An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 24 - 28 Nov 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 11 - 15 May 2026 | Singapore | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 20 - 24 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 23 - 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Online
| 11 - 15 May 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This training course introduces reservoir engineering concepts and methods to enable cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas and experience. It provides the required input to help you understand questions crucial to the reservoir engineer: How much oil & gas is there (accumulation)? How much can be recovered (reserves)? How fast can it be recovered (rate)? By the end of the course, participants will have gained a foundational understanding of reservoir engineering that they can use while moving forward in their training.
This training course will feature:
- Discussions on the role of reservoir engineering in exploration and production as well as how reservoir engineers interact with other disciplines in the Petroleum Industry
- A description of Reservoir rock properties, Darcy’s Law and Fundamentals of fluid flow in a porous media.
- A description of Reservoir fluid phase behaviour and reservoir fluid properties
- An Overview of well testing and application of the diffusivity equation
- An outline of different drive mechanisms and discussion of the recovery factors
- Principles of Material Balance and Decline Curve Analysis
- Use of fractional flow equations and Immiscible displacement concepts
- Definition of reserves, estimation of oil and gas in place and Production Forecasts
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Describe a hydrocarbon reservoir and list the fluids found in it
- Illustrate with diagrams how these fluids are distributed in a hydrocarbon reservoir
- Describe and explain porosity, permeability and fluid saturations
- Determine the properties of natural gas, oil and water
- Explain and define saturated reservoirs, undersaturated reservoirs, bubble point pressure, oil and gas formation volume factors, gas oil ratio
- Calculate the volume of hydrocarbon in place and recovery factors Derive the general material balance equation, modify it and use it to calculate hydrocarbon in place for gas reservoirs, saturated reservoirs and under saturated reservoirs
- Use the Havlena and Odeh technique to determine oil in place for saturated reservoirs and under saturated reservoirs
- Use of well testing data in determining average reservoir pressure, productivity index, permeability, and skin effect
- Discuss the recovery factors of different drive mechanisms.
- Explain the use of fractional flow equations and Immiscible displacement concepts
- Perform decline curve analysis
Who is this Training Course for?
This Reservoir Engineering training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Petroleum and Reservoir Engineers
- Production and Operations Engineers
- Reservoir, Production and Operations Engineers
- Petro-Physicists and Geo-Physicists
- Geologists and Non – Engineers
- Managers Who Seek to Derive Greater Decision Making on Field Development
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This PetroKnowledge training course will utilise a variety of learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The daily workshops will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as review questions on each topic.
Daily Agenda
Day One: Reservoir and Reservoir Engineering Basics
- Introduction to reservoir engineering
- Reservoir Life Cycle
- Reservoir environment and formation properties
- Identification of contacts
- Definition of reservoir pressure
- Determination of pressure gradients
Day Two: Reservoir Conditions
- Reservoir and surface conditions
- Formation volume factor, viscosity, solution gas-oil ratio, API gravity, specific gravity
- Estimating gas, oil, and water properties from correlations
- Application of deviation factor to ideal gas law
- Darcy's Law and fundamentals of fluid flow
- Relative permeability concept
Day Three: Reservoir Fundamentals
- Principles of Well Testing in reservoir characterization
- Estimation of average pressure
- Application of diffusivity equation to steady state, semi-steady state and unsteady-state flow
- Applications of line source solution to determine reservoir pressure
- Overview of well testing techniques
- Use of well testing
Day Four: Reservoir Drive
- Reservoir Drive Mechanisms
- Principles of Material Balance Analysis
- Use of fractional flow equations
- Immiscible displacement concepts
- Recovery concepts
Day Five: Reserve Estimation and Production Forecasting
- Definition of reserves
- Recovery factor-API Correlations
- Estimation of oil-in-place
- Estimation of gas-in-place
- Production Forecast – Decline Curve Analysis
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PetroKnowledge is a globally recognized provider of training courses for oil and gas professionals, offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and expertise in the energy sector. With courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, PetroKnowledge helps professionals stay up-to-date with industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including engineers, technical staff, managers, and other specialists looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the sector, our training for oil and gas professionals is suited to individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
PetroKnowledge offers flexible learning solutions with both online courses and in-person training options. Online courses for oil and gas professionals provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while in-person courses offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each training course page provides detailed information on the delivery format, allowing you to choose the option that best meets your learning style and schedule
Yes, PetroKnowledge offers customized in-house training solutions for organizations looking to upskill their teams. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses for oil and gas professionals that address specific challenges and objectives. Whether you need on-site training or online solutions, we can tailor the training courses to suit your organization’s needs.
Certain advanced training courses for oil and gas professionals may require prior experience or technical knowledge. These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content. We recommend reviewing the course description on the relevant page to determine if any prerequisites apply to your selected course.
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Yes, upon successful completion of our courses for professionals in the oil and gas industry, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PetroKnowledge. This certification is designed to validate your skills and knowledge and can significantly enhance your professional credentials, boosting your career prospects in the competitive oil and gas sector.
Pre-Course Cancellation
Our refund and cancellation policy varies depending on the course and circumstances. Generally, cancellations made at least 21 days before the training are eligible for a refund, less any administrative fees.
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PetroKnowledge reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Full details of each course – including objectives, target audience, and content – are clearly outlined prior to enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure suitability before booking.
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