, 223, 288 Handling operations: 221
Electricity: 55 Flow capacity: 151 Hazards: 181
Electricity engineering: 177 Flow meter: 192 Hazards for personnel: 181
Energy: 56 Fluid: 103, 109, 243 Hazards to humans: 275
Engineering management: 207 Fluid behavior: 168 HAZID: 182-183
297
HAZOP: 182-183 ISO 9000: 208 Manhours: 217
HC: 237-238 Isochron: 78 Manifold: 223
Heat: 238 IWCF certification: 157-158 Map: 78
Heat exchanger: 188-189 Margin(s): 56, 231
Heat flux: 83
Hedge: 56
J Marine: 84
Market(s): 56, 58, 60, 231
Hedging: 56-57, 60 Jaring: 148 Marketing: 56-57
Heterogeneities: 87 JOA: 66 Material balance: 117, 263
HFO: Hunting For Oil: 230 Job descriptions: 163 Math: 263
History: 56 Joint: 66, 70 Matrix acidizing: 257
History match: 108, 247 Joint operating agreement: 64-65, 231 Matrix treatment: 154, 257
Hole: 79-81, 233 Joint venture: 65, 231 Maturation: 83, 238
Hole cleaning: 149 JSBA: 66 MDEA: 170-171
Horda: 239 Jumpers: 223 Mechanical lock-out: 181
Horizon: 78 JV: 66 Mechanics: 263
Horizontal drilling: 133-134 Metallurgy: 188-189
Horizontal drilling practices: 145
Horizontal well: 105-106 K Meteorology: 221
Metering: 192, 263
Host country: 66 Metering Allocation: 165, 177, 192
HSE: 133-135, 143, 182-183, 195, 274, 276 Kerogen: 83, 236, 238 Methodology: 71
HSE reporting: 205 Kick control: 157 Microseismics: 243
HSE risks: 177 Killing procedures: 155 Midstream: 56
Human factors: 181, 221 Kriging: 94 Migration: 77, 83, 232, 236-238
Hydrate: 170-171 Miscible: 106-107
Hydraulic fracturing: 154, 257 L Modeling: 68-69, 83, 87, 92, 94-95,
Hydrocarbon: 62, 236 109, 236, 238
Hydrofracturation: 243 Laboratory: 274-275 Monitoring: 102, 295
HYSYS: 168-171, 199 Laboratory analysis (oil & gas): 274 Mud checks: 149
Layout: 182-183 Mud logging: 133-134, 142
I Legal: 231
Legal framework: 61, 64
Mud program: 136
Mud window: 256
IEA: 56, 231 Leverage: 69 Multidisciplinary: 230
Imbibition: 106-107 Liabilities: 231 Multidisciplinary team: 53
Impact assessment: 184 Liberalization: 57-58 Multiphase: 192, 288
Impedence: 77 Lifting operations: 221, 276 Multiphase flow: 288
Incoterm: 56 Liner: 150 Multiphase meter: 192
Indexation: 57-58 Liner hanger: 256 Multiple coverage: 232
Industrial drawings: 263 Liquefaction plants: 58 Multi-purpose support vessels: 223
Industry: 231 Liquid-vapor equilibrium: 168
Inerting: 181 Liquid-vapor separation: 168
LNG: 55, 57-58, 170-172
N
Inflow: 130, 156, 259-260
Inflow and outflow performance: 151 LNG carrier: 170-172 National oil companies: 64
Initial engineer training: 179 LNG chain: 172 Natural gas: 55, 57, 262
Injection: 102, 106-107, 111 LNG economics: 172 Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) extraction: 164-165
Injection water: 169 LNG tanker(s): 58, 170-171 Negotiation: 66
Injection water treatment: 164, 169, 177 Loading: 288 Neogene: 239
Inspection: 188-189, 195, 286, 295 Log: 79-81, 88-89, 92, 150, 233, 242 Neritic: 239
Instrumentation: 165, 177, 188-189 Logging: 62, 142, 233 Netback: 57
Insurances: 231 Logistic base: 221 Netback value: 58
Integration: 239, 242 Logistic engineer: 221 New muds: 149
Interface management: 207 Long term contracts: 57-58, 60 NGL: 170-171
Interfaces: 207 Losses: 149 Nitrogen: 258
