Artificial Lift and Production Optimization for Unconventional Assets (PRO 507)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRO 507 | 9 –13 Feb 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| PRO 507 | 4–8 May 2026 | Stavanger | 4400 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
This five-day course and workshop is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive review and hands-on experience in artificial lift systems and related challenges specific to unconventional and tight oil/gas wells.The program addresses production optimization, with particular emphasis on real-time measurements and optimization techniques required to understand and manage dynamic production scenarios. In addition to covering the fundamentals of artificial lift and real-time monitoring, the course focuses on the unique production and lift challenges associated with unconventional reservoirs.
Topics include artificial lift selection, life-cycle analysis, and recent advancements in real-time production monitoring and lift management, illustrated through field case studies. A distinctive feature of the course is the hands-on workshop component, where participants solve practical problems using specialized software for unconventional well hydraulics and surface choke schedule management.The course concludes with a group exercise in which participants develop problem statements and solution plans for production from unconventional assets. Dynamic choke management strategies are also covered through practical exercises to reinforce learning and application.
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1
- Pre-Test
- Introduction to Artificial Lift Systems
and Production Optimization: What, Why, How. - What are the Production Challenges specific to Shale and tight well Development
- Choking Practices: What, Why, How
Day 2
o High Rate Volume Practices
o Continuous Gas-lift
o ESP: Applications, Benefit/ Limitations, Components, Design
oHydraulic Jet and Piston Pump
Day 3
o Choking methodology based on well constraints
o Software simulation and exercises for choking schedules based on well
o Software simulations during high to medium rate production
o Low rate Volume Practices for liquid dominant assets
o Reciprocating Rod Lift
Day 4
o Challenges of gas producing assets
o Role of Surface Compressio
Day 5
o Software simulation and exercises for choking schedule based on network constraints
o Selection of artificial lift for Shale Wells
o Variables specific to Shale Well ALS Selection
o Strengths & weaknesses of applicable lift systems
INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Profile
Instructor works as an artificial lift and production ‘Optimizer’ and 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 optimization, and real-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.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
- Artificial lift and production personnel responsible for shale fields development and production
- Reservoir, completion, drilling and facilities engineers working on shale development
- Field and asset supervisors and managers interested in improving performance of their unconventional assets. Anyone interested in learning about artificial lift and unique challenges of unconventional production
COURSE LEVEL
- Intermediate to Advanced
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- The course will use the latest software tools developed based on the research at The University of Texas. This hands-on exposure will allow participants to understand and appreciate various production aspects while providing them applicable solution paths.
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