2014-15 Petroskills Subsurface Catalog

2 014-2015 S U B S U R F A C E T R A I N I N G G U I D E
NEW in 2015
Seven new Heavy Oil
courses (pg 13)
Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance Petrophysics
(pg 43)
Multiphase Flow in
Production Operations
(pg 62)
Oil and Gas Business
Discovery (pg 73)
Risk Management for
Upstream Capital Projects
(pg 77)
New courses in
Petroleum Professional
Development (pg 78)
Message from the CEO
We are happy to announce our new 2015 schedule. This catalog describes hundreds
of best of the best training courses and development programs for both faceto-face learning and distance learning. I hope you will use these opportunities to
become a more valuable technical professional.
C O VER I M A G E :
Vast, magnificent and

beautiful, the Grand Canyon
in the United States is
Arizonas most
distinguishable landmark.
2014 has been an exciting year at PetroSkills as we continue to celebrate our 50th
anniversary. Since the first iterations of Production Operations 1 and the Campbell
Gas Course five decades ago, were building more and more technical professionals and serving the ever-broader needs of the industry. Our competency-based
professional development programs are designed and delivered under the auspices
of the PetroSkills Alliance30 of the top petroleum companies worldwide who work
together with us to help us truly offer an industry-driven, industry-approved set of
courses, products and services.
With Resource Development Company (RDC) joining PetroSkills, we are poised to provide broader, deeper and
more flexible solutions in the development and assurance of competent personnel. PetroSkills can now help build
competency for tens of thousands of operators, technicians and professionals each year with ePILOT and Active
Learner. ePILOT is our e-Learning library containing more than 750 hours of industry-validated content. Additionally, we develop effective custom content, leveraging decades of knowledge transfer experience and industryproven instructional design. Active Learner is our learning and compliance management system specifically
designed to address the unique complexities and regulatory requirements of learning in process manufacturing
environments. See page 90 for more information on ePILOT and Active Learner.
PetroSkills is now even more prepared to meet the challenge of being the industry leader in Workforce Development
solutions. Our PetroSkills consulting team is positioned to help you build and implement the needed programs, processes and solutions to develop your workforce. See page 7 for more information on our Competency Development
and Assurance Solutions.
As our industry evolves and the big crew change marches on, the ability to apply knowledge at the point of work
becomes ever more crucial. PetroSkills is addressing this need through expansion of PetroCore Reference anytime-anywhere access to technical e-reference resources bringing knowledge where and when it is needed. See
page 14 for more information on PetroCore.
Some NEW things you will find in this training guide include:
Seven new Heavy Oil courses in Introductory,
Geology and Reservoir disciplines (see pg 13)
New Business course Oil and Gas Business

Discovery (see page 73)
New Petrophysics course Nuclear Magnetic

Resonance Petrophysics (see page 43)
New Project Management course Risk Management

for Upstream Capital Projects (see page 77)
New Production and Completions course

Multiphase Flow in Production Operations
(see page 62)
Many new exciting courses in Petroleum

Professional Development (see page 79)
If you would like more information about anything you see in this guide, or our surface facilities courses, I invite you
to take a look at petroskills.com or contact us. If theres anything I can do to help, please email me directly at ford.
brett@petroskills.com. Id be happy to hear from you.
Ford Brett
CEO, PetroSkills
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What Sets PetroSkills Apart? The Alliance.
T H E P E T R O S K I L L S A L L I A N C E Created in 2001 by BP, Shell, and OGCI to provide important but not
unique high-quality, business-relevant, competency-based training. Through its membership PetroSkills has successfully evolved into an
industry-driven, industry-approved program that spans the value chain. PetroSkills continues to grow as additional organizations join the
PetroSkills Alliance at various levels. For more information on membership, go to petroskills.com/membership
Mission:
Build competent petroleum professionals by delivering learning and development when,

where and how customers need it..
OBJECTIVES:
PEOPLE - DRIVE THE ALLIANCE

The Member Advisory Board provides
industry-led guidance, and Member
subject matter experts ensure that
content aligns with industry need
through technical Discipline
Networks.
PROCESSES - GUIDE THE

ALLIANCE
Detailed Competency Maps,
continually updated and reviewed,
provide the industrybenchmark framework for
development
PetroSkills
Alliance
COMPETENCY
SOLUTIONS
(collaboration)
Software, consulting, workforce

development, and tailored solutions
to ensure organizational competency
CONTENT -
KNOWLEDGE WHEN, WHERE

AND HOW IT IS NEEDED
Instructor-led training in multiple delivery
models, PetroCore e-reference for
on-demand knowledge transfer, and
blended coaching/mentoring to accelerate
time to competency
Provide the highest quality, business relevant programs that span all
technical processes, and give management assurance that they have the
skilled people they need to maximize asset value
Offer added value to employees via new, broad-reaching courses that fill
gaps, and deliver the ability to perform and be able to prove it
Ensure PetroSkills instructors are the best available
Develop and continuously improve PetroSkills Competency Maps and
progression trees; continue to align Competency Maps with corporate
business goals
Lower internal training costs by reducing administrative burdens,
improving economies of scale, and/or eliminating marginal courses
Increase the availability of courses in both the number of offerings and
the number of delivery locations, thereby delivering competencies at
the lowest total cost
Table of Contents
Introductory and Multi-Discipline Training
8 Course Progression Matrix
11 Basic Drilling, Completion and Workover Operations - BDC
10 Basic Petroleum Engineering Practices - BE
9 Basic Petroleum Technology - BPT
11 Deepwater Drilling and Production Technology - DDP
12 Evaluating and Developing Heavy Oil Resources - HOED
10 Evaluating and Developing Shale Resources - SRE
Exploration and Production Process Basics:
9
Understanding the Petroleum Industry Value Cycle - EPB
12
Field Study - Heavy Oil Resources - HOFS
12 Overview of the Heavy Oil Resources - HOOV
9 Overview of the Petroleum Industry - OVP
Geology
22 Analysis of Structural Traps in Extensional Settings - ESS
17 Basic Petroleum Geology - BG
23 Basin Analysis Workshop: An Integrated Approach - BA
19 Carbonate Reservoirs - PCR
23 Compressional and Transpressional Structural Styles - CPST
23
Deep-water Turbidite Depositional Systems and
Reservoirs - DWT
17 Development Geology - DG
24 Geochemical Techniques for Solving Reservoir
Management and Field Development Problems - GTS
20 Geochemistry: Tools for Effective Exploration and
Development - MGT
18 Geological & Geophysical Characterization of Heavy Oil
Reservoirs - HORC
20 Geomechanics for Heavy Oil - HOGM
21 Horizontal Well Placement in Heavy Oil Resources - HOWP
24 Integrated Carbonate Reservoir Characterization - ICR
20 Mapping Subsurface Structures - MSS
25
Naturally Fractured Reservoirs: Geologic and
Engineering Analysis - FR
19 North Sea Petroleum Geology - NSPG
24 Operations Geology - OG
18 Petroleum Geology for Early Career Geoscientists and
Engineers - PGGE
21 Production Geology for Other Disciplines - PGD
25 Prospect and Play Assessment - PPA
19 Sandstone Reservoirs - SR
22 Sequence Stratigraphy: An Applied Workshop - SQS
22 Structural Styles in Petroleum Exploration - ST
Geophysics
30 3D Seismic Attributes for Reservoir Characterization SARC
30 Advanced Seismic Stratigraphy: A Sequence Wavelet
Analysis Exploration Exploitation Workshop - ADS
30 Applied Seismic Anisotropy for Fractured Reservoir
Characterization - ASAF
29 AVO, Inversion, and Attributes: Principles and Applications - AVO
27 Basic Geophysics - BGP
29 Introduction to Seismic Stratigraphy: A Basin Scale
Regional Exploration Workshop - ISS
28 Seismic Imaging of Subsurface Geology - SSD
27 Seismic Interpretation - SI1
28 Seismic Velocities and Depth Conversion - SVDC
31 Use of Full Azimuth Seismic and Microseismic for
Unconventional Plays - FAMS
Well Construction / Drilling

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Course Progression Matrix

Basic Drilling Technology - BDT
Casing and Cementing - CAC
Cementing Practices Cementing II - CEP
Directional, Horizontal, and Multilateral Drilling - DHD
Drill String Design and Optimization - DSD
Drilling Fluids Technology - DFT
Drilling Practices - DP
Fundamentals of Casing Design - FCD
Managing Wellsite Operations - MWC
Practical Drilling Skills - PDS
Primary Cementing Cementing I - PCE
Solids Control Systems - SCS
Stuck Pipe Prevention Train Wreck AvoidanceTM - SPP
Well Design and Engineering - WDE
Petrophysics
Petroleum Business

Applied Rock Mechanics - ARM
Capillarity in Rocks - CIR
Cased Hole Formation Evaluation - CH
Coring and Core Analysis - CCA
Foundations of Petrophysics - FPP
Integration of Rocks, Log and Test Data - ILC
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Petrophysics - NMRP
Petrophysics of Unconventional Reservoirs - PUR
Shaly Sand Petrophysics - APS
Structural and Stratigraphic Interpretation of
Dipmeters and Borehole-Imaging Logs - SSI
42 Well Log Interpretation - WLI
45 Wireline Formation Testing and Interpretation - WFT

74 Advanced Decision Analysis with Portfolio and
Project Modeling - ADA
72 Basic Petroleum Economics - BEC3
74 Cost Management - CM
72 Economics of Worldwide Petroleum Production - EWP
72 Expanded Basic Petroleum Economics - BEC
75 Fundamentals of International Oil and Gas Law - IOG
75 International Petroleum Contracts - IPC
71 Introduction to Petroleum Business - IPB
73 Oil and Gas Business Discovery - OGBD
73 Petroleum Budgeting and Performance Workshop - PBP
74 Petroleum Finance and Accounting Principles - PFA
73 Petroleum Risk and Decision Analysis - PRD
75 Strategic Thinking: A Tool-Based Approach - STT
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Reservoir Engineering
Applied Reservoir Engineering - RE
Basic Reservoir Engineering - BR
Capillarity in Rocks - CIR
Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Fundamentals - EORC
Decline Curve Analysis andDiagnostic Methods for
Performance Forecasting - DCA
50 Enhanced Oil Recovery Fundamentals- ORE
50 Enhanced Oil Recovery with Gas Injection - EORG
55 Gas Reservoir Management - GRM
52 History Matching and Reservoir Optimization - HMRO
55
Horizontal and Multilateral Wells: Analysis
and Design - HML1
52 Integrated Reservoir Modeling - GRD
55 Naturally Fractured Reservoirs: Geologic and
Engineering Analysis - FR
56 New Opportunities in Old Fields - NOF
53 Oil and Gas Reserves Evaluation - OGR
53 Reservoir Characterization: A Multi-Disciplinary Team
Approach - RC
47 Reservoir Engineering for Other Disciplines - REO
51 Reservoir Fluid Properties: Preparation for Reservoir
Engineering and Simulation Studies - RFP
53 Reservoir Management - RM
54 Reservoir Management for Unconventional Reservoirs - RMUR
51 Reservoir Modeling of Heavy Oil Resources - HORM
54 Reservoir Simulation Strategies - RSS
56 Streamlines: Applications to Reservoir Simulation,
Characterization and Management - SRS
51 Waterflooding A to Z - WF
48 Well Test Design and Analysis - WTA
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Production and Completions Engineering

64 Acidizing Applications in Sandstones and Carbonates - ASC
63 Advanced Hydraulic Fracturing - AHF
64 Artificial Lift Systems - ALS
64 Beam Pumps - BP
60 Completions and Workovers - CAW
62 Downhole Remediation Practices for Mature Oil and
Gas Wells - DRP
65 Electrical Submersible Pumps - ESP
66 Flow Assurance For Offshore Production - FAOP
67 Formation Damage: Causes, Prevention, and Remediation - FD
65 Gas Lift - GLI
67 Gas Production Engineering - GPO
67 Gas Well Deliquification - GWD
70 Horizontal and Multilateral Wells: Completions and
Stimulation - HML2
63 Hydraulic Fracturing Applications - HFU
62 Multiphase Flow in Production Operations - MFP
62 Operations and Development of Surface Production
Systems - PO4
63 Performance Analysis, Prediction and Optimization Using
NODALTM Analysis - PO2
65 Plunger Lift - PLS
69 Production Chemistry - OGPC
69 Production Logging - RMP
59 Production Operations I - PO1
59 Production Technology for Other Disciplines - PTO
66 Progressing Cavity Pumps - PCP
70 Sand Control - SNDC
61 Surface Production Operations - PO3
70 Surface Water Management in Unconventional
Resource Plays - SWM
61 Unconventional Resources Completion and
Stimulation - URCS
60 Well Stimulation: Practical and Applied - WS
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Project Management
76 Introduction to Project Management - IPM
77 Project Management in Upstream Field Development -
FPM-2
76 Petroleum Project Management: Principles and
Practices - PPM
77 Project Cost Scheduling - PCS
77 Risk Management for Upstream Capital Projects - PMRM
Petroleum Professional Development

81 Basic Conflict Management Skills for Managers and
Leaders - RCP3
78 Essential Leadership Skills for Technical

Professionals - OM-23
81 Essential Skills for Resolving Workplace Conflict
Among Coworkers - RCP2
79 Essential Technical Writing Skills - ETWS

80 Making Change Happen: People and Process - MCPP
81 Meeting Management and Facilitation for the
Petroleum Industry - MMF
79 Negotiating Skills for the Petroleum Industry - NSPI
80 Presentation Skills for Petroleum Industry - PSPI
81 Managing and Leading Others - MLO
80 Team Building for Intact Teams - TB
80 Team Leadership - TLS
Petroleum Data Management

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ArcGIS Coordinate Reference System for Petroleum - GISC

ArcGIS Data Management for Petroleum - GISD
ArcGIS Essentials for Petroleum - GISE
Geomatics: Geodesy and Cartography - GEOM1
Introduction to Data Management - IDM
Health, Safety, Environment

90 Accredited Environmental Practitioner - HS71
89 Accredited Health & Safety Practitioner - HS70
86 Applied Environment - HS23
87 Applied Health - HS24
87 Applied HSE Management - HS28
87 Applied Safety - HS20
86 Basics of Environment - HS13
86 Basics of HSE Management - HS18
88 Contractor Safety Management - HS46
88 Environmental Management Systems - HS37
88 Fundamentals of Process Safety - PS-2
89 Risk Based Process Safety Management - HS45
89 SHE Auditing-A Management Systems Approach - HS47
PetroSkills Facilities
91 Surface Facilities
95 Instructor Biographies
PETROSKILLS SPECIAL FEATURES
7 COMPASS
13 Heavy Oil
14 PetroCore
15 In-House
18 Field Trip Courses
25 Conference Attendance
31 Advanced Certificate Programs
35 Technical Training on Fracturing
37 Well Design and Engineering
57 Workforce Development
84 HSE Ladders
90 RDC - ePilot Online Learning
IBC CEU/PDH Certificates
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BASIC DRILLING, COMPLETION AND WORKOVER OPERATIONS - BDC

BASIC PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY - BPT
11 DEEPWATER DRILLING AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY - DDP
12 EVALUATING AND DEVELOPING HEAVY OIL RESOURCES - HOED

10 EVALUATING AND DEVELOPING SHALE RESOURCES - SRE
9
EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION PROCESS BASICS: UNDERSTANDING THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY

VALUE CYCLE - EPB
12 FIELD STUDY-HEAVY OIL RESOURCES - HOFS

12 OVERVIEW OF HEAVY OIL RESOURCES - HOOV
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OVERVIEW OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY - OVP
PG GEOLOGY
22 ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL TRAPS IN EXTENSIONAL SETTINGS - ESS
17 BASIC PETROLEUM GEOLOGY - BG
23 BASIN ANALYSIS WORKSHOP: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH - BA
19 CARBONATE RESERVOIRS - PCR
23 COMPRESSIONAL AND TRANSPRESSIONAL STRUCTURAL STYLES - CPST
23 DEEP-WATER TURBIDITE DEPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS - DWT
17 DEVELOPMENT GEOLOGY - DG
24 GEOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES FOR SOLVING RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT AND FIELD DEVELOPMENT
PROBLEMS - GTS
18 GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF HEAVY OIL RESERVOIRS - HORC
20 GEOMECHANICS FOR HEAVY OILL - HOGM
21 HORIZONTAL WELL PLACEMENT IN HEAVY OIL RESERVOIRS - HOWP

24 INTEGRATED CARBONATE RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION - ICR
20 MAPPING SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES - MSS
25 NATURALLY FRACTURED RESERVOIRS: GEOLOGIC AND ENGINEERING ANALYSIS - FR
19 NORTH SEA PETROLEUM: INTEGRATED CLASSROOM, CORE STORE AND FIELD ANALOGUE ON
RESERVOIR DEPOSYSTEMS - NSPG
24 OPERATIONS GEOLOGY - OG
20 PETROLEUM GEOCHEMISTRY: TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT - MGT
18 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY FOR EARLY CAREER GEOSCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS - PGGE

21 PRODUCTION GEOLOGY FOR OTHER DISCIPLINES - PGD
25 PROSPECT AND PLAY ASSESSMENT - PPA
19 SANDSTONE RESERVOIRS - SR
22 SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY: AN APPLIED WORKSHOP - SQS
22 STRUCTURAL STYLES IN PETROLEUM EXPLORATION - ST
PG GEOPHYSICS
30 3D SEISMIC ATTRIBUTES FOR RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION - SARC
30 ADVANCED SEISMIC STRATIGRAPHY: A SEQUENCE-WAVELET ANALYSIS EXPLORATION-EXPLOITATION
WORKSHOP - ADS
30 APPLIED SEISMIC ANISOTROPY FOR FRACTURED RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION - ASAF
29 AVO, INVERSION, AND ATTRIBUTES: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS - AVO
27 BASIC GEOPHYSICS - BGP
29 INTRODUCTION TO SEISMIC STRATIGRAPHY: A BASIN SCALE REGIONAL EXPLORATION
WORKSHOP - ISS
28 SEISMIC IMAGING OF SUBSURFACE GEOLOGY - SSD
27 SEISMIC INTERPRETATION - SI1
28 SEISMIC VELOCITIES AND DEPTH CONVERSION - SVDC
31 USE OF FULL AZIMUTH SEISMIC AND MICROSEISMIC FOR UNCONVENTIONAL PLAYS - FAMS
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PG WELL CONSTRUCTION/DRILLING
33 BASIC DRILLING TECHNOLOGY - BDT
34 CASING AND CEMENTING - CAC
38 CEMENTING PRACTICES - CEMENTING II - CEP
38 DIRECTIONAL, HORIZONTAL, AND MULTILATERAL DRILLING - DHD
38 DRILL STRING DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION - DSD
34 DRILLING FLUIDS TECHNOLOGY - DFT
33 DRILLING PRACTICES - DP
34 FUNDAMENTALS OF CASING DESIGN - FCD
39 MANAGING WELLSITE OPERATIONS - MWC
39 PRACTICAL DRILLING SKILLS - PDS
36 PRIMARY CEMENTING - CEMENTING I - PCE
39 SOLIDS CONTROL SYSTEMS - SCS
36 STUCK PIPE PREVENTION -- TRAIN WRECK AVOIDANCE - SPP
36 WELL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING - WDE
PG PETROPHYSICS
44 APPLIED ROCK MECHANICS - ARM
43 CAPILLARITY IN ROCKS - CIR
45 CASED HOLE FORMATION EVALUATION - CH
41 CORING AND CORE ANALYSIS - CCA
41 FOUNDATIONS OF PETROPHYSICS - FPP
43 INTEGRATION OF ROCKS, LOG AND TEST DATA - ILC
43 NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE (NMR) PETROPHYSICS - NMRP
42 PETROPHYSICS OF UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS - PUR
44 SHALY SAND PETROPHYSICS - APS
44 STRUCTURAL & STRATIGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION OF DIPMETERS & BOREHOLE-IMAGING LOGS - SSI
42 WELL LOG INTERPRETATION - WLI
45 WIRELINE FORMATION TESTING AND INTERPRETATION - WFT
PG RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
48 APPLIED RESERVOIR ENGINEERING - RE
47 BASIC RESERVOIR ENGINEERING - BR
52 CAPILLARITY IN ROCKS - CIR
50 CHEMICAL ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY FUNDAMENTALS - EORC
54 DECLINE CURVE ANALYSIS AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR PERFORMANCE FORECASTING - DCA
50 ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY FUNDAMENTALS - ORE
50 ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY WITH GAS INJECTION - EORG
55 GAS RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT - GRM
52 HISTORY MATCHING AND RESERVOIR OPTIMIZATION - HMRO
55 HORIZONTAL AND MULTILATERAL WELLS: ANALYSIS AND DESIGN - HML1
52 INTEGRATED RESERVOIR MODELING - GRD
55 NATURALLY FRACTURED RESERVOIRS: GEOLOGIC AND ENGINEERING ANALYSIS - FR
56 NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN OLD FIELDS - NOF
53 OIL AND GAS RESERVES EVALUATION - OGR
53 RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION: A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH - RC
47 RESERVOIR ENGINEERING FOR OTHER DISCIPLINES - REO
51 RESERVOIR FLUID PROPERTIES: PREPARATION FOR RESERVOIR ENGINEERING AND SIMULATION
STUDIES - RFP
53 RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT - RM
54 RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT FOR UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS - RMUR
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51 RESERVOIR MODELING OF HEAVY OIL RESOURCES - HORM
54 RESERVOIR SIMULATION STRATEGIES - RSS
56 STREAMLINES: APPLICATIONS TO RESERVOIR SIMULATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
- SRS
51 WATERFLOODING A TO Z - WF
48 WELL TEST DESIGN AND ANALYSIS - WTA
PG PRODUCTION AND COMPLETIONS ENGINEERING
64 ACIDIZING APPLICATIONS IN SANDSTONES AND CARBONATES - ASC
63 ADVANCED HYDRAULIC FRACTURING - AHF
64 ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS - ALS
64 BEAM PUMPS - BP
60 COMPLETIONS AND WORKOVERS - CAW
62 DOWNHOLE REMEDIATION PRACTICES FOR MATURE OIL AND GAS WELLS - DRP
65 ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS - ESP
66 FLOW ASSURANCE FOR OFFSHORE PRODUCTION - FAOP
67 FORMATION DAMAGE: CAUSES, PREVENTION, AND REMEDIATION - FD
65 GAS LIFT - GLI
67 GAS PRODUCTION ENGINEERING - GPO
67 GAS WELL DELIQUIFICATION - GWD
70 HORIZONTAL AND MULTILATERAL WELLS: COMPLETIONS AND STIMULATION - HML2
63 HYDRAULIC FRACTURING APPLICATIONS - HFU
62 MULTIPHASE FLOW IN PRODUCTION OPERATIONS - MFP
62 OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - PO4
63 PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS, PREDICTION, AND OPTIMIZATION USING NODAL ANALYSIS - PO2
65 PLUNGER LIFT - PLS
69 PRODUCTION CHEMISTRY - OGPC
69 PRODUCTION LOGGING - RMP
59 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS 1 - PO1
59 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR OTHER DISCIPLINES - PTO
66 PROGRESSING CAVITY PUMPS - PCP
70 SAND CONTROL - SNDC
61 SURFACE PRODUCTION OPERATIONS - PO3
70 SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT IN UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCE PLAYS - SWM
61 UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES COMPLETION AND STIMULATION - URCS
60 WELL STIMULATION: PRACTICAL AND APPLIED - WS
PG PETROLEUM BUSINESS
74 ADVANCED DECISION ANALYSIS WITH PORTFOLIO AND PROJECT MODELING - ADA
72 BASIC PETROLEUM ECONOMICS - BEC3

74 COST MANAGEMENT - CM
72 ECONOMICS OF WORLDWIDE PETROLEUM PRODUCTION - EWP
72 EXPANDED BASIC PETROLEUM ECONOMICS - BEC
75 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL OIL AND GAS LAW - IOG
75 INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM CONTRACTS - IPC
71 INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM BUSINESS - IPB
73 OIL AND GAS BUSINESS DISCOVERY - OGBD
73 PETROLEUM BUDGETING AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP - PBP
74 PETROLEUM FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES - PFA
73 PETROLEUM RISK AND DECISION ANALYSIS - PRD
75 STRATEGIC THINKING: A TOOL-BASED APPROACH - STT
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76 INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT - IPM
76 PETROLEUM PROJECT MANAGEMENT: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES - PPM

77 PROJECT COST SCHEDULING - PCS
77 PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN UPSTREAM FIELD DEVELOPMENT - FPM2
77 RISK MANAGEMENT FOR UPSTREAM CAPITAL PROJECTS - PMRM
PG PETROLEUM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
81 BASIC CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR MANAGERS AND LEADERS - RCP3
78 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS - OM23

81 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR RESOLVING WORKPLACE CONFLICT AMONG COWORKERS - RCP2
79 ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL WRITING SKILLS - ETWS
80 MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN: PEOPLE AND PROCESS - MCPP
81 MANAGING AND LEADING OTHERS - MLO
81 MEETING MANAGEMENT AND FACILITATION FOR THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY - MMF
79 NEGOTIATION SKILLS FOR THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY - NSPI
80 PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR PETROLEUM INDUSTRY - PSPI
80 TEAM BUILDING FOR INTACT TEAMS - TB
80 TEAM LEADERSHIP - TLS
PG PETROLEUM DATA MANAGEMENT
83 ARCGIS COORDINATE REFERENCE SYSTEMS FOR PETROLEUM - GISC
83 ARCGIS DATA MANAGEMENT FOR PETROLEUM - GISD

83 ARCGIS ESSENTIALS FOR PETROLEUM - GISE
82 GEOMATICS: GEODESY AND CARTOGRAPHY - GEOM1
82 INTRODUCTION TO DATA MANAGEMENT - IDM
PG HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT
86 APPLIED ENVIRONMENT - HS23
87 APPLIED HSE MANAGEMENT - HS28

87 APPLIED SAFETY - HS20
89 RISK BASED PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT - HS45

89 SHE AUDITING - A MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS APPROACH - HS47
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86 BASICS OF HSE MANAGEMENT - HS18

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and Assurance.
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20142015 PetroSkills Training Guide
Introductory and Multi-Discipline Training

The courses in the Introductory and Multi-Discipline Training section
can benefit a variety of industry personnel. The matrix below outlines the
disciplines to which courses in this section apply, and features additional
Basic-level courses that may complement those found in the Introductory and
Multi-Discipline section.
We are pleased to offer three new courses focused on Heavy Oil, the
2-day Overview of Heavy Oil Resources - HOOV, the 3-day field course
Field Study Heavy Oil Resources - HOFS, and the 5-day Evaluating
and Developing Heavy Oil Resources - HOED. See page 12 for these
exciting new offerings.
The following instructors have been selected and approved by the PetroSkills Curriculum Network to teach one or more of the
following Introductory / Multi Discipline Training courses:
Jeff Aldrich
Dr. Rosalind Archer
Dr. Omar Barkat
Stuart Branscum
Dr. Iskander Diyashev
Eric A. Foster
Geophysics
Dr. Terry Gardner

Dr. W. Greg Hazlett
Ron Hinn
Stephen Jewell
Dr. Satish K. Kalra
Larry Lens
Geology
Petrophysics
Bob Lippincott
Alain Louis
Gary Massingill
Dr. Howard McKinzie
William Powell
Dr. Gary W. Reid
Well Construction /
Drilling
Gerry H. Ross
Jerry Rusnak
Kent Saugier
Dr. Helmy Sayyouh
Richard H. Schroeder
Dr. George E. Slater
Production Engineering
Marc A. Summers
Hugo Vargas
Petroleum Business &

Professional Development
Health, Safety,
Environment
FOUNDATION
Deepwater Drilling and Production

Technology (Page 11)
Evaluating and Developing Heavy Oil Resources (Page 12)
Evaluating and Developing Shale Resources (Page 10)
Overview of Heavy Oil Resources (Page 12)
Basic Drilling
Basic Geophysics
(Page 27)
Basic Petroleum
Geology (Page 17)
Basic Reservoir
Engineering (Page 47)
Petroleum Geology for Early Career Geoscientists and Engineers
Basic Drilling, Completion and Workover

Operations (Page 11 )
Basic Petroleum Engineering Practices (Page 10)
BASIC
(Page 18)
Surface Production
Operations (Page 61)
Exploration and Production Process Basics: Understanding the Petroleum Value Cycle (2 weeks) (Page 9)
Overview of Heavy Oil Resources (2 days) (Page 12)
(Page 78)
Basic Petroleum
Economics (Page 72)
Basics of
Environment
Field Study-Heavy Oil Resources (Page 12)
Basic Petroleum Technology (5 days) (Page 9)
Essential Leadership
Skills for Technical
Professionals
(Page 86)
Basics of HSE
Management
(Page 86)
Overview of the Petroleum Industry (2 days) (Page 9)

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Basic Petroleum
Technology
OVP
BPT
Exploration and Production

Process Basics: Understanding the Petroleum
Industry Value Cycle EPB
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
DESIGNED FOR
Both technical and business oriented professionals

who are either new to the upstream oil and gas
industry or experienced in one part, but could benefit
from a wider point of view, all levels of support
staff working in the industry, as well as investing or
financial personnel with a need to better understand
the industry.
DESIGNED FOR
Secretarial, administrative, management, field support,
accounting, purchasing, economics, legal, finance, human
resources, drafting, land and data processing personnel, as
well as investors and royalty owners. Participants involved
at the technical level of the industry, particularly engineers,
technicians or others with mathematics background through
basic calculus, should register for the Basic Petroleum
Engineering Practices course.
DESIGNED FOR
YOU WILL LEARN
YOU WILL LEARN
The critical importance the industry plays on the

worlds economic stage, including discussions
of pricing, global reserves and key short/long-term
energy trends.
Business and exploration elements critical to the
success of organizations in search of new reserves
Methods by which new field prospects are
evaluated and risk factors assessed (Geology,
Geophysics, Petrophysics)
How exploration rights are acquired
The basic process for drilling and evaluating an
exploration well (Drilling, Petrophysics, Testing)
Major steps required to appraise a new discovery
and estimate its commerciality (Reservoir
Engineering)
Strategies to maximize the value of an oil or gas
field asset
How geology and reservoir management plans are
used to guide new field development
Major steps in the design, construction and
commissioning of facilities
Basic technical and operational steps required to
produce an oil or gas field (Production
Engineering)
Types of opportunities to optimize older fields and
increase production
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course presents an overview of the Petroleum

Industry from the point-of-view of the Asset
Management Cycle. By explaining the real-life steps
involved in the creation and exploitation of oil and gas
fields, the participant is introduced to the exciting
processes which drive the industry and create new
value. Emphasis is on Onshore as well as Offshore
projects, including both large and small fields. Each
step of the cycle is introduced with a summary of
relevant technologies, economics, manpower
requirements, importance of training and competency
assessment, as well as relevant case histories. Both
conventional and unconventional oil and gas
prospects are included.
COURSE CONTENT
Recognize and assess opportunities Acquire

exploration rights Generate exploration prospect
Drill and evaluate exploration well Establish
commerciality Create asset business plan
Characterize asset Initiate facility design and
sanction development project Design, construct and
commission facilities Produce asset Exploit asset
Dispose or decommission asset
2014-15 Schedule and Tuition / 2 Days
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
6-7 OCT 2014

10-11 MAR 2015
5-6 OCT 2015
25-26 AUG 2015
29-30 JUN 2015
US$2360
US$2,360
US$2,360
US$2,740+VAT
US$2,340
Basic geology as related to oil and gas reservoirs

Reservoir fluid and rock properties
Basics of seismic technology
Reservoir definition and development; production and
recovery
Unconventional gas (tight shale gas)
Fundamentals of drilling, well completions and
production operations
Basic concepts of primary and enhanced recovery
operations
Surface operations
Terminology of exploration and production (language of
the oil field)
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course presents a non-technical, practical

understanding of petroleum industry technology in an
interesting, effective, and efficient manner. Included are
the basics of the industry from terminology through basic
technology and from geology through processing of the
petroleum product. Participants are placed in the position
of Reservoir Engineer, and Our Reservoir is defined,
analyzed and put in production. Next, drill sites are chosen.
Participants are then placed in the position of Drilling/
Completion Engineer, and the drilling/completion program
for Our Well is analyzed. Participation results in greater
job confidence, enthusiasm and productivity. Basic
Petroleum Technology is ideal for staff who need to be
able to understand the various aspects of oil and gas
operations and speak the language of the oilfield. The first
day will give an introduction to the industry and cover
reservoir fluids. The next two days will include petroleum
geology and reservoirs, and introduce exploration
technology. The fourth day will get into drilling engineering,
operations, and well completion technology. The course
will wrap up with production technology, reservoir
development, and surface processing.
COURSE CONTENT
Reservoir fluid properties Petroleum geology The
petroleum reservoir Unconventional gas (tight shale gas)
Exploration technology Drilling technology Well completion
and workover Production operations Recovery Surface
processing Offshore operations

ABERDEEN, U.K.
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

LONDON, U.K.

PITTSBURGH, U.S.
16-20 MAR 2015 US$4,570+VAT

8-12 JUN 2015
US$3,900
26-30 JUL 2015
US$4,990
20-24 OCT 2014
US$3,940
9-13 FEB 2015
US$3,940
27 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$3,940
13-17 JUL 2015
US$3,940
19-23 OCT 2015
US$3,940
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,570
16-20 NOV 2015
US$4,570
24-28 NOV 2014 US$4,570+VAT
18-22 MAY 2015 US$4,570+VAT
17-21 AUG 2015 US$4,570+VAT
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,570+VAT
10-14 AUG 2015
US$3,900
Available from anywhere via PetroFlex delivery (p.45)
Newly-hired engineers and geoscientists.

YOU WILL LEARN
Exploration/production overview
Basic petroleum geology and geophysics principles
Log interpretation basics
Drilling basics
Basic reservoir, production and facilities engineering
Business principles governing E/P
ABOUT THE COURSE
This workshop describes the petroleum value chain

from prospect identification, to project commissioning
and to final abandonment. Participants will leave this
course with a firm understanding of the petroleum
industry including, the knowledge and tools necessary
to understand the relationships and dependencies
across the E&P industry. The course offers a fresh
look at a range of critical, inter-related topics and will
be taught with the modern learner in mind. Multiple
tools, such as peer-based learning, internet resources,
hands-on exercises, in-depth team workshops, and
group discovery sessions, will be used to ensure
learning retention and recall. Participants work as
members of multi-disciplinary teams using real oilfield data in interactive workshops that illustrate
technology/business concepts. Each team will be
accountable for the results of their interpretations in a
safe, constructive learning environment. Other skills
will be learned in short hands-on exercises that
reinforce the lectures. Lecturers are widelyexperienced oil field professionals who can share
experiences from a number of technical settings and
organizational approaches to give the students a
broad view of the industry and its participants.
The extended workshops conducted during the course
include an exploration/discovery workshop, an
appraisal workshop to define the static and dynamic
models for a new discovery and a facilities workshop
in which the students fit the facilities to their newlydefined discovery. Uncertainties, risk management,
business practices and project management lessons
are learned through these team events.
One personal computer is provided, at additional cost,
for each two participants.
COURSE CONTENT
Opportunity identification Elements of petroleum

environment Play to prospect to field technologies
Concessions and contracts Find and define an
asset Appraise an opportunity Build a field
development plan Facilities: gas, oil, design,
construction, processing, maintenance,
decommissioning Building an effective team
Company/industry processes and procedures

ABERDEEN, U.K.

HOUSTON, U.S.
6-17 OCT 2014

5-16 OCT 2015
15-26 JUN 2015
US$7,850+VAT*
US$7,850+VAT*
US$6,880*
*plus computer charge
Overview of the
Petroleum Industry
10
Evaluating and
Developing Shale
Resources SRE
Basic Petroleum Engineering Practices BE
FOUNDATION
BASIC
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Reservoir, production and completion engineers who

desire a thorough overview of emerging concepts,
technologies and processes related to shale gas and
shale oil resource development.
Y O U W I L L L E A RN H OW T O
Describe the resource potential and economic

importance of shale gas and shale oil resources
Describe the similarities / differences between shale gas,
tight gas and coalbed methane
Recognize and describe shale play differences and
critical reservoir properties to identify the sweet spots
Estimate Gas and Oil in place for resource plays
Recognizing the advantages & disadvantages of different
resource evaluation techniques
Apply drilling, completion and stimulation technology to
shale gas and shale oil formations
Evaluate and forecast individual well and reservoir
performance
Determine how to estimate well reserves in both
PDP (proved developed producing) and PUD (proved
undeveloped) categories
A B O U T T H E C OU RSE
This course will cover current practices for evaluating, drilling

and completing these challenging reservoirs. Discussion will
include a focus on the limitations of many of the current tools
and technologies. Field examples from the Barnett,
Marcellus, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Woodford, Bakken and
other shale plays in North America are utilized to illustrate the
technical challenges associated with evaluation and
development. Information and opportunities for international
shale plays will be described. The participant should leave
the course with a foundational understanding of valueadding shale gas resource practices and an insight into
determining the critical reservoir parameters used to predict
a potential commercial resource play.
One personal computer is provided, at additional cost, for
each two participants.
C O U R S E C O N T EN T
Reservoir Characterization and Evaluation:

geological setting; rock properties; petrophysical
considerations Drilling: vertical vs. horizontal wells; pilot
holes; fluids; MWD and LWD; wellbore sizes and lateral;
drilling challenges; mechanical considerations
Drilling Completions: cased vs. open hole; perforation
schemes; stimulation design and considerations; case
histories Drilling Field trials and pilots: strategies
for implementing a pilot program to optimize well drilling,
completion, stimulation and producing alternatives using
microseismic, fiber optics, production logs and other
resources Drilling Production Forecasting and
Reserve Calculations: volumetrics; performance
analysis; simulation; resource development; decline curve
analysis; handling uncertainty in estimates
Engineers, engineering trainees, technical managers and assistants, technicians, geologists, geophysicists, chemists,
physicists, service company personnel, sales representatives, and data processing personnel.
YO U WILL LEA RN
Basic petroleum geology

Reservoir fluid and rock properties
Fundamentals of reservoir fluid flow
Oil and gas reservoir classification, definition, delineation and development
Fundamentals of drilling, well completion, and production operations
Basics of casing design and primary cementing
Primary and enhanced recovery mechanisms
Surface operations
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is far more than an introduction to petroleum engineering and certainly is not a superficial presentation of the
technology of the industry. Its purpose is to develop an understanding of the technology and its applications at an
engineers level, and the confidence and professional enthusiasm which comes with that understanding. The course has
had a revolutionary effect on training programs for many major oil and service companies by making specialized training
that follows far more effective. Participants enter those specialized programs with a depth of understanding of that
particular technology and relation to other classic and new technologies of the industry. The course focuses on the field
and application approach, and includes classroom exercises, fundamental engineering problems, and basic field
exercises.
Basic Petroleum Engineering Practices will set the foundation for technical professionals with regards to technology and
its engineering applications. The course starts out with a brief introduction of the history and current state of the oil and
gas industry. Next, reservoir fluids, petroleum geology, and petroleum reservoirs are discussed. Then, various facets of
exploration technology, drilling engineering and operations, well completion technology, and production technology are
covered before finishing with surface processing of produced fluids.
C O URS E CONTENT
Reservoir fluid properties

Petroleum geology
Reservoir properties and evaluation
Exploration technology
Drilling engineering
Well completion, stimulation and workover
Well testing and formation damage
Production operations
Recovery methods
Surface processing

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
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HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
PITTSBURGH, U.S.
SAN ANTONIO, U.S.
17-21 AUG 2015 US$4,670+GST*

10-14 NOV 2014
US$4,000*
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,000*
11-15 MAY 2015
US$4,040*
21-25 SEPT 2015
US$4,040*
20-24 OCT 2014 US$4,670+VAT*
19-23 OCT 2015 US$4,670+VAT*
23-27 MAR 2015
US$4,000*
13-17 JUL 2015
US$4,000*
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,000*

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DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

13-17 JUL 2015 US$4,570+VAT

3-7 AUG 2015
US$3,900
17-21 MAY 2015
US$4,990
17-21 NOV 2014 US$3,940
15-19 DEC 2014
US$3,940
2-6 FEB 2015
US$3,940
20-24 APR 2015
US$3,940
6-10 JUL 2015
US$3,940
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015
US$3,940
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OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
16-20 NOV 2015

US$3,940
14-18 DEC 2015
US$3,940
24-28 AUG 2015
US$4,570
1-5 DEC 2014 US$4,570+VAT
16-20 FEB 2015 US$4,570+VAT
21-25 SEP 2015 US$4,570+VAT
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015 US$4,570+VAT
23-27 MAR 2015
US$3,900
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Deepwater Drilling
and Production
Technology DDP
BASIC
FOUNDATION
D E S IG NE D F O R
DESIGNED FOR
Technical, field, service, support and supervisory personnel desiring to gain an introductory overview of these
topics and how they interrelate. Excellent for cross-training of other technical disciplines such as reservoir and
surface facility engineers plus geoscientists, and anyone who interacts with drilling, completion or workover design
engineers such as technical supervisors and technical service personnel.
This is not a fundamental course for training engineers seeking a career in drilling or workovers (for these,PO1 is
recommended).
Y OU W IL L L E A R N
How drilling, completing and reworking a well affects its ability to produce
What can be done within open-hole and cased wells, as a part of reservoir management
How drilling practices can damage or stimulate producing wells
AB OUT T H E C O U R S E
This course gives a technical overview of the science and art of drilling operations, completion practices and postcompletion wellbore enhancement or remedial workover techniques (well intervention). It develops an understanding of
the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of each of these areas of engineering practice. Reservoir Engineers will learn what can be
done within open-hole and cased wells as they execute reservoir management. Drilling and completion personnel will
learn how the producing reservoir can be damaged or stimulated by what they do. The participants learn to visualize
what is happening downhole, discover what can be accomplished and gain an appreciation for wellbore risks and the
possibility of damage to the formation; and how drilling and completion practices can alter reservoir interpretation and
performance. The participant will become conversant with specific technical terminology and aware of practical
applications, which should enhance communication and interaction between disciplines.
COUR S E C O N T E N T
Overview of workover techniques:

Stimulation application: surfactants,
solvents, acidizing, fracturing & deep
perforating
Formation & sand control: screens,
chemical consolidation, gravel
packing, frac-pack, new & novel
techniques
Scale & corrosion
Paraffin & asphaltenes
Recompletions
Reworks
Sidetracking
Deepening
Coiled tubing
Overview of the completion

process:
Zonal isolation
Tubing, packers & completion
equipment
Safety & flow control devices
Open hole completions
Basic completion types
Perforating
Open & cased hole logging
Formation damage & treatment
Completion fluids
Multiple completions
Overview of the drilling process:

Overall drilling practices
Language of drilling
Reservoir rock and fluid properties
Rigs & rig equipment
Drilling string components & design
Bits
Drilling fluids & hydraulics
Rig operation
MWD
Well control
Hole problems & stuck pipe
Drilling risks
Cores and coring
Casing design & installation
Primary cementing
Directional, horizontal, multilateral &
under-balanced drilling
Wellhead & trees
9-13 FEB 2015

20-24 OCT 2014
26-30 OCT 2015
20-24 APR 2015
14-18 SEP 2015
6-10 JUL 2015
11-15 MAY 2015
3-7 NOV 2014
8-12 DEC 2014
US$4,570+VAT
US$3,900
US$3,900
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900
US$3,900
US$3,940
US$3,940
YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO
Meet the safety & economic challenges posed by

deep water.
Implement the drilling and well control advances
that facilitate safe DW operations.
Exploit features of the newest generation of DW
MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units).
Incorporate advances in DW moorings, DP (Dynamic
Positioning) station keeping and drilling riser
emergency disconnect.
Reduce DW field development cost with FPSO/
subsea schemes instead of floating platforms.
Manage the effects of currents and optimize vessel
hydrodynamic motions.
Select the types of production risers that work best
in various DW applications.
Fabricate, install and maintain DW pipelines/
flowlines and production risers utilizing the latest
technology.
Minimize field development and operating costs
using recent developments in subsea well
completions, control systems, umbilicals, well
maintenance and seafloor processing.
Identify emerging subsea equipment monitoring
technologies to predict/detect failures and leaks.
Comply with regulations and plan for use of
available equipment and procedures for response
to spills.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This 3-day course describes the deepwater

technology that has been developed and implemented
in the last few years. It is illustrated with extensive
graphics plus over 100 animated and photographic
videos of the latest equipment and the most recent
actual DW field developments. Each of the DW system
components is discussed in terms of its engineering
challenges. Introducing each technology area is a brief
description of the conventional water depth
technology from which the new, DW concepts have
evolved. The bases for selection of particular field
configurations are discussed.
COURSE CONTENT
History Marine Seismic Exploration Drilling, Well

Control, Drilling Risers, MODUs Spread Mooring &
Dynamic Positioning Drilling Riser Emergency
Disconnect Currents, VIV, Vessel Hydrodynamics
Production platforms Pipelines & Flowlines
Production Risers Subsea Completions, Control,
Processing & Well Maintenance Oil Spill Prevention
& Response

ABERDEEN, U.K.
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.

