About the Course
The modern energy landscape demands a rigorous approach to subsurface management where technical precision directly correlates with financial viability. Organizations today require results they can prove through quantifiable data, necessitating a deep mastery of reservoir dynamics. This course addresses the core problem of uncertainty in subsurface performance by equipping you with a structured system for analysis. You will develop five critical domain capabilities: characterizing rock-fluid properties, interpreting complex PVT reports, diagnosing reservoir drive mechanisms, performing decline curve analysis, and estimating reserves using internationally recognized standards. We reference the SPE-PRMS® framework throughout to ensure your reporting meets global industry expectations for transparency and reliability.
Our approach turns scattered technical data into a cohesive strategy for asset optimization. You will learn to calculate recovery factors using empirical and analytical methods, design well testing programs that yield high-quality pressure data, and build material balance models to validate reservoir volume. This course teaches you to interpret pressure transient analysis (PTA) data through diagnostic plots so you can identify skin damage and reservoir boundaries with confidence. While we introduce you to the conceptual architecture of full-field numerical simulation using tools like Petrel® or Eclipse®, the primary focus is on hands-on practice with analytical techniques that form the foundation of every credible reservoir study. You will practice calculating original oil in place (OOIP) and designing waterflood patterns in a workshop environment.
We acknowledge the real-world constraints you face, including limited data sets, aging infrastructure, and the pressure to integrate carbon capture and storage (CCS) considerations into traditional workflows. This training is specifically designed for professionals who must deliver accurate forecasts under these high-stakes conditions. By mastering these fundamentals, you ensure that your technical recommendations are grounded in physical reality and aligned with the strategic objectives of your organization.
Target Audience
This program is essential for technical professionals who require a robust understanding of how fluids move through porous media and how to manage those resources over the life of an asset.
This course is designed for:
- Junior Reservoir Engineers responsible for daily production monitoring and forecasting
- Production Technologists optimizing well performance and artificial lift requirements
- Petrophysicists integrating core and log data into dynamic reservoir models
- Development Geologists transitioning from static modeling to dynamic reservoir behavior
- Asset Managers overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and capital allocation for drilling
- Drilling Engineers requiring insight into reservoir pressure regimes and fluid properties
- Subsurface Team Leads reporting reserve estimates to regulatory and financial stakeholders
- Operations Engineers managing waterflood and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) initiatives
- Data Scientists building AI-driven predictive models for oilfield digital twins
- Reservoir Technicians supporting engineering workflows with data validation and PVT analysis
Course Objectives
This course equips you to design, execute, and report reservoir engineering initiatives that maximize recovery, ensure regulatory compliance, and meet strategic production targets.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Calculate rock properties including porosity and permeability using Darcy’s Law applications
- Interpret PVT analysis reports to determine fluid phase behavior and properties
- Identify reservoir drive mechanisms using the Material Balance Equation (MBE) framework
- Analyze pressure transient data to evaluate wellbore skin and reservoir connectivity
- Construct production forecasts using Arps Decline Curve Analysis (DCA) methodologies
- Estimate hydrocarbon reserves according to the SPE-PRMS® classification system guidelines
- Design waterflooding patterns to optimize secondary recovery and pressure maintenance
- Synthesize subsurface data into a comprehensive Field Development Plan (FDP) deliverable
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of petroleum geology and undergraduate-level mathematics (algebra and basic calculus). No prior experience with simulation software is required, but a laptop with Microsoft Excel is necessary for the calculation exercises.
Local Application and Business Return
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
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Training Methodology
This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn reservoir engineering aspiration into measurable action and credible reporting.
Methodology includes:
- Hands-on calculation of rock-fluid properties using real-world core and log datasets
- Scenario simulation requiring development decisions for a maturing brownfield reservoir asset
- Diagnostic audit of PVT reports using industry-standard fluid property correlation checklists
- Stakeholder mapping exercise for reporting reserves to executive and regulatory bodies
- Case study analysis from offshore, unconventional, and deepwater sectors globally
- Group workshop producing a preliminary Field Development Plan under budget constraints
- Reflection exercise benchmarking current reservoir management practices against SPE-PRMS® standards
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.
Effective Learning & Skill Development
- Build expertise with structured, outcome-driven learning.
- Equip individuals and teams with skills that grow with industry needs.
- Reinforce learning through real-world scenarios, case studies and practical exercises.
Career Growth & Professional Advancement
- Apply what you learn with a proven methodology that ensures lasting impact.
- Develop immediately usable skills that translate directly into workplace success.
- Gain the expertise needed for career advancement and leadership roles.
Training Optimization & Learning Excellence
- Tailor training to industry-specific challenges and organizational goals.
- Use data-driven insights and automation to enhance training effectiveness.
- Evaluate progress and ensure long-term learning success.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples Mali teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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Petrel SLBUsed for 3D seismic interpretation and geological modeling of the complex Taoudeni Basin and Nara Trough structures.
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Eclipse SLBThe industry standard for reservoir simulation, used to model fluid flow and pressure behavior in Malian exploration blocks.
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Saphir KAPPAEssential for pressure transient analysis (PTA) to interpret well test data from frontier exploration wells in Northern Mali.