Interference: 104 Lowstand: 239 NOC: 231
Internal: 71 Nodes: 232
Interpretation: 78-81, 233 M Noise: 232
Intervention: 223 Noise estimation: 95
Inversion: 95 Machinery vibration monitoring: 286 Non consent: 231
Investment profitability: 69 Maintenance: 195, 286 Non-conformity: 295
Investment(s): 65, 67, 231 Maintenance management: 197 Norm: 71
IOC: 231 Management: 206, 231, 231 North Pyrenean basin: 137
ISO 10006: 208 Management of deposits: 223 NPSH: 188, 190
298
Numerical simulation with petrophysical Petroleum system: 82-83, 88-89, 236-238 Profitability analysis: 68
properties: 247 Petrophysics: 81, 87, 89, 101, 247, 251 Profitability of success: 65
Phase envelop: 168 Progress control: 205
O Phase equilibrium: 168
Physical trading: 60
Project: 56, 69, 182-183, 206, 209, 231
Project control: 211-213
OBC: 232 Physics: 263 Project cost estimates: 217
Offloading: 288 Picking: 78 Project engineer: 179
Offshore: 62, 147, 198, 222, 288 Pigging: 223-224 Project execution plan: 205
Offshore developments: 165 Pipeline: 170-171, 198, 222 Project management: 67, 231
Offshore operations: 129, 292 Pipeline construction: 224 Propagation: 243
Offshore wells: 63 Pipeline integrity: 224 Prospect: 83, 237-238
Offshore works: 222 Piping: 188-189 Prospect evaluation: 85
OHIP: 88-89, 92 Planning: 218 PSA: 66
Oil: 56, 69-70, 169, 231 Plant layout: 207 PSC: 66, 70
Oil base muds: 149 Plate-fin exchanger: 172 PSV: 188-189
Oil companies: 54 Platform: 198 Pumping: 258
Oil field processing: 164 Platts: 56 Pumps: 188, 190, 258
Oil markets: 54 Play: 83 Purchasing: 221
Oil processing: 177 Politic: 56 PVT: 103, 108-109, 117, 247
Oil treatment: 164-165, 169 Polymer: 111
OJO: 265 Pore pressure: 256 Q
OJT: 265 Porosity: 247, 251
OLGA: 288 Porous: 243 Quality: 208
On the Job training: 265 Portfolio optimization: 67 Quality control: 205, 293
Onshore wellhead: 256 PPE: 181 Quality feedback: 208
OOIP: 83, 101-102, 230, 237-238 Practical training: 265 Quality management system: 208
OPEC: 56, 231 Practice: 71
Open: 79-81
Operating: 70
Precommissioning: 209
Preservation: 223
R
Operating costs: 58 Pressure: 181 Radius of investigation: 104
Operation: 163, 195, 285-286 Pressure - Volume - Temperature: 103 Rate: 69
Operator: 70, 175, 265 Pressure behaviors: 116 Receiver: 77
Operator Certification: 175, 265 Pressure control: 158 Recoverable: 70
Options: 60 Price: 56, 231 Recovery: 102, 111
Organic: 236 Price formulae: 58 Refinery: 56
Organization: 211-212 Pricing: 58 Refining: 56, 231
OSP: 232 Pro II: 168-171, 199 Reflection: 232
Outflow: 130, 156, 259-260 Procedure: 71 Reflection coefficient: 232
Overview: 231 Process: 199 Regasification terminals: 58
Process control: 188-189 Regimes: 64
P Processing: 63, 232
Procurement: 221
Regulation: 57
Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP): 169
Packers: 130 Produced water: 169 Reject water: 169
Paleoenvironment: 239 Producer: 56 Relative permeability: 251, 251
Paleontology: 239 Product: 231, 275 Reliability: 197
Partner: 70 Production: 62, 65, 179, 230-231 Rent: 56, 65
Passive monitoring: 243 Production accounting: 263 Rent sharing: 64
Passive seismic: 243 Production activities operating patterns: 163 Repair: 295