CALGARY, CANADA

DALLAS, U.S.
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

Individuals with at least some awareness of basic

offshore engineering and operations. Technical staff,
project engineers, engineering discipline leads,
engineering specialists and operating staff find this
course accelerates their capability to contribute
to deepwater development planning, design and
construction projects and field operations.
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.
MIDLAND, U.S.
23-27 MAR 2015

US$3,940
1-5 JUN 2015
US$3,940
10-14 AUG 2015
US$3,940
2-6 NOV 2015
US$3,940
7-11 DEC 2015
US$3,940
24-28 NOV 2014
US$4,570
23-27 NOV 2015
US$4,570
17-21 AUG 2015 US$4,570+VAT
27 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$3,900

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
7-9 OCT 2014

14-16 APR 2015
6-8 OCT 2015
11-13 AUG 2015
26-28 MAY 2015
US$3,020
US$3,020
US$3,020
US$3,490
US$3,490+VAT
Basic Drilling, Completion and Workover

Operations BDC
12
Overview of Heavy Oil
Resources
HOOV
HOFS
NEW
BASIC
Field Study Heavy

Oil Resources
DESIGNED FOR
Anyone of any discipline who needs a better

understanding of heavy oil resources.
YOU WILL LEARN
The geologic and engineering challenges to finding,

developing and producing heavy oil resources
About the importance of heavy oil resources in
todays world energy market
How to evaluate the challenges and opportunities
for understanding and improving the environmental
footprint required to develop and produce heavy oil
resources
The contrast between heavy oil resources versus
conventional and other unconventional resources
with aspects of finding, developing and producing
The process and methodology to plan, design,
implement and evaluate heavy oil reservoirs
About the geology and commerciality of the
Canadian Oil Sands
About the world-wide distribution and geologic
setting of the more significant heavy oil occurrences
including Venezuela
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is Basic level, but is sufficiently detailed

and widely focused to appeal to a broad audience,
including non-technical administrative and business
groups, as well as scientists and engineers, seeking
an introduction to the business of heavy oil. Heavy oil
is a large component of the worlds oil resource.
Commercial mining and current in-situ thermal
production methodologies are important contributors
to the worlds oil production. These technologies are
reasonably recent commercial applications, and the
future levels of production face uncertainty because of
highly debated environmental challenges. This course
takes an unbiased practical approach to the
applications citing benefits and limitations. Overview
of Heavy Oil Resources provides an overview of the
aspects of the geology, development and
commerciality of heavy oil resources. This course
contains exercises and class problems to support the
presentation. Each attendee will be given the facts to
develop an overall understanding of heavy oil
development.
BASIC
FIELD TRIP
NEW
Evaluating and
Developing Heavy Oil
Resources HOED
NEW
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Anyone of any discipline who wants a hands-on

understanding of the Athabasca Oil Sands.
YOU WILL LEARN
How to understand the depositional and

stratigraphic framework of the McMurray Formation
How to understand the structural setting and
relationships of timing, emplacement and
preservation of Albertas bitumen/heavy oil resource
The complex lithologic heterogeneities of the
McMurray and their effect on mining and in-situ
production
To appreciate the challenges and progress of
environmental preservation efforts for the
development and production of Albertas bitumen
resource
ABOUT THE COURSE
The course is geologically and technically focused but

instructed in a manner so that all disciplines and
experience levels will understand. Mining and in-situ
production of bitumen from the Athabasca oil sand
region is currently a major contributor to the worlds
oil production. These technologies are reasonably
recent commercial applications and the future levels
of production faces uncertainty because of highly
debated environmental challenges. The field course
takes the student to the rock; explaining complex
relationships and issues emanating from the
depositional and structural framework.
COURSE CONTENT
Overview of the Geology, History and Development

of Canada Oil Sands
McMurray Oil Sand Stratigraphy
Depositional details of the McMurray Formation
Overview of Structural Evolution and Bitumen
Resources
Oil Sand Mining Methodology
Environmental challenges for Albertas bitumen
resources
Current Status and Future plans for Reclamation
Mining Activities
COURSE CONTENT
Anyone of any discipline who needs a better

understanding of heavy oil resources, but more
specifically designed for geoscientist or engineers
with a need to better understand the challenges of
evaluating and developing heavy oil resources.
Evaluate and develop heavy oil resources
Understand the importance of heavy oil resources in todays
world energy market
Contrast heavy oil resources as compared to conventional
and other unconventional resources with aspects of finding,
developing and producing
Understand the geology, critical attributes and commerciality
of the Canadian Oil Sands
Collect the appropriate data and evaluate the critical geologic
and reservoir parameters of various types of heavy oil
resources
Recognize and evaluate the environmental challenges
required to develop and produce heavy oil resources
Understand the process and methodology to evaluate, select,
plan, design and implement a heavy oil recovery project
Become knowledgeable of the world-wide distribution and
geologic setting of the more significant heavy oil occurrences
including Venezuela
ABOUT THE COURSE
The course is largely designed for geoscientist or engineers
with a need to advance their understanding of heavy oil
resources. Beginning level concepts are covered and widely
focused enough to appeal to a broad audience seeking an
introduction to the business of heavy oil including nontechnical administrative and business groups. However, more
technically advanced topics are also covered where the
student is generally expected to have a broadly based
technical foundation for understanding. Heavy oil is a large
component of the worlds oil resource. Commercial mining
and current in-situ thermal production methodologies are
important contributors to the worlds oil production. These
technologies are reasonably recent commercial applications
and the future levels of production faces uncertainty because
of highly debated environmental challenges. The course takes
an unbiased practical approach to the applications citing
benefits and limitations. The course provides an overview and
details of specific occurrences of the geology, evaluation,
development and commerciality of heavy oil resources. Each
attendee should come away with a great foundation
knowledge level of the business of evaluating and developing
heavy oil resources. The course contains exercises and class
problems to support the presentation.
COURSE CONTENT
Bitumen and Heavy Oil Introduction and Definitions
Comparison of Conventional and Unconventional Reservoirs
Worldwide Heavy Oil Resources and Occurrences Geology
and Overview of Venezuela and Trinidad Heavy Oil Resources
Introduction of United States Heavy Oil Occurrences (Utah,
California and Texas) Geology, History and Development of
Canada Oil Sands Oil Sand Characteristics and
Development Strategies Oil Sand Mining Details and
Reclamation Environmental challenges for Heavy Oil
Resources Heavy Oil and Bitumen Recovery Process Review
Introduction to Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD)
Other Commercial Thermal In-situ Methodologies
Commercial Application of Cold Heavy Oil Production with
Sand (CHOPS) in Canada and other non-thermal heavy oil
recovery methods Field Examples and Development
Strategies of Heavy Oil and Bitumen Recovery Projects
Overview of Thermal Well Completions and Production
Facilities Reserves and Economics
Comparison of Conventional and Unconventional

Reservoirs Worldwide Heavy Oil Resources and
Occurrences Bitumen and Heavy Oil Definitions and
Introduction Geology, History and Development of
Canada Oil Sands Oil Sand Characteristics and
Development Strategies Oil Sand Mining Details and
Reclamation Oil Sands In-situ Project Review
Introduction of Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage
(SAGD) Other Commercial Thermal In-situ
Methodologies Environmental Challenges for Heavy
Oil Resources Geology and Overview of Venezuela
and Trinidad Heavy Oil Resources Commercial
Application of Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand
(CHOPS) in Venezuela Introduction of United States
Heavy Oil Occurrences (Utah, California and Texas)
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30-31 MAR 2015

18-19 JUN 2015
27-28 AUG 2015
US$2,340+GST
US$2,340+GST
US$2,340+GST
CALGARY, CANADA

includes field trip
See website for pricing information
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31 AUG-2 SEP 2015

CALGARY, CANADA

11-15 MAY 2015

27-31 JUL 2015
26-30 OCT 2015
US$4,000+GST
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Geology

GEOLOGY
The first two courses in this section, Basic Petroleum Geology - BG and
Development Geology - DG, are two of our most popular and will be offered in
10 locations across the world. Also, we are excited to add three new courses
focused on Heavy Oil, Geological and Geophysical Characterization of
Heavy Oil Reservoirs HORC on page 18, Geomechanics for Heavy
Oil HOGM on page 20, and Horizontal Well Placement in Heavy Oil
Resources HOWP on page 21.
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the Geology courses
in this section are structured within each topic, from Basic to Specialized.
On either side of the Geology section, you will see courses in associated
disciplines for cross-training. These Matrices are ideal for building training
plans for early career staff or finding the right course to build upon existing
knowledge and experience.
following Geology courses:
Jeff Aldrich
Chris Bird
Dr. Steven E. Boyer
Peter Burtok
Dr. Bryan T. Cronin
John F. Dillon
Dr. G. Michael Grammer
Dr. James W. Granath

Andrew Harper
Dr. Howard D. Johnson
John Keasberry
Jeff Lelek
Larry Lens
Dr. D. Andy Link
Geology
Geophysics
STRATIGRAPHY /
STRUCTURE
SPECIALIZED
Dr. Catalina M. Luneburg

Randi Martinsen
Dr. Mark A. McCaffrey
Dr. Clyde H. Moore
James Morse
Larry Moyer
Dr. John D. Pigott
GEOCHEMISTRY
RESERVOIR
CHARACTERIZATION
Petrophysics
BASIN ANALYSIS
DEVELOPMENT
GEOLOGY
(Page 30)
INTERMEDIATE
(Page 23)
Analysis of
Structural Traps in
Extensional Settings
Seismic
Interpretation
(Page 27)
(Page 24)
(Page 22)
Sequence
Stratigraphy
(Page 22)
Structural
Styles in
Petroleum
Exploration
FOUNDATION
Geochemical
Techniques for
Solving Reservoir
Management and
Field Development
Problems
(Page 22)
Deep-water
Turbidite
Depositional
Systems and
Reservoirs
(Page 23)
Integrated
Carbonate Reservoir
Characterization
Basin Analysis
Workshop
Development
Geology
(Page 17)
(Page 23)
Prospect and
Play Assessment
Naturally
Fractured
Reservoirs
Integration of Rocks,
Log and
Test Data
Reservoir
Characterization
(Page 43)
Operations
Geology
Structural and
Stratigraphic
Interpretation of
Dipmeters and
Borehole-Imaging
Logs (Page 44)
(Page 24)
(Page 25)
(Page 24)
Geochemistry:
Tools for
Effective
Exploration and
Development
(Page 20)
Geomechanics for Heavy Oil (Page 20)

Carbonate
Reservoirs
(Page 19)
Sandstone
Reservoirs
(Page 19)
North Sea
Petroleum Geology
Production
Geology for
Other Disciplines
Data Management, Busi-
Reservoir, Production ness, and Professional

and Drilling
Development
Wireline
Formation Testing
and Interpretation
(Page 45)
Compressional and
Introduction to
ranspressional
Seismic Stratigraphy STtructural
Styles
(Page 29)
Dr. Lawrence W. Teufel

Dr. William J. Wade
Jeff Weber
Dr. Brian Williams
Health, Safety,
Environment
MAPPING
Advanced Seismic
Stratigraphy
AVO, Inversion,
Attibutes (Pg 29)
Dr. Dennis Prezbindowski

Erich R. Ramp
Dr. Gary W. Reid
Dr. John S. Sneider
Hamidreza (Mehrdad)
Soltanzadeh
Dr. Tom Temples
Mapping
Subsurface
Structures
Well Log
Interpretation
(Page 42)
(Page 20)
(Page 21)
Coring and Core

Analysis (Page 41)
Horizontal Well
Placement in Heavy
Oil Reservoirs
Petrophysics of
Unconventional
Reservoirs (Pg 42)
(Page 21)
(Page 19)
Foundations of
Petrophysics
(Page 25)
(Page 53)
Integrated
Reservoir Modeling
Petroleum
Project
Management
(Page 76)
(Page 52)
Well Test Design

and Analysis
(Page 48)
Production
Technology for
Other Disciplines
Petroleum Risk
and Decision
Analysis
(Page 73)
Team Leadership
(Page 87)
(Page 80)
Applied Safety (Pg 87)
Geomatics: Geodesy
and Cartography
Applied
Environment
Basic Petroleum
Economics
Basics of
Environment
(Page 72)
(Page 86)
Introduction to
Data Management
Basics of HSE
Management
(Page 59)
Evaluating and
Developing Shale
Resources (Page 10)
Applied HSE
Management
(Page 82)
(Page 86)
(Page 41)
Geological and Geophysical Characterization of Heavy Oil Resources
BASIC
Basic
Geophysics (Page 27)
(Page 18)
Basic Drilling
Technology
(Page 33)
Basic Petroleum Geology (Page 17)

Petroleum Geology for Early Career Geoscientists and Engineers (Page 18)
Basic Petroleum Technology (Page 9)
Basic Reservoir
Engineering
(Page 47)
(Page 82)
(Page 86)
EssentialTechnical Writing Skills

(Page 79)
17
Basic Petroleum Geology BG
Development Geology DG
FIELD TRIP
BASIC
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
Petroleum industry personnel in need of basic geological training, including

engineering, geophysical, technical support, and administrative personnel
Reservoir, development and exploration geologists; geophysicists; petrophysicists;

log analysts; petroleum engineers; and experienced technicians
Y OU W ILL L E A R N
YOU WILL LEA RN HOW TO
About plate tectonics and petroleum

About geological time and history
The fundamentals of rock formation and deformation
The essentials of various depositional environments and the reservoirs created by
them
The distribution of porosity and permeability in reservoirs produced in different
depositional environments
How rock characteristics are related to modern geological processes and applied to
the ancient record
About petroleum reservoir and source rocks
Of petroleum origin, migration, and trapping
How to correlate electric logs and recognize depositional environments on logs
How to make contour maps and cross sections
Elements of geophysics and exploration
How geology bears directly on engineering practices
What is Basic Petroleum Geology? For all practical purposes it closely resembles the
freshman level course that a non-science major at a university would take to satisfy the
science requirement. Presentation is oriented toward topics of interest to the petroleum
industry. While high school chemistry and physics might help in understanding a very
few selected topics, the course is designed for those with no technical training (and
those who studiously avoided science in school). Primary objectives of the course are
to broaden your geological vocabulary, explain selected geological principles and
processes, and describe how certain petroleum reservoirs and source rocks are
formed. If you have had a geology course at the university level and remember most of
it, this course is not for you. If you have had a geology course and dont remember
much of it, then consider this course for a refresher. If you are an engineer,
geophysicist, petrophysicist, geotech, lawyer, or financial analyst dealing with geologists
and dont understand the geological terms used in discussions and/or do not know the
characteristics of a point bar, barrier island, channel-levee complex, or some other
reservoir, then this course may be for you.
Minerals and rocks

Plate tectonics
Geological times
Weathering and erosion
Deposition
Diagenesis
Reservoirs
Structural geology and petroleum
Origin, migration, and trapping of petroleum
Select optimum drillsites for field development

Use log and rock data to identify reservoir rock, non-reservoir rock and pay
Determine fluid distribution in a field and identify reservoir compartments
Estimate field reserves through the life of a field
Characterize carbonate and clastic rocks by productivity
Construct geologic reservoir models
Determine field drive mechanism
Apply seismic analysis to reservoir development
Determine which depositional characteristics impact reservoir behavior and use this
information to optimize development
Compile a development plan
Use economic techniques to evaluate different development plans
A BOUT THE COURS E
Knowing the controls on reservoir pore space distribution is critical to the appraisal,
development, and efficient management of reservoirs. Participants learn, through
hands-on exercises, to compile a development plan for a field that emphasizes optimal
recovery. Emphasis is placed on the selection of rock, log and test data to distinguish
reservoir and non-reservoir rocks, and to determine the lower limit of pay. Structural,
stratigraphic, deposition and diagenetic concepts are used to locate drillsites and
describe reservoirs. The input required to construct a geologic reservoir models is
reviewed. Participants learn the importance of modifying development plans as a field
becomes more mature and more data is available. Techniques for mature field
rejuvenation are discussed, and case histories are used to illustrate successful
application of various techniques.
COURSE CONTENT
Geologic characteristics that impact field development Appraisal: Determining

recoverable hydrocarbons Reservoir fluid properties and saturation Influence of
capillarity on hydrocarbon distribution and fluid contacts Reserve and resource
evaluation Volumetric reserve estimation and calculation Stratigraphic influence on
field production Depositional and digenetic controls on reservoir rock, barriers, and
hydrocarbon distribution Describing reservoir rock to understand reservoir behavior
in carbonate and clastic rocks Determining if hydrocarbons can be recovered from in
a given field, what is pay? The impact of drive mechanism: aquifer characterization,
distribution, and mapping Seismic applications in appraisal and development
Development drilling: How to optimize hydrocarbon recovery Economic impact on
field development Subdividing the reservoir into working units Reservoir pore
space configurations and mapping Building a static reservoir model using
deterministic and stochastic techniques Key factors affecting the development of
Fractured Reservoirs
Steps in building a geologic reservoir model Impact on barriers on field
development Secondary and tertiary field development Rejuvenating mature and
marginal field

ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
BALI, INDONESIA
CALGARY, CANADA

DENVER, U.S.

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
3-7 MAY 2015

23-27 MAR 2015
3-7 NOV 2014
2-6 NOV 2015
22-26 JUN 2015
16-20 NOV 2015
6-10 OCT 2014
23-27 FEB 2015
11-15 MAY 2015
5-9 OCT 2015
7-11 DEC 2015
10-14 AUG 2015
9-13 MAR 2015
7-11 SEP 2015
23-27 MAR 2015
includes field trip
US$4,990
US$4,570
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900+GST
US$4,025
US$3,900
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$4,570
US$4,570+VAT
US$4,570+VAT
US$3,900

ABERDEEN, U.K.
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

COVINGTON, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
29 JUN-3 JUL 2015

1-5 DEC 2014
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
20-24 APR 2015
17-21 NOV 2014
22-26 JUN 2015
9-13 NOV 2015
27-31 JUL 2015
10-14 AUG 2015
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,770+VAT
US$4,190
US$4,190
US$4,100
US$4,140
US$4,140
US$4,140
US$5,460
US$4,770+VAT
US$5,460+GST
GEOLOGY
D E S IG NED F O R
FIELD TRIPS 2014-15 >
GEOLOGY
18
PetroSkills field
trips extend
learning from
the classroom.
Geological and Geophysical

Characterization of Heavy
Oil Reservoirs HORC
NEW
BASIC
DESIGNED FOR
Seismic interpreters, seismic processors,

stratigraphers, structural geologists and reservoir
engineers.
YO U WILL LEA RN HOW TO
Evaluate the available reservoir characterization

options, and select the options suitable for the
project
Apply the appropriately chosen techniques to your
data to extract meaningful information
Evaluate the application of the various techniques
discussed during the course
Identify the sweet spots within the reservoir zone
based on characterization with application of
different attributes
Integrate the different attribute applications to
generate a comprehensive characterization of the
zone of interest
ABOUT THE COURSE
NORTH SEA PETROLEUM GEOLOGY COURSE 2013
As part of PetroSkills commitment

to practical courses that create real
value once back on the job, the
following courses will include a field
trip in select session locations:
Analysis of Structural Traps in

Extensional Settings - ESS
Basic Petroleum Geology - BG

Deepwater Turbidite Depositional
Systems and Reservoirs - DWT
Field Study Heavy Oil Resources
- HOFS
Naturally Fractured Reservoirs - FR
With conventional hydrocarbon resources growing

thinner, heavy oil and bitumen are being looked at as
the next resource that could be exploited in the near
future. As both heavy oil and bitumen are a global
resource, they are fast becoming an asset base for
many energy companies. Economical development of
heavy oil reservoir requires accurate characterization
of the rocks as well as the fluids contained therein. As
heavy oil properties are different from conventional oil,
its exploration and production requires special seismic
strategies and rock physics models. Geophysical
characterization of heavy oil reservoirs is therefore at
the heart of production of this resource.
C O URS E CONTENT
Mechanisms for the formation of heavy oil General

phase behavior of hydrocarbons and heavy oil
Properties of heavy oil and rock physics analysis
Geophysical approaches to characterization of heavy
oil reservoirs Measuring and monitoring heavy oil
properties Methods of extraction of heavy oil (CHOPS,
SAGD, etc.) Challenges for heavy oil production
Seismic monitoring of hot and cold heavy oil
production Optimization of Canadian heavy oil
production through reservoir characterization
Environmental issues Jeopardy exercises on each
of these units
North Sea Petroleum Geology NSPG

Petroleum Geology for Early Career
Geoscientists and Engineers PGGE
Sequence Stratigraphy - SQS
Structural and Stratigraphic
Interpretation of Dipmeters and
Borehole-Imaging Logs - SSI
Sandstone Reservoirs - SR
Petroleum Geology for

Early Career Geoscientists
and Engineers PGGE
FIELD TRIP
BASIC
DESIGNED FOR
Petroleum engineers and production

engineers with 0 to 5 years of experience who have
a limited understanding of the geoscience concepts
and methods used to evaluate reservoir rocks
and predict fluid flow behavior during production.
Junior level geoscientists, or those new to the NW
European petroleum provinces will also benefit.
YOU WILL LEA RN
Basic petroleum systems

Depositional system concepts
North Sea and Wessex Basin reservoir behavior and
style
The Static Model
Production geoscience in the field life cycle
A BOUT THE COURS E
This course focuses on the key geoscience concepts

that underpin oil and gas field development and
reservoir management. Concepts of depositional
systems and stratigraphic variability are illustrated
through a combination of lectures, classroom
exercises and outcrop examples of typical sandstone
reservoir rocks. These concepts are placed in the
context of field appraisal, development planning and
reservoir management, emphasizing those geoscience
topics that are critical to understanding other
integrated petroleum engineering disciplines. The
course describes the geological controls on reservoir
characteristics, including rock properties, fluid
saturation distribution and reservoir heterogeneities.
The reservoir geology of the nearby coastal outcrops
is compared to genetically analogous reservoirs in the
North Sea and nearby Wessex basin and implications
for understanding reservoir behavior are reviewed.
Reservoir characteristics are related to awareness
level construction of static geo-cellular models,
dynamic flow models, development plans, production
forecasts and the workflows of integrated field
development teams. The course is intended to
integrate geoscience at a level appropriate for
subsurface engineers at a cross-discipline level.
COURSE CONTENT
Petroleum Systems: sedimentary basins; tectonics &

stratigraphy; source rocks; reservoir/seal systems;
burial history; petroleum maturation, migration,
entrapment & preservation Depositional systems:
clastic & carbonate environments and associated
reservoir rocks; structural & stratigraphic
heterogeneities; stratigraphic concepts; subsurface
recognition in cores, well logs & seismic; outcrop
examples of deltaic sand bodies
North Sea and Wessex basin plays The Static
Model: trap configuration & influence on external
geometries; internal reservoir characteristics &
depositional controls; pore systems & their influence on
fluid storage and flow behavior; estimating hydrocarbon
volumes in-place; why rocks are heterogeneous and
how to deal with the consequences for fluid upscaling
Production geoscience in the field lifecycle: appraisal,
development planning and production/reservoir
management; geological influence on field development
with selected case studies
Contact us at training@petroskills.com for details
WEYMOUTH, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.
includes field trip
9-11 MAR 2015 US$2,930+GST

31 AUG-2 SEP 2015
US$2,960
14-18 SEP 2015
US$4,820+VAT
19
North Sea Petroleum Geology:
Integrated Classroom, Core Store
and Field Analogue Course on
Reservoir Deposystems NSPG
FIELD TRIP
FOUNDATION
Geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists,

reservoir engineers, drillers, anyone involved in
subsurface reservoir characterization in the North
Sea area
YOU WILL LEARN
About the petroleum systems, play styles and

history of oil and gas exploration and production in
the North Sea
About the structural evolution of the North Sea and
its impact on hydrocarbon generation
How to recognize fluvial, aeolian, paralic, and
marine clastic and carbonate reservoirs at core, on
wire line and on seismic
Related field geology as an overview of reservoir
style in the North Sea area
ABOUT THE COURSE
The course is a G&G focused course and keeps to the

subject areas of regional geology, structural evolution,
depositional environments, play types and specific
field case studies for the taught component. An
overview of each (clastic) depositional environment is
given, followed by related field or reservoir case
studies. After the first three days of classroom
overview and case study lectures, we go to the core
store to examine seven wells: students have the
chance to briefly describe sections from each well, to
add to their understanding of the environments. Three
days in the field in Northumberland we can then
investigate most to the environments studied.
COURSE CONTENT
Overview of the Geology of the North Sea; fluvial

deposystems Aeolian and deltaic deposystems
Marine Reservoirs Core store and field trip
preparation Field Trip Tweed Basin Field Trip
Northumberland Basin
Sandstone Reservoirs
PCR
SR
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
DESI GN ED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Exploration and development geologists, exploration

and development managers and geophysicists as
well as engineers with some geologic background
will benefit
YOU W I LL L EA RN HOW TO
Recognize basic characteristics of the carbonate
depositional system important to carbonate reservoir
development
Understand how sequence stratigraphy can be applied to
carbonates and mixed carbonate-siliciclastic systems
Understand the geologic and engineering characteristics of
carbonate pore systems
Recognize the nature of carbonate porosity modification by
diagenesis and the role of sea level and climate in porosity
modification and gross reservoir heterogeneity
Develop viable exploration and exploitation strategies In a
carbonate terrain by working with actual subsurface data
sets
ABOU T T H E COURS E
This rigorous workshop is a must for geologists,
geophysicists, exploration and production managers and
engineers dealing with exploration for and exploitation of
carbonate reservoirs. The course starts with a comprehensive
overview of the basic characteristics of the carbonate
depositional system important to carbonate reservoir
development. The application of sequence stratigraphic
concepts to carbonates as a predictive tool in exploration for
and modeling of carbonate reservoirs will be stressed. The
engineering and geologic aspects of carbonate pore systems
will be explored. A geologic-based porosity classification
useful in exploration will be developed and contrasted with an
engineering-based porosity classification useful for detailed
reservoir characterization and reservoir simulation. Carbonate
porosity modification and evolution will be discussed in a sea
level driven sequence stratigraphic framework. Problems of
reservoir heterogeneity and carbonate reservoir modeling will
be discussed. Case histories from around the world will be
utilized throughout to illustrate important concepts. A major
component of the workshop is a series of practical exercises
utilizing actual subsurface data sets that include geophysical
logs, core data, biostratigraphic data and seismic. These
exercises will give the participant hands on experience in
developing viable exploration and exploitation strategies for
carbonate terrains.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
The basic nature of carbonate sediments and sedimentation
The efficiency of the carbonate factory and its influence on
cyclicity and platform development Carbonate platform
types
Carbonate facies models Basic concepts of sequence
stratigraphy including eustasy, relative sea level,
accommodation model, and sequence stratigraphy as a
predictive tool Relationship of stratigraphic patterns to
changes in subsidence rates as driven by regional and earth
scale tectonic processes Sequence stratigraphic models
including the ramp, the rimmed shelf, the escarpment margin,
the isolated platform and the mixed carbonate-siliciclastic
shelf
The characteristics of carbonate pore systems and their
geologic and engineering classifications including petrophysics
and rock fabric Sea level, diagenesis, porosity evolution and
its distribution at the time of burial The fate of early formed
porosity during burial in a hydrotectonic framework
Carbonate reservoir modeling Case histories from the
Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia Exercises from the US
and Europe based on actual data sets Exploration and
exploitation strategies in carbonate terrains

ABERDEEN, U.K.
6-12 SEP 2015
US$6,780+VAT
includes field trip
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
19-23 APR 2015

3-7 NOV 2014
4-8 MAY 2015
19-23 OCT 2015
5-9 OCT 2015
US$5,090
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,670+VAT
Geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists, reservoir

and production engineers, exploration-production
managers, all team members involved in reservoir
characterization, technicians working with clastic
reservoirs. The course provides a refresher in
new concepts in this field for geoscientists at a
foundation level.
Interpret clastic depositional environments using

data from cores, cuttings and wireline logs
(including FMI)
Apply new sequence stratigraphic concepts to
clastic reservoirs
Correlate wells using knowledge of depositional
environment
Predict reservoir size, shape, trend and quality
A BOUT THE COURS E
This course is essential for geoscientists and

engineers involved in the exploration and development
of clastic reservoirs. It focuses on methods that can
be used to improve the prediction of reservoir size,
shape, trend and quality through detailed analysis of
depositional environments. The sedimentary
characteristics of each of the principal clastic
depositional systems are presented in detail, using
examples from recent environments, outcrops, cores,
wireline logs and test/production data from oil and
gas fields in various parts of the world (United States,
North Sea/Atlantic, Africa, Middle East, Far East etc).
Practical exercises are taken from each of the
principal depositional settings and involve detailed
mapping, interpretation of core and log
characteristics, and integration of data from FMI logs.
Emphasis is placed on the application of fundamental
sedimentary principles (modern, ancient and
subsurface) to actual subsurface data so that the
participants can immediately use the information in
their exploration and development activities.
COURSE CONTENT
Genetic stratigraphic analysis Depositional

architecture Basins and units Wireline logs and
conventional cores Seismic and sequence
stratigraphy Recognition of depositional systems
Process-response facies models Integrated
genetic stratigraphy Analysis of clastic depositional
systems Alluvial fan Fluvial Eolian Deltaic
Shoreline Shelf Deep-water systems Incised
sequences Shelf margins and linked downslope
systems Characteristic log patterns Flow units
Prediction of reservoir size, shape, trend, quality
How to select optimum well locations Lateral
continuity and quality of seals Sedimentary controls
on porosity, permeability, saturation Reservoir
exploration and production case histories
ABERDEEN, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA

CHARLESTON, U.S.
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
14-18 DEC 2015 US$4,670+VAT

3-7 NOV 2014
US$4,000+GST
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,000+GST
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015
US$4,000
13-17 JUL 2015
US$4,000
23-27 NOV 2014
US$5,090
22-26 NOV 2015
US$5,090
2-6 MAR 2015
US$4,040
13-17 OCT 2014
US$4,670
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,670
20-24 APR 2015 US$4,670+VAT
GEOLOGY
DESIGNED FOR
Carbonate Reservoirs
GEOLOGY
20
Mapping Subsurface
Structures MSS
Geochemistry: Tools for

Effective Exploration and
Development MGT
Geomechanics for
Heavy Oil
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
D E S I G N E D F OR
DES IGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Geoscientists working in development and those

exploring in mature areas; early-career geoscientists
and technologists who make structure maps; and
those who need to judge the validity of maps and
cross sections
Exploration and development geologists,

geophysicists, geochemists, petroleum engineers,
managers, and technical personnel. No background
in geochemistry is needed.
Y O U W I L L L E ARN H OW T O
Apply quantitative contouring techniques
Recognize common contouring pitfalls
Find thickness in deviated wells
Use thickness maps to interpret structure
Construct illustrative and predictive cross sections
Apply the best techniques for projecting data in 3-D
Map faults and integrate them with horizon maps
Build a complete 3-D interpretation
Recognize valid and invalid fault surfaces
Interpret folds and faults from dip and azimuth data from
dipmeter and borehole image logs
Construct juxtaposition (Allan) diagrams for fault trap and
seal analysis
Map overlapping faults
Map sequential cross-cutting faults
Characterize exploration risk in conventional and

unconventional petroleum systems by assessing
regional variations in organic facies, source maturity,
source volumes, petroleum volumes generated, gasto-oil ratios, and the risk of oil biodegradation.
Integrate geochemical, geological and engineering
data to identify reservoir compartments, allocate
commingled production, identify completion
problems, and monitor flood progression to optimize
field development.
Recognize pitfalls in geochemical interpretations.
Use geochemical tools, including Total Organic
Carbon (TOC), Rock-Eval pyrolysis, vitrinite
reflectance, geochemical logs, gas chromatography,
stable isotope ratios, biological markers (biomarkers),
mud gas isotope data, and mud gas compositions.
Determine if hydrocarbon stray gases found in a
aquifer are, or are not, related to petroleum drilling
activities in a given area.
Design geochemical studies and collect samples.
Not just a collection of rules of thumb or a list of software
buttons to push, this course covers the fundamental structural
principles and techniques required to map structures in 3-D
confidently, accurately, and effectively, enabling you to get the
most out of your subsurface data. You will apply the principles
and techniques by manually solving (with drafting tools and a
calculator) numerous practical exercises, giving you a firm
grasp of interpretation strategies, effective work flows, and the
fundamental concepts that lie behind the mapping software
you use in your office. At the conclusion of the class you will
have acquired the knowledge, experience, and confidence to
construct more accurate structural models of reservoirs, find
new traps in old fields, extract the maximum information from
exploration wells, and validate or recognize errors in existing
interpretations. Dr. Richard H. Groshongs book, 3-D Structural
Geology, is included with the course materials.
Basic rules of contouring Hand contouring and contouring
styles Quantitative contouring: triangulation and gridding
Using dip vectors to markedly improve a structure map
Different measures of thickness Isopach and isocore
maps Thickness in deviated wells Effects of vertical
exaggeration Illustrative cross sections Predictive, dipdomain cross sections Composite-surface maps Data
projection in 3-D Trend and plunge of folds on tangent
diagrams Fold trend in mapping Dip-domain fold
geometry in 3-D Fault shapes and displacement
distributions Heave and throw and from stratigraphic
separation Stratigraphic separation from a structure contour
map Constructing fault-plane maps
Faults on isopach maps Combining fault and horizon
maps Mapping across faults Quality control Finding
faults and fault orientations with SCAT analysis of dip data
Juxtaposition diagrams for trap and seal analysis Fault
cutoffs in computer mapping Soft linked and hard linked
faults Relay fault patterns Branching fault patterns
Sequential cross-cutting fault patterns Branching fault
patterns Sequential cross-cutting fault patterns
ABOUT THE COURSE
Undiscovered reserves in prolific, mature basins and

bypassed petroleum in developed fields are key targets
for increasing reserves at minimal cost. Geochemical
tools can dramatically improve discovery and
development success by identifying and characterizing
these targets in both conventional and unconventional
systems. Course participants learn to interpret
geochemical logs, map organic facies variations,
identify petroleum systems using multivariate data, and
predict vertical and lateral variations in oil quality and
gas-to-oil ratios. The course teaches how to integrate
geochemical, geological and engineering data to identify
reservoir compartments, allocate commingled
production, identify completion problems, and monitor
flood progression. The course also explains how to
optimize development by predicting vertical and lateral
variations in API gravity and viscosity. Attendees learn
interpretive guidelines to evaluate geochemical data.
Interpretation pitfalls are illustrated using exercises.
Sample collection techniques are discussed. No
background in geochemistry is needed.
HOGM
NEW
Geoscientists and reservoir engineers involved in

heavy oil plays
Implement principles of rock mechanics and petroleum

geomechanics in evaluation of reservoir containment in
thermal operations
ABOUT THE COURSE
The course introduces an integrated workflow for reservoir
containment evaluation and caprock integrity assessment in
thermal operations such as SAGD and CSS in heavy oil
reservoirs. After presenting the essential fundamentals of
petroleum-related rock mechanics, the processes of data
collection, geomechanical characterization, and building
Mechanical Earth Models (MEMs) will be discussed in details
with an emphasis on data uncertainty. The course provides a
comprehensive picture of the geomechanical behavior of heavy
oil fields in response to thermal operations and shows how
different modeling approaches, from simpler closed-form
solutions to more cumbersome numerical models, may be
implemented to predict this behavior and its associated
geomechanical risks. It presents the application of modeling in
mitigating the adverse effects of these risks and determining
safe-operating criteria such as maximum operating pressure.
Different aspects of field monitoring and real-time updating, as
essential components of reservoir containment evaluation, are
discussed. Several case histories and in-class exercises help to
grasp a practical perception of the course materials.
COURSE CONTENT
Reservoir containment evaluation

Caprock integrity assessment
SAGD and CSS in heavy oil reservoirs
Fundamentals of petroleum-related rock mechanics
Processes of data collection
Geomechanical characterization
Mechanical Earth Models (MEMs)
C OURSE CONTENT
Assessing source rock quality, maturity, and petroleumgenerating potential Correlation: oil-to-oil, oil-to-source
rock, gases to-source rock Applications of mud gas
isotope data and mud gas compositions Assessment of
reservoir continuity, lateral and vertical changes in oil
gravity and viscosity Geochemical assessment of frac
height Geochemical allocation of commingled
production Worldwide exploration and production case
studies Determining the origin of hydrocarbon gases
found in aquifers Project planning using actual case
studies

ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
30 AUG-3 SEP 2015

US$5,090
15-19 JUN 2015
US$4,040
15-19 DEC 2014
US$4,670
16-20 NOV 2015
US$4,670
13-17 APR 2015 US$4,670+VAT
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

23-27 FEB 2015

US$4,090
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,090
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,040
27 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$4,040
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,040
6-10 OCT 2014
US$4,670+VAT
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,670+VAT

BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
CALGARY, CANADA
21-23 SEP 2015

24-26 FEB 2015
US$2,990*
US$2,990+GST*
21
Horizontal Well
Placement in Heavy
Oil Resourses HOWP
NEW
FOUNDATION
Geoscientists, Technologists and/or junior Engineers

involved in planning and implementing deviated or
horizontal drilling programs.
YOU WILL LEARN
Distinguish and understand which information is

pertinent when working with drillers to plan your well
path
Communicate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary
team in order to make decisions effectively and timely,
then implement them
Interpret surveys and log data in real time during
drilling in order to understand the position of your
well versus the planned trajectory, and/or the planned
position within the reservoir
Compare the resulting logs against modelled responses
in order to determine whether your current well path
needs to be adjusted
Evaluate the resulting data set to prepare
recommendations for placement of perforations post
drill
ABOUT THE COURSE
Conventional hydrocarbon resources are becoming more and
more elusive with each passing year. Many oil and gas
companies are reverting to heavy oil or bitumen as Resource
plays to be exploited. Often, the technical challenge lies in how
best to extract the reserves. Optimal placement of a horizontal
or deviated wellbore can impact the economics significantly.
This course uses real examples to demonstrate some of the
challenges faced, and progressive group and team exercises to
learn the skills needed to plan and coordinate the geological
aspects of horizontal drilling.
COURSE CONTENT
Fundamentals of directional drilling, motors, bent housings
and rotary steerable systems
Measurement while drilling tools surveys, and logging while
drilling tools
Nuances of directional drilling; stick slip, dogleg severity
and ellipses of uncertainty
Well planning and Geo-Steering
Landing intermediate casing, and extrapolating to the bit,
then drilling out
Class and team example wells - with post well review and
perforation discussion
PGD
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
Production/Completion/Reservoir Engineers, financial

staff, professional staff from other Disciplines and
Managers, involved with reservoir management,
and development/production, who might require an
understanding of geological data, its variability, and
the effects of the data, and its interpretation, on
their projects and jobs.
YOU WILL LEARN
Understand the sources of geological data and the

interpretation of that data, including maps, crosssections, electric logs, and seismic sections
Recognize the relationships between paleoenvironmental interpretations and the practical
application of these interpretations to field development
Recognize, and appreciate uncertainty in geological and
geophysical data/interpretation
Understand the uncertainty surrounding the geologists
interpretation... why wont they give me a straight
answer?
Recognize ways in which geological data are presented for
evaluation in integrated teams
Understand and more realistically evaluate geological data
and interpretation
Understand geological interpretation impact on production
and development...pro and con
ABOUT THE COURSE

Have you ever wondered why it seems like Geologists rarely
give you a straight answer? Do they appear like they are
constantly avoiding direct answers to apparently simple
questions? Are there never ending qualifiers tacked to the
answers they provide? Usually, for the most part, chances are,
often, almost all the time, maybe, could be, should be, can be, it
depends... What do you do with the ranges of the
interpretations offered? This course will clear these questions.
You will understand what makes the Geosciences tick, and will
be able to phrase the appropriate questions, and then to deal
with the answers. Geological factors bear directly on and usually
control engineering activities such as drilling, logging, testing,
completion, development, and production, as well as all
financial decisions associated with development. This Course
assumes some understanding of elementary geology, but it will
provide a review of key geological principles and environments
of deposition, all keyed to focus on the practical impact of
geological models and uncertainty on appraisal and
development. Without a common understanding between
geologists and engineers, there can be no real interdisciplinary
communication or teamwork in reservoir development and
production activities. Engineering, financial, and geological
coordination and understanding are the objectives of this
course.
COURSE CONTENT
As applies to Production/Development:
Correlation and stratigraphy; Structural geology;
Seismology; Clastic/carbonate geology;
Reservoir geology; Reservoir characterization and modeling;
Volumetrics; Well planning;
Reservoir appraisal; Field development; Uncertainty Analysis
Unconventional Reservoirs: Why do they exist, where they
are found, some of the controlling factors of production,
methods of determining sweet spots, what we need to
understand them geologically

CALGARY, CANADA

27-29 MAY 2015

5-7 OCT 2015
US$2,990+GST
US$2,990+GST
ABU DHABI, U.A.E.

CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

17-21 MAY 2015

US$5,090
8-12 JUN 2015
US$4,000+GST
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,040
4-8 MAY 2015
US$4,040
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,040
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,670
17-21 NOV 2014 US$4,670+VAT
28 SEP-2 OCT 2015 US$4,670+VAT
TOM
TEMPLES
What courses do you teach?
I teach Geology and Geophysics courses,
namely, Seismic Interpretation - SI1,
Sequence Stratigraphy SQS, and
Prospect and Play Assessment - PPA.
Do you have a favorite city to visit?
Difficult to choose, but I like Istanbul very
much!
A favorite food from one of the
cities in which you teach?
I love Iskander Donar (a beef dish with
yogurt sauce) and Turkish Salad.
Do you have a favorite hobby you
enjoy?
Two of my hobbies are scuba diving and
making stained glass.
Do you have a short story to share
from a session?
I was teaching an SI1 class once with
several reservoir engineers in it. After the
class was over, one of the engineers told
me that he had a much greater respect for
his seismic interpreter after the class. He
jokingly said that he would never harass
him again! He was much too valuable!
GEOLOGY
DESIGNED FOR
Production Geology
for Other Disciplines
22
Sequence Stratigraphy:
An Applied Workshop
SQS
FIELD TRIP
GEOLOGY
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
Geologists, geophysicists, biostratigraphers and

engineers (with some knowledge of geology) needing
a fundamental understanding of the principles and
applications of sequence stratigraphy.
Identify stratigraphic sequences

Interpret seismic reflection geometries
Relate sequence stratigraphy to basin architecture,
relative sea levels and history
Build predictive stratigraphic model
Sequence stratigraphy, based on sedimentary

response to changes in relative sea level gives the
explorationist and the development geoscientist a
powerful new predictive tool for regional basin
analysis, shelf to basin correlation and reservoir
heterogeneity. Perhaps most importantly, sequence
stratigraphy gives the geoscientist a superior
framework for the integration of geologic, geophysical
and engineering data and expertise.
We will develop the basic concepts of sequence
stratigraphy such as the integration of eustasy and
tectonic subsidence which gives rise to the basic
cycle hierarchy that can be observed in the geologic
record. Using these basic concepts we will build a
general predictive stratigraphic model emphasizing
the petroleum system and particularly stressing shelf
to basin correlation.
The particular strength of this seminar is the
application of these basic principles to actual
subsurface data sets gathered into a series of wellfounded exercises. In recent courses the data sets
included Miocene delta complexes in Venezuela
Cretaceous incised valleys in the US, Paleozoic mixed
carbonate clastic basin floor fans and low stand
prograding complexes in the US and Jurassic basin
floor and slope fans in France.
C O U R S E C O N TEN T
Historical framework Seismic geometries

Unconformities Relative sea level Eustasy
Parasequences and their stacking patterns
Parasequences as a correlation tool Relationship of
stratigraphic patterns to changes in subsidence rates
as driven by regional and earth scale tectonic processes
Cycle hierarchy World-wide cycle chart and its
application The sequence stratigraphic model LST
sequence boundaries, diagenesis related to
unconformities, incised valleys, slope fans, basin floor
fans and prograding complexes illustrated by slide
presentation and individual exercises TST incised
valley fill, two phase sedimentation pattern, source rock
and reservoir seal illustrated by slide presentation and
individual exercises HST alluvial, deltaic, shoreline
complexes and shelf sands illustrated by slide
presentation and individual exercises Exploration and
production scaled case histories and strategies
Structural Styles in
Petroleum
Exploration ST
Analysis of Structural
Traps in Extensional
Settings ESS
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Exploration geologists, geophysicists,

engineers, and geoscience managers
Recognize all the different hydrocarbon-bearing

structural styles in map and cross-section
Distinguish the characteristics of each structural
style on seismic reflection profiles
Recognize the arrangement of structural styles and
traps within structural families
Apply mechanical-stratigraphic concepts to
understand and predict trap geometry
Use restoration and balance to validate an
interpretation and show the structural evolution
ABOUT THE COURS E
Even with the best of data, the correct interpretation of

a subsurface structure usually requires recognition of
the fundamental characteristics of the assemblage in
which it occurs and the range of trap styles to be
expected. This course provides an overview of all
hydrocarbon-bearing structural assemblages and their
associated trap types. The processes that produce the
structures and control their styles are interpreted in
terms of basic rock-mechanical principles. Classic
outcrops, physical models, 2-D and 3-D seismic, and
mature-field log-based interpretations from around the
world provide analog examples for practical
interpretation. Participants will learn the major structural
trap geometries and the structural concepts for
predicting the geometry where data are absent,
misleading, or conflicting. The principles of section
balancing and restoration are covered as tools for
validating interpretations and for documenting structural
evolution. Practical interpretation skills are developed in
numerous exercises, most of which use seismic data.
C OURS E CONTENT
Comparative structural geology Structural families

and styles Mechanical principles governing fold and
fault geometry Predicting structure from stratigraphy
Folding vs. faulting Palinspastic restoration of
cross sections Structural validation criteria
Sequential restoration and growth history
Regional arches and domes Compaction and
substratal solution Wrench faults: simple,
convergent, and divergent Conjugate and dominostyle strike-slip regimes Thin-skinned fold-thrust
belts Fault-related folds Duplexes Basementinvolved contraction Vertical and rotational block
uplifts Inversion: dip-slip to strike-slip Thinskinned extension Basement-involved extension
Half-graben and full graben rift systems Dominostyle extension Diapirs Salt sheets Roho and
counter-regional pseudoextensional fault systems
Plate-tectonic habitats of structural assemblages
Tectonic synthesis and exploration project
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
LONG BEACH, U.S.
includes field trip
3-7 AUG 2015

US$4,125
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,040
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,040
17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,670
28 SEP-2 OCT 2015 US$4,670+VAT
5-9 OCT 2015

US$4,090
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015
US$4,670
9-13 FEB 2015
US$4,040
10-14 NOV 2014
US$4,670
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,670
6-10 JUL 2015
US$4,670+VAT
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,000
FIELD TRIP
Exploration and development geologists,

geophysicists, engineers, and managers responsible
for the interpretation and drilling of extensional
structures
YOU WILL LEA RN HO W TO
Distinguish the characteristics of extensional and

transtensional deformation for both basementinvolved and thin-skinned styles
Apply mechanical-stratigraphic principles governing
the formation and evolution of extensional
structures and apply restoration and balancing
techniques
Predict structural geometry from sparse or
inconsistent data using kinematic models
Recognize typical extensional and transtensional
petroleum-trapping geometries
A BOUT THE COURS E
Extensional structures provide some of the worlds

largest known oil reservoirs and remain one of the
major frontier plays of the immediate future, both
onshore and, particularly, in deep water offshore. 3-D
seismic has revolutionized structural mapping.
However, the most realistic geologic interpretation of
these structures is only as good as our ability to
recognize and exploit the fundamental characteristics of
the forms that are possible. This course presents
outcrop, subsurface, seismic sections, and model
analogs that will provide the starting point for structural
interpretation in a wide range of extensional
environments. Interpretations are validated by
restoration and comparison to balanced models. This
course covers the latest restoration techniques and the
use of predictive kinematic models appropriate for rifted
and other extensional and transtensional areas.
COURSE CONTENT
Extensional structural styles and their plate, tectonic

habitats Models for rifting and passive continental
margin evolution Transtensive structures Detached
and basement-involved styles Map patterns Half
grabens and full grabens Footwall uplift Preinversion normal faults Ramp-flat and listric-fault
related structures Rotated block with keystone graben
style Structural validation criteria Selecting the best
balancing and restoration technique Flexural-slip
restoration and predication Vertical and oblique
simple shear Rigid-block restoration Area-depth
technique for section validation, depth to detachment,
bed-length changes and fault prediction Effect of
detachment-zone thickness Transition from horizontal
to vertical displacement Extensional drape folds
Trishear models of drape folds Sequential
restoration of growth structures Fracturing in
extensional structures
E XA M P L E S
The instructors of this course are happy to accept

examples from your company for analysis in the class
as one of the demonstration exercises. Please
contact PetroSkills for a list of the information and
support data required, as well as the necessary
lead-time.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LAS VEGAS, U.S.

4-8 MAY 2015

2-6 NOV 2015
20-24 OCT 2014
12-16 OCT 2015
US$4,140
US$5,460
US$4,250
US$4,250
includes field trip
23
Basin Analysis
Workshop: An Integrated Approach BA
Compressional and
Transpressional
Structural Styles CPST
Deep-water Turbidite
Depositional Systems
and Reservoirs DWT
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DE S IG NED F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and managers

responsible for the interpretation and drilling of
compressive and transpressive structures
Y OU W IL L L E A R N H O W TO
Distinguish the characteristics of compressional and

transpressional deformation including distinguishing
thin-skinned and basement-involved styles
Identify the fundamental characteristics of the
wrench assemblage
Identify the characteristics of inversion structures
Use the area-depth relationship to validate cross
sections and predict sub-resolution structures
Apply mechanical-stratigraphic principles to predict
the formation and evolution of structures
Apply restoration and balancing techniques
Predict structural geometry from sparse or
inconsistent data using kinematic models
Recognize typical oil-field locations and geometries
in compressional and transpressional structures
Systematically assess the evolution of a basins

petroleum system criticals through space and time
through a non-linear parallel approach integrating
geology, geophysics, and geochemistry
Deconstruct a basin through space and time and build
predictive basin models useful in exploration
Evaluate the geomechanical fundamentals controlling
a basins burial history through tectonic subsidence
analysis
Determine the thermal history of a basin and its
importance upon source maturity dynamics
Relate organic source quantity and quality to sedimentary
processes and environments
Delineate migration pathways through space and time
Characterize the essentials of reservoir and seal quality
Construct and analyze Petroleum events chart
Geovalidate the model
Rank and quantify petroleum system risk deterministically
and stochastically using Monte Carlo methods
Construct and analyze a decision tree
Classify basins for optimizing exploration & development
A B OUT T H E C O U R S E
Basin analysis demands an integrated approach from

explorationists. It can be both inappropriate and
misleading to suggest that the tectonic-thermalsedimentologic evolution of any one basin is an
established fact, or even that all basins submit to the
same simple and equivocal models. This course
provides the theory, methods, and practice for
participants to develop and optimize their own
individual basin evaluation and modeling modus
operandi. Case histories from throughout the world,
utilizing geologic, geophysical, and geochemical data,
are incorporated as practical problems for workshop
analysis and significant group discussion. In addition,
participants construct and interpret their own
geohistory subsidence curves using BASINMOD, the
industries standard computer software for basin
modeling.
C OUR S E C O N T E N T
Introduction to the Petroleum System and Petroleum

System Criticals Geomechanical Fundamentals of
Basin Formation Burial History Curve Tectonic
Subsidence Analysis Geothermics: Steady State and
Rifting Organic Geochemistry: Quantity, Quality, and
Maturity Migration Pathways Reservoir-Traps-Seals
and Analogs Critical Points Basin Classification
Quantifying Uncertainty, Minimizing Risk, and Making
Decisions Synthesis
Compressional and transpressional structures provide

some of the worlds largest known hydrocarbon
reservoirs and remain major frontier plays. 3-D seismic
has revolutionized structural mapping, but making the
most realistic geologic interpretation of these structures
requires an ability to recognize and exploit the
fundamental forms. This course presents outcrop,
subsurface, seismic sections, and model analogs that
provide structural interpretation in a wide range of
compressional and transtensional environments.
Interpretations are validated by restoration and by
comparison to balanced models. This course covers the
latest restoration techniques and the use of the
predictive kinematic models for thrust-fold belts.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Compressional structural styles and their platetectonic habitats Wrench assemblage

Transpressive structures Detached (thin-skinned)
styles including forearc, backarc, collisional, and
deep-water thrust-fold belts Basement-involved
styles including compressional drape folds, predictive
models for rotated blocks and subthrust plays
Inversion
Structural validation criteria Selecting the best
balancing and restoration technique Flexural-slip
restoration Area-depth technique for section
validation, depth to detachment, bed-length changes
and fault prediction Fault-bend folds Fault-tip
folds Fault-propagation folds Detachment folds
Buckle folds and the break-fold model Duplexes
Triangle zones Growth folds Fracturing in
compressional structures Summary of oil and gas
fields
Exploration and production geologists and

geophysicists, stratigraphers, reservoir engineers
and petrophysicists
Interpret turbidite depositional environments using
data from cores, cuttings and wireline logs
Prepare predictive facies maps
Apply modern stratigraphic concepts to turbidite
reservoirs
Predict reservoir size, shape, trend and quality
A BOUT THE COURS E
The course provides a unique opportunity to examine

modern, ancient and subsurface examples of data from
turbidite reservoirs. The process of iteration of data types,
including analog data that was collected expressly to
solve subsurface issues, will be offered to validate
subsurface interpretations. The course combines review,
state-of-the-art and historical theories for turbidite and
debris-flow deposition and process including many case
studies of reservoir architecture and sand-body quality
and distribution, an introduction to new concepts, ideas,
and methods in turbidite reservoir geology. Participants
will be introduced to the limitations of conventional
models for turbidite reservoirs and taught how to build
enhanced predictive models using a combination of
subsurface, outcrop and modern sea-floor data. Through
practical exercises and discussions, participants will
experience the relative importance of a broad range of
subsurface data, including the merits of different wireline
log data for distinguishing lithostratigraphic units. 3D
seismic data from a range of locations will illustrate the
quality and level of reservoir resolution possible when
using modern data. Modern sea floor data from several
turbidite basins will be available and participants will
receive instruction on interpretation, especially where sea
floor data can be used as a proxy of sand distribution in
reservoirs. Criteria for identification and interpretation of
injected sandstones will be discussed, including
explanation of their mechanisms of formation, and the
understanding of their influence on reservoir
characteristics. The seven-day sessions will be combined
field and classroom based sessions. There will be four
days in the classroom with lecture material and oil field
exercises on exploration and production, and three days
in the field examining spectacular deep-water sections of
either the Annot Sandstone Formation (Nice) or Ross
Sandstone Formation (Kilkee). For Nice session, a
moderate degree of physical fitness is required. For
Kilkee, the going is easier in the field.
COURSE CONTENT
Review of turbidite settings, processes, models

Turbidite systems at outcrop Rock analogs for the
subsurface (including injected sands) Modern deepwater systems Alternative reservoir geometrics
Seismic character of deep-water systems
Borehole/wireline characteristics Significance and
use of various tools Correlation of reservoir units
Predictive models for sand distribution Critical
data input to reserve models Definition of pay
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
PARIS, FRANCE

SINGAPORE
HOUSTON, U.S.
KILKEE, IRELAND
MONTEREY, U.S.
NICE, FRANCE
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
Seven day sessions including field trip
20-24 APR 2015

22-26 JUN 2015
24-28 NOV 2014
23-27 NOV 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,140*
US$4,770+VAT*
US$4,770*
US$4,770*
US$5,460*
3-7 AUG 2015

20-24 APR 2015
US$4,140
US$4,770+VAT
26-30 OCT 2015

21-27 SEP 2015
21-27 MAR 2015
23-29 JUN 2015
US$4,140
US$6,920
US$5,865
US$6,920
GEOLOGY
Geoscientists who require a practical familiarity

with the application of a variety of state-of-theart conventional and unconventional tools of
hydrocarbon evaluation to sedimentary basins
FIELD TRIP
24
Geochemical Techniques for
Solving Reservoir
Management and Field
Development Problems GTS
GEOLOGY
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
Development geologists, petroleum engineers,

managers, and technical personnel
Use mud gas isotopes to identify and characterize pay

zones
Use the geochemistry of produced fluids (oil, gas, water)
and/or core material to: identify missed pay, assess
reservoir compartmentalization, allocate commingled
production, identify completion problems (tubing leaks,
poor cement jobs, etc.), characterize induced fractures
(e.g., fracture height), monitor the progression of
floods (water, gas, or steam) predict vertical and lateral
variations in fluid viscosity and gravity; identify the
geological processes which control fluid properties in a
given field.
Use certain key software packages (including, PeakView,
ReserView, OilUnmixer, Excess Pressure calculations, etc.)
A B O U T T H E COU RSE
During field development and production, numerous

problems can be solved through integration of
geochemical, geological, and engineering data (see
bullets above). Geochemical approaches for solving these
problems are appealing since:
1) They provide an independent line of evidence that can
help resolve ambiguous geological or engineering data.
Example: geochemical data can reveal whether small
differences in reservoir pressure reflect the presence of a
barrier between the sampling points.
2) They are far less expensive than engineering
alternatives. Example: geochemical allocation of
commingled production costs only 1-5% as much as
production logging.
3) They have applicability where other approaches do not.
Example: geochemical allocation of commingled
production can be performed on highly-deviated or
horizontal wells and on wells with electrical submersible
pumps - well types not amenable to production logging.
This course explains how geochemistry complements
other reservoir management tools. Case studies and
exercises illustrate key points. Computer-based exercises
illustrate the utility of certain key software packages.
Sampling pitfalls and sources of contamination are
discussed. The course will NOT cover PVT (PressureVolume-Temperature) relationships or equation of state
calculation
Using fluid compositions as natural tracers for tracking

fluid movement and compartmentalization
Understanding processes that cause compositional
differences between fluids (e.g., differences in source
facies, source maturity, biodegradation, water washing,
evaporative fractionation, etc.) Integrating geochemical,
geological, and engineering data to identify missed pay,
characterize reservoir compartmentalization, allocate
commingled production, identify well completion
problems, predict fluid viscosity/gravity, and monitor
floods Basics of oil, water, gas and mud gas
compositional analyses
Integrated Carbonate
Reservoir
Characterization ICR
Operations Geology
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
OG
DESIGNED FOR
This NEW course is designed for exploration and development
geoscientists, petrophysicists, reservoir engineers,
geostatistical modelers and research/development staff who
want to gain fundamental insight into carbonate reservoir
characterization through an integrated geological and
petrophysical approach.
DES IGNED FOR
Plan and prepare for a drilling location and for

geological services
Identify drilling operations and geological drilling
hazards
Understand and apply logging services
Understand well testing services
Evaluate drilling reports
Describe drilling cuttings and cores
Evaluate the impact on the field development plan
Prepare and compile operations reports
Build on previous experience with carbonate systems

to integrate various aspects of carbonate rocks
(depositional environment, primary facies and mineralogy,
high resolution sequence stratigraphy and various
petrophysical characteristics) for improved carbonate
reservoir architecture and flow unit characterization
Apply knowledge of petrophysical, sedimentological petrologic
tools to characterize and evaluate carbonate reservoirs
Recognize and better understand well log responses
in carbonate systems and to learn to utilize data from
formation evaluation tools to determine reservoir quality
(porosity, permeability and lithology)
See potential stratigraphic variations in carbonate pore
architecture and its effect on permeability
Better understand the relationship of primary depositional
facies, sequence stratigraphic framework and diagenetic
history to pore architecture and reservoir quality
Better understand fracturing in carbonates, relating fracture
density, aperture, and length to facies, lithology and
diagenesis
Recognize controls on carbonate reservoir heterogeneity,
from sub-reservoir to reservoir scale
Better understand carbonate reservoir heterogeneity and
the value of 3-D geostatistical model building to better
management the development of carbonate reservoirs.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course will review the controls on carbonate reservoir

heterogeneity from the pore architecture scale to the
geometrical attributes at reservoir-scale and how these
parameters can be incorporated and integrated into the
development of viable petrophysically-based reservoir
models for carbonates. In-class exercises are used to
reinforce the potential integration of various data sets to
provide students with experience in carbonate reservoir
characterization.
C OURSE CONTENT
Importance of understanding the various scales of

heterogeneity in carbonate reservoirs Carbonate deposition,
diagenesis, mineralogy, rock textures and pore types
Carbonate rock and carbonate pore system classification
Carbonate rock properties and core analysis Well log
response, limitations, and strengths in carbonates
Determination of lithology, porosity, and permeability
Fracture identification and distribution Porosity/depth
relationships in limestone and dolomite reservoirs
Importance of sequence boundaries to development of pore
architecture Variations in carbonate pore architecture and
its effect on permeability Relationship of primary
depositional facies, sequence stratigraphic framework and
diagenetic history to pore architecture and reservoir quality
Controls on reservoir heterogeneity, from sub-reservoir to
reservoir scale
Value of analogs for development of petrophysically-based
reservoir models Value and limitations of 3-D geostatistical
models to understand reservoir heterogeneity and architecture
All geoscientists, petroleum engineers, well

engineers and technical personnel who in the course
of their career will attend or direct subsurface and
wellsite operations
Y OU WILL LEA RN HO W TO
ABOUT THE COURSE

At the end of the integrated course participants will be
able to contribute effectively to the preparation of planned
wells and their concurrent operations during the
exploration, appraisal and development phase. As
geoscientists, petroleum engineers, well engineers and
production technologists are increasingly assembled in
asset, project or operational teams they must not only
understand each other in technical matters, but should
also contribute to each others efforts in these aspects: a
driller should know why it is important to cut a core or log
a particular interval despite potential drilling problems and
geoscientists should understand drilling operations and
their inherent hazards and problems. All should be able to
understand and prepare daily drilling reports with a full
appreciation of the various subjects. Cuttings, cores, logs
and well tests should be analyzed, cross-correlated and
compiled to mesh with prognoses and existing data to
effectively manage the impact on the field development
plan. Correct procedures in tendering and contracting
should be followed to minimize the duration of the
operations and to maximize the quality of the operations
services provided. Understanding of all operations should
greatly improve the effectiveness of the Operations
Geologist.
COURS E CONTENT
Petroleum geology and its systems Operations geology:

prospect to well planning, provision of geological services
Wellsite geology: geological sampling, sample analysis
and well stratigraphy, cutting and core description
Structural geology: fractures, faults, borehole geology
Drilling Operations: bits, fluids, casing and cement,
drilling problems and well control, directional drilling,
geosteering Logging operations: acquisition, tools,
quick look interpretation, MWD/LWD, geosteering Well
testing & fluids: reservoir properties, rock and fluid
interaction, permeability, averaging, data gathering and
interpretation Impact on FDP: case histories Tendering
and contracting Reporting: geological data, petrophysical
data, pressure data Exercises: cores, cuttings, quick
look, pressures, daily drilling report
Note: A basic knowledge of geology and/or petroleum geology
is advisable if not required to fully appreciate the course
contents

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22-26 JUN 2015
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16-20 NOV 2015
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DUBAI, U.A.E.
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22-26 MAR 2015
24-28 AUG 2015
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23-27 NOV 2015
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Prospect and Play
Assessment PPA
Naturally Fractured
Reservoirs: Geologic and
Engineering Analysis FR
SPECIALIZED
D E S IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
All exploration team members and leaders including

geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, analysts,
reservoir engineers, economists, planners and
managers who make business decisions based upon
exploration data
Y OU W ILL L E A R N H O W T O
Calculate geological risk and uncertainty in exploration
prospects
Determine prospect volumes
Assess reserve distribution in a play
Predict the number and estimated sizes of future fields
Describe/calibrate risks associated with finding a successful
play
Exploration professionals and managers must manage their
time and resources carefully in the modern business world.
Key to this management process is a full understanding of
exploratory opportunities and their potential impact on the
organization. Assessment of plays and prospects is an
important tool in managing financial and human resources.
This fully revised and updated course evolved from an
approach created through the work of Dave White into a fully
modern approach to defining prospect and play volumetrics,
the uncertainties in defining these volumes and the risk that
the accumulation exists. It is a practical course, easy to adapt
directly in the workplace. During the course, students learn
evaluation techniques applicable in any assessment scheme
that an organization might use. The course evaluates other
published approaches and contrasts them with the
recommended procedures allowing the participants to choose
the very best approach to resource evaluation. It is significant
to note that this course offers the industry the only
quantitative play assessment procedure that is repeatable
from play to play and offers measures of the play
prospectiveness (size and number of future fields); no other
published play assessment offers anything more than
qualitative judgments. Important techniques to sum multiple
prospective zones and adjacent prospects are developed.
Geological controls of oil and gas occurrence Review of
common assessment methods Applications of volumetric
prospect assessments: Techniques, comparative data, and
graphs to estimate input factors, such as trap volume,
porosity, net/gross saturation, hydrocarbon fill fraction,
formation volume factors, and recovery efficiencies
Probability methods: The expression of uncertainty for input
factors and results including Monte Carlo techniques Risk
analysis
Hydrocarbon charge assessment: Procedures for estimating
possible amounts of oil and gas generated, migrated, and
trapped in prospects Prospect and Play assessment
workshops: Projects supplied either by the instructor or by
participants, worked by teams and reported to the entire
group Play assessment techniques: Estimating the possible
numbers, sizes, and associated risks for potential fields, with
useful data on field densities, field-size distributions, oil versus
gas relationships, and dependent versus independent risks
Play recognition and mapping: Play classification and
subdivision, and play maps that high-grade the most
favorable areas with minimal geologic risks Aggregation of
assessment results: Summing, de-risking, and preparing for
economic analysis Limitations, pitfalls, uses, and discovery
concepts: The philosophy of judging and using assessment
results and the importance of basic geologic concepts
FIELD TRIP
Engineers and geoscientists interested in a multidisciplinary approach in evaluating and predicting

the overall effect of natural fractures on subsurface
fluid-flow and subsequent reservoir performance
YOU WI L L LEA RN HOW TO
Detect and predict subsurface natural fracture

occurrence and intensity from cores and well logs
Determine fractured rock properties affecting
reservoir performance
Design and analyze pressure transient tests in
naturally-fractured reservoirs
Evaluate reservoir performance in naturallyfractured reservoirs
Develop and apply numerical simulation models to
fluid-flow in naturally-fractured reservoirs
Apply coupled geomechanics/fluid-flow behavior
to reservoir management strategies in naturally
fractured reservoirs
Evaluate the impact of natural fractures on hydraulic
fracture stimulation
This course covers geologic and engineering

concepts, methodology, and technology used to
characterize, evaluate and manage naturally-fractured
reservoirs. Applications and limitations of geologic and
engineering procedures and tools are discussed. Field
examples and case studies demonstrate the
importance of integrated geologic and engineering
studies in developing effective, economical reservoir
management strategies for different types of
reservoirs.
C OU RSE C O NTENT
Characterization of natural fractures and fracture

systems Influence of mechanical stratigraphy and
structure on fracture development Detection and
prediction of subsurface natural-fracture occurrence
and intensity from cores and well logs Fractured
rock properties affecting reservoir performance
Classification of naturally-fractured reservoirs with
reservoir examples and potential production problems
Naturally-fractures reservoirs: Fluid-flow, Well
performance and well testing, Reservoir performance,
Numerical Simulation Geomechanics/fluid-flow
Behavior and Stimulation of naturally-fractured
reservoirs Effects of natural fractures on reservoir
permeability anisotropy, drainage area and waterflood
sweep efficiency
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
20-24 APR 2015

US$4,140
28 SEP-2 OCT 2015
US$5,460
22-26 JUN 2015 US$4,770+VAT
URTeC Unconventional
Resources Technology
Conference
25-27 AUGUST 2014;
DENVER, COLORADO, USA
Visit us in Booth #901!
SPE Annual Technical Conference

& Exhibition
27-29 OCTOBER 2014;
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
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PETEX
18-20 NOVEMBER 2014;

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
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IPTC International Petroleum

Technology Conference
10-12 DECEMBER 2014;
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LRGCC Laurance Reid Gas

Conditioning Conference
22-25 FEBRUARY 2015;
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, USA
IADC/SPE Drilling Conference &

Exhibition
17-19 MARCH 2015;
EXCEL LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
GPA Gas Processors Association

Annual Convention
12-15 APRIL 2015;
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, USA
EAGE European Assoc. of

Geoscientists & Engineers
Conference & Exhibition
18-22 JULY 2015;
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA USA
SPWLA Society of
Petrophysicists and Well Log
Analysts Intl. Symposium
18-22 JULY 2015;
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA USA
AAPG American Association

of Petroleum Geologists
Convention & Exhibition
Conferences &
Conventions
ALBUQUERQUE, U.S.
CALGARY, CANADA

DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
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27 APR-1 MAY 2015

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6-10 OCT 2014
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8-12 JUN 2015
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20-24 JUL 2015
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17-21 NOV 2014
US$4,240
16-20 NOV 2015
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13-16 SEPTEMBER 2015;

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Gastech
27-30 OCTOBER 2015; SINGAPORE

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GEOLOGY
INTERMEDIATE
Come visit us at these
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Geophysics

GEOLOGY
The first two courses in this section, Basic Geophysics BGP and
Seismic Interpretation SI1, are two of our most popular and build the
foundation of the discipline. If you work with reflection seismic data, be sure to
check out the revised Seismic Imaging of Subsurface Geology SSD on
page 28. Also, be sure to take a look at our new course, Full Azimuth Seismic
and Microseismic for Unconventional Plays FAMS on page 31.
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the Geophysics courses
in this section are structured within each topic, from Basic to Specialized.
On either side of the Geophysics section, you will see courses in associated
disciplines for cross-training. These matrices are ideal for building training
plans for early-career staff or finding the right course to build upon existing
knowledge and experience.
following Geophysics courses:
P eter B artok
D r . J ohn B urrell
S atinder C hopra
J ohn L ogel
D r . H eloise L ynn
D r . W alter S. L ynn
D onald S. M acpherson
D r . D avid R. M uerdter
D r . J ohn D. P igott
T ony R omero
Geophysics
Geology
BASIC THEORY PRINCIPLES
ACQUISITION AND
PROCESSING
D r . D wight S ukup
D r . J ohn S umner
D r . T om J. T emples
Petrophysics
SEISMIC STRATIGRAPHIC
INTERPRETATION
GENERAL SEISMIC
INTERPRETATION
Reservoir, Production
and Drilling
Data Management,
Business, and Professional Development
Health, Safety,
Environment
BOREHOLE AND NONSEISMIC

GEOPHYSICS
3-D Seismic Attributes for Reservoir Characterization (Page 30)
INTERMEDIATE
SPECIALIZED
Applied Seismic
Anisotropy for
Fractured Reservoir
(Page 30)
Applied Rock
Mechanics (Page 44)
Characterization (Page 30)

Use of Full Azimuth Seismic and Microseismic for
Unconventional Plays (Page 31)
Basin Analysis
Workshop (Page 23)
AVO, Inversion, Attributes
Introduction to Seismic Stratigraphy
(Page 29)
(Page 29)
Reservoir
Characterization
(Page 53)
Petroleum Project
Management (Page 76)
Production
Technology for
Other Disciplines
Petroleum Risk
and Decision
Analysis (Page 73)
Prospect and Play

Assessment (Page 25)
Mapping Subsurface
Structures
FOUNDATION
Advanced Seismic Stratigraphy
(Page 20)
Seismic Imaging of
Subsurface Geology
Seismic
Interpretation
Well Log
Interpretation
Seismic Velocities and Depth Conversion
Foundations of
Petrophysics
(Page 28)
(Page 27)
(Page 42)
(Page 59)
Production Geology
(Page 29)
(Page 21)
Team Leadership
(Page 80)
(Page 41)
Geomatics: Geodesy and

Cartography
(Page 82)
Geological and Geophysical Characterization of Heavy Oil Resources
BASIC
Petroleum
Geology for Early
Career Geoscientists
and Engineers (Page 18)
Applied HSE
Applied Environment
(Page 86)
Applied Safety (Pg 87)
(Page 18)
Basic Geophysics (Page 27)

Basic Petroleum Technology (5 days) (Page 9)
Basic Drilling
Technology
(Page 33)
Basic Petroleum
Economics (Page 72)
Basics of
Environment
Basic Reservoir
Engineering
Introduction to
Data Management
Basics of HSE
Management
(Page 47)
(Page 82)
(Page 86)
(Page 86)
Skills for Petroleum
Professionals (Page 78)
EssentialTechnical Writing
Skills (Page 79)
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Seismic Interpretation SI1
BASIC
FOUNDATION
D E S IG NED F O R
DESIGNED FOR
Geoscientists, engineers, team leaders, geoscience technicians, asset managers,

and anyone involved in using seismic data that needs to understand and use this
data as a communication vehicle.
Geologists, geophysicists, and engineers who want to use seismic data for petroleum
exploration and/or production. Familiarity with geological terminology will be helpful.
How seismic data represents subsurface rock parameters including the relative
structure, lithology, and pore filling material
How land and marine seismic data is acquired and processed to produce both a two
and three dimensional seismic image
The limits of vertical and horizontal resolution inherent in the seismic data
How seismic data is used to define reservoir parameters and how it relates to
reservoir development; this includes a detailed discussion of AVO and other seismic
attributes
The various approaches to seismic imaging and how the velocity model relates to
this image
How new technology including seismic inversion have helped us to define rock
properties including pore filling material, pore pressure, water saturation, and
fracture orientation
How to value the recent focus on developments such as time lapse seismic surveys
for reservoir monitoring purposes
The course is designed to familiarize anyone using seismic data with the nature of the
data and what it exactly represents. One of the key goals of the course is to explain
the large and confusing amount of jargon that is used by the Geophysical community
when they use seismic data as a communication vehicle. The course is supplemented
by a large number of case histories that graphically illustrate the principles in the
course material. These are updated with every course presentation to keep up with the
rapidly developing technology in this field. Each section of the course is supported with
a classroom exercise. The course participants are given a data disk with several
executable programs for parameter calculation and seismic modeling. Potential
participants in this course (BGP) should also review the description for the Seismic
Imaging of Subsurface Geology course (SSD). The Basic Geophysics course is designed
to provide participants with a clear understanding of the nature of the seismic image.
Seismic Imaging is a foundation level course that is designed for people who will be
involved directly in decisions concerning how seismic data are acquired and processed.
C OUR SE CO NT ENT
The nature of seismic data What is propagating? What causes seismic reflections
and how they relate to rock properties including pore filling material The wavelet in
the seismic data and its limit of resolution Seismic velocities as they relate to rock
properties and the imaging process The relationship between seismic velocities and
pore pressure Pore pressure prediction Seismic data processing and seismic
migration Prestack, poststack, time and depth imaging Direct hydrocarbon
indicators and AVO Seismic inversion for rock and fluid properties Seismic
attributes Time lapse reservoir monitoring (4D seismic surveys) Recent
developments in seismic acquisition, processing, and interpretation
Understand the seismic process, interpret seismic sections, develop a geologic

model, and prepare maps
Relate the subsurface stratigraphy to well data
Identify different structural styles from seismic data
Create a basic stratigraphic framework using seismic stratigraphy
A BOUT THE COURS E
Can I observe the reservoir on seismic? How large is the reservoir? Did the well cut a
fault? Can seismic help me tie a set of wells? What kind of a structural trap did I drill
into? Is the structure valid or a seismic artifact? Are these reflections real or multiples?
How can I combine structural and stratigraphic interpretations to develop a structural
and depositional history? How does seismic data acquisition and processing impact my
interpretation? Will my well encounter hazards such as abnormal pressure or shallow
gas? The participant learns to answer these and related questions by gaining an
understanding of the seismic system, its limitations and pitfalls, and by interpreting 2-D
and 3-D seismic examples of structural and stratigraphic features associated with
actively producing hydrocarbon areas.
This course builds the foundation for future work in Seismic Interpretation. Topics
reinforced through exercises include refraction, the Seismic Trace-Convolutional Model,
spatial resolution, migration, tying loops on 2D migrated data, among other topics;
along with team exercises.
COURSE CONTENT
Basics: geological controls on the propagation, reflection, and refraction of seismic

waves
Data acquisition and processing with emphasis on its potential impact on
interpretation
2-D and 3-D interpretation techniques
Seismic interpretation of different structural styles: extensional, compressional, strike-
slip, inverted, salt and gravity dominated basins
Seismic velocities
Sequence stratigraphy and seismic facies analysis
Acoustic impedance DHIS
AVO

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3-7 NOV 2014
26-30 OCT 2015
1-5 DEC 2014
21-25 SEP 2015
20-24 JUL 2015
8-12 DEC 2014
7-11 DEC 2015
23-27 MAR 2015
13-17 OCT 2014
16-20 FEB 2015
4-8 MAY 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
12-16 OCT 2015
13-17 APR 2015
8-12 JUN 2015
5-9 OCT 2015
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015
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HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

20-24 JUL 2015

10-14 AUG 2015
18-22 MAY 2015
3-7 NOV 2014
23-27 FEB 2015
26-30 OCT 2015
24-28 AUG 2015
13-17 OCT 2014
16-20 MAR 2015
29 JUN-3 JUL 2015
12-16 OCT 2015
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GEOPHYSICS
Basic Geophysics BGP
GEOPHYSICS
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SSD
SVDC
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR

Assess and determine data processing flows for a variety
of acquisition and reservoir scenarios
Determine the most cost-effective imaging or migration
technique given acquisition and structural scenarios
Recognize various noises and how best to mitigate them
Assess and appreciate the sensitivity of data processing
parameters on final images
Estimate the vertical and lateral resolution of the
processing and attribute products
Understand and examine data acquisition and processing
quality control displays
Ask appropriate questions during data processing steps.
Communicate effectively with specialists in seismic data
acquisition, processing and interpretation
Appreciate and evaluate the trade-offs between costs,
turn-around time and sophistication of processing and
imaging steps
ABOUT THE COURS E
This course is designed for those working with reflection

seismic data to understand and appreciate the underlying
principles and processes leading to final images and
associated attributes. Basic seismic imaging principles
and techniques are introduced at the outset of the class
to establish the purpose, underlying principles,
parameterization and limitations of the various processing
steps leading to final seismic images provided by current
state-of-the-art imaging techniques. The course focuses
on 3D seismic data. By the end of the course, the
participant will understand and appreciate the many steps
leading to final interpretable images and will be able to
recognize possible problems introduced or not mitigated
by the processing flow. Moreover, the participant will
understand how seismic acquisition and data processing
steps affect seismic amplitudes to assess their validity as
input to various post-imaging seismic attribute and
inversion processes. The lectures are complemented by
many case-history examples, hands-on exercises and
real-time data processing examples. Although
mathematics is kept to a minimum, some understanding
of 1D and 2D filtering is helpful. Course participants are
encouraged to bring their own data examples for
individual and group discussions.
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Seismic Velocities
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Seismic interpreters, geophysicists, geologists

and exploration team members who use seismic
data and need to understand the purpose and
implications of the data acquisition and processing
steps that lead to the final seismic images and
derivative attributes. Also, the course is appropriate
to early career processing geophysicists seeking
a rigorous foundation of the principles of data
processing and seismic imaging.
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Seismic Imaging of
Subsurface Geology
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Review of basics of reflection seismology: wave

propagation and seismic amplitudes Seismic imaging
techniques and principles Overview of 3D seismic data
acquisition and quality control Improving seismic
resolution: de-convolution, inverse-Q filtering and spectral
whitening Velocity estimation, velocity field building and
velocity uncertainty implications Near-surface problems
and solutions: seismic datums and statics corrections
Noise identification and suppression: coherent noises:
multiples, linear noises and incoherent noises Advanced
seismic imaging techniques: pre-stack time and prestack depth migration Migration velocity analysis
technique

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LONDON, U.K.
26-30 JUL 2015

16-20 MAR 2015
3-7 AUG 2015
US$5,090
US$4,040
US$4,670+VAT
Early to mid-career geoscientists and engineers,

especially seismic interpreters, anyone who needs
to understand the basic theory and procedures for
creating velocity models and converting seismic data
from time to depth.
Understand the various types of velocities, their

calculation, and the validity of their interpolation and
extrapolation
Compare, quality control, smooth, and combine the
various velocity types into an integrated velocity model
Validate model quality by examining the changes in
velocity needed to tie the seismic data to depth
Use the model to convert horizons, faults, and seismic
data from time to depth
Understand at an introductory level, how velocity
models are used for other studies such as forward
modeling and pore-pressure prediction.
A BOUT THE COURS E
Seismic data is acquired in time the time taken for the

sound to travel from the source to reflectors and to return to
receivers. However, wells are drilled in depth, not time.
Variations in velocity can distort the depth, size, and shape
of possible reservoirs. Therefore conversion from time to
depth is needed for a clear picture of the prospect and the
risks involved. This course will teach you how to use velocity
information and structural inputs to build a consistent
velocity model. First all input velocity data must be quality
controlled and a calibrated velocity model created. Then the
model is used to convert time horizons and seismic time
data to depth. Both pre-stack and post-stack migrated data
are considered. Participants are introduced to some of the
velocity problems encountered in depth-migrated data, now
more widely available. Participants should have a basic
understanding of geophysics such as offered in Basic
Geophysics - BGP. Little advanced math (calculus) is used,
but algebra and lots of diagrams are applied to explain the
needed concepts.
COURSE CONTENT
Velocity: definition and comparison of the many types
of velocity including average, interval, RMS, stacking,
migration, P-wave, and S-wave Velocity Inputs: accuracy
and regional extent of each, including check shots, VSPs,
sonic logs, time/depth functions, well picks and pseudo
velocities, seismic velocities, and horizons for structural
control Synthetic Seismograms: creation, upscaling, and
tie to seismic Advanced synthetics including synthetic
gather creation, Zoeppritz equations, AVA, and AVO
Matching Synthetics or VSPs to seismic data Seismic
Velocities: semblance, picking, multiples Migration and
Migration Velocities: introduction to pre- and post-stack
algorithms, tomography, and iterative velocity analysis
Velocity Model Building: workflows to integrate stacking
velocities, time/depth curves, well picks associated with
seismic horizons (pseudo-velocities), and structure from
horizons Time to Depth Conversions: vertical stretch,
inverse raytracing, migration, and uncertainty

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Introduction to Seismic
Stratigraphy: A Basin Scale
Regional Exploration
Workshop ISS
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
Geophysicists, geologists, explorationists,

seismic interpreters, technical support personnel,
seismic data processors, exploration, production,
and acquisition managers, who need a clear
understanding of the details of implementation and
application of this technology.
YO U W IL L L E A R N H O W T O
Clearly understand how hydrocarbons affect the

seismic image
Use direct hydrocarbon indicators and AVO in the
assessment of projects
Understand the limits of seismic resolution
Integrate these technologies into an interpretation
project
Better understand the nature of the seismic image
as it relates to hydrocarbons
Utilize the information available in the literature from
experts in this rapidly developing part of seismic
imaging
Geophysicists, geologists, explorationists, and

managers who are interested in an introduction or
review of the theory and application of contemporary
seismic stratigraphic techniques to exploration
Apply geophysical fundamentals to uncovering the

geological information embedded within seismic
Understand the premises behind the Vail seismic
sequence paradigm
Construct and interpret chronostratigraphic charts,
sea level curves, and seismic facies maps
Interpret clastic and carbonate depositional system
responses to allocyclic and autocyclic processes
and the effects upon reservoir architecture and seal
potential
Systematically reconstruct a basins Geohistory
which provides the critical foundation for its
petroleum system analysis and effective exploration
The subject of direct hydrocarbon indicators and AVO has

rapidly expanded to include AVO inversion, offset AVO
inversion, and 4D AVO inversion. A significant part of the
course deals with rock physics as it relates to the other
topics in the course. Further insight into the seismic data
is supplied by looking at seismic attributes. The
technology has provided the interpreter with a very new
and exciting package of tools that allow us to look at the
seismic image as being truly representative of both the
rock properties and the pore filling material. This course
is intended to provide the users and applicationists with a
clear and useable understanding of the current state of
these technologies. The focus of the course is on both
understanding and application. Exercises: Each topic in
the course outline is reinforced by an exercise that gives
the participants many practical and simple methods of
integrating the course material into their everyday work.

