- Introduction
to well intervention and its importance in well management
- Overview
of artificial lift methods and their applications
- Techniques
for diagnosing and solving common well issues
- Equipment
selection and optimization for artificial lift systems
- Strategies
for increasing well productivity through intervention
- Maintenance,
troubleshooting, and problem-solving in artificial lift systems
- Case
studies on well intervention success and challenges
- Safety
considerations and operational best practices in well intervention
5-DAY BREAKDOWN
Day 1: Introduction to Well Intervention and Artificial Lift
- Overview
of well intervention techniques and their role in production optimization
- Types
of wells and challenges in artificial lift operations
- Overview
of artificial lift methods: rod pumping, gas lift, ESP, etc.
- Key
factors influencing the choice of artificial lift system
Day 2: Artificial Lift Methods
- In-depth
exploration of rod pumping: design, installation, and maintenance
- Gas
lift systems: applications, operational considerations, and
troubleshooting
- Electric
submersible pumps (ESP): advantages, limitations, and maintenance
- Comparison
of artificial lift methods and selecting the best option for well
conditions
Day 3: Well Intervention Techniques
- Techniques
for well diagnostics: pressure testing, temperature profiling, and fluid
analysis
- Identifying
and solving common well problems (e.g., gas-lock, paraffin buildup, sand
production)
- Intervention
tools and technologies: wireline, coiled tubing, and slickline operations
- Case
study: Applying well intervention techniques to real-world scenarios
Day 4: Optimizing Well Performance with Artificial Lift
- Strategies
for increasing well productivity using artificial lift
- Monitoring
and controlling artificial lift systems: performance indicators and
optimization techniques
- Advanced
artificial lift techniques for challenging wells (high water cuts, low
production, etc.)
- Troubleshooting
and maintaining artificial lift systems for sustained performance
Day 5: Safety, Maintenance, and Case Studies
- Best
practices for maintaining and troubleshooting artificial lift systems
- Safety
considerations in well intervention and artificial lift operations
- Real-world
case studies: Success stories and lessons learned in well intervention
- Final
project: Designing an intervention plan for a complex well scenario
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Well
intervention engineers and technicians
- Production
engineers and operations managers
- Reservoir
engineers and geologists
- Artificial
lift specialists and equipment providers
- Maintenance
and troubleshooting teams in oil and gas operations
- Consultants
in well intervention and production optimization
METHODOLOGY
- Interactive
lectures and expert-led discussions
- Hands-on
demonstrations and practical exercises
- Case
study analysis of real-world well intervention and artificial lift
applications
- Workshops
on equipment selection, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Simulations
and role-playing to practice well intervention techniques
CONCLUSION
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with
the knowledge and practical skills to manage well interventions effectively and
select the appropriate artificial lift methods for optimizing well performance.
They will understand how to diagnose well issues, implement intervention
strategies, and maintain artificial lift systems for increased productivity and
reduced downtime, ensuring the efficient operation of oil and gas wells.
