PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Applies the concept of synergism to reservoir management, stressing an interdisciplinary approach as key to maximizing a field's potential. Outlines data requirements and methodology for evaluating a mature reservoir. Discusses applied reservoir management from the standpoint of increasing reserves and monitoring performance, with special emphasis on waterflooding and enhanced oil recovery projects. Introduces the physical and chemical processes governing the recovery of oil by miscible displacing agents. Provides extensive discussion of methods for estimating oil recovery. Describes considerations involved in designing a miscible flood, and illustrates these considerations by reviewing a number of pilot tests and commercial projects. BACKGROUND LEARNING:
Complete the following IPIMS.ep Background Learning courses:

Reservoir Management Reservoir Management of Mature Fields

ACTION LEARNING:
Complete the following simulated job assignments:

Implementation of Reservoir Development Strategies - Develop a strategic scenario and budget for implementing a reservoir development scheme and producing actual reserves.   Reservoir Surveillance and Control - Understand and apply reservoir surveillance and control techniques to confirm the materialization of the proposed strategies in the reservoir exploitation scheme

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Submit a short (3 to 5 page) original paper of publishable quality devoted to some aspect of Reservoir Management of Mature Fields. 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.