Seismic fundamentals as they relate to defining the

appearance of hydrocarbons in the data An inventory of
direct hydrocarbon indicators, including AVO Risk rating
prospects that display AVO anomalies
Understanding rock properties and the effect of pore
filling material AVO and how it relates to the typical
production zones around the world with various ages and
depths of burial Various methods of displaying AVO
effects in the seismic data Acquisition and processing
considerations to display hydrocarbons as a pore filling
material Various approaches to seismic modeling and
fluid replacement Rock properties and pore filling
material from seismic inversion Spectral decomposition
and seismic attributes as other ways of extracting
reservoir information from the seismic image
One of the most revolutionary, most effective, yet most

under-utilized tools introduced into exploration this
century is that of seismic stratigraphy. It is not a tool
exclusive to geophysicists; nor is it a tool only for
geologists. Seismic stratigraphic techniques are based
upon an integration of firm, well-established
geological and geophysical fundamentals. When
properly applied, seismic stratigraphy provides a
powerful foundation for geohistory analysis, helping
describe a basins evolution and the resulting effects
upon its spatial and temporal variation in hydrocarbon
potential. Seismic stratigraphy chronostratigraphically
constrains both the sedimentological and faultmechanical stratigraphy of a basin. Furthermore, it
can provide a predictive model extrapolated beyond
the borehole as to aspects of the quality of potential
reservoirs and seals, their sedimentary environments
of deposition, and in some cases, even their
paragenesis. In this rigorous workshop, pragmatically
the seismic stratigraphic method to optimizing their
exploration efforts by working in teams on projects
selected from diverse settings around the world. Areas
for the projects include borehole-constrained seismic
data drawn from such regions as the Alaska North
Slope, Gulf of Mexico, Red Sea, Southeast Asia, South
America and Western Africa.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Introduction: Philosophy and History Geophysical

Fundamentals Breaking Out Operational Sequences
Introduction to Fault Interpretation
Chronostratigraphy Construction and Interpretation
Sea Level Curves, Accommodation Space, and
Cycle Orders Vail Sequence Theory and Sequence
Hierarchy Seismic Facies Paleo-Environmental
Analysis Geohistory Reconstruction
Optimizing Exploration

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GEOPHYSICS
AVO, Inversion, and

Attributes: Principles
and Applications AVO
GEOPHYSICS
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3-D Seismic Attributes
for Reservoir
Characterization SARC
Advanced Seismic Stratigraphy:

A Sequence Wavelet Analysis
Exploration Exploitation
Workshop ADS
Applied Seismic
Anisotropy for Fractured
Reservoir Characterization
ASAF
SPECIALIZED
SPECIALIZED
SPECIALIZED
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
Seismic interpreters, processors, stratigraphers

and structural geologists, reservoir engineers, and
students of geophysics.
Use attributes to enhance subtle faults and folds, as

lithologic indicators, and quality control the choice
of processing parameters.
Evaluate and exploit attribute expressions for
different depositional environments to better
characterize reservoirs by adopting appropriate
workflows and multi-attribute tools.
Identify geological features highlighted by attributes,
limitations to seismic processing through attributes
that may result in smeared attribute images from
multi-azimuth and multi-offset data, limits of
attribute analysis on data that have been poorly
imaged and good and bad color display practices.
The primary objective of this course is to gain an

intuitive understanding of the kinds of seismic
features that can be identified by 3D seismic
attributes, the sensitivity of seismic attributes to
seismic acquisition and processing, and of how
independent seismic attributes can are coupled
through geology. We will also discuss alternative
workflows using seismic attributes for reservoir
characterization as implemented by modern
commercial software and practiced by interpretation
service companies. Participant discussion centered
around case studies, attribute recipes for particular
objectives, reservoir workflows and seismic attribute
jeopardy exercises will be the main focus of the cou
rse.
Types of attributes Impact of seismic data quality on

seismic attributes Methods for preconditioning of
seismic data Introduction of various algorithms for
attribute computation, their limitations and
performance strengths Attribute expression of
structure and stratigraphy in terms of tectonics and
diapirism, clastic and carbonate depositional systems
and geologic hazards Multi-attribute analysis tools
Reservoir characterization workflows Physical
demonstration of attributes on real seismic data
Geophysicists, geologists, and explorationists who

have completed the PetroSkills course, Introduction
to Seismic Stratigraphy: An Exploration Workshop: A
Basin Scale Regional Workshop, or have comparable
training and desire a challenging workshop, which
will improve exploration and development skills
Y OU WILL LEA RN HOW TO
Evaluate rock-fluid information from wavelet analysis

Understand the strengths and weaknesses of
Geovalidation using and misusing synthetics, seismic
inversion, and VSP
Determine fault mechanical stratigraphy through proper
interpretation of fault imaging
Understand the differences, weaknesses, and strengths of
both the Vail with the Galloway Sequence Paradigms
and when to optimally employ them
Develop sea level curves from micropaleontology
Construct detailed seismic facies maps and understand
their relationship to Walters law
Classify deltas based upon their seismic characteristics
Differentiate basin floor fan facies and parasequence sets
Interpret clastic and carbonate depositional system
responses to allocyclic and autocyclic processes and the
effects upon reservoir architecture and seal potential
Interpret parasequence set fairways for exploration
Geophysically characterize reservoirs for optimizing
development
ABOUT THE COURSE
Seismic stratigraphy is a powerful tool for exploration and

exploitation, especially when the rock-fluid information within
the seismic wavelet (reflection character analysis) is integrated
with the lithofacies-stratigraphic information, which is
determined from reflection group geometry (sequence
analysis). The methods used in this workshop do not rely upon
either cosmetic processing or interpretation as an art; instead,
practical methods of seismic stratigraphy are employed as a
science, based upon firm, tested principles that are applied to
a spectrum of tectonic structural styles and depositional
environments. This rigorous course is a problem-oriented,
hands-on workshop including significant group discussion and
presentation. Participants learn how to make seismic
modeling-interpretation judgments as a basis for seismicfacies and reflection character analysis. Case studies for
exploration and development incorporate 2-D and 3-D
seismic data with well data selected from around the world.
COURS E CONTENT
Introduction: Review of Philosophy and Epistemology

Application of Geophysical Fundamentals (Wave theory,
attributes, frequency substitution, and coherency)
Amplitude Variation with Offset (lithologies, fluids,
gases, porosities, and pressures)
Fault Mechanical Stratigraphy Vail and Galloway
Sequence Theory and Application High Resolution
Sea Level Curve Generation from Micropaleo
Shallow and Deep Water Siliciclastic Sequences
Seismic Facies and Paleo-Environmental Analysis
Reservoir scale geophysics using the wavelet
Imaging hydrocarbons Geohistory Reconstruction
Optimizing Exploration and Development
Geophysicists assigned to evaluate fractured

reservoirs, geo-scientists assigned to evaluate
reservoirs which must be hydro-fracd to produce,
and working interpretation geophysicist and geoscientists who are assigned to evaluate reservoirs
Specify what set of geologic and/or engineering

questions need to be asked with regard to your reservoir
and your play
Identify what support data is required for the successful
fracture characterization anisotropic survey and
project
Employ azimuthal anisotropy to your benefit
A BOUT THE COURS E
The course is designed to enable you to perform

professional geophysical work to evaluate fractured
reservoirs and/or reservoirs that require hydro-fracing to
produce. The emphasis of the lectures is based upon the
participants work assignments. The course covers
acquisition-design, through acquisition Q/C, through
processing , and interpretation. The skills that you will
learn will also involve integrating the support data well
logs, production testing, VSP, core work, with your
reflection seismic data. The course is supplemented with
case histories and laboratory data measurements that
graphically illustrate the principles in the course material.
These are updated as appropriate to keep up with the
rapidly developing technology in this field. Each section of
the course is supported with a classroom exercise. The
skills you will learn include the comprehension of the two
types of seismic anisotropy that affect seismic data. You
will learn how to identify and to employ anisotropy in
order to accomplish your reservoir-related goals. Seismic
anisotropy is everywhere in the layered sedimentary
rocks, but in the past, geophysicists have often ignored it,
sometimes because they didnt collect the data that
reveal its presence, and other times because they didnt
understand the benefits that properly recorded and
processed anisotropic data provide.
COURSE CONTENT
Fundamentals of seismology Fundamentals of seismic

anisotropy Fundamentals of 3D wide-azimuth seismic
data acquisition, Issues of cost, number of channels,
geophones chosen, recording system, fold, etc., Vertical
component acquisition; multi-component acquisition.
Fundamentals of seismic data processing: P-P multiazimuth, P-S multi-azimuth. S-S multi-azimuth.
Requirements for processing sequences, Necessity to
comprehend the (chosen) contractors definition of
azimuth, and checks throughout processing to
determine if the contractor is adhering to its definition of
azimuth.
Fundamentals of seismic data interpretation for
fractured reservoir analysis, and in-situ stress evaluation,
Commercially available software needed for multi-azimuth
and/or multi-component 3D seismic interpretation.
Fundamentals of seismic data modeling for anisotropy.
Common (different) assumptions within different modeling
packages. Commercially available support data. Where
to find it; what it costs; how to integrate the required
support data.

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Use of Full Azimuth Seismic
and Microseismic for
Unconventional Plays FAMS
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Experienced geoscientists working seismic to

evaluate unconventional resources, and/or fractured
reservoirs that require hydraulic stimulation; all
professionals using microseismicity to plan, monitor,
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YO U W IL L L E A R N H O W TO
Specify what geologic and/or engineering questions

need to be asked about your reservoir and your play
Specify the geophysical data that need to be acquired;
design acquisition; specify the processing sequence
Interpret the final processed data & test different
interpretations
Identify the support data required for the successful
fracture and in-situ horizontal stress characterization
Extract engineering benefits and meaning from
microseismic data
Appraise the utilities, capabilities, and limitations of
microseismic imaging
Develop insights and fundamental questions for
microseismic projects
Identify the support data needed to give a complete
picture of the results
Weigh field deployment options
Assess stimulation designs
ADVANCED
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COURSES TAKEN:
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Oil and Gas Reserves Evaluation / OGR - Denver
Waterflooding A-Z / WF - Houston
Well Log Interpretation / WLI - Denver
Eugene
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For surface seismic, participants will learn to evaluate

azimuthal seismic in fractured reservoirs or resource
intervals needing hydro-fracking. The course presents
reflection seismic and microseismic acquisition-design,
processing, interpretation, and integrating support data
narrow-azimuth seismic, well logs, production tests,
VSPs, core work. For microseismic, participants will learn
the strengths, weaknesses, limitations, and benefits of
microseismic imaging of hydraulic fractures.
Fundamentals of reflection seismology; seismic

anisotropy its causes and its uses Issues, goals and
pitfalls in seismic full-azimuth acquisition Seismic data
processing- non azimuthal and azimuthal Interpretation
of azimuthal interval velocities and azimuthal amplitudes
for in-situ stress and natural fractures evaluation
Fundamentals of seismic modeling for anisotropy,
especially common assumptions in different modeling
packages Microsiesmic: Opening Statements &
Discussion, Historical Background, Yeoman Science
101
Hydraulic Fracture Technology In Situ and Other
Studies of Hydraulic Fracture Geometries Earthquake
Seismology and Hydraulic-Fracture-Induced
Microseismology The Means and the Methods of
Microseismic Imaging Examples I: Results: The Dots
Examples II: Interpretation and Integration Pitfalls;
Benefits; FAQs Wrap up discussion
ANNOUNCING AN EXCITING NEW PROGRAM
COURSES TAKEN:
Basic Geophysics / BGP - Houston

Introduction to Seismic Stratigraphy / ISS - Colorado Springs
AVO, Inversion, and Attributes / AVO - Houston
Seismic Interpretation / SI1 - Houston
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GEOLOGY
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the Well Construction/
Drilling courses in this section are structured within each topic, from Basic to
Specialized. On either side of the Well Construction/Drilling section, you will
see courses in associated disciplines for cross-training. These matrices are
ideal for building training plans for early-career staff or finding the right course
to build upon existing knowledge and experience.
The first two courses in this section are two of our most popular and
build the foundation of the discipline. Basic Drilling Technology BDT
provides a basic overview of the drilling process, while Drilling Practices

DP is essential for engineers and field personnel involved in planning and
implementing drilling programs. If you need to build a foundation around
directional and horizontal wells, be sure to see Directional, Horizontal,
and Multilateral Drilling DHD on page 38. For a course that integrates
ALL major well design technologies, see Well Design and Engineering
WDE on page 36.
The following instructors have been selected and approved by the PetroSkills Curriculum Network to teach one or more of the following Well
Construction / Drilling courses:
Dr. JJ Azar
Stanley Atnipp
James Bobo
D.G. (Jerry) Calvert
Richard S. Carden
Production & Completion
Engineering
Mason Gomez
Mark Hackler
John Jennings
Morgan L. Jones
Steve McKeever
G&G Petrophysics /
Reservoir
WELL DESIGN / PLANNING
(Page 44)
WELL CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
RIG SELECTION,
PROCUREMENT LOGISTICS
Solids Control Systems (Page 39)
Drill String Design and Optimization (Page 38)

Operations
Cementing
GeologyPractices - Cementing II (Page 38)
(Page 20)
Managing Wellsite Operations (Page 39)
(Page 55)
INTERMEDIATE
(Page 67)
WELLSITE OPERATIONS /
SUPERVISION
Health, Safety,
Environment
(Page 38)
Formation Damage
Formation Damage
Petroleum Business
& Professional
Development
Applied Rock
Mechanics
Horizontal and
Multilateral Wells:
Completions and
Stimulation (Page 70)
Applied Rock
Mechanics
Marcus A. Summers
Robert V. Westermark
Larry Wolfson
Richard Wright
Jeff Zinkham

COMPLETIONS AND
WORKOVER OPERATIONS
SPECIALIZED
Hector Moreno
Dr. Gary W. Reid
Dr. Leon H.Robinson
Dr. Donald Schmidt
Dr. Subhash Shah
Petroleum Project
Management: Principles
and Practices
(Page 76)
Practical Drilling Skills (Page 39)

Directional, Horizontal, and
Multilateral Drilling (Page 38)
Production
Technology for Other
Disciplines
(Page 59)
FOUNDATION
Completions and
Workovers (Page 60)
Production
Operations i
(Page 59)
Foundations of
Petrophysics
Well Design and

(Page 41)
Stuck Pipe Prevention - Train Wreck

Avoidancetm (Page 36)
Fundamentals of Casing Design (Page 34)
Evaluating and Developing Shale Resources
Primary Cementing - Cementing i (Page 36)
(Page 10)
Drilling Fluids Technology (Page 34)
Horizontal Well
Placement in Heavy Oil
Reservoirs (Page 21)
Drilling Practices (Page 33)
(Page 34)
BASIC
Basic Reservoir
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Applied Environment
Team Leadership
Applied HSE
(Page 73)
(Page 80)
(Page 86)
Applied Safety (Page 87)
Essential Technical
Writing Skills
Casing and Cementing

Basic Petroleum
Geology (Page 17)
Petroleum Risk and

Decision Analysis
(Page 79)
Basic Drilling, Completion and Workover Operations (Page 11)

Basic Drilling Technology (Page 33)
Professionals
(Page 78)
Exploration and Production Process Basics: Understanding the Petroleum Industry Value Cycle (2 weeks) (Page 9)
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Drilling Practices DP
BASIC
FOUNDATION
DES IG NE D F O R
Petroleum and production engineers, completion engineers,
geoscientists, managers, technical supervisors, service and
support personnel, entry level drilling engineers, drilling
operations personnel, drilling office support staff.
DESI GN ED FOR
Drilling supervisors, drilling engineers, toolpushers,
managers and technical support personnel
YO U W IL L L E A R N
About drilling equipment and how it is used
Drilling terminology and abbreviations
Keys to planning a successful well
Common drilling problems and how to avoid them
How to read a morning report
Technology behind information in a morning report
Equipment and procedures involved with drilling oil and gas
wells are described for those who are interested in
understanding the drilling process regardless of the academic
background. During the first day, the overall drilling process is
presented along with definitions and descriptions of drilling
equipment. During the remainder of the week, the various
components are discussed in greater detail with explanations
of the basic science concepts which guide these processes.
Subjects include descriptions of drill bits, directional drilling,
drilling fluids, solids control, cementing, casing, well bore
stability, well control, measurement-while-drilling techniques,
stuck pipe, lost circulation, and well bore hydraulics. Some
technology enhancements are included to improve
understanding of drilling operations for all participants, with or
without a science background. An understanding of clay
mineralogy helps understand well bore instability and drilling
fluids. A discussion of pressure and pressure effects helps
explain many of the procedures and problems associated with
drilling wells. Rocks behave differently under pressure and
understanding this behavior helps understand drilling
performance. The art and science of drilling are explained in
simple terms.
After all of the various components and procedures are
discussed, the information contained in morning reports is
explained and used as a summary of the course content.
The overall drilling process and equipment
The language of drillers understanding their terminology
Understanding the abbreviations and acronyms associated
with drilling
Rig equipment and types Types of drill bits MWD
Drill strings Drilled solids management
Mud tank arrangements Drilling fluid properties
Well control Cementing
Casing design
Hole problems (stuck pipe, lost circulation)
Well control Directional drilling operations and tools
Safety
Review drilling data and plan the well
Incorporate completion plans into the drilling plan
Drill a well cost effectively and maximize penetration rate
Evaluate stuck pipe problems and avoid potential problems
Evaluate and maintain drilling fluids
Optimize hole cleaning
Design casing, drill string and BOP/wellheads
Evaluate and implement cementing programs
Design and implement bit and hydraulics programs
Incorporate directional drilling and deviation control
Recognize and evaluate well control problems
The two-week course is designed for engineers and field
personnel involved in the planning and implementation of
drilling programs. The seminar covers all aspects of drilling
technology, emphasizing both theory and practical application.
Drilling is a complex operation requiring the marriage of
different technologies and disciplines. Todays drilling
personnel must have a working knowledge of all these
disciplines in order to effectively drill a well. The course
provides all the fundamentals necessary to drill a well whether
it is a shallow well or a complex, high pressure well.
Computer programs are used to design many aspects of the
modern well and the course will provide the participants with
the theory behind most programs along with practical
implementation.
Participants are required to bring a scientific calculator.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Planning including requirements for the completion and
testing, AFE preparation HSE at the rig site Cost control,
evaluating alternative drilling methods and maximizing
penetration rate Hole cleaning, sloughing shale, lost
circulation, stuck pipe and fishing operations Drilling fluids
Lifting capacity of drilling fluids, pressure losses in the
circulating system and ECD Maximizing hydraulics in the
planning phase and at the rig Bit selection and application
Casing and drill string design, selection of casing seats, BOP
equipment Cement, cement additives and displacement
mechanics Deviation control, directional drilling and
horizontal drilling Pressure control, routine and special
problems Project post analysis
EXAMPLES
For in-house courses, the instructors of this course will accept
examples from your company for analysis in the class as one
of the demonstration exercises. Please contact PetroSkills
Training for a list of the information and support data required,
as well as the necessary lead-time.
Houston sessions will include field trip to rig when available.
1-5 JUN 2015

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22-26 MAR 2015
10-14 NOV 2014
15-19 DEC 2014
23-27 FEB 2015
6-10 APR 2015
18-22 MAY 2015
20-24 JUL 2015
21-25 SEP 2015
9-13 NOV 2015
14-18 DEC 2015
27-31 OCT 2014
19-23 OCT 2015
20-24 OCT 2014
20-24 APR 2015
26-30 OCT 2015
22-26 JUN 2015
US$4,570+VAT
US$3,900+GST
US$4,990
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$4,570
US$4,570
US$4,570+VAT
US$4,570+VAT
US$4,570+VAT
US$3,900

Drilling Fluids Technology, Solids Control Systems.
Outside PetroSkills I also teach Well Control, Rock
Mechanics and Tectonics, Coring and Core Analysis,
Fundamentals of Formation Evaluation, etc. In both
English and Spanish.

My favorite city is Aberdeen. It is so green and
healthy; there is fresh water everywhere, and
castles and interesting people.

The Paella as they make it in Valencia or in Madrid.
It may contain chicken, pork, shellfish, fish, eel,
squid, beans, peas, artichokes or peppers. In any
case, plenty of saffron is essential; it turns the rice a
wonderful golden color.

enjoy?
History is my favorite. At home I have a collection
of books and artifacts. During my leisure time I love
connecting with the past and exploring it, either
reading a good history novel or watching a good film
of the type that takes you to another place and time.

ABERDEEN, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
HECTOR
MORENO

from a session?
CALGARY, CANADA
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
27 APR-8 MAY 2015 US$7,010+GST

7-18 DEC 2014
US$8,980
6-17 DEC 2015
US$8,980
9-20 FEB 2015
US$7,080
27 JUL-7 AUG 2015
US$7,080
12-23 OCT 2015
US$8,180
23 FEB-6 MAR 2015 US$8,050+VAT
I remember the first time I taught in Cairo. The

students were all so nice! Come Tuesday, they took
me for dinner and a dance show in one of the Nile
River boats. After dinner they showed me a few
landmarks of Egypt. But it was getting late, and by
midnight I had to tell them: Fellows, we have a
class tomorrow at 8 am, and youve got a beautiful
country, but I cant see it all in one night!
WELL CONSTRUCTION / DRILLING
Basic Drilling
Technology BDT
34
CAC
Drilling Fluids
Technology DFT
Fundamentals of
Casing Design FCD
BASIC
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
Personnel responsible for planning, overseeing,

and conducting casing and cementing operations;
operator and service personnel
Select casing sizes and setting depths to achieve

well objectives
Determine casing loads for design purposes
Design casing properties to meet burst, collapse,
and tensile strength requirements
Conduct casing running operations safely and
successfully
Specify cement slurry properties and volumes to
meet well objectives
Determine best procedures for attaining successful
primary cementing
Conduct stage jobs, squeeze jobs and set cement
plugs
This course builds a firm foundation in the principles

and practices of designing, planning and conducting
successful casing and cement jobs. The course uses
a process-based perspective that takes participants
from initial casing depth and size selection, casing
and liner design procedures, casing running practices,
planning and executing primary cementing, through
remedial cementing and plugging operations. In
addition to the necessary technical information and
procedures, the course is laced with considerable
practical, experience-based content. Participants will
be furnished Dr. Byroms textbook, Casing & Liners for
Drilling and Completion, and computer spreadsheets
to facilitate routine calculations.
Selecting casing & hole sizes Setting depths

Casing loads Selecting casing & connections
Casing stress calculations Cement and cement
additives Selecting appropriate slurries Mud
removal & cement placement Stage cementing,
squeezes, & plugs Preventing gas migration
Cementing calculations Cementing equipment
Well head equipment
Drilling supervisors, drilling engineers, tool pushers,

managers and technical support personnel involved
with drilling operations
Use clay and polymers to achieve desired mud
properties
Apply water chemistry to the treatment of drilling
fluids
Perform complete API water-based mud and nonaqueous drilling fluids tests
Evaluate the information on an API water-based and
non-aqueous drilling fluid report
Identify drilling fluid contaminants and prescribe
corrective treatments
Select water phase salinity and activity for bore hole
stability
Select non-aqueous fluids to meet drilling
requirements and environmental concerns
Manage non-aqueous drilling fluid systems
ABOUT THE COURSE
The course is designed for engineers and field

personnel involved in the planning and implementation
of drilling programs. The seminar covers all aspects of
drilling fluids technology, emphasizing both theory and
practical application. Hands-on laboratory exercises
are included in the five-day Houston sessions. Drilling
is a complex operation requiring the marriage of
different technologies and disciplines. Todays drilling
personnel must have a working knowledge of drilling
fluid in order to effectively drill a well. The course
provides the fundamentals necessary to drill a well,
whether it is a shallow well or a complex, high
pressure well.
C OURS E CONTENT
Composition and properties of water-based drilling

fluids Analysis of API water-base mud and nonaqueous drilling fluid report Identification and
treatment of drilling fluid contaminants Composition
and properties of water-based and non-aqueous
drilling fluid systems Selection of water phase
salinity for borehole stability API water-based and
non-aqueous drilling mud tests Adjustment of nonaqueous drilling fluid properties Managing invert
emulsion fluid systems: rig preparation and
displacement Non-aqueous drilling fluids designed
for environmental compliance
ABERDEEN, U.K.

DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.


HOUSTON, U.S.
MIDLAND, U.S.
includes field trip
17-21 AUG 2015

20-24 APR 2015
US$3,940
US$3,900
17-21 NOV 2014

16-20 NOV 2015
17-21 MAY 2015
6-10 OCT 2014
1-5 DEC 2014
23-27 MAR 2015
15-19 JUN 2015
5-9 OCT 2015
7-11 DEC 2015
3-7 NOV 2014
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,920+VAT
US$4,920+VAT
US$5,090
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,670
US$4,670
Drilling engineers, service personnel involved in

developing well plans, and managers interested in
learning about the well design process
Select casing setting depths based on pore and
fracture pressure data as well as other criteria
Determine casing and bit sizes, and alternatives for
contingencies and special clearance situations
Identify and define load cases to meet specific
design requirements
Apply standardized design factors to meet specific
design requirements and identify the controlling
design load for each string in the well
Use and understand casing and connection
specifications and select casing to satisfy the
controlling design requirements
Understand the limits of single load specifications
and adjust the basic design for combined loading
effects
Design casing for high pressure fracturing in
horizontal wells
Apply practical safe handling, running, and hanging
A BOUT THE COURSE
Casing design is an integral part of a drilling

engineers work scope. This course provides a
comprehensive overview of the design process,
emphasizing the working stress approach currently
used in the industry. On completion of this course,
successful participants will be able to select casing
points, identify tubular requirements and loads, and
design and specify the required casing string. Through
a combination of lecture and extensive hands-on
examples, the fundamentals of casing design are
imparted to the attendees. Estimation of standard and
special loads is covered in detail. Standard theories of
strength and failure are discussed as well as
advanced considerations for combined loads. In
addition safe handling, running, and hanging practices
are covered. Participants will be furnished Dr. Byroms
textbook, Casing & Liners for Drilling and Completion,
and computer spreadsheets to facilitate routine design
calculations.
COURS E CONTENT
Goals of casing design Types of oilfield tubulars and

connections Casing point selection and size
determination Load estimation methods for casing
and liners Typical design factors Theories of
strength and failure (standard collapse, burst, axial;
yield basis for combined loads) Design examples
and exercises for all key loads and strings Casing
handling, running and hanging practices

ABERDEEN, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
13-17 APR 2015 US$4,670+VAT*

22-26 JUN 2015 US$4,000+GST*
12-16 OCT 2014
US$5,090*
4-8 OCT 2015
US$5,090*
24-28 AUG 2015
US$4,040*
15-19 DEC 2014
US$4,670*
14-18 DEC 2015
US$4,670*
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,000*
Who Needs Technical Training

on Hydraulic Fracturing?
Are You Asking Yourself...
What makes a good fracturing candidate and how do you prioritize candidates?
What goes into the process of designing hydraulic fracturing treatments?
What are the latest fracturing techniques and processes?
Why does production decline so quickly after performing multiple fractures in
unconventional resource rock?
If these are the types of questions you are dealing with,
you should consider one of our courses on hydraulic fracturing below
Hydraulic Fracturing Applications
HFU
You Will Learn How To:

Design hydraulic fracture treatments
Apply the concepts of well stimulation to optimize well productivity
Recognize opportunities for substantial production improvement
Gather pertinent well data and information to plan, design, implement
and evaluate fracturing treatments for all types of reservoirs
Realize the strengths and limitations of hydraulic fracture theory
Become a participant in each fracturing treatment rather than just a
technical observer
(See page 63 for a full course description)
To learn more and to register, visit petroskills.com/hfu
Advanced Hydraulic Fracturing
AHF
You Will Learn How To:

Better understand rock properties and rock mechanics related to fracturing
Better understand fracturing fluid mechanics and proppant transport
More effectively design fracturing treatments
Use pre-frac injection test data and real-time fracturing treatment data in
fracturing applications to define fracture parameters and improve fracture
treatment design
Consider factors influencing post-frac fracture conductivity and well cleanup
Realize the strengths and limitations of existing hydraulic fracturing
technology and fracture models
Expand fracturing applications to fit a wider range of reservoir types and
conditions
(See page 63 for a full course description)
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36
Stuck Pipe Prevention
Train Wreck
Avoidance SPP
Well Design and

Engineering WDE
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
D ESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Primary Cementing
Cementing I PCE
FIELD TRIP
FOUNDATION
Operating and service company personnel

responsible for planning, designing, laboratory
testing, overseeing, and executing cementing
operations
Design cement slurries using API and/or field
adapted procedures and laboratory testing
procedures
Use cement additives in designing cement slurries
to improve job success and/or reduce overall job
costs
Design cement jobs to include casing, multi-stage,
liner, and tie-back strings
Design and perform remedial (squeeze) cement jobs
to include selection of tools
Design cement plug slurries and selection of tools
to improve overall job success
Cementing is a key factor in the well construction

plan. The base cement used in the designing of
cement slurries may or may not be API class cement.
The operating company and the service company
personnel should have a good working knowledge of
cement slurry design, cement additives, and
placement procedures. The majority of the operating
companies do not have cement testing laboratories,
therefore the laboratory testing is conducted by
service companies. This course is designed to give a
good understanding of how the cement slurries are
tested and under what conditions depending on given
well parameters. This course will also cover casing
hardware (both internal and external), cement
blending, cement additive blending (dry and/or liquid),
on-site mixing equipment and job execution on
location.
Basic cements Cement additives Laboratory

Testing Casing Hardware Blending equipment
Mixing equipment Primary cementing Remedial
cementing Plug cementing
Entire drilling and completions team, including

operator, drilling contractor, and service companies.
Agendas are typically customized to address topics
relevant to the team.
Identify mechanisms and risk factors that lead to
stuck pipe incidents.
Anticipate, prevent, recognize and resolve stuck
pipe due to the following:
Wellbore Instability
Hole Cleaning
Differential Sticking
Wellbore Geometry
Assess mechanics of wellbore stresses and the
impact on wellbore stability
Analyze trends to identify early warning signs of
developing wellbore problems
Use hole cleaning factors in both vertical and
deviated wellbores
Apply mechanics of jars and how to use them
effectively
Implement effective drilling and tripping practices
Make cost-effective choices in planning fishing
operations
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Stuck Pipe Prevention - Train Wreck Avoidance

workshop provides the most comprehensive
coverage in the industry for understanding and
preventing the underlying causes of Stuck Pipe,
Wellbore Instability, Loss Circulation, and other
sources of non-productive time (NPT) in drilling
operations. The workshop also focuses on correct
responses by individuals and teams, early warning
signs, and minimizing the impact to drilling operations.
Through world-class presentations, practical
discussion, and the best reference and instructional
materials available, delegates hone their knowledge of
basic drilling technology and how it relates to avoiding
NPT.
C O URS E CONTENT
Stuck Pipe Prevention Rock Mechanics Wellbore

Stress Wellbore Instability Trend Recognition
Hole Cleaning Differential Sticking Wellbore
Geometry Tripping Practices Fishing Practices
Drilling engineers, completion engineers, and drilling

supervisors involved with drilling operations and well
planning
Understand the responsibilities of a well planner as a
designer and project manager
Review offset analysis and data gathering
Understand the influence of completion design and
production requirements on well design
Identify trajectory design issues and their influence on
torque and drag, wellbore stability, and future intervention
Develop specific casing design skills Perform cement
slurry and displacement volume calculations
Complete drill string and BHA designs and failure prevention
assessment for each hole section
Review for directional well applications
Understand different bit types and applications
Perform calculations to support bit run economics
Optimize hydraulics for each hole interval
Compile risks to well delivery
Develop mitigations and contingency plans
Develop minimum rig capability specifications to deliver well
requirements
Present and defend a well plan to management
A BOUT THE COURS E
Well Design and Engineering integrates all major well design
technologies from pre-spud to TD. Participants are actively
engaged in every aspect of the technical activities required to
deliver a cost-effective well plan while also gaining valuable
perspective on how the overall process should be managed in
a dynamic team environment. The workshop content is often
customized to address technologies and practices that may
be specific to a project or operational situation. The course
delivery is carefully balanced to integrate technical lectures
and group discussion with roughly half of each day allotted for
the teams to apply what they have learned on the project well
design. The single most important goal of the workshop is to
draw the linkages between the design topics and to leave the
participants with an understanding that each decision has
influence on those that follow. Intensity mounts as the course
progresses and each design topic builds on those that came
before. Design iterations are commonly required, especially as
the course progresses and seemingly unrelated decisions
push the teams into situations of uncomfortable operational
risk. On the last day, each team presents their completed
design before the class and an invited panel of industry
professionals.
A scientific calculator is required and a laptop computer is

strongly recommended.
COURSE CONTENT
Trajectory Design Wellbore Stability and Casing Point
Selection Drilling Fluids and Solids Control Casing Design
Primary Cementing Drill String and BHA Design Bit
Technology Circulating System Hydraulics and Hole
Cleaning

ABERDEEN, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

MIDLAND, U.S.

includes field trip
14-17 SEP 2015 US$4,190+VAT

13-16 APR 2015 US$3,590+GST
7-10 JUL 2015
US$3,590
16-19 NOV 2014
US$4,590
6-9 OCT 2014 US$3,745
5-8 OCT 2015
US$3,620
1-4 DEC 2014
US$3,590
30 NOV-3 DEC 2015
US$3,590

ABERDEEN, U.K.

HOUSTON, U.S.

13-15 OCT 2014

12-14 OCT 2015
8-10 DEC 2014
22-24 JUN 2015
16-18 NOV 2015
US$3,490+VAT
US$3,490+VAT
US$3,020
US$3,020
US$3,020
ABU DHABI, U.A.E.

DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.

