Water flooding is a common enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technique used in the oil and gas industry to improve the recovery of hydrocarbons from reservoirs
Course Schedule
Classroom Sessions:
Date
Venue
Price
07 - 11 Oct 2025
Online
$ 3,950
Course Description
INTRODUCTION
Water flooding is a common enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technique used in the oil and gas industry to improve the recovery of hydrocarbons from reservoirs. This specialized course on “Water Flooding Management” is designed to provide professionals in the petroleum industry with the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, implement, and optimize water flooding operations. Participants will gain insights into the technical aspects, reservoir engineering principles, and best practices for effective water flooding management.
WHY IT MATTERS
Water flooding is a crucial component of reservoir management aimed at maximizing oil recovery from mature fields. Understanding the intricacies of water flooding management is essential for petroleum engineers and professionals involved in field development, reservoir engineering, and production optimization. This course addresses the challenges associated with water flooding and equips participants with strategies to enhance oil recovery while maintaining operational efficiency.
OBJECTIVES
Gain a comprehensive understanding of water flooding as an enhanced oil recovery method.
Learn reservoir engineering principles related to water flooding design and implementation.
Understand the impact of fluid dynamics on reservoir performance during water flooding.
Explore best practices for reservoir surveillance, monitoring, and data analysis.
Develop skills for optimizing water flooding operations and addressing common challenges.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
This course is tailored for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including:
Petroleum Engineers
Reservoir Engineers
Production Engineers
Field Development Managers
Geoscientists
Technical Managers in E&P Companies
Professionals involved in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects
Course Outline
DAY 1
Fundamentals of Water Flooding
Overview of enhanced oil recovery methods
Introduction to water flooding principles
Reservoir characteristics influencing water flooding efficiency
DAY 2
Reservoir Engineering for Water Flooding
Reservoir simulation and modeling for water flooding
Injection strategies and patterns
Prediction and evaluation of reservoir response
DAY 3
Fluid Dynamics and Flow Assurance
Understanding fluid behavior during water flooding
Flow assurance challenges and mitigation strategies
Impact of reservoir heterogeneity on fluid displacement
DAY 4
Reservoir Surveillance and Monitoring
Well and reservoir monitoring techniques
Data acquisition and analysis for performance evaluation
Identification and resolution of operational issues
DAY 5
Optimization and Challenges
Strategies for optimizing water flooding operations