SEMINAR OVERVIEW DE835
Well Stimulation Techniques & Treatments
 

Seminar Title
Well Stimulation Techniques & Treatments

Seminar Date/ Venue
March 28–April 01, 2010/Ruby Meeting Room, Kingsgate Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Seminar Reference
DE835

Seminar Duration/Credits
Five days/3.0 CEUs

Seminar Description
Reservoir stimulation and artificial lift are the two main activities of the production engineer in the petroleum and related industries. The main purpose of stimulation is to enhance the property value by the faster delivery of the petroleum fluid and/or to increase ultimate economic recovery.
Matrix stimulation and hydraulic fracturing are intended to remedy, or even improve, the natural connection of the wellbore with the reservoir, which could delay the need for artificial lift.
Many wells that would otherwise be classified as dry holes have been made into profitable producers by fracture, acid or explosive stimulation treatments. This training seminar discusses the various well stimulation treatments that are frequently used to stimulate old or poorly producing wells. It will cover the stimulation techniques as tools to help manage and optimize reservoir development.This comprehensive seminar is essential for petroleum industry professionals involved in the important activities of reservoir evaluation, development and management, who require invaluable skills in the application of the techniques described for the successful exploitation of oil and gas reservoirs.

Seminar Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this seminar, the participants should be able to:

• Define and explain reservoir stimulation in petroleum production

• Discuss in-depth the phases of formation characterization such as well and reservoir testing, rock mechanics and well logs

• Explain the basics and mechanics of hydraulic fracturing

• Recognize the importance of fracturing fluid chemistry and proppants

• Perform fracture evaluation using pressure diagnostics

• Recognize the importance of fracture treatment design

• Define the various concepts of fracturing operations

• Explain thoroughly the post-treatment evaluation and evaluate fractured well performance

• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and introduction to Matrix Treatments

• Apply specific techniques of formation damage, including origin, diagnosis and treatment strategy

• Differentiate and discuss additives in acidizing fluids

• Analyze carbonate acidizing design

• Discuss sandstone acidizing

• Demonstrate skills and apply techniques and tools in fluid placement and pumping strategy

• Evaluate Matrix Stimulation Treatment.

Training Methodology
This interactive training seminar includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-
50% Lectures
30% Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos & Software

Who Should Attend
This seminar is designed for petroleum industry professionals involved in the important activities of reservoir evaluation, development and management, who require invaluable skills in the application of the techniques described for the successful exploitation of oil and gas reservoirs.

Seminar Certificate
Haward Technology certificate will be issued to all attendees completing the seminar.

Seminar Accreditation
Haward Technology’s courses/workshops/seminars meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified seminars of continuing education.

Haward Technology has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102, USA. In obtaining this approval, Haward Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which is widely recognized as the standard of good practice internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.

Haward Technology Middle East will award 3.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for participants who completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant’s involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant’s CEU Transcript of Records upon request.

Seminar Fee
US$ 3,750 per delegate. This rate includes Participant’s Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the seminar fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Haward Technology at the time of booking.

Seminar Director
Mr. Brendon Billings (Canada) MSc, BSc... More  

Seminar Coordinator
Rina Florentes, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: rina@haward.org