14-25 DEC 2014

US$8,990
15-16 APR 2015
US$8,990
6-17 SEP 2015
US$8,990
13-24 OCT 2014
US$7,430
2-13 MAR 2015
US$7,430
20 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$7,430
1-12 JUN 2015
US$7,430
24 AUG-4 SEP 2015
US$7,430
12-23 OCT 2015
US$7,430
7-18 DEC 2015
US$7,430
18-29 MAY 2015
US$8,660
26 JAN-6 FEB 2015 US$8,530+VAT
10-21 AUG 2015 US$8,530+VAT
3-14 NOV 2014
US$7,430
2-13 NOV 2015
US$7,430
38
DHD
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
FIELD TRIP
INTERMEDIATE
Directional, Horizontal,
and Multilateral Drilling
Drill String Design

and Optimization DSD
Cementing Practices
Cementing II CEP
Operating company and service company personnel

responsible for planning, overseeing, and executing
cementing operations
Use cementing additives properly to improve and
reduce job costs
Interpret laboratory test results
Perform primary cementing operations to include:
casing cementing, liner cementing, multi-stage
cementing
Conduct squeeze jobs and selection of squeeze
tools
Perform cement plug operations to improve overall
job success
Interpret cement sheath evaluation logs
Cementing is a very important phase of the well

construction plan. Operating company personnel must
have a good working knowledge of cements,
cementing additives and placement procedures. The
use of temperature modeling, computer programs
used for job design, and placement of the cement has
caused some operating companies to retain a cement
service company representative on a full time basis to
assist in the overall cementing operations. The
operator is critical to the success of the job. This
course covers the importance being placed on the
cement sheath integrity during the life of the well,
requiring additional mechanical properties of the set
cement be obtained other than the compressive
strength. The parameters that the cement sheath will
be subjected to must be considered. There are a
number of joint industry projects addressing this area
of work. The course covers the use of cement
formulations, cement additives, casing hardware,
cement blending, on-site mixing equipment and a
well-planned job procedure. Cementing guidelines will
be covered that aid in overall job performance.
The overall cementing operation Primary cementing

Remedial cementing Plug cementing The use of
cement additives Laboratory testing Casing
hardware Cement sheath integrity Cement sheath
evaluation Mixing equipment Special cement
systems Cement guidelines Current documents
Drilling, production and operations engineers, field

supervisors, toolpushers, managers and technical
support personnel
Make survey calculations
Interpret TVD, polar and rectangular coordinates and
vertical section
Interpret dogleg severity and the problems associated
with dogleg severity
Plan a two-dimensional directional well
Plan horizontal wells based on the objectives of the well
Determine the best multi-lateral completion for an
application
Determine declination and non-magnetic drilling collar
selection
Apply the best survey instrument for the job
Directionally drill with rotary BHAs, jetting, whipstocks,
motor, steerable motors, and rotary steerable systems
Drill horizontally underbalanced
Interpret torque and drag and determine what factors
will affect the torque and drag
Determine cementing requirements for directional wells
ABO UT THE COURSE
This course builds a firm foundation in the principles and

practices of directional drilling, calculations, and planning
for directional and horizontal wells. Specific problems
associated with directional/horizontal drilling such as
torque, drag, hole cleaning, logging and drill string
component design are included. Participants will receive
instruction on planning and evaluating horizontal wells
based on the objectives of the horizontal well. The basic
applications and techniques for multi-lateral wells are
covered in the course. Additionally, they will become
familiar with the tools and techniques used in directional
drilling such as survey instruments, bottomhole
assemblies, motors, steerable motors and steerable rotary
systems. Participants will be able to predict wellbore path
based on historical data and determine the requirements
to hit the target.
C O URSE CONTENT
Applications for directional drilling Directional

profiles Extended reach wells Survey calculations
and accuracy Dogleg severity calculations and
problems associated with doglegs Planning
directional and horizontal wells
Horizontal drilling methods and applications
Logging high angle wells Hole-cleaning
Multi-laterals Types of survey instruments
Tools used to deflect a wellbore Torque and drag
calculations Cementing
Operator, drilling contractor and service company

engineers, drilling supervisors and superintendents.
This is an intensive technical workshop. A calculator
is required and a laptop is strongly recommended.
Class size is typically limited to 18-20.
Place the drill string design process in context with

other planning and operational considerations
Refresh underlying physics of drill string failures
and mechanical properties of drill string materials
Clarify performance properties of drill string
components and how to apply design margins
Design cost-effective BHAs and match them to your
bit
Gain specific application experience analyzing
common load cases for both near-vertical and
high-angle situations: Tension loads, Torque loads,
Combined tension-torque loads, Fatigue loads,
Buckling loads
Understand the basis for industry software design
tools, including torque and drag, casing wear, and
hydraulics
Identify drilling tools and operational practices to
reduce both torque and drag and casing wear
Diagnose and mitigate vibration to reduce drill
string damage and failure
Optimize your drill string inspection program using
the latest industry standards
A BOUT THE COURS E
We have been presenting Drill String Design

workshops for over 12 years for all types of operations
around the world. We are constantly updating our
materials to reflect the latest technology applications
for both near-vertical and high-angle well designs
while maintaining a thorough grounding in the
fundamentals. Workshop content is often customized
to address customer-specific operational situations
and software applications.
COURSE CONTENT
Drill String and BHA Failure Prevention Low-Angle

Design Applications High-Angle Design Applications
Torque, Drag, and Casing Wear Mitigation
Vibration Monitoring and Avoidance
Drill String Handling and Inspection

ABERDEEN, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.

includes field trip
1-5 JUN 2015 US$5,020+VAT

20-24 APR 2015 US$4,100+GST
13-17 OCT 2014 US$4,265
12-16 OCT 2015
US$4,140
ABERDEEN, U.K.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

MIDLAND, U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
13-17 JUL 2015 US$4,770+VAT

23-27 AUG 2015
US$5,190
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,140
8-12 DEC 2014
US$4,140
13-17 APR 2015
US$4,140
10-14 AUG 2015
US$4,140
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,140
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,140
8-12 JUN 2015
US$5,460
22-26 JUN 2015
US$4,100
26-30 OCT 2015
US$4,100

HOUSTON, U.S.

13-17 JUL 2015

10-14 NOV 2014
16-20 NOV 2015
US$4,140
US$5,460
US$5,460
39
Practical Drilling
Skills PDS
Solids Control
Systems SCS
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
SPECIALIZED
DE S IG NED F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Operations managers, drilling managers drilling

superintendents, drilling supervisors, wellsite drilling
engineers, rig managers, rig superintendents,
contract drilling engineers
Define a wells technical limit and implement a plan

that will work to reach it
Identify and mitigate hidden risks to reduce lost time
Apply practical organizational learning techniques to
benefit from lessons learned
Build effective rig site teams
Managing Wellsite Operations teaches participants to

apply organizational learning processes, wellsite
technical limits analysis and more efficient use of all
resources at the wellsite. This course brings together
a documented planning and design process,
maximizes drilling efficiency and transfers the
execution plan to the wellsite for implementation.
Participants will learn to build effective teams by using
a case study and applying the skills of the company
representative, drilling contractor and service
company personnel. Critical issues are identified and
analyzed to maximize safety and reduce drilling costs.
Similarly, engineering, technical service, and drilling
contract personnel learn to analyze inefficient
practices at the wellsite and utilize their newfound
skills to improve the operation. Drilling organizations
are using new and complex drilling technology to
maximize return on capital costs. Combine the known
variables with the influx of inexperienced personnel in
the planning, design, and execution phases and you
have high cost and unsafe operations at the wellsite.
Mastering the drilling operations at the wellsite will
reduce costs, improve drilling budgets and maximize
resources
Critical elements of effective planning and

management of drilling operations Design and
implement a program checklist for critical well
drilling operations
Investigate various elements of a drilling operation
and mitigate visible and hidden risk Investigate and
perform an analysis of trouble time events, nonproductive time occurrences and invisible lost time for
a drilling operation Dissect the drilling plan and
apply total task analysis to wellsite activities
Enhance your knowledge of organizational learning
systems and transfer lessons learned Perform
technical limit analysis to improve wellsite
performance Measure and performance monitoring
of the drilling operation
Maximize the inexperienced resources through total
task analysis in a case study to reduce drilling costs
and improve safety

ABERDEEN, U.K.
HOUSTON, U.S.

20-24 JUL 2015

2-6 FEB 2015
14-18 SEP 2015
US$4,770+VAT
US$4,140
US$4,140
Experienced people on drilling rigs who want to drill

cheaper. Specifically, Drilling Rig Personnel, Drilling
Engineers, Drilling Rig Supervisors, Tool Pushers,
Drilling Managers, and Service Company Personnel.
This course is NOT recommended for inexperienced
personnel or people not directly involved with actual
drilling operations. You should have completed the
Basic Drilling Technology Course or have several
years of drilling experience to gain the most from
the course.
Calibrate a mud loggers gas unit curve

Interpret gas unit curves
Determine pore pressure
Select the correct nozzle sizes and flow rate to
make the fluid strike the bottom of the hole with
the greatest force possible or the greatest power
available
Select drilling fluid yield point needed to clean the
vertical portion of the well.
Extend the life of drill bits and have the maximum
drilling rate by determining the flounder point of a
roller cone or PDC bit.
Avoid poor cementing jobs by creating a thin, slick,
compressible filter cake.
Decrease vibration which seriously impacts PDC bit
performance by eliminating drilled solids.
Arrange equipment for a proper PIT
Read Pressure Integrity charts
Evaluate dull bits to select the best next bit
Understand well bore instability
ABOU T T H E COURSE
This course was developed by a major operator as an

on-site drilling school. Experienced rig supervisors
and drilling engineers spent a week at a drilling rig
[Friday to Friday, 7:30am until 10:00PM] in intensive
application of class room discussions. Unfortunately,
the material cannot be presented with that opportunity
to immediately test new information. The techniques
will be presented in such a manner that participants
should be able to immediately apply the technology
upon returning to the drilling rig. Computers do a
wonderful job of calculating numbers if equations are
correct and the input data is available. Unfortunately,
many variables associated with drilling rigs remain
unknown and not predictable. This course teaches
how to listen to the well, perform simple tests on the
rig, and make proper decisions unique to each well.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Interpretation of mud logger gas units Determining

pore pressure On-site hydraulic optimization
Selecting proper bit loading (weight on bit and rotary
speed) for the fastest, cheapest hole Interpreting
pressure integrity tests Hole problems (such as,
stuck pipe, lost circulation, and ballooning) Borehole
stability Operating guidelines Drilling fluid
properties necessary to maximize drilling performance
Discussion of polymers in drilling fluids
Solids control equipment arrangement to assure
best drilled solids removal

HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.
27 APR-1 MAY 2015

US$4,140
10-14 NOV 2014 US$4,770+VAT
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,770+VAT
3-7 AUG 2015
US$4,100
Drilling rig personnel, drilling engineers, drilling rig

supervisors, tool pushers, drilling managers,
operating
company personnel, reservoir engineers, and service
company personnel
Evaluate the effect of drilled solids on the total cost of

a well
Remove drilled solids expeditiously from beneath the
drill bit, [solids control starts at the bit]
Transport drilled solids to the surface
Arrange each component of a drilling fluid processing
plant for proper performance
Evaluate each component of a drilling fluid processing
plant [called mud tanks]
Determine the Equipment Solids Removal Efficiency of
the system
Understand the new API RP 13C (Solids Control)
Evaluate the effect of drilled solids on drilling fluid
properties
Minimize drilling fluid discarded Waste Management
A BOUT THE COURS E
This course will address problems created by drilled

solids, including stuck pipe, lost circulation, excessive
wear on expendables, drill string vibration, poor cement
jobs, low drilling rates, poor cuttings transport in the
annulus, poor log interpretation, formation damage,
creating a formation fluid influx by swabbing [even when
running casing], and excessive expenditures for waste
disposal. Solids control starts at the drill bit where the
solids are large. Failure to remove the cuttings from
beneath the bit, when they are generated, results in
regrinding by the next row of bit teeth and decreases the
drilling rate. Cuttings transport will be discussed as an
essential aspect of good solids control. Removal of drilled
solids requires an understanding of the performance of
shale shakers, hydrocyclones, mud cleaners, and
centrifuges. An improperly plumbed drilling fluid surface
system can prevent this equipment from performing the
proper functions. The equipment and analysis procedures
applicable for both large and small drilling rigs, as well as
any drilling fluid, will be discussed. Proper planning of
tank arrangements for different types of fluid will also be
covered. Since hydrocyclones and other components
around a drilling rig use centrifugal pumps, a discussion
of impeller selection will ensure proper performance.
Procedures will be presented for calculations of removal
efficiency, which decreased the cost of dilution due to
inefficient drilled solids removal for each target drilled
solids concentration.
COURSE CONTENT
Analysis of different aspects of drilling which are affected

by drilled solids Solids transport capabilities of a drilling
fluid How shale shakers separate drilled solids The
new API shaker screen designation and how it works
Types of motion of shale shakers How hydrocyclones
and centrifuges separate drilled solid
How equipment should be arranged on a drilling fluid
processing plant Selecting the proper centrifugal pump
impeller Mud tank agitation Mud gun placement
Degasser operation and objective Guidelines for
effective drilled solids removal Trip tank operation
Calculating Solids Removal Efficiency Evaluating mud
cake compressibility Developing a thin, slick
compressible filter cake in a well bore

ABERDEEN, U.K.

HOUSTON, U.S.
10-14 NOV 2014

9-13 NOV 2015
8-12 JUN 2015
US$4,870+VAT
US$4,870+VAT
US$4,240
Managing Wellsite
Operations MWC
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Petrophysics

GEOLOGY
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the Petrophysics
courses in this section are structured within each topic, from Basic to
Specialized. On either side of the Petrophysics section, you will see courses
in associated disciplines for cross-training. These matrices are ideal for
building training plans for early-career staff or finding the right course to
build upon existing knowledge and experience.
The courses that lead off this section, Foundations of Petrophysics

- FPP and Well Log Interpretation - WLI, are essential as foundation
Petrophysics courses, and complement two of our most popular courses on
the same pages, Coring and Core Analysis CCA, and Petrophysics
of Unconventional Reservoirs PUR. We are also happy to offer the
new Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Petrophysics NMRP course
covering NMR topics on page 43.
The following instructors have been selected and approved by the PetroSkills Curriculum Network to teach one or more of
the following Petrophysics courses:
Paul Basan
Rodolfo Becerra
Dr. Andrew Chen
Eric A. Foster
Laura S. Foulk
Paul S. Gardner
E. John Keasberry
Robert Lippincott
Alain Louis
David Patrick Murphy
Geology and
Geophysics
Dr. Charles H. Neuman

Jack Orr
Roberto Peveraro
Dr. Robert A. Skopec
Dr. John S. Sneider
Petrophysics
PETROPHYSICAL DATA
ACQUISITION
DATA INTEGRATION AND

FIELD STUDIES
OPENHOLE LOG
INTERPRETATION
SPECIALIZED
Wireline Formation Testing and Interpretation

(Page 45)
Reservoir Engineering Production and Drilling

ROCK MECHANICS
CASED HOLE LOG

INTERPRETATION
Applied Rock
Mechanics
Cased Hole
Formation
Evaluation
Naturally
Fractured
Production
Logging
Reservoir
Characterization
(Page 44)
Capillarity in Rocks
(Page 43)
INTERMEDIATE
Dr. Carl H. Sondergeld

Dr. Estes C. Thomas
Dr. John (Jack) Thomas
Herman Vacca
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Petrophysics (Page 43)
(Page 45)
(Page 69)
Petroleum Business
& Professional
Development
Health, Safety,
Environment
Petroleum Project
Management
(Page 53)
(Page 76)
Shaly Sand Petrophysics (Page 44)

Operations Geology
(Page 24)
Integration of Rocks, Log and Test Data (Page 43)
Structural and Stratigraphic Interpretation of Dipmeters

and Borehole-Imaging Logs (Page 44)
FOUNDATION
Carbonate
Sandstone
Petrophysics of Unconventional Reservoirs (Page 42)

Well Log Interpretation (Page 42)
Reservoir
Engineering for
Other Disciplines
(Page 47)
Production
Technology for
Other Disciplines
(Page 59)
Petroleum Risk
and Decision
Analysis (Page 73)
Team Leadership
Coring and Core

Analysis
(Page 80)
Applied Environment
(Page 86)
Applied HSE
Applied Safety
(Page 87)
(Page 41)
Foundations of Petrophysics (Page 41)
Basic Geophysics
BASIC
(Page 27)

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Coring and Core
Analysis CCA
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
DE S IG NED F O R
DES IGNED FOR
Geoscientists and engineers with less than twelve months experience using petrophysical data, and other technical
staff at all experience levels wanting a fundamental background in the petrophysics discipline.
Y OU W ILL L E A R N H O W T O
Understand and apply at a basic level the theory and operation of major petrophysical tools
Calibrate porosity and permeability values from core and log sources for improved saturation calculations
Apply basic cased-hole logging, borehole seismic, image, and LWD/MWD
Analyze and integrate log, core, geoscience, and engineering well data for well and field development projects
Select petrophysical tool combinations for specific applications
Assess the impact of petrophysical analyses on technical uncertainty estimates of reservoirs
Petrophysics is fundamental to all aspects of the petroleum business. Principles, applications, and integration of
petrophysical information for reservoir description will be discussed in depth. Through a combination of class discussion
and exercises/ workshops, participants will learn how to conduct competent quick-look evaluations. Using data from
open hole logs, logging-while-drilling, and core data you will evaluate porosity, permeability, and saturation in a variety
of reservoirs. Knowing how to integrate petrophysical information with other data sources will improve participants
ability to assess technical risk when examining hydrocarbon opportunities.
This course is ideal for providing technical staff with a fundamental background of petrophysics. The first day gives an
introduction and covers mudlogging, data acquisition, and Quicklook. The second and third days cover core and core
analysis, and evaluation. Day four introduces special tools and integration, including image logs, NMR, pressures, shear,
seismic, and integration of petrophysics. The course wraps up with integration and cased hole logging.
Fundamental concepts of petrophysics

Depositional systems and petrophysical rock parameters
Nature of porosity and permeability
Basic rock properties; theory and quicklook techniques
Mudlogging
Core analysis, acquisition, interpretation, and quality checks
Theory and basics of resistivity, radioactivity, acoustic tools
LWD/MWD versus open hole logging
Determination of rock types using core and logs
Cased hole logging
Petrophysical impact on economic uncertainty
Evolving petrophysical technologies

ABERDEEN, U.K.
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
CALGARY, CANADA
DALLAS, U.S.

DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

17-21 AUG 2015 US$4,670+VAT

21-25 SEP 2015
US$4,000
24-28 AUG 2015 US$4,000+GST
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,000
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,000
22-26 JUN 2015
US$4,000
17-21 MAY 2015
US$5,090
3-7 NOV 2014
US$4,040
12-16 JAN 2015
US$4,040
Reservoir engineers, exploration and development

geologists, core and log analysts, geophysicists,
drilling and completion engineers, and oil company
research and development staff
Design coring programs and maximize recovery

Preserve core to minimize rock alteration
Take and analyze sidewall cores
Use cores to estimate porosity, permeability, and
fluid saturation (basic core analysis)
Understand special core analysis, e.g., wettabililty,
relative permeability, capillary pressure, and
reservoir fluid distribution for reservoir engineering
and petrophysical evaluation
Prevent/spot errors in core analysis vendor reports
(quality control)
Select samples for special core studies
Correlate core and log data
A BOUT THE COURSE
More than three-quarters of current additions to the

worlds reserves come from better management of
existing reserves. Core-based measurements offer the
most tangible and direct means of determining critical
reservoir parameters. Core analysis can play a vital
role in field equity or unitization and is often
considered to be the ground truth to which other
measurements are compared, e.g. wireline logging.
Using a multidisciplinary approach, participants are
taken through the steps necessary to obtain reliable
core analysis data and solve formation evaluation
problems. Throughout the course, participants are
given hands-on problems and practical laboratory and
field examples, which reinforce the instruction.
* Laboratory visit with core analysis measurement
demos (where feasible)
COURS E CONTENT
Coring and core analysis objectives Coring

hardware and maximizing core recovery Corehandling, wellsite procedures, and preservation
methods
Sidewall coring and analysis Organizing effective
laboratory programs Porosity, permeability and fluid
saturation Quality control in core analysis
Petrography and mineralogy Special core analysis
sample selection and statistical data analysis
Core-log correlation (includes nmr log calibration,
acoustic, nuclear, and electrical properties) an
introduction to rock mechanics Wettability, relative
permeability, capillary pressure, and reservoir fluid
distribution Data integration in reservoir simulation
Final problem: design of coring and core analysis
program
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.

ORLANDO, U.S.
2-6 MAR 2015

13-17 APR 2015
1-5 JUN 2015
27-31 JUL 2015
2-6 NOV 2015
10-14 NOV 2014
26-30 OCT 2015
9-13 MAR 2015
16-20 NOV 2015
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,670
US$4,670
US$4,670+VAT
US$4,670+VAT
US$4,000

ABERDEEN, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.
3-7 NOV 2014

US$4,670+VAT
22-26 JUN 2015 US$4,000+GST
12-16 APR 2015
US$5,090
20-24 OCT 2014
US$4,040
23-27 MAR 2015
US$4,040
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,040
24-28 NOV 2014
US$4,670
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,670
28 SEP-2 OCT 2015 US$4,670+VAT
PETROPHYSICS
Foundations of Petrophysics FPP
PETROPHYSICS
42
Well Log Interpretation WLI
Petrophysics of
Unconventional
Reservoirs PUR
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
Petrophysicists, geologists, geophysicists, engineers, technicians, or anyone interested in a solid understanding of

the principles of borehole geophysics
Identify reservoirs
Determine mineralogy, porosity and saturation in various lithogies
Recognize the importance of electrical properties of earth materials
Highlight oil mobility
Interpret pressure profiles
Develop optimum tools and logging programs
Apply quickbook methods of formation evaluation
The most universal, comprehensive and concise descriptive documents on oil and gas wells are logs. They impact the
work of almost every oilfield group from geologists to roustabouts to bankers. Familiarity with the purposes and
optimum applications of well logs is therefore essential for people forging their careers in the oil business.
The instructor uses a novel approach to help participants develop a good grounding in understanding and applying
well logging techniques. General principles of physics are developed to explain the functioning of modern logging
tools. Wherever possible, the physics of logging measurements is related to everyday tools and appliances.
Participants develop an appreciation for the constraints and limitations of operating in the borehole environment.
A number of actual log examples are related to basic principles in the description of reservoir properties such as
porosity, mineralogy, formation factor, saturation, and hydrocarbon type, for essentially clean reservoirs. Cross-plotting
and reconnaissance techniques (the eyes of the part-time log interpreter), quickly and efficiently discriminate between
water, oil, and gas.
Error minimization techniques, applicable only to computerized log analysis, produce optimal results. Participants gain
realistic experience by working in teams on a comprehensive log interpretation exercise.
Logging objectives
Invasion profile
Challenge of borehole geophysics
Passive electrical properties of earth materials
Resistivity measuring tools, normal, induction, laterolog
Reservoir/non-reservoir discrimination
Matrix-sensitivity logs, GR, SGR, Pe
Depth measurements and control
Borehole calipers
Porosity-mineralogy logs, density, neutron, sonic
Porosity determination in clean formations
Formation resistivity factor
Conductivity of shales
Geoscientists involved with the evaluation and

exploitation of unconventional reservoirs including
tight gas sands, shale gas and coal-bed methane.
Porosity log crossplots and mineralogy identification

Partially saturated rock properties and Archie Equation
Linear movable oil plot
Reconnaissance techniques, Rwa, FR/FP, logarithmic
scaler
Logarithmic MOP
Porosity-resistivity crossplots
Permeability relationships
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Use of pressure measurements
Computerized log evaluation
Sidewall coring
Recommended logging programs
EXAMPLES
The instructor of this course is willing to accept examples from your company for analysis in the class as one of the
demonstration exercises. Please contact PetroSkills for a list of the information and support data required, as well as
the necessary lead-time.
Plan petrophysical data gathering from

unconventional reservoirs
Analyze mud log, core and log data so gathered
Assess TOC and other hydrocarbon indicators
Gauge gas-in-place and reserves in unconventional
reservoirs
Detect formation anisotropy and plan well
completions
Monitor fracture treatments
A BOUT THE COURSE
Petrophysics is central to the integration of a wide

spectrum of related geoscience and engineering
disciplines. The evaluation and exploitation of
unconventional reservoirs will be covered through a
combination of lectures, discussions, exercises and
selected case studies. Participants should also be
familiar with at least two or more of the following
topics: horizontal well drilling, mud logging, wireline
logging & log analysis, coring & core analysis,
petrophysics, geophysics, geochemistry, formation
testing, rock mechanics, hydraulic fracturing and
petroleum economics.
COURS E CONTENT
The course provides a combination of lectures,

discussions, exercises and selected case studies
covering:
Overview of unconventional reservoirs
Geochemistry of unconventional rocks
Special coring and core analysis techniques
Wireline and mud logging of unconventional
reservoirs
Assessment of formation organic content (TOC)
Gas-in-place and reserve and flow potential
estimates
Geomechanics and fracturing
Well completion techniques

ABERDEEN, U.K.
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

9-13 FEB 2015

US$4,670+VAT
26-30 OCT 2015
US$4,090
16-20 MAR 2015 US$4,000+GST
6-10 JUL 2015
US$4,000
24-28 MAY 2015
US$5,090
6-10 OCT 2014
US$4,040
10-14 NOV 2014 US$4,040
8-12 DEC 2014
US$4,040
2-6 FEB 2015
US$4,040
9-13 MAR 2015
US$4,040
20-24 APR 2015 US$4,040
8-12 JUN 2015 US$4,040
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.
ORLANDO, U.S.
10-14 AUG 2015

US$4,040
5-9 OCT 2015 US$4,040
9-13 NOV 2015 US$4,040
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,040
17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,670
17-21 NOV 2014 US$4,670+VAT
11-15 MAY 2015 US$4,670+VAT
3-7 AUG 2015
US$4,670+VAT
23-27 NOV 2015 US$4,670+VAT
21-25 SEP 2015
US$4,000
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,000

CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.
20-22 JUL 2015

10-12 AUG 2015
15-17 JUN 2015
20-22 OCT 2014
19-21 OCT 2015
14-16 DEC 2015
US$3,050+GST
US$3,050
US$3,080
US$3,550+VAT
US$3,550+VAT
US$3,050
43
CIR
Log and Test Data ILC
Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance (NMR)
Petrophysics NMRP
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DE S IG NED F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
This course has been expanded to three days starting in
2008. The course provides detailed knowledge of how
capillarity affects hydrocarbon distribution in a reservoir
rock, and how the magnitude of capillary forces can be
used to deduce valuable information about rock properties
including pore throat sizes, pore network geometry,
porosity, and permeability. Several in-class exercises
reinforce the course learning and provide students with
experience using capillary pressure data for reservoir
characterization. Exercises will be worked on the computer
using spreadsheet software.

Capillary pressure applications in reservoir
characterization Rock properties from mercury/air
capillary pressures Capillary pressure data
representativeness Capillary forces in reservoir rocks;
their measurement Capillary pressure data fitting
methods Representing a large number of capillary
curves (averaging) Permeability from capillary
pressure curves and petrography Saturation-height
functions Surface phenomena, capillarity, wettability,
and interphase tension The competition between
capillary and gravity forces Relationships between
initial and residual saturations Interpretation of single
and multiple pore system rocks Clay-bound water
Capillary pressure vs. NMR Seal capacity

27-29 JUL 2015
US$3,130*
8-10 JUN 2015 US$3,050+GST*
18-20 MAR 2015
US$3,080*
22-24 JUN 2015
US$3,080*
23-25 SEP 2015
US$3,080*
17-19 NOV 2014
US$3,610*
2-4 NOV 2015
US$3,610*
24-26 AUG 2015 US$3,550+VAT*
20-22 OCT 2014
Identify clastic and carbonate rock types based on

productivity differences
Determine the key reservoir rock parameters
needed for a more accurate reservoir evaluation
Use cuttings, sidewall cores and cores to determine
reservoir parameters
Design an integrated interpretation
Calculate Vclay
Calculate porosity using porosity logs in complex
lithologies
Determine what percentage of porosity contributes
to production
Calculate Sw using different methods
Determine pay and pay classes
Tie rock and well log information to production
performance
ABOU T T H E COURSE
This course provides the background necessary to

solve complex reservoir evaluation and productivity
problems faced in Exploration, Field Appraisal and
Field Development. The key fundamentals of rock
properties, logging tools and engineering data needed
to solve these problems are reviewed. The concepts
are illustrated with a series of real world problems that
become increasingly complex as knowledge is gained
in the class. Emphasis is placed on solving problems
in a workshop format.
C OU RSE C O NTENT
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.
THE HAGUE,
THE NETHERLANDS
US$3,550*
Objectives of integration Key rock properties for

formation evaluation Impact of depositional
environment and rock properties Petrophysical rock
type Texture, porosity and permeability Clay
impact Summary of basic logging tools
Subsurface rock sampling Use of subsurface
pressure data and evaluation Relative permeability
Capillary pressure application to pay determination
Basic methodology for an integrated interpretation
Rock typing Catalog approach Clastic and
carbonate rock types Important reservoir rock
parameters Cementation and saturation components
- CEC - fluid sensitivity Review of production profiles
Overview of pressure transient analysis
Calculation of VClay/Vshale calibration of core and
logs Calculation of porosity using porosity Logs in
complex lithologies What is effective porosity?
Calculation of SW using different methods
Determining pay and pay classes
Geoscientists interested in learning about NMR

technology and how to use it, and
petrophysicists with little or no background in NMR
technology
Understand the basics of how NMR works for

petrophysical applications
Understand the language used in NMR technology
(mnemonics)
Use NMR data for core and log applications
Plan core and log acquisition programs
Identify data quality indicators and what they mean
Use core data for log calibration
Use contractor deliverable to produce an
interpretation
Fit NMR data with conventional log data
Recognize the importance of processing raw
NMR data
A BOUT THE COURS E
NMR data is multifaceted because the tools record

information about reservoir qualities that are important
to geologists, while also recording information about
porosity, saturation, permeability as well as fluid
properties that are important to engineers. The
modern age of NMR technology is more than 20 years
old, and still many geoscientists and engineers are
unaware of the full value of this data. This course
aims to demystify NMR data and to show
geoscientists how to maximize it. Participants work
with a tool-independent, commercial, log-analysis
package to learn how to work with and apply NMR
data. However, the course is not about software and
instead about how to use data provided by logging
contractors and what happens to data during
processing.
COURSE CONTENT
Basics of NMR technology NMR Core Analysis

Rock typing from NMR core data and its relationship
to logs Pore geometry and what it means for the
interpretation of NMR data NMR logs Job
Planning Log Quality Control Working with NMR
data (various exercises throughout the course)

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
17-21 NOV 2014

15-19 JUN 2015
16-20 NOV 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,140
US$4,140
US$4,140
US$4,770+VAT
ABU DHABI, U.A.E.

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
DENVER, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA
4-8 OCT 2015

US$5,190
6-10 JUL 2015
US$4,190
20-24 APR 2015
US$4,100
24-28 AUG 2015
US$5,460
10-14 NOV 2014 US$4,770+VAT
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,770+VAT
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015 US$5,460+GST
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Y OU W IL L L E A R N H O W T O
Select the appropriate capillary pressure measurement
method for a set of desired results
Closure correct a set of mercury/air capillary pressure data
Fit and analyze capillary pressure data using Thomeer,
Leverett-J, and Brooks-Corey methods
Determine the representativeness of a set of capillary
pressure curves within a zone of interest
Estimate permeability from a mercury/air capillary pressure
curve
Calculate pore throat sizes from a capillary pressure curve
Create a synthetic capillary pressure curve and estimate the
air permeability from a petrographic analysis
Obtain values for interphase tension
Convert mercury/air capillary pressure curves to hydrocarbon/
water capillary pressure curves
Determine saturation-height distribution in a single-pore
system rock or in a multiple-pore system rock
Determine irreducible water saturation
Estimate the length of a transition zone
Determine clay-bound water using Klein-Hill-Shirley method
Compare/contrast capillary pressure data with NMR data
Determine the maximum column of hydrocarbon that a
specific sealing layer can sustain without leaking
Petrophysicists, petroleum reservoir engineers,

geologists and geophysicists who have a
basic understanding of petrophysics, geology
and engineering and need a more advanced
understanding of how to integrate the different
data sets together to more completely understand
reservoir performance. It is recommended that
participates have a basic knowledge of logging
fundamentals. The basic of logging will be reviewed
in the class.
PETROPHYSICS
Geoscientists, petrophysicists, reservoir engineers

and research and development staff who want to
gain fundamental insight into the capillary properties
and hydrocarbon distribution in reservoir rocks
NEW
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APS
Structural and Stratigraphic

Interpretation of Dipmeters
and Borehole-Imaging Logs
Applied Rock
Mechanics ARM
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
SPECIALIZED
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
PETROPHYSICS
Shaly Sand Petrophysics
SSI
Petrophysicists, geologists, geophysicists, engineers

and explorationists involved in all phases of reservoir
evaluation in shaly sand provinces
Determine the nature, volume and distribution of clay

minerals and shales in shaly sands, and their impact
on the analyses of cores and logs
Integrate petrographic, core and log data to
significantly improve reservoir evaluation in shaly
sands and other rock types containing significant
amounts of microporosity.
Bring order out of chaos on porosity-permeability
cross-plots using rock typing
Evaluate effective and total porosity, fluid saturations
and producibility of shaly sands using time-tested
specific methods
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of advanced
logging tools for characterization of shaly sands
A B O U T T H E C O U RSE
This course tackles the important and nontrivial

problem of practical formation evaluation in shaly
sand provinces. The presence of clay minerals and
shale laminations strongly affects the physical
properties of the reservoir rock and induce significant
effects on the response of most logging tools; these
perturbations often result in low resistivity/low contrast
pay zones that can be significant hydrocarbon
producers but are often overlooked. A properly
designed analytical program (cores and logs) for the
evaluation of shaly sands can add significant reserves
in existing fields and can allow for the rapid
identification of potential by-passed pay zones in
exploration wells. The course is practical and
participants are given laboratory and field problems to
emphasize the instruction. At the end of the course,
the participants will be able to identify and evaluate
pay intervals in shaly sands.
Review of log interpretation techniques in clean

formations Core analyses and applications of
specific core tests Petrographic analysis (thin
section, X-ray diffraction SEM/EDS) for shaly sand
evaluation The nature of clay minerals and shale
laminations and how they are distributed in shaly
sands Influence of clay minerals and shale
laminations on petrophysical properties Occurrence
of clay minerals and shale laminations in reservoir
rocks and relation to depositional environment and
diagenesis Integration of petrographic, core and log
data for evaluation of shaly sands Effects of clay
minerals and shale laminations on log responses in
shaly sands: Various methods of shale content
evaluation Models for porosity and saturation
determination: Total and Effective Porosity, and Archie,
Waxman-Smits, Dual Water and Juhasz saturation
methods Prediction of permeability and producibility
from logs in shaly sands: identification of bypassed
pay Use of advanced logs- NMR, BHI, Dipmeters integration with core data for purposes of evaluation
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
18-22 MAY 2015

3-7 NOV 2014
2-6 NOV 2015
10-14 AUG 2015
6-10 JUL 2015
US$4,100
US$4,140
US$4,140
US$5,460
US$4,770+VAT
Petrophysicists, geologists, geophysicists, reservoir

and production engineers, all team members
involved in reservoir characterization
Interpret dipmeters and borehole-imaging logs and

understand the physical principles behind them
Detect and quantify faults and fractures, determine
in situ stress orientations, improve horizontal well
placement, provide input into flow simulations
Determine paleocurrent orientations, define
stratigraphic compartments, quantify vuggy porosity,
detect thin beds, apply image data in reservoir
characterization
ABOUT THE COURSE
Dipmeters are micro-resistivity logs that detect the

orientations of bed boundaries and borehole
elongations. Borehole-imaging logs provide video,
density, gamma-ray, acoustic and/or electrical images
of the borehole face. Dipmeters and borehole images
can be run in water-based or oil-based mud; on
wireline or LWD. They are used structurally to detect,
orient, and quantify natural, induced, and healed
fractures, faults, fold axes, unconformities, and in situ
stress. Stratigraphically, dipmeters and borehole
images are used to identify paleo-current directions,
bounding surfaces, facies, thin beds, net-sand, and
secondary porosity. The key objective of dipmeter and
borehole-image interpretation is to describe structural
and stratigraphic features encountered by a wellbore,
commonly in the absence of core. This course
provides numerous hands-on exercises and case
studies that emphasize sedimentologic, stratigraphic,
and structural applications of these widely run, but
generally underutilized logging tools.
C O URS E CONTENT
Applications and types of dipmeters and borehole

images Data acquisition and processing Quality
control and artifacts Oil Based Mud and Logging
While Drilling Applications Generation and use of
stereonets and rose diagrams Quantitative analysis
using cumulative dip plots, vector plots, and SCAT
plots Fractures, faults, micro-faults, and
unconformities Sub-seismic scale faults
Determination of fracture spacing and fracture
porosity In situ stress from borehole breakout and
drilling induced fractures Thin bed analysis and netsand counts Carbonate porosity and facies
interpretation Application of image data in sequence
stratigraphy Sedimentology from borehole images:
burrows, cross beds, scoured surfaces, slumps
Determination of paleocurrent directions
Interpretation of borehole images in various
depositional settings Reservoir characterization
using borehole images Integration with seismic,
NMR, and production logs
Drilling engineers, completion engineers, exploration

and development geologists, reservoir engineers,
core and log analysts, geophysicists, and oil
company research and development staff
Determine the stress, strain, and failure mechanics

of rocks
Apply rock mechanics concepts and generate
economic benefits in all phases of reservoir
development
A BOUT THE COURS E
Understanding the stress, strain, and failure

mechanics of rocks and their response to earth
stresses can lead to enormous economic benefits in
all phases of petroleum reservoir development. Over
the last ten years, rock mechanics has emerged as a
critical technology capable of lowering financial risk in
drilling and well completions, qualifying exploration
and development opportunities, and improving
hydrocarbon productivity. Rock mechanics is a vital
decision-making tool for high-angle and horizontal
drilling, deepwater drilling, massive hydraulic
fracturing, and completing poorly cemented
formations. Borehole instability, casing shear,
subsidence, stuck pipe, and sand control issues cost
the petroleum industry many billions of dollars
annually. New theory and experimental methods as
well as straightforward computer modeling techniques
have provided insight into developing prospects in
complex geological basins and harsh drilling
environments. In Applied Rock Mechanics, students
are provided with basic theory, laboratory
demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and computer
modeling demonstrations. In addition to a
comprehensive manual, software is provided for the
student to perform wellbore stability calculations. The
practical application of rock mechanics is emphasized
Applied Rock Mechanics is designed to familiarize
engineers and geoscientists with the necessary tools
for immediate field application.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to rock mechanics and geomechanical

principals Basic mechanics Rock mechanical
properties Pressure, stresses, and loads
Geomechanics and structural geology Wellbore
and field measurement of in-situ (earth) stresses
Overview of common rock mechanics tests (lab
demonstrations) Stress orientation techniques
Elastic, plastic, and viscous models of rock behavior

CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.

HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
11-15 MAY 2015

6-10 OCT 2014
5-9 OCT 2015
16-20 MAR 2015
14-18 DEC 2015
27-31 JUL 2015
includes field trip
US$4,100+GST
US$4,225
US$4,225
US$4,140
US$5,460
US$4,770+VAT

DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
12-14 OCT 2014

10-12 NOV 2014
27-29 APR 2015
2-4 NOV 2015
14-16 DEC 2015
5-7 OCT 2015
US$3,940
US$3,140
US$3,140
US$3,140
US$3,710
US$3,610+VAT
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Wireline Formation
Testing and
Interpretation WFT
SPECIALIZED
SPECIALIZED
DE S IG NED F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
Petrophysicists, core and log analysts, geoscientists,

completion, reservoir and production engineers, and
managers
This course teaches the skills required to recognize

when cased-hole saturation logs add value, plan log
runs to maximize effectiveness, and evaluate results.
The study of Pulsed Neutron Capture and Carbon/
Oxygen logs includes the physics that cause the logs
to work, the details that cause differences between
logs offered by different service companies, methods
to calculate saturations from log results, and methods
to use auxiliary traces to recognize fluid entry and
distinguish oil from gas. The course includes
examples of logs run by each service company and an
explanation for the fact that logs from different service
companies report different values.
Pulsed Neutron Capture Logs Basics of neutron

generation and gamma detections and how that leads
to sigma Basics of calculation of water saturation
from sigma Methods to correct the saturation
calculation for shaliness Log-Inject-Log
measurements to maximize accuracy Why logs from
different service companies report different sigma
values Distinguishing gas from oil Estimating
porosity Use of all the auxiliary traces on the logs
Use of oxygen activation to determine brine entry
Use of special modifications of the logs Planning
to maximize success of log runs Carbon/Oxygen
logs ? How the logs work Deciding when Carbon/
Oxygen logs have a better chance for success
Planning log runs to maximize chances for success
New developments that promise improved Carbon/
Oxygen logs best drilled solids removal
YOU WI L L L EA RN HOW TO
Apply wireline formation testing and sampling

Understand how formation testers work; how to
configure tool strings and design and plan a test
program
Perform QA/QC pressures and sampling data in realtime
Interpret pressure gradient data for in-situ fluid
densities, fluid contact levels
Understand reservoir connectivity/continuity and
compartmentalization
Quantify uncertainties of pressure data interpretation
results at various confidence levels
Interpret graphical techniques
Design and interpret pressure transient data for
permeability
Perform comparisons between DST and WFT
ABOU T T H E COURSE
WFT and FPWD pressure data are acquired for predicting

the hydrocarbon resource prospect & pool nature and key
development uncertainties. Fluid samples are equally
irreplaceable in exploration and appraisal project renewal
and forward. This course is designed to satisfy the
interdisciplinary need of geologists, petrophysicists, and
reservoir engineers, who have an increasing use of
wireline/LWD testing and sampling data. Practical class
exercises are worked during the course. When the course
ends, the participants are expected to apply the learned
skills and tricks in designing test programs, maximizing
chances of getting good quality tests, and benchmarking
the confidence level of interpretation.
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C OU RSE C O NTENT
Why formation testing and sampling in exploration/

appraisals/development wells? How WFT/FPWD/FSWD
tools work; Measurement fundamentals; Test types
(pretest, extended flow, and packer test); Drawdown
mobility applications; Data QA/QC; Factors that influence
pressure data quality Fundamental pressure gradient
and FWL interpretation principles Graphical
interpretation techniques: scatter-plot for gradient QC,
FWL and compositional gradient detection; excess
pressure plot for compartmentalization studies;
normalization plot for depleted reservoir Multiple well
data and multiple pressure trends for reservoir
compartmentalization, continuity and extent
Qualification and quantification of data interpretation
uncertainties Mud filtration phenomena & near wellbore
petrophysics; Mud slumping; Supercharging; Wettability/
capillary effect Downhole fluid ID: optical property
measurement and contamination control; Sampling
principles and fluid sample quality assurance procedures;
In-Situ fluid property measurement and reliability
Permeability test design and data interpretation Test
program design; Class exercises
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P E T ROP H YSI C S
Calculate saturations from Pulsed Neutron Capture

(PNC) Logs
Correct petrophysical calculations for the influence
of shaliness
Distinguish gas from liquids in the formation using
log traces
Understand why it is possible and why it is difficult
to convert PNC log measurement into density and
neutron log measurements
Use Log-Inject-Log methods to maximize accuracy
of saturations measured through casing
Analyze log traces to identify brine entry depths
Effectively use carbon/oxygen (C/O) logs to reflect
saturations under conditions where PNC logs are
ineffective
Decide whether PNC logs will deliver adequate
results or C/O logs are required
Plan PNC and C/O log runs to maximize chances of
obtaining the information desired
Evaluate through casing porosity and resistivity logs
Geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists, wellsite

supervisors, reservoir engineers, and geodata
interpretation technologists of multidisciplinary
formation evaluation and development teams
that are actively engaged in G&G operations from
explorations, delineations and appraisals, to field
development and reservoir management.
PETROPHYSICS
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Evaluation CH
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HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
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16-20 NOV 2015
10-14 AUG 2015
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RGESERVOIR
ENGINEERING
EOLOGY
or production. Applied Reservoir Engineering - RE, on the next page,

represents the core of our reservoir engineering program and the foundation
for all future studies in this subject.
For our expanded selection of courses on Enhanced Oil Recovery,
including new courses on gas injection and chemical ORE, see page 50.
Additionally, our new Reservoir Modeling of Heavy Oil Resources
HORM on page 51.
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the Reservoir

Engineering courses in this section are structured within each topic, from
Basic to Specialized. On either side of the Reservoir Engineering section, you
will see courses in associated disciplines for cross-training. These matrices
are ideal for building training plans for early-career staff or finding the right
course to build upon existing knowledge and experience.
Basic Reservoir Engineering BR leads off the section as a perfect
basic overview for anyone working with reservoir definition, development,
following Reservoir Engineering courses:
Jesse Akande
Dr. Rosalind Archer
Dr. Asnul Bahar
James Baldwin
Dr. Akhil Datta-Gupta
Dr. Mojdeh Delshad
Geology and
Geophysics
Dr. Iskander R. Diyashev

Greg Ernster
Chris Galas
Jeremy Gilbert
Curt Golike
Dr.Ton J.T. Grimberg
Dr. Jack R. Jones

Dr. Mohan G. Kelkar
Stanley Kleinsteiber
Dr. Anil Kumar
Dr. Larry W. Lake
MHA Petroleum Consultants
RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION
AND WELL TESTING
Applied Rock
Mechanics
Streamlines: Applications to Reservoir

Simulation, Characterization and Management
Wireline Formation
Testing and
Interpretation
Naturally Fractured Reservoirs: Geologic

and Engineering Analysis (Page 55)
(Page 44)
(Page 56)
Production and Drilling
RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT,
SURVEILLANCE, UTILIZATION
DEVELOPMENT MODELING /
FIELD DEVELOPMENT
EOR / WATER FLOODING
Gas Reservoir
Decline Curve
Analysis (Page 54)
New Opportunities in
Old Fields (Page 56)
Horizontal and
Multilateral Wells:
Analysis and Design
Chemical Enhanced
Oil Recovery
Fundamentals
Log and Test Data
History Matching
and Reservoir
Optimization (Page 52)
Integrated
Reservoir Modeling
Reservoir
Production Logging
Reservoir Modeling of
Heavy Oil Resources
Reservoir
Oil and Gas Reserves

Evaluation (Page 53)
INTERMEDIATE
(Page 43)
(Page 69)
(Page 52)
Characterization
(Page 53)
(Page 51)
(Page 52)
Well Test Design

and Analysis
(Page 48)
FOUNDATION
Foundations of
Petrophysics (Page 41)
Health, Safety,
Environment
(Page 70)
(Page 67)
Enhanced Oil
Recovery
Fundamentals (Page 50)
(Page 51)
Well Log
Interpretation (Page 42)
Petroleum Business
& Professional
Development
Horizontal and
Multilateral Wells:
Completions and
Stimulation
Formation Damage:
Causes, Prevention
and Remediation
Reservoir Fluid Properties: Preparation for

Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Studies
Petrophysics of
Unconventional
Dr. George E. Slater

Dr. John P. Spivey
Dr. Lawrence W. Teufel
Dr. Estes (EC) Thomas
Dr. David Waldren
Dr. Ding Zhu
Petroleum Project
Management
(Page 76)
Reservoir
Management for
Unconventional
Reservoir
Simulation
Strategies (Page 54)
Coring and Core

Analysis (Page 41)
(Page 50)
Enhanced Oil
Recovery with Gas
Injection (Page 50)
(Page 55)
(Page 45)
Production Geology
for Other
Disciplines (Page 21)
Dr. Kishore Mohanty

Dr. Grant Robertson
Dr. Helmy Sayyouh
Dr. John Seidle
Petrophysics
MODELING AND SIMULATION
SPECIALIZED
Dr. W. Greg Hazlett

Richard S. Henry
Dr. A. Daniel Hill
Timothy L. Hower
Dr. Chun Huh
Dr. Russell Johns
Reservoir Engineering for Other Disciplines (Page 47)

Applied Reservoir Engineering (Page 48)
Waterflooding
A to Z (Page 51)
Economics of
Worldwide
Petroleum
Production
Operations 1
(Page 59)
Production
Technology for
Other Disciplines
Production (Page 72)

Petroleum Risk and
Decision Analysis
(Page 73)
Applied HSE
Management
Team leadership
Applied Safety
(Page 59)
(Page 80)
Basic
Drilling,Completion
and Workover
Skills for Petroleum
(Page 87)
(Page 87)
BASIC
Evaluating and Developing Heavy Oil Resources (Page 12)
Petroleum Geology
for Early Career
Geoscientists and
Engineers (Page 18)
Basic Reservoir Engineering (Page 47)

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Basic Reservoir Engineering BR
BASIC
FOUNDATION
D E S IG NED F O R
DESIGNED FOR
REO
The fundamentals of fluid flow in porous media

How reservoirs are characterized by fluid type and drive mechanisms
The basis for reservoir fluid distribution
About oil and gas well performance and pressure buildup analysis
About oil displacement and optimizing reservoir performance
The basics of enhanced oil recovery
How oil and gas in place can be estimated and recovery predicted
Engineers and geoscientists now working in an asset

environment where they need to better understand
the practices and limitations of the methods and
procedures employed by the reservoir engineers
with whom they work. Participants should have
three or more years of technical experience in the
upstream petroleum industry
YOU WI L L L E A RN H OW T O
Utilize the tools and techniques of the reservoir engineer

Apply the principles of reservoir engineering
Develop reservoir, well performance and asset
management options
A BOUT THE COURS E
The intent of Basic Reservoir Engineering is development of a more complete understanding of the characteristics of
oil and gas reservoirs, from fluid and rock characteristics through reservoir definition, delineation, classification,
development plan, and production. Data collection, integration and application directed toward maximizing recovery are
stressed. Basic reservoir engineering equations are introduced with emphasis directed to parameter significance and
an understanding of the results. For nearly 30 years this has been one of our most popular and successful courses.
The first day of the course includes an discussions on reservoir geology, an overview of drilling and production, reservoir
properties, and PVT. The next two days cover rock properties, original oil in place, relative permeability, reservoir and
drive mechanisms, well testing, and fluid flow in radial systems. The fourth day goes over inflow/outflow performance,
pressure maintenance and recovery efficiency, optimizing reservoir performance, waterflooding and enhanced oil
recovery, material balance, and decline curves. The course wraps up on the last day with gas reservoirs and reservoir
development planning.
As part of the Basic Reservoir Engineering course, there are class exercises designed to be solved by hand with a
calculator. For those that prefer to use spreadsheets to do the calculations, participants are welcome to bring their own
laptop computer.
Reservoir fluid properties

Coring practices and rock properties
Fundamentals of fluid flow
Reservoir fluid distribution
Reservoir classification
Reservoir drive mechanisms
Oil and gas well performance
Pressure buildup analysis
Oil displacement concepts
Estimation of oil-in-place and gas-in-place
Recovery
This course gives the non-reservoir engineer a better

understanding of reservoir engineering practices and
limitations. The course is designed to provide a good
understanding of reservoir engineering processes, the
required data, and the limitations on the engineers
analysis and interpretations. The course also provides
persons who are already well trained in the other
upstream petroleum industry technical disciplines with an
understanding of the current state-of-the-art practice of
reservoir engineering.

COURSE CONTENT
Distribution of reservoir properties: Structure, rock

properties, porosity, permeability, water saturation, fluid
contacts, and pressure Rock and fluid properties:
Relative permeability, capillary pressure, phase behavior
of reservoir fluids, gas properties, oil properties, PVT
sampling and PVT laboratory reports Volumetric
calculation of reservoir fluids in place: Oil in place,
gas in place, uncertainty and probabilistic methods and
recovery efficiencies Material balance methods: Oil
reservoir material balance, Havelena Odeh method, gas
material balance, volumetric, compaction, water drive and
compartmentalized reservoirs Fluid flow/well
performance: Radial and linear flow, transient, pseudo
steady state, steady state flow regimes, well productivity,
aquifer influx Immiscible displacement: Fluid
displacement process, fractional flow, Buckley Leverett,
Welge, water under-running and gas overriding
Coning, cusping, horizontal wells: Gas reservoirs,
Oil reservoirs Reservoir simulation: Why simulate?,
various models and types, setting up models and
conducting studies

ABERDEEN, U.K.

ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
CALGARY, CANADA

COVINGTON, U.S.
DALLAS, U.S.
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

8-12 DEC 2014

7-11 DEC 2015
17-21 MAY 2015
10-14 NOV 2014
9-13 NOV 2015
5-9 OCT 2015
3-7 NOV 2014
8-12 DEC 2014
9-13 MAR 2015
2-6 NOV 2015
7-11 DEC 2015
10-14 AUG 2015
13-17 APR 2015
1-5 JUN 2015
6-10 OCT 2014
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,570+VAT
US$4,570+VAT
US$4,990
US$3,900
US$3,900
US$3,990
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900
US$3,900
US$3,900
US$3,940
US$3,940
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.

ORLANDO, U.S.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
2-6 FEB 2015

US$3,940
16-20 MAR 2015
US$3,940
4-8 MAY 2015
US$3,940
13-17 JUL 2015
US$3,940
14-18 SEP 2015
US$3,940
26-30 OCT 2015
US$3,940
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$3,940
17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,570
20-24 OCT 2014 US$4,570+VAT
23-27 MAR 2015 US$4,570+VAT
27-31 JUL 2015 US$4,570+VAT
19-23 OCT 2015 US$4,570+VAT
13-17 OCT 2014
US$3,900
12-16 OCT 2015
US$3,900
24-28 AUG 2015
US$3,900
26-30 JAN 2015 US$4,570+GST
ABERDEEN, U.K.

DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
THE HAGUE,
THE NETHERLANDS
24-28 NOV 2014 US$4,670+VAT*

22-26 JUN 2015 US$4,670+VAT*
23-27 NOV 2015 US$4,670+VAT*
27-31 JUL 2015
US$4,000*
12-16 OCT 2014
US$5,090*
25-29 OCT 2015
US$5,090*
13-17 OCT 2014
US$4,040*
2-6 MAR 2015
US$4,040*
12-16 OCT 2015
US$4,040*
17-21 NOV 2014
US$4,670*
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,670*
18-22 MAY 2015 US$4,670+VAT*
13-17 JUL 2015 US$4,670+GST*
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,670*
RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
Geologists, geophysicists, engineers, engineering trainees, technical managers, technical assistants, technicians,
chemists, physicists, technical supervisors, service company personnel, sales representatives, data processing
personnel, and support staff working with reservoir definition, development and production.
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Applied Reservoir Engineering RE
Well Test Design and

Analysis WTA
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Engineers or geoscientists who will occupy the position of reservoir engineer, any other technically trained
individual that desires a more in-depth foundation in reservoir engineering than is offered in the one-week Basic
Reservoir Engineering and Reservoir Engineering for Other Disciplines courses.
Determine critical properties of reservoir rocks Fluid (oil, water, and gas) PVT relationships
Calculate hydrocarbons initially in place using several methods
Assess reservoir performance with dynamic techniques
Determine the parameters that impact well/reservoir performance over time
Analyze well tests using standard well testing principles and techniques
Characterize aquifers
Determine reservoir drive mechanisms for both Oil and Gas reservoirs
Apply oil and gas field development planning principles
Forecast production decline
Screen reservoirs for the appropriate enhanced oil recovery processes
This course represents the core of our reservoir engineering program and the foundation for all future studies in this
subject. A ten-day, in-depth study of the subject is presented. Numerous engineering practices are covered ranging
from fluid and rock properties to simulation and field development planning. Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel to
perform calculations and make graphs is desirable. Reservoir engineering is also presented in the context of a
modern, multi-disciplinary team effort using supporting computer technology.
An extensive manual and set of references are included. This course has been taught for many years on a worldwide
basis. It has been continuously updated and improved by a team of experienced reservoir engineering consultants
who spend most of their time working on major reservoir engineering projects and field studies.
One personal computer is provided, at additional cost, for each two participants.
Role of reservoir engineers in managing asset values: Asset life cycles, professional roles, hydrocarbon
reservoir descriptions Rock properties: Porosity, permeability, compressibility, capillary pressure, wettability and
relative permeability, averaging reservoir property data Reservoir fluid properties: Phase behavior of reservoir
fluids, gas properties, oil properties, water properties, PVT sampling and understanding PVT laboratory reports
Volumetric calculation of reservoir fluids in place: Oil in place, gas in place, uncertainty and probabilistic
methods and recovery efficiencies Material balance methods: Oil recovery material balance, Havelena-Odeh
method, gas material balance, volumetric, compaction, water drive and compartmentalized reservoirs Oil well
testing: Radial flow theory, wellbore storage and skin, drawdowns, buildups, curve shapes, type curve solutions,
interference testing, pseudo steady state, steady state, average pressure estimates, PI and IPR relationships Gas
well testing: Pressure, pressure squared, real gas pseudo pressure solutions, rate sensitive skins, multi-rate testing,
gas well deliverability Aquifers: Schilthuis, Hurst van Everdingen, Carter Tracy, and Fetkovitch methods of aquifer
analysis and description Immiscible displacement: Fluid displacement process, fractional flow, Buckley Leverett,
Welge Coning, cusping, over/under running: Description of each process, critical rates calculations,
breakthrough times, horizontal well applications Horizontal wells: Applications and uses, analysis techniques,
industry experience Reservoir types and drive mechanisms: Gas reservoirs: volumetric, water drive and
compaction driveoil reservoirs: water drive, water flood, gravity, drainage, gas cap expansion, combination drive,
naturally fractured and critical reservoir fluid reservoirs Field development strategy: Gas field developments:
characteristics, deliverability issues, contracts, planning toolsoil field developments: development phases, reservoir
characterization, sweep and recovery, production policies Reservoir simulation: Why simulate? Various
simulation models, simulator types, setting up a simulator model Production forecasting: Types of forecasts,
purposes, methods, tools, practices and procedures Enhanced oil recovery: Targets, processes, miscible
displacement, thermal methods, chemical methods
Engineers and geoscientists who want to understand

well testing principles and interpretation techniques
to design, analyze, report, evaluate results or
intelligently participate in the well testing process.
Previous experience in production and/or reservoir
engineering is recommended. Previous experience in
well testing is helpful but is not required.
Analyze drawdown and buildup tests in oil and gas

wells.
Identify flow regimes using the log-log diagnostic
plot.
Describe characteristic pressure behavior for
common bounded reservoir geometries.
Identify well test data affected by various wellbore
and near-wellbore phenomena.
Design a well test to meet desired objectives.
Estimate average drainage area pressure.
Analyze well tests in hydraulically fractured wells,
horizontal wells, and naturally fractured reservoirs.
A BOUT THE COURS E
This course stresses practical application of well test

theory to design and interpret pressure transient tests.
An integrated approach to well test interpretation is
emphasized throughout the course. Class exercises
involving hand calculations and simple spreadsheet
applications will reinforce the concepts illustrated by
both synthetic data sets and real field examples.
Participants will be able to apply the knowledge and
skills in their job assignments upon course
completion.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to Well Testing Radial Flow Log-log

Type Curve Analysis Pressure Transient Testing for
Gas Wells Flow Regimes and the Log-log Diagnostic
Plot Bounded Reservoir Behavior Wellbore and
Near-wellbore Phenomena Well Test Interpretation
Well Test Design Estimation of Average Drainage
Area Pressure Hydraulically Fractured Wells
Horizontal Wells Naturally Fractured Reservoirs

ABERDEEN, U.K.
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
CALGARY, CANADA

COVINGTON, U.S.

DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

9-20 FEB 2015

US$8,050+VAT*
9-20 MAR 2015
US$7,010*
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19-30 OCT 2015 US$7,010+GST*
6-17 OCT 2014
US$7,010*
5-16 OCT 2015
US$7,010*
30 AUG-10 SEP 2015 US$8,980*
10-21 NOV 2014
US$7,080*
1-12 DEC 2014
US$7,080*
16-27 FEB 2015
US$7,080*
20 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$7,080*
1-12 JUN 2015
US$7,080*
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.
20-31 JUL 2015

US$7,080*
14-25 SEP 2015
US$7,080*
9-20 NOV 2015
US$7,080*
7-18 DEC 2015
US$7,080*
24 NOV-5 DEC 2014
US$8,180*
23 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$8,180*
10-21 NOV 2014 US$8,050+VAT*
1-12 JUN 2015
US$8,050+VAT*
14-25 SEP 2015 US$8,050+VAT*
9-20 NOV 2015 US$8,050+VAT*
17-28 AUG 2015
US$7,010*

ABERDEEN, U.K.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

15-19 JUN 2015

6-10 OCT 2014
21-25 SEP 2015
27-31 JUL 2015
16-20 MAR 2015
14-18 SEP 2015
25-29 MAY 2015
10-14 NOV 2014
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,670+VAT*
US$4,670+GST*
US$4,670+GST*
US$4,000+GST*
US$4,040*
US$4,040*
US$4,670*
US$4,670+VAT*
US$4,670+VAT*
50
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Fundamentals ORE
Chemical Enhanced
Oil Recovery
Fundamentals EORC
Enhanced Oil
Recovery with Gas
Injection EORG
FOUNDATION
SPECIALIZED
SPECIALIZED
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Engineers responsible for sustaining or increasing

oil and gas production and enhancing oil recovery
from reservoirs under primary depletion, pressure
maintenance by water or gas injection, and
enhanced oil recovery schemes; professionals and
managers on a multi-disciplinary team who need to
gain better understanding of the concepts, practices,
benefits, and limitations of the various conventional
and emerging technologies
Develop recovery expectations and choose appropriate
methods for improving oil recovery
Determine reasons and causes for less than theoretically
possible recovery
Enhance oil recovery beyond waterflooding or immiscible
gas injection project
Understand mechanisms responsible for recovery
improvement in various EOR methods
Use miscible, chemical, and thermal methods
Identify important variables that control recovery
improvement in various EOR methods
Select EOR methods using screening criteria
Use theoretical, laboratory tests, and field pilots
Plan and implement EOR processes employing the proper
empirical, analytical, and simulation tools
Forecast rate-time and recovery-time behavior under
various EOR methods and analyze reservoir performance
Assess risks and minimize the impact on project economics
Monitor reservoir/well behavior
Oil recovery is generally lower than expected due to some
combination reasons. Gaining a better understanding of the
reservoir fundamentals and the important variables that
influence the recovery process can enhance it. This overview
course aims to provide such an understanding. This course
covers the recovery improvement possibilities that present
themselves at all stages in the reservoir life cycle. It thereby
enables one to timely select the most beneficial method and
set realistic expectations on production behavior changes and
recovery improvement. The impacts of the selected method
on personnel training, technology transfer, and facility
modification are also covered. The material is presented in
simple terms that would enable a participant to understand
what works where, what fails when, and why. It is light on
theoretical equations, but it scrutinizes these to comprehend
importance of significant parameters. It utilizes case studies
from projects around the world; their analyses and
interpretations aid to the understanding of the material. Many
illustrative problems, worked in the class by teams, are helpful
in gaining a better grasp of the subject matter.
C O U R S E C O NT EN T
Reservoir life cycle and recovery process Life under primary
recovery phase: Recovery targets and ways to improve Life
under secondary recovery phases: Immiscible gas injection,
waterflooding, recovery targets, ways to improve Life under
enhanced oil recovery phase: Increasing complexity, cost/
benefit consideration Miscible, chemical, and thermal
methods: Selection criteria, recovery targets and why they are
seldom met; design considerations, case studies Technical
challenges: Current and future R&D directions Facilities
modifications and personnel training
Engineers, geoscientists, management personnel or

other technical personnel with at least a B.S. degree
with some experience in reservoir engineering. The
course benefits the individuals who are responsible
for the design, implementation and management
of chemical EOR projects. However, the contents of
this course are also beneficial for other technical
personnel involved in numerical simulation studies,
screening, and planning of EOR applications.
Evaluate benefits and limitations of different chemical

EOR processes
Select laboratory tests and perform scoping simulations
for pilot and field designs
Screen these techniques for particular fields
Set expectations on incremental oil recoveries and the
economics
Determine impact of these recovery techniques on
production facilities and personnel training
ABOUT THE COURS E
This course gives an overview of oil recovery processes

that involve the use of polymer, surfactant, alkali, gel, and
combination of them. Furthermore, it reviews reservoir
engineering fundamentals and describes the principles
for variety of chemical enhanced oil recovery processes.
The current status of these technologies is discussed and
guidelines are presented for initial screening for each
process corresponding to particular field conditions.
Examples of laboratory and field performances are
presented. Simulation exercises are used for each
process.
each two participants
COURS E CONTENT
Review of Fundamentals Areal sweep efficiency

Heterogeneity and vertical sweep Residual oil
saturation Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Methods
Chemical EOR Methods
Polymer Flooding Polymers and their properties
Laboratory screening Polymer flood field design
and example field results Overview of reservoir
simulators for polymer flooding Example simulations
Surfactant/polymer (SP) Methods Surfactants
Surfactant-brine-oil phase behavior
Microemulsion properties Capillary desaturation
and oil mobilization Laboratory screening Field
examples and designs Reservoir simulators for SP
Example simulations
Alkaline/Surfactant/Polymer (ASP) Methods
Alkaline flooding - alkaline-surfactant/polymer Effect
of alkali on phase behavior Laboratory screening
Field examples and designs Reservoir simulators
for ASP Example simulations
Performance Control/Water Shutoff Methods
Overview of conformance control options (i.e. bulk
gel, CDG, PPG, Bright Water) Gel properties
Laboratory screening Field examples and designs
Reservoir simulators for conformance control
methods
CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

LONDON, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

11-15 MAY 2015

8-12 DEC 2014
7-11 DEC 2015
15-19 DEC 2014
13-17 OCT 2014
12-16 OCT 2015
22-26 JUN 2015
US$4,000+GST
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$5,090
US$4,670
US$4,670
US$4,670+VAT
15-19 JUN 2015 US$4,200+GST*

17-21 NOV 2014
US$4,240*
16-20 NOV 2015
US$4,240*
6-10 OCT 2014
US$4,870*
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,870*
The course is aimed for petroleum engineers who

want a more detailed knowledge of immiscible and
miscible gas flooding techniques. The participant
should have some basic knowledge of flow through
porous media and ideally waterflooding.
Distinguish rock and fluid characteristics that influence gas
flooding recovery
Understand key factors and process fundamentals that
affect volumetric sweep and displacement efficiency
Estimate key parameters through problem assignments and
spreadsheets
Specify components of a well designed gas flooding
process
Evaluate each field project based on physical principles and
select the proper solvent and injection scheme.
Use compositional simulation to address basic recovery
mechanisms and perform process optimization
Identify problems, key parameters, and trends from field
case studies
A BOUT THE COURS E
On average nearly two-thirds of the original oil in place remains

after reservoir abandonment following secondary recovery. The low
oil recovery is primarily the result of reservoir heterogeneity,
unfavorable fluid and rock properties, poor waterflood management,
and cost considerations. This leaves a significant target for
enhanced oil methods. Recent focus by many governments to
sequester CO2 also provides incentive to initiate new gas floods.
One of the most accepted and widely used technologies for
enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is gas flooding. Gas flooding is the
injection of hydrocarbon or nonhydrocarbon components into oil
reservoirs that have typically been waterflooded to residual oil.
Injected components are usually gases at atmospheric temperature
and pressure and may include mixtures of hydrocarbons from
methane to propane, and also carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and even
hydrogen sulfide.
The key to successful gas flooding is to contact as much of the
reservoir with the gas as possible and to recover all of the oil once
contacted. Injected gases must be designed to be miscible with the
oil so that oil previously trapped by capillary forces is transferred
into a more mobile phase that flows easily to the production well.
Flow is ideally piston-like in that whatever gas volume is injected
displaces an approximately equal volume of reservoir fluid.
Unfortunately, miscibility is not always possible and reservoir
heterogeneities can cause gas to cycle through one or more layers,
which results in poor recovery efficiency. A proper gas flood design
will consider both the displacement and sweep efficiency that result
and the profitability of that process.
This course gives a comprehensive understanding of immiscible
gas and compositionally enhanced recovery processes and the
important variables that influence the gas flooding process. The
course contains both theoretical and practical material so that an
engineer can apply learned knowledge to his/her unique reservoir.
The course discusses process optimization to reduce production
costs while maximizing oil recovery and income. Published case
histories from around the world are reviewed to provide an
understanding of what works where, what fails, and why. The
course is supplemented with the SPE monograph on Practical
Aspects of CO2 Flooding.

COURSE CONTENT
Introduction Reservoir characterization and phase behavior

Flow regimes and sweep Immiscible gas/water flood
mechanisms First contact miscibility mechanisms Multicontact miscibility mechanisms Reservoir simulation and
performance forecasting Performance and monitoring of field
projects Summary

CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.
VIENNA, AUSTRIA
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
17-21 AUG 2015 US$4,200+GST*

18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,240*
15-19 DEC 2014
US$4,870*
3-7 AUG 2015
US$4,870*
51
Reservoir Modeling of
Heavy Oil Resources
HORM
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
D E S IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED F OR
NEW
Reservoir, production and facilities engineers

who have a need to determine values of reservoir
fluid properties and use Equations of State for
engineering studies and reservoir simulation
Petroleum and Reservoir Engineers who will be

actively working on studies, and be involved in
assessing the results of studies.
YOU W IL L L E A R N H O W TO
Select the type of modeling required to meet the

aims of the study
Design different types of modeling studies to
achieve the aims of the study (feasibility, operating
strategy, development plan, ultimate recovery, etc.)
Collect and select the data for the study
Incorporate field observations into the study
(production data, pressure data, 4-D seismic,
observation well data)
Set up, run and test the model(s)
Assess the adequacy of the history match(es)
Create and run different development options and
assess the results
Assess the results of third party studies (in-house or
external)
Identify the type of fluid in a particular reservoir

and in general how that fluid will behave during
production
Use laboratory data to determine values of fluid
properties for use in engineering calculations
Use correlations to determine values of fluid
properties in the absence of laboratory data
Select the best available fluid property correlations
for oils, gases, and oilfield waters
Apply Equations of State and tune EOS to match
experimental PVT data
Shape PVT data to get the best results out of
analytical and numerical software.
AB OUT TH E C O U R S E
Fundamentals of Hydrocarbon Phase Behavior: single,

two, and multi-component systems, classification of
reservoirs and fluids, location of gas-oil contact
Characterizing hydrocarbon-plus fractions:
generalized correlations, PNA determination, splitting
and lumping schemes for equation of state
applications Natural gas properties: behavior and
properties of ideal and real gases, wet gases and
their behavior, analysis of gas condensate behavior
PVT properties of crude oils: crude oil properties,
surface and interfacial tension, properties of reservoir
water, understanding laboratory data, constantcomposition expansion test, differential liberation test,
separator test, liquid dropout, swelling test, slim tube
test, calculations of minimum miscibility pressure,
modeling of compositional variation with EOS
Equations of state and phase equilibria
ABOU T T H E COURSE
As conventional oil reserves decline, more emphasis is placed
on heavy oil and bitumen. Heavy oil and bitumen are plentiful
in many developed oil provinces, as well as in areas with no
conventional oil.
As with conventional oil, the reservoir engineering aspects of
the development of heavy oil and bitumen is aided by
modeling of various kinds. For heavy oil and bitumen, the
modeling is complicated by the high oil viscosity and the need
for enhanced oil recovery techniques, usually involving
heating of the reservoir to produce the oil at commercial
rates.
In this course, modeling is understood as a part of reservoir
engineering and includes the use of analogues and analytical
modeling, as well as numerical simulation. The emphasis is
on numerical simulation, but analytical techniques are also
examined in some detail, since they provide considerable
insight into the recovery process.
The emphasis of the course is on HOW to perform a
successful heavy oil simulation study, including factors to be
considered, pitfalls to avoid, testing of models, examination of
output and ensuring results are reliable. Note that this course
does NOT teach details of data input for a particular program,
advise on selection of software, detailed comparison of
features of different software or provide a cookbook on how
build a model.
Examples from the literature, conceptual models and class
exercises are used to illustrate various points, as well as
highlight the uncertainties and limitations of current
knowledge and technology.

C OU RSE C ONTENT
Introduction (definitions of heavy oil, types of study, types of
modeling, design of study, grid effects, binary screening)
Basic reservoir engineering and reservoir characterization
(overview of reservoir engineering techniques and their
limitations for heavy oil, types of geological models,
introduction to geostatistical models) Rock and fluid data for
heavy oil (oil viscosity, thermal properties of reservoir,
temperature dependence of relative permeability, etc.) Nonthermal recovery of heavy oil (Cold heavy oil production with
sand, chemical flooding, VAPEX, immiscible gas flooding)
Thermal recovery using steam (cyclic steam stimulation,
steamflood, steam-assisted gravity drainage) Thermal
recovery without steam (in-situ combustion, Electrical heating,
hot water flood, steam with additives)
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA

2-6 MAR 2015

22-26 JUN 2015
US$4,040*
US$4,670+VAT*
27-29 APR 2015 US$2,990+GST*

16-18 NOV 2015 US$2,990+GST*
WF
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
Reservoir, production, facilities, research and

development, and operations engineers who are
involved with some aspects of a new or existing
waterflood project; geoscientists and professionals
who want to get a better feel for the entire process of
planning, development, management, and recovery
optimization of a waterflood project
Distinguish rock characteristics and fluid properties

that control displacement of oil and thereby influence
oil recovery
Predict incremental oil recovery and develop production
profile using required data and its sources
Specify components of a well-designed waterflood plan
Estimate injection water requirement, incremental oil
production, and volumes of produced water
Monitor waterflood performance and optimize oil
recovery through new technology
Use reservoir simulation to address basic recovery
mechanisms and optimization
A BOUT THE COURS E
Waterflooding has long been proven as the simplest

and the lowest cost approach to maintaining
production and increasing oil recovery from an oil
reservoir. However, these benefits may fall far short of
the expectations unless the time-tested concepts and
practices are clearly understood and judiciously
implemented. These concepts and practices aim at
process optimization -reducing production cost while
minimizing waste and maximizing oil recovery and
income. This course is light on theory but heavy on
proven and successful practices. Published case
histories of projects around the world are reviewed to
provide an understanding of divergent points-of-view,
what works where, what fails when, and why. This
training covers all elements of a waterflood project
from A to Z - from source water selection to produced
water disposal and everything in between. Participants
are grouped into small multi-disciplinary teams. All
classroom discussions and problem-solving sessions
are handled in an asset-management team format.
Simulation studies are done in class to evaluate basic
waterflooding physics as well as to optimize the
development of a hypothetical field.
COURSE CONTENT
Why is water and/or gas injection needed?

Reservoir characterization and aquifer influence
Water-displacing-oil flood mechanisms Design
aspects Recovery expectations and production
forecast Production engineering aspects and
performance indices Associated problems/risks and
ways to minimize impact Reservoir monitoring
Optimization of oil recovery Review of case histories
Oil recovery enhancement beyond waterflood
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.

BANDUNG, INDONESIA
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
13-17 OCT 2014

US$4,000*
12-16 OCT 2015
US$4,000*
20-24 APR 2015
US$4,670*
10-14 NOV 2014
US$4,090*
20-24 JUL 2015 US$4,000+GST*
11-15 MAY 2015
US$4,040*
15-19 JUN 2015 US$4,670+VAT*
P E T ROP H YSI C S
This course goes beyond the usual description of

reservoir fluid properties. The underlying purpose is
to be able to prepare the most accurate possible set
of values of fluid properties for use in other
engineering calculations. An understanding of the
advantages of the application of both laboratory data
and correlations will be provided. Exercises that utilize
actual field and laboratory data are used to illustrate
the principles and to ensure understanding of the
applications of the procedures. The course also
introduces the participants to the evolution of modern
computational capabilities that allow engineers to use
EOS models to study phenomena such as the
development of miscibility during gas injection,
compositional gradient and the behavior of nearcritical hydrocarbon systems. The participants are
encouraged to bring their own PVT laboratory date to
discuss in class.
Waterflooding A to Z
Reservoir Fluid Properties:

Preparation for Reservoir
Engineering and Simulation
Studies RFP
52
CIR
History Matching
and Reservoir
Optimization HMRO
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DES IGNED FOR
Geoscientists, petrophysicists, reservoir engineers

and research and development staff who want to
gain fundamental insight into the capillary properties
and hydrocarbon distribution in reservoir rocks
Select capillary pressure measurement methods

Closure correct a set of mercury/air capillary pressure
data
Use Thomeer, Leverett-J, and Brooks-Corey methods
Determine the representativeness of a set of capillary
pressure curves within a zone of interest
Estimate permeability from a mercury/air capillary
pressure curve
Calculate pore throat sizes from a capillary pressure
curve
Create a synthetic capillary pressure curve and
estimate the air permeability from a petrographic
analysis
Obtain values for interphase tension
Convert mercury/air capillary pressure curves to
hydrocarbon/water capillary pressure curves
Determine saturation-height distribution in a singlepore system rock or in a multiple-pore system rock
Determine irreducible water saturation
Estimate the length of a transition zone
Use Klein-Hill-Shirley method for clay-bound water
Compare/contrast capillary pressure data with NMR
data
Determine the maximum column of hydrocarbon that a
specific sealing layer can sustain without leaking
This course has been expanded to three days starting in 2008.
The course provides detailed knowledge of how capillarity
affects hydrocarbon distribution in a reservoir rock, and how the
magnitude of capillary forces can be used to deduce valuable
information about rock properties including pore throat sizes,
pore network geometry, porosity, and permeability. Several inclass exercises reinforce the course learning and provide
students with experience using capillary pressure data for
reservoir characterization. Exercises will be worked on the
computer using spreadsheet software.

Capillary pressure applications in reservoir

characterization Rock properties from mercury/air
capillary pressures Capillary pressure data
representativeness Capillary forces in reservoir rocks;
their measurement Capillary pressure data fitting
methods Representing a large number of capillary
curves (averaging) Permeability from capillary pressure
curves and petrography Saturation-height functions
Surface phenomena, capillarity, wettability, and
interphase tension The competition between capillary
and gravity forces Relationships between initial and
residual saturations Interpretation of single and multiple
pore system rocks Clay-bound water Capillary
pressure vs. NMR Seal capacity

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.
THE HAGUE,
THE NETHERLANDS
27-29 JUL 2015

US$3,130*
8-10 JUN 2015 US$3,050+GST*
18-20 MAR 2015
US$3,080*
22-24 JUN 2015
US$3,080*
23-25 SEP 2015
US$3,080*
17-19 NOV 2014
US$3,610*
2-4 NOV 2015
US$3,610*
24-26 AUG 2015 US$3,550+VAT*
20-22 OCT 2014
US$3,550*
Integrated Reservoir
Modeling GRD
NEW
Practicing geoscientists and engineers performing

geologic modeling, reservoir simulation and
optimization studies. Participants are expected to
have basic knowledge and/or experience related to
geologic modeling and reservoir simulation.
Recognize the difficulties and sources of error in history

matching
Define the current state of the art in history matching and the
limitations of various techniques for both conventional and
unconventional reservoirs
Apply theory of streamlines and streamline-assisted history
matching for waterflooding
Understand the background and theory of commercially available
assisted/ automatic history matching tools and algorithms
Apply concepts of experimental design/ response surface/
surrogate models for history matching
Use learnings from case studies for a systematic procedure for
history matching and well placement optimization in a mature
field, well rate optimization/allocation in a mature field, and well
completion optimization for an unconventional reservoir
Use static modeling for history matching: permeability
predictions, facies identification and upscaling
Recognize new and ongoing developments in history matching
Use commercial tools for history matching
ABOUT THE COURS E

This course is designed to cover state-of-the-art techniques/
workflows for history matching geologic and reservoir models
for both conventional and unconventional reservoirs. The course
will discuss manual and assisted history matching methods and
also, inverse modeling techniques and the pros and cons of the
methods. The production/history data can be in the form of
pressure or rate transient tests, tracer test, multiphase
production history or interpreted 4-D seismic information. Field
examples will be presented to illustrate the current state of the
art and limitations. The use of history matched models for
optimizing reservoir development and management strategies
will be discussed. These include optimal infill well-placement,
rate optimization/ well allocation for maximizing sweep
efficiency and optimizing well completions in unconventional
reservoirs. The course will involve a combination of theoretical
discussion, practical applications and computer exercises using
public domain software to provide the participants with
hands-on training on the workflows that can be applied using
available commercial software.
C O URSE CONTENT
History Matching: Fundamentals and Workflow
History Matching - Overview and State of the Art History
Matching Workflows Review of Reservoir Simulation
Equations Reservoir Simulation: Background History
Matching: Mathematical Background
History Matching: Unconventional Reservoirs
Unconventional Reservoirs: Background and Performance
Analysis Drainage Volume Calculations and Completion
Optimization History Matching of Unconventional Reservoirs
History Matching: Practical Considerations
Streamline-based History Matching
Streamline Simulation: Overview Streamlines:
Mathematical Background Streamlines: Applications
Streamline-based History Matching
History Matching and Uncertainty Analysis
Experimental Design and Surrogate Models Multiscale
History Matching with Grid Coarsening Case Study: History
Matching and Rate Optimization Case Study: History
Matching and Well Placement Optimization History
Matching: New Developments
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
Geologists, geophysicists, engineers, petrophysicists

or others involved in reservoir modeling
Develop the work flow in the reservoir integration

process
Evaluate and quantify uncertainties in various
sources of data
Build a geo-cellular model using geostatistical tools
and upscale it to capture essential heterogeneities
Develop criterion for objective history matching
Utilize seismic data in different phases of reservoir
description and integrate them using geostatistics
Use various description tools in a judicious manner
Use public domain software to apply many of the
techniques discussed in class
A BOUT THE COURS E
As the oil companies define business units and asset

teams, it is becoming increasingly important that all
the team members understand the workflow in
developing integrated reservoir description for that
asset. A proper development of reservoir description
is helpful in managing daily operations of the asset, as
well as long term planning. Integration involves using
all the available information about the reservoir to
develop better understanding of the reservoir. This
process is inherently interdisciplinary and requires
understanding of all the disciplines. Although soft
skills are important in working in an interdisciplinary
team, this course concentrates on the hard skills
required to develop a realistic reservoir description.
Starting with collecting information and assessing the
need for additional data, the course will cover all the
topics from structural and geological modeling,
estimation of reservoir petrophysical properties using
geostatistical tools, up-scaling to simulator model and
finally, proper history matching and future predictions
in the presence of uncertainties. This course is
important to reservoir modelers involved in any phase
of the description work. This is intended to expose
various geoscientists and engineers to the entire
process of integrated reservoir description and the
geostatistical tools that can be used to achieve the
goals. The course will develop improved appreciation
of the other disciplines needs as well as the necessity
of the feed back during the integration process.
COURSE CONTENT
Basic statistical principles Spatial modeling

Structural modeling Estimation of properties at
well locations Conditional simulation Facies/rock
type modeling Petrophysical properties simulation
Ranking of realizations Construction of simulator
input model History matching Future predictions
and quantification of uncertainty

