PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Introduces concepts of reservoir fluid flow and natural drive mechanisms. Describes basic reservoir engineering goals and the tools and resources employed by reservoir engineers. Describes the behavior of gas and gas condensate reservoirs, using the real gas equation of state and the P/Z versus cumulative production approaches. Discusses major drive mechanisms and the calculation of OIP using material balance equations. Presents the oil and gas industry definitions used to categorize reserves. Illustrates principal methods for calculating reserves, including analogy/statistical, volumetric, material balance and performance trend analogy. Presents special considerations for estimating reserves in fractured, geopressured, heavy oil, low permeability or partial water-drive gas reservoirs. BACKGROUND LEARNING:
Complete the following IPIMS.ep Background Learning courses:

Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering Reserves Estimation

ACTION LEARNING:
Complete the following simulated job assignments:

Reservoir Drive Mechanisms - Identify and interpret production mechanisms to predict the behavior of oil, gas and gas condensate reservoirs.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Submit a short (3 to 5 page) original paper of publishable quality devoted to some aspect of Reservoir Performance. Include one or more recommendations for applying technology, better operating practices or improved business practices within your company. Alternatively, you may prepare a research report summarizing recent developments in technology, business or management practices, with references, that will be of interest to your management. Your IHRDC mentor must approve the assignment topic in advance, and the final report must be accepted by your manager and the IHRDC mentor before credit is received.