Patrimonial: 66 Production chain: 163 Repayment: 69
Patrimonial contracts: 64 Production engineer: 179 Report: 70
Payback: 69 Production forecast: 102, 107 Reporting: 56
Perforating: 130, 151 Production mechanisms: 117 Reporting agencies: 60
Performance: 285 Production operator training: 175, 265 Reserves: 53, 56, 230-231
Permeability: 247, 251 Production reporting: 263 Reservoir: 77, 87, 89, 108, 130, 238,
Petro: 79-80, 95, 242 Production sharing contract: 231, 231 242-243, 247
Petrochemicals: 231 Production water treatment: 164, 177 Reservoir characterization: 62, 94-96,
Petroleum: 56 Production wellhead: 130, 153 101-102, 111
Petroleum engineering: 63 Productivity: 105 Reservoir engineering: 62-63
Petroleum geology: 137 Productivity Index (PI): 104, 151, 259 Reservoir geology: 89, 92
Petroleum law: 64 Profit oil: 231 Reservoir management: 53, 246
Petroleum product: 56 Profitability: 67, 231 Reservoir monitoring: 243
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Reservoir wellbore interface: 133-135, 151 Sedimentology study: 137 Strategy(ies): 53, 56, 231
Resistivity: 247 Seismic: 78, 87, 95-96, 232, 239, 243 Stratigraphy: 82, 238
Resonance: 286 Seismic facies: 95 Streamer: 232
Responsibilities: 231 Seismic interpretation: 82, 232 Stripping: 168-169, 261
Ressources: 211-212 Seismic inversion: 232 Structural: 236
Return: 69 Seismic receivers: 232 Stuck pipe: 148
Rheology: 256, 274 Seismic reflection: 77 Subcontracting: 197
Rig: 141 Seismic sources: 232 Subsea: 198, 222-223, 288
Rig selection: 136 Seismic velocity: 232 Subsea development: 147
Rights and duties: 231 Seismic waves: 232, 243 Subsea equipment: 256
Ringfencing: 68 Seismicity: 243 Subsea pipelines: 224
Risers: 224 Seismogram: 77-78, 232 Subsea production systems: 223
Risk analysis: 65, 67-69, 102, 107, Sensitivity: 69 Subsea tie-in: 224
182-183, 231 Separation: 168 Subsidence: 238, 238
Risk assessment: 182-183 Separator: 169, 188-189 Subsurface safety valve: 130, 153
Risk evaluation: 181 Sequence: 238 Sucker rod pumping: 155, 258
Risk management: 184, 205, 292 Sequence stratigraphy: 84, 239 Sucker rods: 258
Risk mitigation system: 208 Sequential analysis: 82 Superintendent: 195, 294
Risk register: 208 Service: 66, 70 Supervisor: 70
Risk service contract: 231 Service contracts: 231 Supply: 56
Risk(s): 69-70, 83, 221, 231, 233, 237- Servicing: 130 Surface and subsea positioning: 295
238, 275, 292-293 Shale: 115 Surface production: 267
Road transportation: 221 Sharing: 56 Surface production facilities: 165
Rock Eval: 236 Shipping: 60-61, 231 Surface production superintendent: 177
Rock mechanics: 148 Shoe positioning: 139 Surrender: 64, 231
Rock physics: 96 Shore approach: 224 Surveillance management: 208
Rock properties: 247, 251 Signal: 232 Swaps: 60
Rock types: 92 SIMOPS: 177, 181, 267 SWD: 232
Rock typing: 87 Simulation: 66, 94, 101-103, 107-109, Sweep: 106-107
Rock velocity: 232 199, 247 Sweetening: 164-165, 169-171
Roll cleaning: 148 Simulator: 199 System track: 84, 238
Rotating machinery: 165, 177, 195, Site supervisor: 293
267, 286
Round: 66
Skills: 163 T
Skin: 104, 259
ROV: 223, 295 Slugs: 223, 288 Take or pay: 57, 231
Rule: 71 Societal aspects: 184 Tank: 288
