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Geomechanics For Field Development (PPH 204)

COURSE OVERVIEW

This five-day comprehensive course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in well test analysis and interpretation for petroleum engineers. It covers key concepts, methodologies, and advanced techniques required to evaluate well performance, determine reservoir properties, and optimize production. The course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on exercises, enabling participants to interpret real well test data and apply their knowledge to complex field scenarios. The first day introduces participants to the fundamentals of rock mechanics and the development of a geomechanical model. The second day focuses on geological aspects and the derivation of geomechanical properties from core and log data, incorporating laboratory measurements and log-based modeling approaches. The third day addresses well construction and completion topics, including wellbore stability during drilling, hydraulic fracturing, and sand production. The fourth day is dedicated to reservoir-related challenges such as water and gas injection, thermal effects, and fractured reservoir characterization. The final day presents selected field case studies, where participants work in groups to discuss different field development and reservoir management strategies and present their conclusions.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Code Date Location price (€)*
PPH 204 15 – 19 Jun 2026 online 3300
PPH 204 7 – 11 Sep 2026 online 3300
PPH 204 9 – 13 Feb 2026 Stavanger 4400
PPH 204 19 – 23 Oct 2026 Aberdeen 4400

COURSE OUTLINE

5 days
Day 1:

o Introduction

o Fundamentals of rock mechanics

o Geomechanical applications in E&P

Day 2:

o Geological aspects & stresses

o Geomechanical model

o Laboratory measurements

o Log-based rock mechanical  properties

Day 3:

o Wellbore stability during drilling

o Geomechanical aspects of  completion design

o Hydraulic fracturing for well  completion

o Sand management & sand control

Day 4:

o Reservoir characterization

o Hydro-thermal fracturing during  water injection

o Depletion-induced stress changes

o Injection cycles and fatigue effects

o Stress-dependent permeability

Day 5:

o Field cases & group discussions

o Weak, compactive sands

o Heavy oil

o HPHT gas & condensate

Fractured reservoir

INSTRUCTOR

Instructor Profile

Instructor holds an M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering and a Ph.D. in Geomechanics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), as well as a Master of Management from BI Norwegian Business School (BI Executive School). He has experience from North Sea drilling operations and worked in subsurface R&D at SINTEF Petroleum Research in Norway, first as a Senior Scientist and later as Research Director. He has several years of experience supporting operators through private companies, including ORMIS, where he was co-founder, Weatherford (formerly ResLab), and Kyaw Tin Htay International Energy Services in Myanmar, which he also co-founded. With more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, he has extensive expertise in geomechanics, drilling, completions, production, reservoir management, and plug and abandonment (P&A). He has published approximately 50 technical papers in international journals and conference proceedings. Johan has conducted numerous field studies in geomechanics, wellbore stability, and sand production, and has delivered multiple in-house training courses for E&P operators and service companies.

FAQ

DESIGNED FOR

 The course is designed for petroleum engineers and geologists with basic knowledge and experience in mechanics or geology. The objective is to establish a foundation for the participant to be able to participate in field development team addressing geomechanical issues.

COURSE LEVEL

o Intermediate to Advance

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 The participants will learn:

o The basics of rock mechanics.

o How to derive rock mechanics data.

o The geomechanics of different disciplines such as drilling, hydraulic fracturing, sand control, water/gas injection and other related disciplines.

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Ph.D. students, group and early bird registrants are eligible to DISCOUNT!

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