Production Optimization Using Nodal Analysis (PRO 506)
Production Optimization Using Nodal Analysis (PRO 506)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRO 506 | 24 – 26 Jun 2026 | Online | 1980 |
| PRO 506 | 6– 8 May 2026 | Stavanger | 2640 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is customizable in duration from one to five days and can be tailored to suit a variety of audiences with different levels of skill and technical background.
The program is based on the Nodal (Systems) Analysis approach, which enables engineers to select optimal production system components under varying reservoir and field conditions. It provides practical guidance on the design and analysis of naturally flowing oil and gas wells, as well as artificial lift systems such as gas lift and Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP), using nodal analysis principles.
The course introduces the fundamentals of production engineering, including fluid flow behavior, flow correlations, PVT/Black Oil properties, Inflow Performance Relationship (IPR), Vertical Lift Performance (VLP), nodal analysis methodology, and pressure gradient curves.
A shorter, focused version of the course is available for project and asset managers who wish to enhance their understanding of how artificial lift systems influence asset performance and production optimization.
COURSE OUTLINE
1 days
OUTLINE
oPre-Test
oProduction optimization
oNeed for and selection of artificial- lift methods like gas lift and ESP
o Gas-lift system components
o ESP system components
o tware introduction (for course lengths 3-5 days)
o Systems analysis for flowingSof wells
o Inflow & Outflow performance relationship
Liquid loading in gas wells
o Selection of design parameters based on field measurements
o Gas-lift wells o Systems analysis
oDesign
oAnalysis
oESP Wells
oSystems analysis
o Design
o Analysis
o Preliminary automation concepts
o Network Optimization B asics
o Post-test
INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Profile
Instructor works as an Artificial Lift and Production Optimization specialist. He brings over 34 years of experience across a national oil company, research consortia, consulting and software firms, and a service company, serving in roles including engineer, software developer, project manager, trainer, consultant, and senior business leader.
He has worked globally on projects involving multiphase flow, artificial lift, and production optimization, and regularly delivers webinars, workshops, and professional training programs through SPE and private forums.
As an Adjunct Faculty member, he has taught at Texas Tech University, Missouri University of Science & Technology, the University of Southern California, and currently at the University of Houston. He has served on several SPE committees, including Production & Facilities Advisory, Global Training, and Production Awards, and is the incoming Chair of the Awards & Recognition Committee. He has also co-chaired an SPE Artificial Lift Workshop and serves as co-chair of the SPE Forum on Production Issues in Unconventional Resources.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
Well analysts, artificial-lift engineers, production engineers, and other technical personnel who are involved in the analysis and design of naturally flowing oil wells, gas wells, and high-rate artificial-lift systems, such as gas-lift and ESP systems.
COURSE LEVEL
o Basic to Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, participants will learn:
o Explain major factors in the artificial-lift process
o Analyze cessation of the natural flowing period of an oil well. Identify conditions in which a gas well ceases to flow because of liquid loading
o Identify components of a gas-lift and ESP system. Design and analyze gas-lift and ESP system.
o Use software tools to:
o Develop a well model for a well under naturally flowing, gas-lift, or ESP conditions
o Conduct sensitivity analysis on various components of well system for a robust design
o Adjust input parameters based on field measurements.
PREREQUISITES
o Understanding of basic petroleum engineering concepts. Attendees should have petroleum engineering background or at least five years of working experience in the industry.
o For 3-5 days classes: Each participant needs to bring a laptop for solving class examples using software to be provided during class. Laptop needs to have a current Windows operating system and at least 500 MB free disk space. Participant should have administrator rights to install software.
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