Artificial Lift and Production Optimization (PRO 508)
Artificial Lift and Production Optimization (PRO 508)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRO 508 | 5 - 9 Oct 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| PRO 508 | 14 - 18 Dec 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| PRO 508 | 21 - 25 Sep 2026 | Abu Dhabi | 4400 |
| PRO 508 | 16 - 20 Nov 2026 | Stavanger | 4400 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course discusses the key challenges associated with artificial lift applications and explains how digital oilfield tools can be utilized to address and overcome these challenges effectively. It covers artificial lift selection methodologies and life-cycle analysis to support optimal system design and long-term asset performance.
Recent advancements in real-time production monitoring and lift management are also examined, supported by relevant field case studies. A strong understanding of these production concepts is essential for maximizing asset value and ensuring the profitable and efficient exploitation of existing fields.
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1: Production Systems Analysis and Gas-Lift
o Pre-test
o Systems or Nodal Analysis: Multiphase flow, PVT properties, Inflow and Outflow Performance
o Artificial Lift Systems Classification: What, Why, How.
o Continuous Gas-lift: Applications, Benefit/Limitations, Components, Design example, Optimization
Day 2: Reciprocating Rod Lift
o Applications, Benefit/Limitations, Components
o Dynamometer cards and automation
o Design example & optimization
Day 3: Electrical Submersible Pumping
o Applications, Benefit/Limitations, Components
o Well Performance Curve and Design considerations, Example
o Automation
Day 4: Progressing Cavity Pumping, Hydraulic Jet and Piston Pumps, Gas Well Deliquification
o Applications, Benefit/Limitations, Components
o Well Performance Curve and Design considerations, Example
o Gas Well Deliquification Problem
Day 5: Capillary, Plunger Lift, Digital Oil Field
o Capillary and plunger lift solutions for well deliquification
o Digital oil field and production optimization; Real-time downhole and surface measurements; Role of software in visualization, analysis and surveillance
o Artificial lift selection: lift life-cycle and lift changeovers.
o Post-test
INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Profile
Instructor works as an artificial lift and production ‘Optimizer’ for Accutant Solutions, a consulting firm out of Houston, USA. He has over 34 years of experience working with a national oil company, research consortia, consulting and software firms, and a service company in various roles from engineer, software developer, project manager, trainer, consultant, and a senior business leader. He has worked on projects globally in the areas of multi-phase flow, artificial lift, production webinars and trainings, He continues to conduct workshops for practicing professionals globally in SPE and private forums. As an adjunct faculty, he has taught at Texas Tech, Missouri S&T, U of Southern California, and continues to teach at the U of Houston. He has served on various SPE committees like production & facilities advisory, global training and production awards. He is incoming chair of awards & recognition committee. He was co-chair of an SPE artificial lift workshop, and is co-chair of SPE forum on production issues in unconventional. He has been selected twice as an SPE Distinguished Lecturer for the 20152016 and 2018-2019 years.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
Production, reservoir, completion, drilling and facilities engineers and operators interested in learning about selection, design, analysis and optimum operation of artificial lift and related production systems will benefit from this course.
COURSE LEVEL
o Beginner to Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course participants will learn:
o How to provide an awareness of the fundamentals of production by introducing fluid flow, flow correlations, PVT/Black Oil, and discussing the inflow performance relationship (IPR), vertical lift performance (VLP), nodal analysis, and pressure gradient curves.
o How to introduce applications of major forms of artificial lift like gas-lift (GL), reciprocating rod lift (RRL), electrical submersible pumping (ESP), progressing cavity pumping (PCP), hydraulic jet and piston pump (HJP), plunger and capillary injection.
o Knowledge on the entire lift system-from downhole to the surface-and relevant components for GL, RRL, ESP, PCP, HJP, and Plunger.
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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