Hydraulic Fracturing (RES 433)
Hydraulic Fracturing (RES 433)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| RES 433 | 4 - 8 May 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| RES 433 | 17 - 21 Aug 2026 | Online | 3300 |
| RES 433 | 21 – 25 Sep 2026 | Paris | 4400 |
| RES 433 | 23 - 27 Nov 2026 | Oslo | 4400 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
Hydraulic fracturing involves pumping a fracturing fluid into a wellbore at a controlled rate to increase pressure beyond the fracture gradient of the target formation, thereby creating fractures that enhance reservoir permeability and well productivity. This five-day course presents the key technical and operational aspects of this critical petroleum engineering process.
The program is designed to build both conceptual understanding and practical expertise in hydraulic fracture design and implementation. Participants will learn how to optimize fracture treatment design for different reservoir types in order to maximize well performance. The course also covers execution strategies, operational considerations, and post-treatment evaluation methods to assess fracture effectiveness and improve future designs.
COURSE OUTLINE
5 days
Day 1
o Introduction
o Objectives of Hydraulic Fracturing
o Developing Data Sets
o Fracture Treatment Optimization
o Field Considerations
o Fracture Mechanics
o In-Situ Stresses
o Basic Rock Mechanics
o Fracture Orientation
o Net Pressure
Day 2
o Fracture Propagation Models
o Two-Dimensional Fracture Propagation Model
o Fracturing Fluids and Additives
o Properties of a Fracturing Fluid
o Fracture-Fluid Additives
Day 3
o Propping Agents and Fracture Conductivity
o Factors Affecting Fracture Conductivity
o Proppant Transport
o Fracture Treatment Design
o Data Requirements o Evaluating Risks in the Design
Day 4
o Acid Fracturing
o Acid-Fracturing Candidate Selection
o Acid Fluids Used in Fracturing
o Acid-Fracture Design Considerations
o Fracturing High-Permeability Formations
o Candidate Selection Criteria for High-Permeability Formations
o Design Considerations for High-Permeability Formations
Day 5
o Fracture Diagnostics
o Direct Far-Field Techniques
o Direct Near-Wellbore Technique
o Indirect Fracture Techniques
o Net-Pressure Analysis
o Post-Fracture Well Behavior
o Productivity Index Increase
o Ultimate Recovery for Fractured Wells
o Post-Fracture Well-Test Analyses
INSTRUCTOR
Instructor Profile
Instructor has more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, spanning service, supply, operations, and academia. He began his career as a wireline field engineer before joining an independent exploration and production company as a field engineer, where he managed wellsite drilling, completion, and workover operations. He later advanced to Drilling and Completion Manager, overseeing multiple simultaneous drilling and completion projects across U.S. onshore operations. By the end of his 15-year tenure, he was serving as the company’s Exploration and Production Manager. During this period, the company experienced significant growth, and its E&P division was eventually sold to a major independent operator. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. He is an active member and past Section President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and holds, or is eligible to hold, the major certifications required for wellsite operations both onshore and offshore.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
This short course is intended for Drilling / Completion, Reservoir, Production Engineers, field supervisors and engineering technicians who are involved in planning, designing and execution of hydraulic fracturing treatment.
COURSE LEVEL
- Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This training will cover all the related issues to Hydraulic Fracturing concepts including but not limited to the followings:
o Introduction to hydraulic fracturing o Hydraulic fracturing selection criteria o Data acquisition and core measurements o MicroFrac & MiniFrac testing o Determining In-Situ stresses o Fracture initiation and growth analysis o Fracture containment considerations o Fracturing fluids and additives properties and selection o Proppant properties and selection o Hydraulic fracture treatment design o Hydraulic fracturing models o Acid fracturing o Frac & Pack o New developments in hydraulic fracturing o Hydraulic fracture treatment execution o QA/QC of fracturing treatments o Post treatment evaluation o Hydraulic fracture class exercise
REGISTER
Registration is now OPEN!
Ph.D. students, group and early bird registrants are eligible to DISCOUNT!
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