Sole risk: 231 Tanker: 288
S Source: 77 Tariffs: 57
Source rock: 83, 236, 238 Tax: 70
Safety: 182-183, 195, 275 Specification: 231 Tax holiday: 231
Safety & environment: 181, 267 Spider: 69 Tax regime: 64, 231
Safety engineering: 182-183 Spiral-wound exchanger: 172 Tax system: 65
Safety in operations: 181 Spot: 60, 231 Taxation: 65, 68-69, 231
Safety systems: 165, 177, 188-189 Spot markets: 57-58 Team management: 292-293
Sale: 231 SPS: 222-223 Technical assistance contract: 231
Sales agreements: 58 Stabilization: 164-165, 267 Technical costs: 67
Salt content: 274 Stack: 77, 232 Techniques: 294
Sampling: 232 Standard: 71 Tectonic: 236
Saturation: 247 Start-up: 209 TEG (triethylen glycol): 170-171
Scaffolding: 276 Start-up/Shutdown: 285 Temis: 238
SCAL: 247, 251 State: 66, 70 Tendering process: 205
Scenario: 56, 231 State participation: 64 Terminal: 288
Scheduling: 218 Static: 87 Test: 242
Scientific fundamentals: 263 Static corrections: 232 Thermal: 106-107
Scope of work: 213 Static equipment: 267 Thermal equipment: 165
Sea transport: 221 Static model: 87, 92 Thermicity: 238
Seal: 236 Steam: 111 Thermodynamics: 103, 109, 168, 177
Sealine: 222 Steering committee: 231 Time domain: 232
Sediment: 238 Stock management: 221 TLP: 223
Sedimentary basin: 62, 236, 236, 253 Storage: 57, 288 Tornado: 69
Sedimentology: 84 Strategic: 56 Tracking: 78
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Trading: 56, 60 Well flow capacity: 130
Transfer of rights: 231 Well intervention: 133, 135, 155, 158, 259
Transport: 170-172, 262 Well intervention pressure control: 155
Transport of dangerous goods: 221 Well log: 82
Transportation issues: 221 Well performance: 105, 156, 177, 259,
Trapping: 237-238 259-260
Treatment: 169, 195 Well productivity: 130, 133-135, 151
Trenching: 224 Well report: 233
Tubing: 130, 153 Well servicing: 130
Tubular: 221 Well site: 233
Turbo-expander: 188, 190 Well test: 102, 104, 108, 116, 152, 247
Well testing: 152, 247
U Wellbore interface: 105, 130
Wellbore stability: 256
UFL: 223 Wellbore treatments: 133, 135, 154
UFR: 222 Well-completion: 153
Uncertainties: 83, 95, 107 Wellhead: 139
Unconventional: 115 Wellhead design: 136
Unconventional gas: 57-58 Wireline: 177
Upgrading: 69 Work at height: 276
Uplift: 231 Work based training: 265
Upscaling: 94, 108, 230, 247 Work methods: 177
Upstream: 56, 65, 67-68, 70, 230-231 Work permit: 181
USIT: 150 Work program: 231
Workover: 130, 155, 259
V Works: 276
Workshop: 231
Workstation: 78
Value: 69 Written & oral communications: 177
Valves: 188-189
Vapor pressure (Reid VP): 274
Vapor pressure curve: 168
Variogram: 94
Velocity: 77
Venture: 66, 70
Vertical lift: 259
Vibration signature: 286
Viking Graben: 239
VSP: 232
W
Walkaway: 232
Water: 169
Water base muds: 149
Water content: 274
Water shut-off: 154
Water treatment: 165
Wave: 243
Wave propagation: 77, 232
Wavelet: 95, 232
WBS: 205
Well: 63, 77, 180, 233
Well / reservoir model: 116
Well architecture: 133-134
Well completion: 130
Well completion & intervention: 180
Well control: 133-135, 157
Well control equipment: 141
Well design: 63
Well effluents: 164-165, 267
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