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Fundamentals of Petroleum Geomechanics

Introduction:

This course covers the necessary fundamentals of Geomechanics for wellbore applications; the origin of stresses in the subsurface and how in situ stresses can be understood from wellbore data; mechanical properties such as rock strength, and the origins of pore pressure and how it is measured and estimated. The course then proceeds to show how these data are applied through the Mechanical Earth Model to critical problems in exploration and field development. There are detailed case studies on wellbore stability sand production and hydraulic fracturing. The course also includes an introduction to reservoir Geomechanics, showing the geomechanical influence of pressure changes in the reservoir.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

Use routinely collected and specialized data to make basic geomechanical calculations for wellbore stability, sand production and hydraulic fracturing
Select and design data acquisition for geomechanical studies
Interpret image data to identify basic geomechanical behaviour

Who Should Attend?

Drilling Engineers, Senior Drilling Engineers, Drilling Supervisors, Workover Engineers, Petroleum Engineers, Completion Engineers, Tool Pushers, Reservoir and Senior Reservoir Engineers, Geologists, Production Engineers, Wellsite Engineers, Foremen, Industry Personnel

Course Outline:

Fundamentals and experimental rock mechanics

· The stress tensor

· Principal stresses

· Strain, resolving stresses on a plane

· Construct Mohr's Circle and analyse stress

· Elasticity and elastic properties, effective stress, internal friction

· Cohesion, modes of rock deformation

· Unconfined compressive strength

· Mohr-Coulomb failure

· Experimental rock mechanics

· Uniaxial and triaxial testing

· Thick wall cylinder tests

· Scratch testing, true triaxial tests

· Tensile tests, analyse results

Stress, Pore pressure and the Mechanical Earth Model

· Principal earth stresses, regional and local stresses

· World stress map

· Andersonian classification of faults

· Overburden stress

· Horizontal stress orientation

· Borehole breakouts

· Drilling-induced tensile fractures, image logs

· Horizontal stress magnitudes

· Leak-off tests, fracture gradients

· Origins of pore pressure, methods for measurement

· Methods for estimation, vertical and horizontal methods

· Eaton’s method, real-time approach

· Concept and construction of the mechanical earth model

· Data requirements and types of input data

Wellbore Geomechanics and Wellbore Stability

· Wellbore Geomechanics

· State of stress in the wellbore

· Modes of rock deformation in the wellbore

· The effect of well azimuth and inclination, simple calculations

· Wellbore deformation in fractured rock masses and non-classical rock failures

Applications

· An introduction to planning for wellbore stability and real time operations

· Sand production and management

· Causes of sand failure

· Experimental evidence

· An introduction to screenless completion design for sand prevention

· Hydraulic fracturing

· Process of hydraulic fracturing

· Geomechanical factors effecting fracture development and simple calculations

· Reservoir behaviour

· An introduction to compaction and subsidence

· Well integrity

· Use of 4D seismic in Geomechanics and the effects of injection

· Pressure maintenance

· Waste disposal and gas storage

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code	From	To	City	Fee
DE16	23 Feb 2020	05 Mar 2020	Doha	US$ 7000	Book
DE16	20 Apr 2020	01 May 2020	Bangkok	US$ 7500	Book
DE16	22 Jun 2020	03 Jul 2020	Brussels	US$ 9500	Book
DE16	24 Aug 2020	04 Sep 2020	California	US$ 9000	Book
DE16	11 Oct 2020	22 Oct 2020	Alexandria	US$ 6500	Book
DE16	21 Dec 2020	01 Jan 2021	Istanbul	US$ 7500	Book

DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE
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USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA
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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt
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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.

TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.

ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies

PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well

FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.

SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.

REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s).

CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.

PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.

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