Exploration & Production Training

The course "Impact of Digital Technology on the Nuclear Industry" is a two-day program focusing on uncertainty modeling and cyber security in the nuclear sector. Day 1 covers tools for uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, and optimization, with case studies as practical applications. Day 2 delves into digital technology, cyber security, network security, and system-of-systems security. Targeted at engineers and scientists involved in nuclear structure design and operation, the course aims to enhance participants' understanding of these critical aspects in the industry.

The Risk and Reliability Engineering Training course is a four-day industry-focused program designed to introduce basic principles and techniques of risk and reliability analysis across various sectors. Participants will learn to identify, assess, and evaluate risk and reliability engineering concepts, data interpretation approaches, and qualitative/quantitative analysis tools. The course covers topics such as RAM analysis, quantitative risk analysis, failure mode analysis, and systems modeling. Suitable for engineers in mechanical, civil, industrial, chemical, process, and energy fields seeking practical knowledge in risk and reliability engineering.

The "Foundation Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures" course aims to provide detailed knowledge on designing and analyzing various types of foundations for wind turbines to reduce overall costs. It covers topics such as soil-pile interaction, dynamic responses, and reliability-based design of suction piles. The course targets engineers, researchers, project managers, and safety inspectors involved in offshore wind farm foundation design, offering a balance of theory and practice. Lectures include discussions on wind turbine structure overview, loads on offshore wind turbines, foundation design considerations, geotechnical site investigation, and soil-structure interaction.

The Practical Methods for Interpreting Deep-Water Reservoirs Course is a 3-day skill-level program focusing on understanding deep-water reservoirs. Participants learn about sediment transport processes, reservoir interpretation methods, and how to apply predictive models for drilling decisions. The course includes lectures, hands-on exercises, and collaborative activities using various data sources. Topics covered range from sediment transport mechanisms to reservoir architecture and sequence stratigraphy. Instructor Jon R. Rotzien, a geoscience expert, aims to address global challenges in petroleum exploration and production. Feedback highlights the course's practical and valuable insights for industry professionals.

The Pore Pressure, Fracture Pressure, and Wellbore Stability Management Course is designed for geologists, geophysicists, and engineers seeking to understand subsurface pressures and stresses. The course covers topics such as pressure calculations, geopressure origins, and wellbore instability analysis. Through exercises and case studies, participants will gain confidence in predicting pore pressures, interpreting leak-off tests, and managing wellbore stability. Instructor Tim Herrett, a subject matter expert, provides practical examples and industry insights to enhance learning. Customer feedback praises the course's organization, presentation quality, and knowledgeable instruction.

The Petroleum Systems and Play Analysis Course is designed for geoscientists to develop skills in play analysis and basin modeling. The course covers global basin types, exploration campaigns, and techniques to assess new basins. It aims to enhance analytical skills in evaluating petroleum systems, emphasizing basin formation mechanisms and their impact on the petroleum system. Participants learn through case studies, practical exercises, and discussions on basin types, sedimentation, and key controls. The course also covers techniques for analyzing sedimentary basins, including source rock characterization, basin modeling, and mapping.

The Production Engineering Course is designed for petroleum engineers and professionals with limited production engineering background. It covers basic and modern petroleum production engineering, focusing on integrated production systems from reservoir to surface. The course aims to enhance field performance, optimize production systems, and maximize recoverable reserves within physical constraints. Topics include reservoir inflow, well completions, multiphase flow modeling, flow assurance, artificial lift, and field management optimization. The course includes exercises, discussions, and demos to build understanding and confidence in production engineering principles.

The Operations Geology Course is designed for individuals familiar with wellsite and operations geology who wish to enhance their skills in this dynamic role. The course covers topics such as well planning, drilling risk management, geomechanics, and well documentation. Through exercises and case studies, participants will gain confidence in areas such as communication, data acquisition, and pressure evaluation. Taught by industry expert Tim Herrett, the course provides valuable insights for oil & gas company geologists seeking to improve their proficiency in operations geology.