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

10-14 NOV 2014

9-13 NOV 2015
13-17 OCT 2014
3-7 AUG 2015
US$4,140*
US$4,140*
US$4,770+VAT*
US$4,770+VAT*

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
8-12 DEC 2014

7-11 DEC 2015
15-19 JUN 2015
US$4,140*
US$4,140*
US$4,770+VAT*
53
Reservoir Characterization:
A Multi-Disciplinary Team
Approach RC
Reservoir
Management RM
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
Geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers,

reserves managers, bankers, and government
officials involved in reserves reporting, reserves
auditing, and reserves estimations
Key objectives of the course are to learn various

compliant methods of preparing reserves estimates,
learn to estimate and understand the impact of
economics on those estimates, and properly classify
those reserves using the current reserves definitions.
Recent case studies, SEC audit questions, and class
problems are used extensively to develop an
understanding of those skills and include ethical issues
that arise when calculating and reporting reserves.
Purpose and uses of reserves estimates Types of

reserves studies How to read and understand a
reserves report SPE-PRMS reserves definitions
SEC reserves definitions Compliant reserves
estimation methods using: Analogies, volumetric
analysis, performance analysis, and material balance
Supplemental compliant estimation techniques
incorporating Probabilistic analysis and simulation
Economics and reserves Special reserves
estimation topics Reserves reporting in low
permeability reservoirs, shale gas reservoirs, CBM,
and EOR projects
*La sesin realizada en Buenos Aires estar enseada
en espaol
Develop an integrated multi-disciplinary reservoir model

that determines the internal and external geometry of
the reservoir, distribution of reservoir properties (static
model) and flow within the reservoir (dynamic model)
Predict local variations within the reservoir
Explain past reservoir performance
Predict future reservoir performance of field
Analyze economic optimization of each property
Formulate a plan for the development of the field
throughout its life
Convert data from one discipline to another
Extrapolate data from a few discrete points to the entire
reservoir
Calibrate seismic data to the reservoir model
Minimize development expenditures
Facilitate management decisions concerning the
property, financial requirements, staffing needs and
expenditures
Develop appropriate and accurate financial models
useful to company management
Help the reservoir characterization team work together
more efficiently
ABOU T T H E COURSE
The modern team approach to reservoir characterization

describes productive zones more reliably through the
integration of disciplines, technology and data. Increase
your proven reserves, discover by-passed pay, reduce
development time and costs, improve production rates,
and rejuvenate old fields through the skills learned in this
course. The models developed during the course are
based on the application of state-of-the-art technical
applications within the framework of a multi-disciplinary
team approach
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Defining the business purpose: Clarifying the problem,

negotiating deliverables, project management in Microsoft
Project format Data for reservoir characterization:
Sources, scale of the data/extrapolation to other areas,
acquisition planning, cross-disciplinary applications/
integration; quality/error minimization, data management
Geostatistics in reservoir characterization: Applicable
techniques, data viability and applicability, multiple working
models, ranking of models with multi-source data
Reservoir models: Sequence stratigraphic, geological,
geophysical, reservoir engineering, flow unit, preliminary
production Economics and risking: Volumetrics,
probability of success, financial returns of project
Organizational structure: Team styles, team
communications Assessment and evaluation: The
holistic reservoir characterization model
Reservoir, production and operations engineers,

geologists, geophysicists, managers, experienced
technicians, and service company personnel
responsible for improving the performance of
petroleum reservoirs
Apply the principles of sound reservoir management

Use the interdisciplinary synergistic approach to
efficient reservoir management
Include each reservoir management component and
the importance of timing and cost/benefit analysis
Develop checks and balances
A BOUT THE COURSE
The principles of sound reservoir management are

presented with emphasis on practical applications.
Actual case histories are used to study both
successes and failures. An interdisciplinary synergistic
approach to efficient reservoir management is
detailed with the goal of optimized profitability. The
significance of each component and the importance
of timing and cost/benefit analysis are emphasized.
Reservoir management models for optimum field
development and field operating plans are analyzed.
The interdisciplinary reservoir management approach
shows how each technology or function contributes to
the plan and how checks and balances are developed.
COURS E CONTENT
Definition of reservoir management: an integrated,

interdisciplinary team effort Goal setting, planning,
implementing, monitoring, and evaluating reservoir
performance Field development and field operating
plans to optimize profitability Efficient monitoring of
reservoir performance Minimizing drilling of
unnecessary wells Wellbore and surface systems
Well testing and automated production systems
Economic impact of operating plans Identifying
and acquiring critical data, data acquisition, and
analysis Maximizing economic recovery and
minimizing capital investment, risk and operating
expenses Timing of field implementation of reservoir
management plan Case histories and analysis
Importance of reservoir characterization and drilling
and operating plans Primary recovery, pressure
maintenance, and secondary and tertiary recovery
Responsibilities for team members

DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
13-17 JUL 2015

US$4,100*
7-11 DEC 2014
US$5,190*
13-17 DEC 2015
US$5,190*
23-27 MAR 2015
US$4,140*
5-9 OCT 2015
US$5,460*
13-17 APR 2015 US$4,770+VAT*
22-26 JUN 2015 US$5,460+GST*
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

BANDUNG, INDONESIA
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
THE HAGUE,
THE NETHERLANDS
20-24 OCT 2014

US$5,190
26-30 OCT 2015
US$5,190
15-19 DEC 2014
US$5,460
11-15 MAY 2015
US$4,190
27 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$4,100
12-16 APR 2015
US$5,190
17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,140
8-12 JUN 2015
US$5,460
27-31 JUL 2015 US$4,770+VAT
14-18 DEC 2015

DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
3-7 AUG 2015

US$4,100*
15-19 NOV 2015
US$5,190*
16-20 MAR 2015
US$4,140*
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015
US$4,140*
20-24 JUL 2015 US$4,770+VAT*
US$4,770
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Correctly interpret and apply the SPE-PRMS

reserves definitions and principles
Interpret and apply the SEC Modernization of Oil
and Gas Reporting definitions and guidelines
Generate compliant reserves estimates and reports
using either set of definitions
Understand and use various traditional engineering
and geoscience techniques to satisfy reserves
reporting requirements
Incorporate modern, reliable technology into your
reserves estimates
Document your reserves estimations
Prepare for an SEC, third party, or bank audit of
your work
Successfully defend your estimates during an audit
Conduct a thorough audit of another partys
reserves report
Geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers,

production engineers, petrophysicists, exploration
and production managers, team leaders, and
research scientists.
Oil and Gas Reserves

Evaluation OGR
54
Reservoir Management
for Unconventional
Reservoirs RMUR
Reservoir Simulation
Strategies RSS
Decline Curve Analysis and

Diagnostic Methods for
Performance Forecasting
DCA
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
SPECIALIZED
DES IGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
All petro-technical professionals who have little

experience with unconventional reservoirs but
who need or desire to start developing some
understanding of important basic concepts and
methods associated with these resource types. The
course is focused on reservoir management issues
for tight gas, tight oil and shale reservoirs. CBM
reservoirs are not addressed.
Plan solutions to common reservoir management

problems for unconventional reservoirs
Apply approaches to estimate rate and recoverable
volumes for develop wells prior to development in
an unconventional reservoir
Use classical and current non-simulation methods
for estimating wells rates and recoverable volumes
using production data from unconventional
reservoirs
Better understand the limitations of these rate and
recoverable volume prediction methods
Address the development of a life-of-field
surveillance plan for an unconventional reservoir
Better understand the use, design and analysis
of pressure transient tests appropriate for the
characterization of unconventional well/reservoir
systems (DFITs & PBUs)
This course in unconventional reservoir management is

aimed at all petro-technical professionals who have little
experience with these resource types but who wish to
quickly learn some key elements and issues associated
with the exploitation of unconventional reservoirs (tight gas,
tight oil and shales). The course is built around the role of
the reservoir engineer and, hence, concerns itself with the
integration and use of information to make well rate and
recoverable volumes estimates, making decisions on
desirable data collection and planning answers to common
questions such as choice of initial development spacing
and the value of subsequent infill drilling. Attendees should
leave this course with an improved understanding of
unconventional reservoir exploitation.
Reservoir and petroleum engineers who will be

actively using reservoir simulation.
Apply the principles of reservoir engineering to

numerical modeling
Set up, run, and analyze the results for single well,
pattern and full-field models
Prepare fluid and rock property data in the manner
required for simulation studies
Identify and eliminate causes of numerical problems
Perform a history match
Use the matched model to predict future
performance under a variety of assumptions
A BOUT THE COURSE
The course is designed to give an introduction to the

fundamental and practical aspects of modern
reservoir simulation. Particular emphasis is placed
upon the available data and its integration into a data
set that reflects a coherent model of the reservoir.
These aspects are reinforced with small practical
examples run by groups of the course participants.
The course is organized in morning lecture sessions
and afternoon practical sessions.
COURS E CONTENT
Buckley Leverett displacement One dimensional

water oil displacement Model components, types,
and modern gridding methods Two dimensional
displacement Grid orientation and refinement
Routine and special core analysis Pseudo relative
permeability and capillary pressure Relative
permeability manipulation PVT experiments, aquifer
representation Debug a problem model Recurrent
data, history matching, and transition to prediction
mode Well test history match and prediction for
design of extended test
Engineers or technical assistants who are

responsible for making forecasts of future production
using decline curves analysis. Economists,
managers, or geoscientists who are interested in
developing a greater working knowledge of decline
curve methods and how to make better forecasts
will also benefit from this course.
Use the exponential, hyperbolic and harmonic decline

curve equations
See the relationships between reservoir recovery
mechanisms and decline curve types
Identify and understand how the transient flow period can
lead to an overestimation of reserves
Use multiple methods to avoid overestimating reserves
Recognize reservoir performance characteristics based
on actual field examples
See the impact of reservoir heterogeneities such as
faulting, permeability variance and layering
Account for changing operating conditions
Perform analysis on a multi-well basis without introducing
common errors
Use alternative methods including diagnostic
performance plots (e.g., log WOR vs. Np, Staggs, P/Z vs.
Gp, etc.) for rate and reserves analysis
Use advanced decline curve and production data analysis
for reservoir characterization: flow regime, hydrocarbonsin-place, permeability, skin, drainage area, fracture
properties, etc.
A BOUT THE COURS E
Decline curve analysis has been called the most

commonly used and misused technique for forecasting
future production and remaining reserves. This course will
give the learner a better understanding of how
fundamental reservoir properties and drive mechanisms
affect the shape of the production decline curve and how
to avoid many of the mistakes commonly found in decline
curve forecasts. The course also examines the use of
modern production decline type-curves to evaluate
reservoir properties and predict future performance.


each two participants in non-virtual sessions.
Reservoir Management and the role of the reservoir
engineer Unconventional reservoirs: Quality recognition and
development life-stages A review of the fundamentals of
volumetric in unconventional reservoirs Rate & recoverable
volumes prediction: Before development Rate & recoverable
volumes prediction: After development Pressure transient
testing: appropriate methods; design and analysis
Life-of-field surveillance planning Solving common
unconventional reservoir management problems: Setting
initial spacing Solving common unconventional reservoir
management problems: Valuing & planning infill drilling
Solving common unconventional reservoir management
problems: Development drilling sequence Reservoir
simulation versus non-simulation tools Uncertainty issues
COURSE CONTENT

CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.

HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
17-21 AUG 2015 US$4,100+GST*

17-21 NOV 2014
US$4,100*
16-20 NOV 2015
US$4,100*
27 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$4,140*
21-25 SEP 2015 US$4,770+VAT*
16-20 MAR 2015
US$4,100*
19-23 OCT 2015 US$5,460+GST*

ABERDEEN, U.K.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA
13-17 JUL 2015 US$4,770+VAT*

3-7 MAY 2015
US$5,190*
20-24 OCT 2014
US$4,140*
15-19 DEC 2014
US$4,140*
1-5 JUN 2015
US$4,140*
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,140*
14-18 DEC 2015
US$4,140*
3-7 NOV 2014
US$4,770+VAT*
16-20 MAR 2015 US$4,770+VAT*
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,770+VAT*
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015 US$5,460+GST*
Conventional decline curve equations: exponential,

hyperbolic and harmonic rate versus time and rate versus
cumulative production relationships, selecting the proper
equation based on reservoir properties and drive
mechanisms The effects of transient production: how to
recognize transient production, how transient forecasts
can overestimate remaining reserves, how to properly
constrain transient forecasts Forecasting during
displacement processes: using trends like water-oil ratio
and versus cumulative oil production to estimate ultimate
oil recovery, converting these trends into an oil rate versus
time forecast Difficult situations: layered and
compartmented reservoirs, downtime, workovers,
changing facility conditions and facility constraints,
forecasting groups of wells, common mistakes
Production decline type-curves

BAKERSFIELD, U.S.

CALGARY, CANADA
COVINGTON, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
17-18 NOV 2014

US$2,460*
16-17 NOV 2015
US$2,460*
30-31 MAR 2015 US$2,460+GST*
17-18 AUG 2015
US$2,460*
18-19 MAY 2015
US$2,480*
6-7 JUL 2015
US$2,460*
55
Horizontal and
Multilateral Wells:
Analysis and Design HML1
Naturally Fractured
Reservoirs: Geologic and
Engineering Analysis FR
SPECIALIZED
SPECIALIZED
SPECIALIZED
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Engineers actively involved with the operation

and management of gas reservoirs; geoscientists
working with gas reservoirs in field development
and expansion planning would also benefit from
attending this course
Evaluate gas reservoir data and prepare this data

for engineering calculations
Apply frequently used gas reservoir engineering
techniques
Perform production decline type curve analysis and
use other advanced reservoir calculations such as
simulation
Solve reservoir engineering calculations through the
use of many practical exercises

Gas reservoir fluid properties: gas condensate

sampling and Understanding laboratory reports
Gas reservoir fluid flow and well testing:
deliverability testing and non-darcy flow, testing for
hydraulically Fractured wells, horizontal wells, and gas
condensate reservoirs
Determination of original gas-in-place: material
balance techniques for various drive mechanisms and
reservoir types, alternate plotting techniques,
production decline type curves
Gas flow in wellbores and pipelines: the gas
production system, pressure drop in wellbores and
flowlines, restrictions to gas production
Prediction of future performance and ultimate
recovery: decline curves, coupled material balance
and deliverability techniques, reservoir simulation, gas
well spacing and infill drilling
Special topics: Reservoir management of waterdrive gas reservoirs, predicting gas condensate
reservoir performance, coalbed methane reservoirs

ABERDEEN, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA

DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.

8-12 JUN 2015

US$4,870+VAT*
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,200+GST*
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015 US$4,200+GST*
10-14 AUG 2015
US$4,200*
4-8 MAY 2015
US$4,240*
18-22 MAY 2015
US$5,560*
3-7 NOV 2014
US$4,870+VAT*
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,870+VAT*
Identify the applications of horizontal, multilateral, and
intelligent wells from geological and reservoir aspects
Determine optimum well location and placement in
reservoir structures
Assess multidisciplinary inputs for successful screening of
advanced well projects
Select well geometries to enhance production rates and
hydrocarbon recovery from various reservoir types and
lithologies
Predict horizontal and multilateral well productivity with
integrated reservoir flow and well flow models
Evaluate formation damage and well completion effects on
advanced well performances
Diagnosis problems in advanced wells and conduct the
necessary sensitivity analyses
Assess reservoir management requirements and develop
well design criteria to achieve life of a well success
Minimize technical and economic risk in advanced well
projects
ABOU T T H E COURSE
The course is designed as a companion course to Horizontal
and Multilateral Wells: Drilling and Completions. Advanced well
concepts including horizontal and multilateral wells have
become a dominant feature of new field development and
redevelopment opportunities. They can, when used
appropriately, dramatically improve the economic profitability of
field development operations. However, their successful
deployment largely depends on the effectiveness of the initial
screening of candidate fields/wells and an assessment of the
longer term production dynamics essential to ensuring life of
well design criteria and effective reservoir management. The
complex, interdisciplinary decisions in advanced well projects
are emphasized. This course stresses the effective
identification of objectives and planning goals in the design
evaluation process, the technical and economic assessment of
risks and uncertainties, and the provision of flexible solutions.
The application and benefits of horizontal and multilateral wells
are analyzed. The process of candidate screening and
selection, involving geological, reservoir, and production
characteristics are considered, as well as constraints on drilling
and completion options.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Technical and economic benefits of advanced well systems
Limitations and risk Reservoir applications for various well
types The screening of applications for advanced well
applications Geological structure characteristics
Classification of advanced wells Reservoir flow and
geometrical issues Impact and importance of reservoir
description
Reservoir inflow performance at different boundary conditions
Wellbore flow and integrated well performance Commingled
production and cross flow in multilateral wells Formation
damage in horizontal and multilateral wells Well completion
and combined effect of completion and damage on well
performance Reservoir simulation considerations
Applications of intelligent completion in advanced wells Risk
identification and assessment Minimizing risk through initial
well specifications case studies Trajectory guidelines for
well placement in various reservoir environments

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
1-5 DEC 2014

2-11 DEC 2015
13-17 JUL 2015
US$4,240*
US$4,240*
US$4,870+VAT*
Engineers and geoscientists interested in a multidisciplinary approach in evaluating and predicting

the overall effect of natural fractures on subsurface
fluid-flow and subsequent reservoir performance
Detect and predict subsurface natural fracture

occurrence and intensity from cores and well logs
Determine fractured rock properties affecting
reservoir performance
Design and analyze pressure transient tests in
naturally-fractured reservoirs
Evaluate reservoir performance in naturallyfractured reservoirs
Develop and apply numerical simulation models to
fluid-flow in naturally-fractured reservoirs
Apply coupled geomechanics/fluid-flow behavior
to reservoir management strategies in naturally
fractured reservoirs
Evaluate the impact of natural fractures on hydraulic
fracture stimulation
A BOUT THE COURS E
This course covers geologic and engineering

concepts, methodology, and technology used to
characterize, evaluate and manage naturally-fractured
reservoirs. Applications and limitations of geologic and
engineering procedures and tools are discussed. Field
examples and case studies demonstrate the
importance of integrated geologic and engineering
studies in developing effective, economical reservoir
management strategies for different types of
reservoirs.
COURSE CONTENT
Characterization of natural fractures and fracture

systems Influence of mechanical stratigraphy and
structure on fracture development Detection and
prediction of subsurface natural-fracture occurrence
and intensity from cores and well logs Fractured
rock properties affecting reservoir performance
Classification of naturally-fractured reservoirs with
reservoir examples and potential production problems
Naturally-fractures reservoirs: Fluid-flow, Well
performance and well testing, Reservoir performance,
Numerical Simulation Geomechanics/fluid-flow
Behavior and Stimulation of naturally-fractured
reservoirs Effects of natural fractures on reservoir
permeability anisotropy, drainage area and waterflood
sweep efficiency

ALBUQUERQUE, U.S.
CALGARY, CANADA

DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
27 APR-1 MAY 2015

US$4,200
6-10 OCT 2014
US$4,200+GST
8-12 JUN 2015
US$4,050+GST
20-24 JUL 2015
US$4,200
17-21 NOV 2014
US$4,240
16-20 NOV 2015
US$4,050
14-18 SEP 2015 US$4,870+VAT
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Natural gas production has become a major part of

every petroleum companys asset base and continues
to grow in importance throughout the world. This
course will help students understand the engineering
drivers on gas reservoir management and how a gas
reservoirs value can be maximized through sound
engineering practices. A full spectrum of gas reservoir
engineering techniques is addressed and their
application to a large variety of gas resource
management options is discussed.
Geologists, reservoir engineers, production and

completion engineers, and development, asset, and
project managers
Gas Reservoir
Management GRM
RE SE RV OI R E N GI N E E RI N G
56
New Opportunities in
Old Fields NOF
Streamlines: Applications
to Reservoir Simulation,
Characterization and
Management SRS
SPECIALIZED
SPECIALIZED
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
Reservoir and production engineers, development

geoscientists, asset team leaders, acquisition &
divestiture managers, and other technical personnel
involved in evaluation and exploitation of reserves in
mature fields
STEPHEN
ASBURY
PetroSkills HSE comprises twelve classes from Basic
to Professionally-Accredited programs. I teach eight
of these courses. They are all great classes to share
with our participants. I particularly enjoy teaching SHE
Auditing (HS47) and Applied HSE Management (HS28).

Singapore? Sydney? Hong Kong? San Francisco? Key
West? I love working in Houston. Its also great for
pro-sports (Go Rockets), shopping, and seeing the
worlds best touring bands. Ive seen Sting, Coldplay
and Metallica in recent years. And of course the
PetroSkills Conference Center is the best training
facility in the world.
A favorite food from one of the cities

in which you teach?
Easy. 1) Key Lime Pie. 2) Tiramisu. 3) Sticky Toffee
Pudding. Its only a tough call when all three are on
the menu...

enjoy?
I inherited a collection of astronaut (US), cosmonaut
(Russian), and taikonaut (Chinese) autographs some
years ago, and keep it up to date. Of the 536 people
who have ever flown in space, I have 534 of their
autographs. My collection is probably the best and
most complete collection of astronaut autographs in
the world.

from a session?
Some of our HSE classes include a case study called
Petros Barola Petros is a company, and Barola
an island. The case study is very rich, and has been
developed since 2006. The HSE instructors role-play
all of the characters, including the MD Sam Lawson.
Everyone tells us how memorable the learning is,
but imagine my surprise when I was tapped on the
shoulder at Schipol airport and my co-traveller said,
Hello Sam, hows the HSE? The MD of our case
study company had been remembered by name some
five years after the class! This confirms to me the
immense power of case study and role-play as part of
a blended learning experience.
Recognize production and reservoir characteristics of

old fields indicating potential for increasing reserves
and value
Understand whether existing recovery factors are
consistent with those than can be realized with
effective utilization of the natural drive mechanism(s)
and the appropriate use of improved recovery methods
Identify under-performing wells or field areas and
recommend appropriate intervention.
Determine the upside potential of a field,
distinguishing between incremental reserves and
reserve acceleration
Examine alternative re-development strategies by
studying case histories and industry example problems
Practicing geoscientists and engineers. No formal

training in reservoir simulation is required other than
knowledge of basic mathematics.
Apply the fundamentals of streamlines and streamline
simulation, and analyze the advantages and limitations over
conventional simulation
Simulate flow and visualize results at the geologic model
scale
Calculate swept areas and drainage volumes
Optimize infill wells
Perform reservoir surveillance and flood optimization using
streamlines
Integrate streamlines with finite-difference simulators
Validate upscaled and upgridded geologic models
Perform streamline assisted history matching of reservoir
models
Apply streamline simulation for complex reservoir
geometries and flow processes
Dont buy or sell a producing property before taking this

course! There is nearly always upside in mature oil and
gas fields that may be particularly profitable because of
existing wells and infrastructure. The keys to successful
exploitation of new opportunities include 1) recognition of
the new opportunities, 2) quantification of the reserves, 3)
evaluation of alternative methods of exploitation, and 4)
economic analysis of depletion scenarios. Case studies
and class problems address each of these key items and
illustrate how new opportunities can be recognized and
evaluated for many different types of oil and gas
reservoirs. The computer-based problems will provide the
delegate with utility programs and solution templates that
can be used in the real world.
A BOUT THE COURSE

The use of streamline technology is becoming common for
reservoir flow visualization, dynamic reservoir characterization
and optimal flood management. The power of the streamlines
can be exploited using both finite-difference and streamline
simulators. This course is designed to cover introductory and
advanced concepts in streamline technology and its
applications for reservoir characterization, reservoir
management/optimization and field development strategy.
This course is not limited to streamline simulation but exposes
the power of streamlines in general. The course will involve a
combination of theoretical discussion, practical applications
and computer exercises to provide hands-on training on the
methods that can later be applied using any commercial
streamline simulation software.
A copy of the SPE textbook Streamline Simulation: Theory
and Practice by Akhil Datta-Gupta and Michael J. King along
with streamline simulation software will be provided to each
course participant.


COURSE CONTENT
COURS E CONTENT
Streamlines: Fundamentals, Overview, Strengths and
Limitations Basic Governing Equations Line Source and
Sink Solutions Streamfunctions and Streamtubes Tracing
streamlines in 3-D The streamline time of flight and its
significance Use of Streamlines with Finite-Difference
Models Flow simulation through geologic models
Streamline vs. Finite Difference Analytical/numerical
solutions along streamlines Modeling gravity and crossstreamline mechanisms Compressibility Effects Mapping
and Material Balance Errors Practical Considerations and
Limitations Flow Visualization Primary Recovery and
Drainage Volume Calculations Swept Volume Calculations
and Optimizing Infill Wells Pattern Balancing/Rate
Allocations Improved Waterflood Management Waterflood
Field Tracer Interpretation Hybrid Methods: Sector Models
and Streamtubes Miscible Flood Modeling and Predictions
Model Ranking and Uncertainty Assessment Dynamic
Reservoir Characterization Upscaling/ Upgridding Why
Streamlines History Matching: Workflows Assisted History
Matching of Finite-Difference Models Streamline-Based
Sensitivity Computations Field Case Studies
Fractured Reservoir Modeling and Applications Corner
Point Geometry and Faults Compositional Modeling Time
Step and Stability Considerations Front Tracking Methods
Streamline vs. Finite Difference: Advantages and Limitations
A BOUT THE COURS E
Why Opportunities Emerge: nature of reserves growth;

operating practices and their effect on new opportunities;
the contribution of evolving technology Recognizing
Opportunities: reservoir characteristics and production
performance indicative of new opportunities, unraveling
limited data, linking operator practices to new
opportunities Reserves versus Upside Potential:
review of reserve classification, risk assessment, value of
new information, data quality control and integration
Reservoir Heterogeneity & New Opportunities:
categories of heterogeneity and their implications for new
opportunities, reservoir compartmentalization, application
of 3D seismic in old fields, identification of net pay,
fractured reservoirs Exploitation Opportunities:
reservoir enhancement through fluid injection,
redevelopment of mature waterfloods, infill drilling, its
utility, application, and value; horizontal and multilateral
wells including their use in displacement projects, recompletions in stratified reservoirs, de-bottlenecking
gathering systems, produced water management, coproduction of water for improved recovery

CALGARY, CANADA

DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
10-14 NOV 2014 US$4,200+GST*

23-27 MAR 2015 US$4,200+GST*
22-26 JUN 2015
US$4,200*
6-10 OCT 2014
US$4,240*
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,240*
13-17 JUL 2015 US$4,870+VAT*

BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,200*
58
RGESERVOIR
ENGINEERING
Course Progression
Matrix
EOLOGY
Production and Completions Engineering
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the Production and Completions
courses in this section are structured within each topic, from Basic to Specialized.
On either side of the Production and Completions section, you will see courses in
associated disciplines for cross-training. These Matrices are ideal for building training
plans for early-career staff or finding the right course to build upon existing knowledge
and experience.
Production Operations 1 PO1 leads off this section and represents the core
foundation of the production engineering course curriculum and is the foundation for
future studies in the discipline. Completions and Workovers - CAW, on the next
page, is a foundation level introduction to many facets of completion and intervention

technology, and is one of our most popular courses.
Our Unconventional Resource course offerings continue to grow with Surface
Water Management for Unconventional Resource Plays-SWM (p. 70). For all
of your Hydraulic Fracturing needs both applied and advanced see p. 63. Also, our
Artificial Lift courses are grouped together from pp. 64-66 for your convenience. Also,
our new Multiphase Flow in Production Operations MFP course is on p. 62.
The following instructors have been selected and approved by the PetroSkills Curriculum Network to teach one or more of the following
Production and Completions Engineering courses:
Dr. Asnul Bahar
Dr. Omar Barkat
Paul M. Barry
Michael R. Berry
Larry K. Britt
Steve Cheung
Alexandre Chwetzoff
Geology and
Geophysics
Gerald R. Coulter
Dr. Iskander Diyashev
Dr. Ali Ghalambor
W. Gordon Graves
Dr. A. Daniel Hill
Brian A. Hodgson
William (Bill) Holmes
Reservoir and
Petrophysics
SPECIALIZED
Applied Rock
Mechanics (Page 44)
Horizontal and Multilateral Wells: Analysis
and Design (Page 55)
INTERMEDIATE
(Page 53)
Dr. Howard L. McKinzie

Jeffrey C. McMullan
Manickavasakan S. Nadar
John Nichol
Dr. Phil Notz
Dr. Charles Neuman
William K. Ott
COMPLETIONS /
INTERVENTION
STIMULATION
Horizontal and
Multilateral Wells:
Completions, and
Stimulation
Advanced Hydraulic
Fracturing
Sand Control
Hydraulic Fracturing
Applications (Page 63)
Dr. Jim M. Peden

Dr. Cliff Redus
Michael Reilly
Kenneth Saveth
Dr. Subhash Shah
P. Kyle Travis
Well Construction /
Drilling
Production Engineering
WELL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Reservoir
Characterization
Aaron Horn
Alfred R. Jennings, Jr.
John Jennings
Dr. Satish K. Kalra
Dr. Mohan G. Kelkar
Dr. James F. Lea, Jr.
John Martinez
Hugo Vargas
Robert (Bob) Westermark
Scott J. Wilson
Dr. Ding Zhu
Petroleum Business
& Professional
Development
Health, Safety,
Environment
ARTIFICIAL LIFT
(Page 63)
(Page 70)
Gas Production
Flow Assurance for
Offshore Production
(Page 66)
Production Logging
(Page 69)
(Page 70)
Gas Lift (Page 65)
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Exploration and production technical professionals, asset
team members, team leaders, line managers, IT department
staff who work with data and support production
applications, data technicians, executive management, and,
all support staff who require a more extensive knowledge of
production engineering and operations
Petroleum engineers, production operations staff, reservoir engineers, facilities staff, drilling and completion
engineers; geologists; field supervisors and managers; field technicians, service company engineers and managers,
and, especially engineers starting a work assignment in production engineering and operations or other engineers
wanting a firm foundation in production engineering.
Gain insight into typical geological models including unconventional heavy oil, shale gas, and shale oil
Design and properly select well completion mechanical equipment
Evaluate the flow capacity of a well
Achieve successful well casing primary cementing and remedial casing cement repair techniques
Select equipment and engineer alternate methods for perforating operations in varied down hole well environments
including underbalanced procedures
Utilize alternate well intervention techniques of applied wireline operations and coiled tubing methods
Recognize harsh well producing environments leading to potential corrosion and erosion failure, scale formation, and
related downhole deposits
Choose proper wellbore completion and workover fluids, fluid solids control, and fluids filtration standards and best
practice methods
Distinguish the characteristics and types of mechanical artificial lift systems
Ascertain why and how formations become damaged and how to interpret, prevent, and correct reservoir damage
Collect data to categorize options to choose an optimum well stimulation plan
Understand the causes of and the best approach to managing sand production
Understand how to properly acidize a carbonate or a sandstone reservoir
Understand the proper use and effects of surfactants and their presence in the oilfield in order to benefit from their use
and avoid problems mis-application
Manage organic paraffin and asphaltene field deposits in tubing and surface facilities
Understand modern fracture stimulation and productivity improvement including multistage horizontal well shale gas and
shale oil massive frac job design and operations
Review heavy oil development and extraction including mining operations and current modern thermal processes
Choose proven technology for cased hole production logging tools and interpretation methods
Select mechanical and / or permeability altering chemical methods to attempt downhole water shut off
Recognize, prevent, and manage corrosive conditions and typical common soluble and insoluble scales
Apply technologies including: expandable tubulars and screens, intelligent well completions, wellbore fiber optic data
gathering and transmission, interval control valves, multi-lateral completions, and elastomer swellable tubulars
The Production Operations 1 course represents the core foundation of PetroSkills production engineering course
curriculum and is the foundation for future studies in the discipline. The participant will become familiar with past
proven, and, newer technologies, procedures, and techniques to improve and increase oil, gas, and condensate
production. The entire course structure applies a proven methodology, least cost, integrated methods approach that
allows engineers to make careful and prudent business decisions. The PO1 course is one of PetroSkills most popular.
Importance of the geological model Reservoir engineering fundamentals in production operations Well testing
methods applicable to production operations Understanding inflow and outflow and applied system analysis Primary
and remedial cementing operations Well completion design and equipment Completion and workover well fluids
Perforating design and applications Production logging Artificial lift completions Problem wells Formation
damage Acidizing Corrosion control Scale deposition, removal, and prevention Surfactants Paraffin and
asphaltenes Sand control Hydraulic fracturing Unconventional Resources - Shale Gas and Oil, Heavy Oil and
Bitumen

ABERDEEN, U.K.
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
CALGARY, CANADA

COVINGTON, U.S.
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.

13-24 APR 2015 US$8,050+VAT

10-21 NOV 2014
US$7,010
9-20 NOV 2015
US$7,010
24 AUG-4 SEP 2015
US$7,190
2-13 FEB 2015
US$7,010+GST
13-24 APR 2015 US$7,010+GST
24 AUG-4 SEP 2015 US$7,010+GST
3-14 AUG 2015
US$7,010
2-13 MAR 2015
US$7,010
7-18 DEC 2014
US$8,980
15-26 NOV 2015
US$8,980
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
20-31 OCT 2014

US$7,080
8-19 DEC 2014
US$7,080
16-27 MAR 2015
US$7,080
1-12 JUN 2015
US$7,080
14-25 SEP 2015
US$7,080
19-30 OCT 2015
US$7,080
7-18 DEC 2015
US$7,080
30 NOV-11 DEC 2015 US$8,180
3-14 NOV 2014
US$8,050+VAT
15-26 JUN 2015 US$8,050+VAT
2-13 NOV 2015
US$8,050+VAT
11-22 MAY 2015
US$7,010
7-18 SEP 2015
US$8,180+GST

Apply and integrate production engineering principles within
the many technical disciplines
Solve production technology problems
Identify and incorporate the role of production engineering
and operations in oil and gas exploitation planning and
development
Choose basic well completion equipment design
Perform system analyses (Nodal AnalysisTM) evaluations to
optimize well tubing design and selection
Perform basic artificial lift designs
Distinguish how to acidize sandstone and carbonate
formations and identify the differences in stimulating the
two main reservoir lithology types
Design basic sand control gravel pack completions
Develop and evaluate well / zone candidate selection to
conduct a hydraulic fracturing campaign and how to design
and run frac pack well completions
Choose among the varied water shut off mechanical and
chemical approaches
Take advantage of new production technology advances in
swellable completions, expandable tubulars and screens,
and intelligent well (smart well) completions
Maximize team interaction and understand the dynamics
between production engineering and other disciplines
A BOUT THE COURSE
This course stresses the production technology required to
effectively develop and operate an asset and the role of
production engineering in a multi-discipline development
project. Practical application of production practices is
emphasized. Both theory and actual field examples and well
completion programs are presented and studied along with
class problems, exercises, and related streaming videos. Well
completion equipment and tools are viewed and discussed.
Participants will work several exercises such as basic
continuous gas lift, ESP, stimulation, gravel pack, and
fracturing designs. Nodal analysis problems are set up and
solved on the computer and horizontal and multilateral
technology is presented.
COURS E CONTENT
Completion design Inflow and outflow performance
Artificial lift well completion systems (gas-lift, electrical
submersible pump, beam-pump, progressing cavity pump)
Formation damage and well stimulation Perforating
Sand Control Fracturing Intelligent well completions
Swellables and expandables well completions Field
surveillance and dataProduction system optimization

HOUSTON, U.S.
THE HAGUE,
THE NETHERLANDS

10-14 AUG 2015

14-18 DEC 2015
US$4,040*
US$4,670*
15-19 DEC 2014

18-22 MAY 2015
16-20 NOV 2015
US$4,670*
US$4,670*
US$4,670*
PRODUCTION AND COMPLETIONS ENGINEERING
Production Operations 1 PO1
Production
Technology for Other
Disciplines PTO
60
Well Stimulation:
Practical and Applied
Completions and Workovers CAW
WS
BASIC
FOUNDATION
DES IGNED FOR
Those involved in the planning, execution and

evaluation of well stimulation treatments in
conventional as well as unconventional plays,
including the shales. This includes completion,
production, reservoir and drilling engineers; field
supervisors, production foremen, engineering
technicians and geologists.
Y O U W I L L L E ARN
How to select stimulation techniques best suited for

various formation types and situations
To apply basic non-acid and acidizing concepts
To apply basic hydraulic fracturing concepts
Too often in todays dynamic oil and gas industry, not

enough attention is paid to the details of well
stimulation treatments. This can result in poor and / or
less than optimum results. Those involved in the
planning, execution, and evaluation of stimulation
treatments need to have the background and training
in the basics so better decisions can be made
resulting in more gas down the line or oil in the tank!
This practical course is designed for those involved in
all aspects of well stimulation. To be better able to
make decisions it is important to have a basic
understanding of the types of formations and basic
reservoir properties with which we deal. For this
reason, time is spent in the early portion of the course
setting the geological and reservoir property stage
for vertical, horizontal and multilateral wells prior to
developing the basic formation damage, acidizing, and
hydraulic fracturing concepts. The course includes
acidizing and fracturing quality control, conducting the
treatment, monitoring pressures, and other critical
parameters, during and after the treatment. An
important part of the course is class teamwork
whereby the attendees divide into teams to evaluate
and design stimulation treatments. These exercises
bring out many important parameters discussed
during the course.
This subject is briefly covered in the PetroSkills
Production Operations 1 course (Foundation Level) as
well as in the Formation Damage: Causes, Prevention
and Remediation (Intermediate Level) course.
However, this course is more concentrated, detailed
and applied in the subject matter than either of the
other courses
C O U R S E C O NT EN T
Geological / basic reservoir properties Formation

damage how and why it happens Non-acid
damage removal techniques Acidizing Objectives,
types, additives Acidizing placement techniques and
the pressure chart Quality control and safety
Hydraulic fracturing materials and their importance
to success, including gel and slick water treatments
The frac chart Hydraulic fracturing quality control
and safety Energized fluids - application and safety

CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.


15-19 JUN 2015

2-6 MAR 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
3-7 NOV 2014
12-16 OCT 2015
US$3,900+GST
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$4,570
US$4,570
Beginning Level drilling operations, production operations, workover and completions personnel; petroleum
engineers; drilling and completion contractor personnel; service company personnel
Develop a high level completion strategy for wells in a variety of situations

Select tubing, packers, and completion flow control equipment
Appraise/design a suitable flow barrier strategy
Make recommendations on installation and retrieval practices for tubing, packers, etc.
Identify key design for horizontal, multilateral, HPHT wells, etc.
Select an appropriate intervention strategy/equipment
Identify key features/applicability of the main sand control, fracpack and well stimulation options
Assess/specify concerns/remedial measures for formation damage/skin removal
Develop and outline overall strategy for a completion program
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Completions and Workovers course is an introduction to many facets of completion and intervention technology.
The material progresses through each of the major design, diagnostic and intervention technologies, ending with the
effect of operations on surface facilities and plug and abandonment requirements. The course focuses on the practical
aspects of each of the technologies, using design examples and both successes and failures to illustrate the points of
the design and the risks involved with the entire process. The overall objectives of the course are to focus on delivering
and maintaining well quality.
This course sets a firm foundation for future work in completions and workover technology. Numerous exercises
emphasize the application of learning objectives. During the first day, topics include the objectives and key decisions
for completion design, integrating completion with well construction, the impact of well flow capacity, and artificial lift
options. Days two, three, and four cover completion equipment, perforating, horizontal and multilateral wells,
specialized completion technologies, formation damage, well servicing fluids, completion programming, well
stimulation options and screening; production, management, size analysis, and exclusion techniques for sand; well
problems and workover planning, coiled tubing, and wireline techniques. The last day wraps up with live well
interventions, hydraulic workover and snubbing units, frequently deployed workover operations, and completion
programming and course review.
COURSE CONTENT
Basic well completion design, practices, and strategies

Well quality and integrity
Safety aspects of well design
Packer selection and tubing forces
Wellheads/chokes/ subsurface safety valves and flow control equipment
Corrosion and erosion Inflow and tubing performance
Tubing design and selection
Materials selection
Deviated/multiple zone/subsea/horizontal/multilateral and hpht completion considerations
Perforating design
Causes and prevention of formation damage
Stimulation design considerations
Sand control
Wireline/coiled tubing/workover rig operations
Snubbing

ABERDEEN, U.K.
ABU DHABI, U.A.E.

BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
CALGARY, CANADA
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

2-6 MAR 2015

14-18 DEC 2014
13-17 SEP 2015
16-20 MAR 2015
13-17 JUL 2015
11-15 MAY 2015
22-26 MAR 2015
10-14 NOV 2014
1-5 DEC 2014
23-27 FEB 2015
9-13 MAR 2015
20-24 APR 2015
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,940+VAT
US$5,410
US$5,410
US$4,240
US$4,350
US$4,240+GST
US$5,410
US$4,240
US$4,240
US$4,240
US$4,240
US$4,240
US$4,240
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA

22-26 JUN 2015

US$4,240
24-28 AUG 2015
US$4,240
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,240
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,240
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,240
7-11 SEP 2015
US$4,940
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,940+VAT
8-12 JUN 2015
US$4,940+VAT
3-7 AUG 2015
US$4,940+VAT
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015 US$4,940+VAT
1-5 JUN 2015
US$4,240
4-8 MAY 2015
US$4,240
20-24 OCT 2014 US$4,940+GST
19-23 OCT 2015 US$4,940+GST
61
Surface Production Operations PO3
FOUNDATION
BASIC
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED F OR
Petroleum and production engineers, completion

engineers, stimulation engineers, geologists,
managers, technical supervisors, service and
support personnel
Use key multi-disciplinary tools for successful

completions and stimulations in unconventional
resources
Understand the importance of geo-mechanics
and rock mechanics to the success of transverse
multiple fractured horizontal wells in unconventional
resources
Understand unconventional resource play
completion options and selection processes
Apply principals and design of well stimulation
treatments in unconventional resources
Employ critical data needs and collection techniques
with minimal operational impact
Horizontal wells have become the industry standard for

unconventional and tight formation gas reservoirs.
Because these reservoirs have poorer quality pay, it takes
a good, well-planned completion and fracture
stimulation(s) to make an economic well. Even in a sweet
spot in the unconventional and tight gas reservoir, good
completion and stimulation practices are required;
otherwise, a marginal or uneconomic well will result. This
course will focus on some of the key elements of well
completions and stimulation practices as they apply to
horizontal wells in tight and unconventional reservoirs.
Optimization studies will be shown and used to highlight
the importance of lateral length, number of fractures,
inter-fracture distance, fracture half-length, and fracture
conductivity. These results will be used to discuss the
various completion choices such as cased and cemented,
open hole with external casing packers, and open hole
pump and pray techniques. This course also will
address key risks to horizontal wells and develop risk
mitigation strategies so that project economics can be
maximized. In addition, tight and unconventional gas field
case studies will be used to illustrate the application of
these design, optimization, and risk mitigation strategies
for horizontal wells in tight and unconventional gas
reservoirs.
Geo-mechanics: What makes an unconventional shale

reservoir prospective Introduction to the
Completions and Multiple Fracture stimulated
horizontal wells Horizontal well objectives in
Unconventional Reservoirs Basis of fracture design
in horizontal wells Horizontal well stimulation
objectives Completion planning for horizontal wells
Horizontal well risks & risk mitigation strategies
Horizontal well case histories
Technical, field, service, support and supervisory personnel having interaction with Facilities Engineers and desiring
to gain an awareness level understanding of the field processing of production fluids. This course is excellent for
cross-training. This course delivers an understanding of all the fundamental field treating facilities: What they are Why they are needed - How they work.
YOU WI L L L EA RN
The physical properties and phase behavior of crude oil and natural gas that govern production operations
Field processes for treating and conditioning full wellstream production for sales or final disposition
An introduction to the wide range of equipment used to process, treat, transport, and store oilfield produced fluids
The basics of oilfield corrosion prevention, detection and treatment
How to determine and minimize pressure drop in pipelines, valves and pressured vessels
Internal workings of separators, pumps, compressors, valves and other treating equipment
An overview of the processes and equipment used to handle acid gases
A basic understanding of a wide range of produced fluid volume measurement and metering devices
A description of treating equipment whether located on the surface, offshore platform or sea floor
ABOU T T H E COURSE
The purpose of this course is to present an overview and basic understanding of the wide range of oilfield production
handling and treatment equipment. The participant should learn not only what but how field fluid treating equipment
works. The fundamental principles of fluid behavior are first introduced, then applied to all of the various equipment and
systems comprising production operations. Emphasis is on understanding the internal workings inside the piping, valves
and treating vessels.
A major goal of this course is to improve communication among the technical disciplines, field and office in order to
enhance operational efficiencies, lower costs and improve production economics. Example step-by-step exercises are
worked together with the instructor to drive home the important points. Daily sessions include formal presentation
interspersed with many short directed discussions and problem solving.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Properties of produced fluids: Impact of pressure, temperature and fluid on key hydrocarbon parameters and fluid
behavior
Valves: API valves, chokes, regulators, and flow control devices; principle of operation and effect on fluid condition
Safety systems: surface safety control systems; relief valves; pressure ratings; API recommended practices
Flowlines, manifolds and gathering systems: material selection, pressure drop considerations, line sizing,
corrosion, noise and erosion concerns, full wellstream production, two and three phase fluid flow, pigging, slugs, foam
and emulsions
Mechanical equipment: Pumps, compressors, heaters, sour and acid gas treating, pressured vessels, storage
facilities and other surface treating/fluid handling equipment
Gas separation / treating: two and three phase separation, free water removal, treatment of emulsions, hydrate
prevention and treatment, vapor recovery, gas conditioning for sales, injection or field usage
Oil / water separation and treatment: two and three phase separation, emulsion breaking, asphaltenes, solids
control, removal of residual oil-in-water and water-in-oil to meet pipeline specifications or injection / disposal
requirements, hydrocyclones and new water / oil treating equipment
Fluid measurement and instrumentation: Liquid and gas metering using positive displacement meters, orifices,
sonic meters, mass measurement meters, three phase flow measurement and new metering devices
Acid gas treatment: field handling and treatment of sour and acid gases, safety considerations, API standards
Corrosion: fundamental principles; detection, prevention and treatment
Treating facility innovations: up-to-date description of new equipment for handling high pressure/temperature,
three phase flow from subsea and remote locations

CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.

PITTSBURGH, U.S.
SAN ANTONIO, U.S.
27-31 JUL 2015

2-6 MAR 2015
11-15 MAY 2015
21-25 SEP 2015
3-7 NOV 2014
8-12 JUN 2015
8-12 DEC 2014
19-23 OCT 2015
24-28 AUG 2015
14-18 DEC 2015
US$4,000+GST
US$4,000
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,670+VAT
US$4,670+VAT
US$4,000
US$4,000
US$4,000
US$4,000

BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
CALGARY, CANADA
DALLAS, U.S.

DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.

23-27 MAR 2015

US$3,900
27 APR-1 MAY 2015 US$3,900+GST
6-10 OCT 2014
US$3,900
5-9 OCT 2015
US$3,900
23-27 NOV 2014
US$4,990
8-12 NOV 2015
US$4,990
15-19 DEC 2014
US$3,940
18-22 MAY 2015
US$3,940
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
MIDLAND, U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015

US$3,940
14-18 DEC 2015
US$3,940
25-29 MAY 2015
US$4,570
10-14 AUG 2015 US$4,570+VAT
3-7 NOV 2014
US$3,900
16-20 NOV 2015
US$3,900
6-10 APR 2015
US$3,900
3-7 AUG 2015
US$4,570+GST
Unconventional
Resources Completion
and Stimulation URCS
62
Operations and
Development of Surface
Production Systems PO4
FOUNDATION
FIELD TRIP
DESIGNED FOR
Production and Technical Professionals engaged in

Upstream Operations and Development, Petroleum
Engineers, Team Leaders, Production Operators,
Technical Assistants, Senior Technicians and Field
Supervisors, Production and Development Technical
Professionals and Newly Hired Engineers needing an
understanding on how a surface production system
is selected, put together, and operates. The course
is also designed for all technical operating personnel
who want to get a solid foundation in principals,
challenges and solutions for upstream Surface
Production Systems.
Describe the fluid properties that affect the timely delivery
of petroleum fluids
Describe the working principles and main functions of
gathering and central production stations
Identify each equipment/facility composing the integrated
production system and state criteria for efficient operation
Choose basic upstream surface production equipment
design configurations
Discuss best practice in operating upstream surface
facilities efficiently within the operating envelop
Put together a surface production system and manage a
smooth operation for optimum delivery
Develop and maintain a surface production system for
various produced fluid systems
Maximize team interaction to select and operate a
workable surface production system
This course trains the participant to effectively develop and
operate an upstream surface production system. Practical
application of surface production practices is emphasized.
Both theory and examples are presented and studied along
with class exercises. Initially, participants will work as a team
in short hands-on exercises that reinforce the lectures. Later
on, participants arranged as a technical team will work on an
Integrated Surface Production System (ISPS) team
assignment. The result of this ISPS project will be presented
during the last day of the program. Note that 75% of this
course is hands-on team assignments. This course program
will lay a solid foundation of the skills, knowledge and selfawareness required to develop further into fully competent
Production Operations Professionals.
Applied principles of Oil and Gas Surface Operations
Characterization of Petroleum Fluids Two-Phase Oil and
Gas Systems Two-Phase Separation Operations, and
Selection Procedures Oil-Gas-Water Interaction Principles
and Emulsions Three-Phase Separation Operations, and
Selection Procedures Upstream Crude Oil Treating
Operations and Selection Procedures Crude Oil Dehydration,
Desalting, Sweetening and Stabilization Produced Water
treating Operations and Selection Procedures Transportation
of Petroleum Fluids Pumps and Pumping Systems
Pressure Vessels Requirements Upstream Natural Gas
Treating Operations and Selection Procedures Acid Gas
Treating, Gas Dehydration and Removal of other Contaminants
Compressors and Compression Systems Production
Delivery Assurance and Maintenance Measurements in Oil
and Gas Operations Integrated Surface Production System
Team Project Project Final Presentation
Downhole Remediation
Practices for Mature Oil
and Gas Wells DRP
Multiphase Flow in
Production Operations
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
D ESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
Asset managers, drilling and completion engineers,

Asset managers, drilling and completion engineers,
petroleum engineers and geologists, independent
producers, production managers and engineers,
reservoir managers and engineers, field supervisors,
company executives and officials, field personnel
with operating and service companies
Diagnose and develop removal and prevention

techniques for wellbore damage due to scale,
paraffin, asphaltenes, corrosion, and erosion
Understand sources, causes, and effects of water
production
Design remediation applications (both mechanical
and chemical) for reducing excess water production
Design sand-control applications and understand
how to fix damaged screens and gravel packs
Understand how and when to apply remedial
cementing practices and what tools and job
considerations are critical
Apply these techniques to a specific well problem
that you bring in to the classroom from your current
field assignment
ABOUT THE COURSE
Downhole Remediation for Mature Oil & Gas Wells is

presented from a practical point of view. Discussions
include decision processes for selection, design and
application of methods that are supported by field
experiences and research results. Principal focus is
production-related near wellbore damage and
remedial water control practices
COURSE CONTENT
Production-Related Near Wellbore Damage

Scale Paraffin Asphaltenes Corrosion Erosion
Well Diagnostics Removal Techniques
Prevention Techniques Wellbore Stabilization
Understanding Unwanted Water Production
Extent of the Problem Causes and Effects of Water
Production Monitoring and Evaluation Techniques
Diagnostics Defining Required Attributes and
Placement Controls Fitting Solutions to Problems
Remedial Water Control
Challenges and Solutions Environmental
Considerations In-Wellbore Control Near-Wellbore
Techniques Matrix Applications
Fractures and Voids Other
Water Control
Bringing it all together Engineered Process Initial
Screening Reservoir Characterization Simulation
Case Studies
MFP
NEW
Engineers, Production Engineers, Operations

Engineers, Surface and Sub-Surface Engineers,
Reservoir Engineers, Petroleum Engineers,
Production Technical Consultants and any other
production engineering professional who deals with
the production and upstream delivery of petroleum
fluids and has an interest in multiphase flow during
the production life cycle of a field.
Perform basic calculations of multiphase flow systems

during production
Manage theoretical and practical multiphase flow
systems from the reservoir to the sales point
Deal with the variables unique to multiphase flows
during production
Describe the effect of flow variable on the transport of
produced fluids
Utilize multiphase flow problem solving methods
Prevent and/or mitigate problematic multiphase flow
situations
Competently design multiphase transport systems in
production operations
Identify and evaluate the limitations of some software
tools
A BOUT THE COURSE
Multiphase flow seems to be inevitable during the

production of oil and gas, resulting in a large increase in
operating cost. It can be minimized if engineers
understood better flow patterns and conditions of
production under which multiphase flows occur. This is
getting even more problematic as we are producing more
hydrocarbons from low pressure reservoirs and moving
produced fluids directly to a central production station. The
production of heavy oils is also another factor to take into
considerations. This Multiphase Flow in Production
Operations course presents an improved understanding of
multiphase flow in wells and upstream surface transfer
systems. This is a true integrated multiphase flow in
production systems course. Participants will spend a
considerable amount of time dealing with practical
applications. Trainees will gain experience in solving
problems by hand through the use of spreadsheets and a
practical multiphase flow software. This helps engineers
identify the multiphase flow parameters that must be
considered in order to minimize production loss and
control operating cost. This is a course with many field
application examples and problems to illustrate key points.
Participants will leave this session with a better
understanding of the design and operation of multiphase
flow systems resulting in huge production cost savings.
One personal computer is provided, at additional cost, for each
two participants.
COURS E CONTENT
Gas and Liquid pertinent PVT properties for multiphase

flows Fundamentals and principles of multiphase flows
Multiphase flows in production tubing and casing
(horizontal, vertical and inclined) Multiphase flows in
pipelines and transportation systems Multiphase flow
constraints and flow though restrictions Production
delivery assurance under multiphase flow conditions
Production assurance considerations in conceptual
design and operations

HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
includes field trip
5-16 OCT 2015

US$7,330*
27 JUL-7 AUG 2015 US$8,050+VAT*
ABU DHABI, U.A.E.

BARCELONA, SPAIN

DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

KRAKOW, POLAND
19-23 APR 2015

13-17 OCT 2014
21-25 SEP 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
10-14 NOV 2014
14-18 DEC 2015
18-22 MAY 2015
US$5,090
US$4,670
US$4,670
US$4,000
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,670

HOUSTON, U.S.
23-27 MAR 2015
US$4,040
63
Hydraulic Fracturing
Applications HFU
Advanced Hydraulic
Fracturing AHF
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
SPECIALIZED
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED F OR
DESIGNED FOR
Production, operations, and reservoir engineers;

senior technicians and field supervisors with an
engineering background
YO U W IL L L E A R N H O W T O
Apply nodal analysis concepts viewing the total

producing system as a whole from the reservoir
rock through the completion, well bore and
gathering system, to the market while honoring
system rate/pressure constraints
Avoid improper design where any one component,
or a mismatch of components, adversely affects the
performance of the entire system
Perform a system-wide analysis to increase well
rates by identifying bottlenecks and design an
efficient field-wide flow system, including wells,
artificial lift, gathering lines and manifolds
Use nodal analysis, together with reservoir
simulation and analytical tools, for planning new
field development
Improper design of any one component, or a mismatch
of components, adversely affects the performance of
the entire system. The chief function of a system-wide
analysis is to increase well rates. It identifies
bottlenecks and serves as a framework for the design
of efficient field wide flow systems, including wells,
artificial lift, gathering lines and manifolds. Together
with reservoir simulation and analytical tools, Nodal
analysis is used in planning new field development.
Initially, this technology was applied using pressure
traverse curves and simple PI models. Now state-ofthe-art software programs have enabled a well-trained
engineer to concentrate on matching field data,
interpreting results, and understanding a systems
interdependencies. Software is used extensively during
the class and the participant is encouraged to bring
his/her own laptop and nodal software. However, if the
attendee chooses not to supply his/her own software,
nodal analysis and gas deliverability planning programs
will be provided at no extra charge.
General Overview of Nodal Analysis Inflow

Performance Completion Performance Tubing
Performance Flowline Performance Artificial Lift
Design hydraulic fracture treatments for typical field

situations
Apply the concepts of well stimulation by hydraulic
fracturing to various types of reservoir conditions to
optimize well productivity
Recognize opportunities for substantial production
improvement by application of effective hydraulic
fracturing
Gather pertinent well data and information to
plan, design, implement, and evaluate fracturing
treatments for all types of reservoirs
Realize the strengths and limitations of hydraulic
fracture theory as it relates to field applications of
fracturing
Become a participant in each fracturing treatment
rather than just a technical observer
The course takes a practical approach to the

applications of hydraulic fracturing. Fracturing
technology benefits and limitations in all types of
sandstone and carbonate reservoirs are explained.
Fracture modeling is used as a tool to demonstrate
how modeling software can be used effectively in
practical applications. All aspects of the planning,
designing, and implementation of fracturing
treatments are covered. In addition to the technical
presentation, the course contains many practical
exercises and class problems based on case histories.
You will take home a fresh approach to hydraulic
fracturing, eager to select viable candidates for more
effective fracturing applications.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Introduction to the fracturing process and mechanics

Practical fracture design Fracturing fluid additives
and proppant Strengths and limitations of fracturing
applications Production increase Factors involved
in field implementation Acid fracturing vs. proppant
fracturing Frac packs Waterfracs Fracturing in
horizontal wells QA/QC of fracturing treatments
Evaluation of fracturing treatment success
Production, operations, and completions

engineers who are actively involved in hydraulic
fracturing applications and desire a more in-depth
understanding of hydraulic fracturing theory and
applied concepts. It is designed for engineers that
have some fracturing experience or those who have
already attended the PetroSkills intermediate level
Hydraulic Fracturing Applications course.
Better understand rock properties and rock

mechanics related to fracturing applications
Better understand fracturing fluid mechanics and
proppant transport
More effectively design fracturing treatments
through better understanding of factors influencing
hydraulic fracturing applications
Use pre-frac injection test data and real-time
fracturing treatment data in fracturing applications
to define fracture parameters and improve frac
treatment design
Consider factors influencing post-frac fracture
conductivity and well cleanup
Realize the strengths and limitations of existing
hydraulic fracturing technology and fracture models
Expand fracturing applications to fit a wider range of
reservoir types and conditions
A BOUT THE COURS E
This advanced course is designed for those who have

a practical understanding of the applications of
hydraulic fracturing and want to increase their
expertise. The course will provide the details and
discussion of fracturing concepts usually accepted or
assumed in fracturing applications. The strengths and
limitations of various approaches to fracturing
treatment design will be covered. Attendees should
leave the Advanced course with a better
understanding of the hydraulic fracturing process and
how it relates to post-frac well performance.
COURSE CONTENT
Rock properties and fracture mechanics related to the

fracturing process Fracturing fluid mechanics
Proppant transport Pre-frac injection test analysis
Fracture closure Fracture monitoring and fracture
measurement Fluid leak-off Re-fracturing
considerations Review of existing fracture modeling
software Evaluation of post-frac well performance

CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
VIENNA, AUSTRIA

14-18 SEP 2015 US$4,000+GST*

17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,000*
19-23 APR 2015
US$5,090*
1-5 JUN 2015
US$4,040*
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,670*
16-20 MAR 2015
US$4,000*
27-31 JUL 2015 US$4,670+GST*
3-7 NOV 2014
US$4,670*
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,670*

ABERDEEN, U.K.
CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
PITTSBURGH, U.S.

27-31 JUL 2015 US$4,770+VAT

9-13 MAR 2015 US$4,100+GST
27 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$4,140
21-25 SEP 2015
US$4,140
6-10 APR 2015
US$5,460
15-19 JUN 2015
US$4,100
13-17 OCT 2014
US$4,100
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,100

CALGARY, CANADA

HOUSTON, U.S.
MIDLAND, U.S.
17-21 NOV 2014 US$4,200+GST

16-20 NOV 2015 US$4,200+GST
20-24 JUL 2015
US$4,240
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015
US$4,200
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Production, reservoir, and drilling engineers, as

well as others who need a better understanding of
fracturing applications
Performance Analysis,
Prediction, and
Optimization Using
NODAL Analysis PO2
64
Acidizing Applications
in Sandstones and
Carbonates ASC
Artificial Lift Systems

ALS
Beam Pumps BP
INTERMEDIATE
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
Engineers and other personnel involved with the

daily operation and management of producing oil
and gas wells; production engineers and reservoir
engineers involved with well stimulation applications
would also benefit from attending this course
Assess a wells need for stimulation

Recognize the strengths and limitations of acidizing
Investigate production problems from the standpoint
of damage removal and improvement in well
production
Apply acid treatments strategically to improve
success
Approach acidizing applications from a practical
viewpoint
Recognize opportunities for enhancement of
acidizing treatments using non-acid fluids
Although acidizing is the oldest method of well

stimulation, it is often applied with mixed results. It
remains, however, a valuable tool for improving well
productivity. The key to acidizing success is in the
understanding of how it works, the optimum
conditions for its application, and proper evaluation of
well response after the acidizing treatment. The
instructor will present many of the practical aspects of
acidizing applications and help provide a better
understanding of acidizing as a tool for enhancing well
performance.
Well stimulation objectives Types of formation

damage Influence of skin factor Production
improvement with skin removal Well stimulation and
reservoir management Perforating techniques and
well stimulation Acidizing for well stimulation
Chemistry of sandstone acidizing Chemistry of
carbonate acidizing Acid additives Treatment
diversion Acid fracturing Rules of thumb
Types of acids Sandstone acidizing guidelines
Carbonate acidizing guidelines Re-stimulation of
acidized wells QA/QC in acidizing applications
Safety precautions
Engineers, technicians, field supervisors, and others

who select, design, install, evaluate, or operate
artificial lift systems
Maximize oil production with artificial lift systems
Make basic PVT properties and inflow performance
calculations related to artificial lift
Apply multiphase tubing and pipe flow principles
Select the appropriate artificial lift system
Compare systems to determine which one is most
economically feasible
Specify components and auxiliary equipment
Extend the life of equipment and installed lift
systems
Apply basic design and analysis concepts
Design system features that allow for gassy
production, production with solids, viscous
production, and for other harsh environments
A BOUT THE COURSE
This course blends lecture, hands-on exercises, and

seminar teaching styles to enhance learning.
Participants work with software that allows them to
design and analyze artificial lift designs, which should
improve performance and result in higher production
rates and/or reduced operating costs. Participants
learn how to design and troubleshoot rod pumping,
continuous gas lift, and electric submersible pump
systems. Other methods such as PCP, plunger lift, jet
pump, hydraulic pump, and intermittent gas lift will
also be addressed. Participants gain experience in
solving problems by hand and also by using advanced
computer programs. Troubleshooting is an important
part of artificial lift operations and several typical
surveillance problems are solved. The class includes
pictures and videos of the most important equipment
components being applied. With increased prices,
more emphasis is placed on techniques to maximize
production. New developments at various stages of
application are also covered.
COURS E CONTENT
Overview of artificial lift technology Criteria for

selection of artificial lift system Reservoir performance:
inflow and outflow relationships Artificial lift screening
Introduction to rod-pumping, gas lift, and ESP systems
Rod-pump design: pumping unit, rods, pump, prime
movers, gas anchor, pump-off controls
Gas lift design: mandrels, valves, injection gas
requirements, temperature, chokes, spacing, equilibrium
curve, continuous flow design ESP design: pump
performance curves, pump intake curves, typical
problems, installation, troubleshooting Best practices
for installation and maintenance Economic analysis
Engineers and field technicians who are responsible

for the selection, operation, and maintenance of
beam pumping systems
Maximize oil production using Beam systems.
Identify components of the system.
Design and analyze a system using up to date
computer programs.
Apply best practices for longer system life
Improve efficiency of the system
Combat gas, solids and viscosity in the produce
fluids
Make informed comparisons to other methods.
A BOUT THE COURSE
The course will allow the user to become familiar with

the system and when it should be used. All
components will be described in detail. Design and
analysis will be done using advanced computer
programs. Some films will be show mostly illustrating
either new products or best practices. A few problems
will be solved by the class members each day.
Comparisons with other systems to select the best
system for a given well, whether it may be beam
pumping or another method of lift; design and
analysis using computer programs; films and example
problems will all be part of the class. Problems
addressing solids, gas handling and viscosity are
addressed. Best practices are stressed throughout so
a long lasting system can be developed for maximum
profit.
New material will also be presented on Beam Pumps
in horizontal wells to dewater, and performance of gas
separators.
COURS E CONTENT
Reservoir considerations Overview of artificial lift

Design and analysis of the beam pump system
Prime mover Belts Sheaves Gear box Unit
Polished rod Wellhead/stuffing box Rods
Pump Tubing Artificial lift efficiency Heavy oil
considerations Gas separation/handling Best
practices for operation Component design System
analysis Pump off controllers

HOUSTON, U.S.
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,140
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.

CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

MIDLAND, U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
3-7 NOV 2014

US$4,000*
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,000*
2-6 MAR 2015
US$4,000+GST*
15-19 DEC 2014
US$4,040*
13-17 JUL 2015
US$4,040*
14-18 DEC 2015
US$4,040*
6-10 OCT 2014 US$4,670+VAT*
26-30 OCT 2015 US$4,670+VAT*
23-27 MAR 2015
US$4,000*
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,000*

HOUSTON, U.S.
11-15 MAY 2015
US$4,140*
65
Electrical Submersible
Pumps ESP
FIELD TRIP
INTERMEDIATE

for the selection, operation and maintenance of ESP
systems.
YOU W IL L L E A R N H O W T O
Maximize oil production using ESP Systems

Identify components of the ESP system
computer programs
Implement best practices for longer system life
Improve power efficiency of the system
Combat gas, solids, corrosion and viscosity in the
produced fluids
Compare to other artificial lift methods
Introduction to artificial lift and electrical submersible

pumping Introduction for reservoir and production
considerations Description of all components of the
electrical submersible system starting at the surface to the
pump; transformers; controllers/VSD; wellhead; tubing
cable; cable guards; motor lead cable; pump; intake/gas
separator; equalizer/protector; motor; instrumentation
Installation considerations and cautions Design of an
ESP system to fit current and future well conditions
Operation of a given design
Analysis of an ESP system using diagnostics from
installed instrumentation and using diagnostic computer
programs Removal of failed equipment
Controls for ESP systems including variable speed
drives ESP instrumentation available in the industry
Failure analysis Data keeping Maintenance and
Monitoring

CALGARY, CANADA
HOUSTON, U.S.
8-12 JUN 2015

13-17 APR 2015
US$4,100+GST*
US$4,265*
DESI GN ED F OR
Production engineers and operations staff

responsible for designing gas lift installations and/
or performing surveillance and optimization on wells
using gas lift; appropriate for staff at all levels of gas
lift expertise and has been given with good results to
both production engineers new to gas lift as well as
industry gas lift consultants
Select the appropriate gas lift systems and

equipment
Design continuous-flow gas lift systems
Analyze operating gas lift systems Increase
production from your wells using gas lift technology
and optimization
Improve the economics of gas lift operation
ABOU T T H E COURSE
Gas lift is one of the most widely used artificial lift

techniques. Participants will investigate the impact of
tubing sizing, gas lift valve selection, gas lift mandrel
spacing, gas lift valve design, casing pressure, surface
choke size, gas volume, etc., on well design and
operation. Participants practice mandrel spacing
design and gas lift valve design, surveillance and
optimization at the well and field level using actual
field data including the use of software programs.
After attending this course, participants will be able to
identify, diagnose, analyze and solve gas lift problems.
Up to date computer programs will be used/
demonstrated during the course. The class includes
pictures and videos of most important equipment
components while being applied, to further participant
understanding. With increased prices, more emphasis
is placed on techniques to maximize production. New
developments at various stages of development and
application are also covered.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Gas lift concepts and data Inflow/Outflow Nodal

analysis Equilibrium curves Gas lift equipment
and valve mechanics Valve selection and calibration
Unloading Mandrel spacing and step-by step,
complete gas lift design for a well Temperature
effects on valves Determine the Ptro Orifice sizing
techniques Lift gas rates for best economics
Causes and solutions of instability Gas lift
surveillance and measurement Analysis of flowing
pressure gradient surveys Analysis of GL surface
charts and measurements Gas allocation and field
optimization Use of computer programs for gas lift
design, trouble-shooting and optimization
DES IGNED FOR
Engineers and field technicians

Maximize gas production using Plunger Lift systems

Recognize liquid loading in a gas well using field
symptoms, critical velocity and Nodal Analysis
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of
various methods of solution
Apply, design, and diagnose Continuous Plunger Lift
and Conventional Plunger Lift
A BOUT THE COURSE
There are about 400,000 gas wells in the USA and

most are liquid loaded. Solving this problem may
increase production as much as ~40%. Plunger lift is
a very popular method of gas well dewatering as it is
initially inexpensive and can last a long time with no
outside energy required for many wells.
The components of each system are described and
the cycles of each method are shown in detail and
tools for analysis are provided to the attendees.
Methods of analysis include analysis by shape of the
SCADA traces of CP, TP, rate and LP. Also analysis of
the cycles are facilitated by use of a provided spread
sheet that allows determination of the cycle slug size,
the CP required to lift it at the correct speed, the
minimum time for shut-in for the plunger to fall, the
maximum liquid possible, the cycle times, and other
information on the plunger cycle. Other details of
plunger lift operation are presented with the focus on
trouble free cycles and more gas production.
The course will consist of slide presentations, example
problems and discussion. Some film will be shown.
Some programs and SS will be distributed to the
attendees.
COURS E CONTENT
Introduction of loading, solution methods

Continuous Plunger Lift: cycle, components, types of
plungers used for well conditions, when to use and
when switch to conventional, benefits/problems,
diagnostics, safety Conventional Plunger lift: cycle,
components, types of plungers used for well
conditions, when to use, diagnostics using CP/TP
plots and SS, methods of tracking plungers from
surface, other trouble shooting, evaluating effects of
compression, effects on production of wear, setting
EOT, safety What systems to use when conventional
plunger no longer works Selection techniques for AL
for loaded gas wells Comparison of various AL
methods to drawdown capabilities
Sessions in Aberdeen and Houston will include trip to

gas lift shop, when available.

ABERDEEN, U.K.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

10-14 AUG 2015 US$5,020+VAT*

6-10 SEP 2015
US$5,190*
6-10 APR 2015
US$4,140*
1-5 DEC 2014
US$5,460*
23-27 NOV 2015
US$5,460*

MIDLAND, U.S.
includes field trip
includes field trip
INTERMEDIATE
9-13 FEB 2015
US$4,100*
P E T ROP H YSI C S
ESPs are one of the higher volume methods of lift.

ESPs have advantages over some other high volume
methods since they can create a higher drawdown on
the formation and achieve more production, if
problems such as gas interference and sand
production can be solved. This course will allow the
user to become familiar with the ESP system and
when it should be used. All components will be
described in detail. Design and analysis problems will
be done using advanced computer programs. Some
films will be shown mostly illustrating installation,
operation and removal of failed equipment, new
products and best practices. Problems will be solved
and discussed by the class members each day.
Discussion is encouraged concerning experiences of
successes and failures. Problems addressing solids,
gas handling and viscosity are addressed. Best
practices are stressed throughout so a long lasting
system can be developed for maximum profit. SCADA
controls and VSDs are discussed. The attendee will
learn the function of the various components, and the
concerns about installation, operation, and removal of
failed equipment. The participant will be able to
evaluate the design a system for current and future
conditions, analyze an installed system, and many
other operational concerns of the ESP system. New
developments are added to the course as they
become available to the industry.
FIELD TRIP
INTERMEDIATE
D E S IG NE D F O R
Plunger Lift PLS
Gas Lift GLI
66
Flow Assurance for
Offshore Production
Progressing Cavity
Pumps PCP
FAOP
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
D ES IGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR

for the selection, operation and maintenance of PCP
systems.
Identify components of the PCP system

Evaluate applicability compared to other artificial lift
methods
computer programs
Combat gas, pump off, solids, corrosion and
viscosity in the produced fluids
Review a proposal from equipment suppliers
Prolong system life by using best practices
Diagnose and troubleshoot well and pump problems
resulting in lost production
A BOUT THE COURSE
Progressing Cavity Pump technology is the fastest

evolving artificial lift technology in our industry.
Participants will become familiar with the PCP system
and where PCP technology may be applicable. All
components of the PCP system will be described and
discussed in detail. The key steps taken to ensure
correct elastomer selection and rotor fit will be
discussed. Design and analysis problems will be
performed using standard industry software.
Educational movie clips and photos will be used to
illustrate key concepts, equipment principles, failure
analysis and new technology. The attendee will learn
the function of the various components, and the
concerns about installation, operation, and removal of
failed equipment. A manufacturing plant visit (location
dependent) will be made to see the manufacture of a
PCP pump. Design and operating philosophy solutions
to common operating problems such as high solids
content, CO2, high temperature, pump off conditions,
gas, viscous crude etc will be discussed. The
participant will be able to evaluate the design of a
system for current and future conditions, analyze an
installed system, and many other operational
concerns of the PCP system. Automation concepts,
system protection, SCADA control and alarming of key
events will be discussed in order to understand how
to identify and mitigate potential well or PCP problems
resulting in lost production. The focus of the course
will be on developing fit for purpose systems to
ensure lowest total cost of operation and lowest $/bbl
lift cost.
C OURSE CONTENT
Introduction to artificial lift and progressing cavity

pumps Introduction for reservoir and production
considerations Description of all components of the
PCP Installation considerations and cautions
Design of a PCP system to fit current and future
well conditions Operation and monitoring the PCP
system, set-up of system protection Diagnosis and
troubleshooting of the PCP system Removal of failed
equipment and failure analysis PCP instrumentation,
automation and control Data storage and archival
Maintenance and Monitoring
HOUSTON, U.S.
22-26 JUN 2015
US$4,140*
Engineers, operators and technical managers

who are responsible for offshore completions,
production and development; technical staff needing
a foundation in principals, challenges and solutions
for offshore flow assurance. The course is also
appropriate for persons involved in produced fluids
flow in onshore production operations.
Identify the components of a complete flow

assurance study for offshore developments and
understand how they relate to the production
system design and operation
Interpret and use sampling and laboratory testing
results of reservoir fluids relative to flow assurance
Understand the basic properties of reservoir fluids
and how they are modeled for the production
flowline system
Understand the thermohydraulic modeling of steady
state and transient multiphase flow in offshore
production systems
Evaluate and compare mitigation and remediation
techniques for: gas hydrates, paraffin (waxes),
asphaltenes, emulsions, scale, corrosion, erosion
and solids transport, and slugging
Understand the elements of an operability report for
subsea production facilities, flowlines, and export
flowlines
A BOUT THE COURS E
Flow assurance is a critical component in the design

and operation of offshore production facilities. This is
particularly true as the industry goes to deeper water,
longer tiebacks, deeper wells and higher temperature
and pressure reservoirs. Although gas hydrate issues
dominate the thermal design; waxes, asphaltenes,
emulsions, scale, corrosion, erosion, solids transport,
slugging and operability are all important issues which
require considerable effort. The participant will be
presented with sufficient theory/correlation
information to be able to understand the basis for the
applications. This intensive five day course has
considerable time devoted to application and design
exercises to ensure the practical applications are
learned.
COURSE CONTENT
Overview of flow assurance PVT analysis and fluid

properties Steady state and transient multiphase flow
modeling Hydrate, paraffin and asphaltene control
Corrosion, erosion and sand control Fluid property
and phase behavior modeling Equations of state
Fugacity and equilibrium Viscosities of oils Thermal
modeling Multiphase pressure boosting Slugging:
hydrodynamic, terrain induced & ramp up
Commissioning, Start-up, and Shutdown Operations

ABERDEEN, U.K.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA

24-28 AUG 2015 US$4,770+VAT*

9-13 MAR 2015
US$4,140*
1-5 DEC 2014
US$5,460*
23-27 NOV 2015
US$5,460*
29 JUN-3 JUL 2015 US$4,770+VAT*
8-12 DEC 2014 US$5,460+GST*
7-11 DEC 2015 US$5,460+GST*
67
Gas Production
Engineering GPO
Gas Well
Deliquification GWD
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
D E S IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED F OR
Production, reservoir, and facilities engineers and others
involved in gas production, transportation, and storage
including field supervisors
DESIGNED FOR
Production, completion, reservoir, and drilling

engineers; geologists concerned with well
performance and production enhancement; field
supervisors, production foremen, engineering
technicians, production and exploration managers;
those involved in vertical, horizontal and multilateral
wells, conventional and unconventional reservoirs
YOU W IL L L E A R N H O W T O
Recognize formation damage and damage

mechanisms in carbonates, sandstones and shales
Prevent and overcome damage, when it exists,
through the application of non-acid approaches,
acidizing and small fracturing treatments
Geological / depositional environment, reservoir

properties review Properties influencing formation
damage Damaging sandstones, shales and
carbonates, clay mineralogy Damage mechanisms
Causes of damage: Fluids and Polymers, During
drilling, running pipe and cementing, From perforating,
During well completions, During production (fines
migration, paraffin, scale, etc), During workovers and
Damage to Injection wells. Evaluating damage
potential: Laboratory testing Evaluating wells that
may be damaged: Production performance, Pressure
analysis, Production logging Damage removal: Nonacid approaches, Acidizing and Bypassing damage
with hydraulic fracturing

BAKERSFIELD, U.S.

COVINGTON, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
6-10 OCT 2014

US$4,100
21-25 SEP 2015
US$4,100
8-12 JUN 2015
US$4,100
17-21 NOV 2014
US$4,140
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,140
13-17 OCT 2014
US$5,460
5-9 OCT 2015
US$5,460
20-24 JUL 2015 US$4,770+VAT
16-20 MAR 2015
US$4,100
Apply proven techniques to field problems which

increase profitability
Calculating gas well performance, from the reservoir to
the sales line
Optimize gas well production
Relate reservoir and well performance to time
Predict when a well will die due to liquid loading
ABOU T T H E COURSE
Participants learn the latest methods for calculating gas

well performance from reservoir to sales. Reservoir
performance covers the fundamentals of reservoir gas
flow and details the best methods for testing wells,
according to the time and money available. The
importance of flow regime and non-Darcy flow on test
design and interpretation is emphasized for new wells and
for the possibility of improving the performance of older
wells. Also discussed are performances of tight formations,
horizontal wells, fractured wells, and methods for
estimating gas reserves, the effect of each system
component on total well performance, which permits
optimum sizing of tubing, flowlines, separators, and
compressors. Formation damage, gas well de-watering,
hydrate formation, water influx, and abnormal reservoir
pressure problems are reviewed. Reservoir and well
performance to time, as well as calculate cash flow and
compression requirements and the best procedures to
predict when liquid loading will make a well nonproductive
are also covered . Field gas processing, including
dehydration and condensate recovery, is briefly reviewed.
Participants receive free software at the end of the course.

C OU RSE C ONTENT
Gas properties, classifying gas reservoirs Reservoir
performance: Gas well testing - flow after flow, isochronal,
stabilized inflow performance; turbulence and skin effects;
perforation effects; tight well analysis; horizontal wells;
hydraulically fractured wells Reserve calculations: P/Z
plots, energy plots, water influx, abnormal pressure effects;
diagnostic testing based on production data Flow in pipes
and restrictions: Pressure loss - tubing, flowlines, chokes,
safety valves; effects of liquids-liquid loading, liquid
removal methods, multiphase flow correlations; erosional
velocity Compression: Types; selection - reciprocating
and centrifugal; effects of variables; capacity and
horsepower Total system analysis: Tubing and flowline
size effects; perforating effects; relating deliverability to
time; evaluating compressor installations; analyzing
injection wells Flow measuring: Orifice metering - design,
accuracy, troubleshooting; other metering methods
Condensate reservoir: Reservoir types - wet gas,
retrograde; reserve estimates, laboratory simulation; gas
cycling Field operations problems
Maximize gas production using optimized

dewatering techniques
Recognize liquid loading in a gas well using field
symptoms, critical velocity and Nodal Analysis
Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of
various methods of liquid removal
Install and troubleshoot several methods
Understand economics of each method covered
A BOUT THE COURS E
As gas wells deplete, the velocity in the tubing drops

and eventually liquids from the well and from
condensation begin to accumulate in the tubing. This
increase of liquids in the tubing adds back pressure
on the formation, which in turn reduces flow or even
stops flow all together. The course introduces this
problem and discusses how to recognize liquid
loading as opposed to other possible well problems.
The course will then cover the various methods of
solving the problem of liquid loading, showing how to
apply the various solutions and the advantages and
disadvantages of each method. Solution methods
include use of surfactants, velocity strings,
compression, use of plunger lift, various other
pumping methods, gas lift, and the injection of fluids
below a packer so gas can flow up the annulus.
The attendee should be able to recognize the problem
of liquid loading and have a good idea of which
methods can solve the problem and select the best
method/s for solution after attending the course.
There are about 400,000 gas wells in the USA and
most are liquid loaded. Solving this problem may on
the average increase production by ~40% per well.
The course will consist of slide presentations, example
problems and discussion. Some films will be shown.
COURSE CONTENT
Recognize symptoms of liquid loading in gas wells

Critical velocity Systems Nodal analysis Sizing
tubing Compression Plunger lift Use of foam to
de-liquefy gas wells Hydraulic pumps Use of
beam pumps to de-liquefy gas wells Gas lift
Electrical submersible pumps Progressive cavity
pumps Other methods to attack liquid loading
problems

CALGARY, CANADA

HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
TULSA, U.S.
24-28 NOV 2014

1-5 JUN 2015
23-27 NOV 2015
16-20 MAR 2015
3-7 AUG 2015
22-26 JUN 2015
4-8 MAY 2015
US$4,100+GST*
US$4,100+GST*
US$4,100+GST*
US$4,140*
US$5,460*
US$4,770+VAT*
US$4,100*

CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.

HOUSTON, U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.

22-26 JUN 2015 US$4,100+GST*

6-10 OCT 2014
US$4,100*
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,100*
15-19 JUN 2015
US$4,140*
10-14 NOV 2014
US$4,100*
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,100*
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Formation damage seems to be inevitable and it is

costing your company money! Whether formation
damage can be prevented, removed economically, or
must be accepted as the price for drilling and
producing a well will depend upon many factors.
Concerns for formation damage have been with our
industry from the early days. These concerns become
more prevalent as we embark on more challenging
reservoirs utilizing even more challenging drilling,
completion and production methods. Additional
concerns relate to the common lost production or
injectivity following workovers in these challenging
environments. These subjects and many more are
addressed in this fast-paced, informative course
covering all aspects of formation damage. Examples,
case histories, and class team exercises are used
throughout the course to emphasize key points on this
important industry subject. This subject is briefly
covered in the PetroSkills Production Operations 1
course (Foundation Level) as well as in the Well
Stimulation: Practical and Applied (Basic Level)
course. However, this course is more concentrated,
detailed and applied in the subject matter than either
of the other courses
Engineers, field technicians, field supervisors,

and others who select, design, install, evaluate, or
operate artificial lift systems for use in de-watering
gas wells
Formation Damage:
Causes, Prevention, and
Remediation FD
69
Production Logging
OGPC
RMP
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED F OR
Production engineers, facilities engineers, chemists

and technicians involved with production systems
from the well-bore through the topside production
equipment, transmission pipelines and storage
facilities, who are responsible for recognizing and
treating problems which might require treatment
chemicals.
Recognize corrosive conditions and monitor corrosion rates
Select and apply corrosion inhibitors
Predict and treat emulsions
Understand causes and control of foaming
Predict scale forming conditions
Select and apply scale inhibitors
Control gas hydrate formation
Predict and control paraffin (wax) deposition
Evaluate methods for asphaltene control
Scavenge low concentrations of H2S
Select and apply water clarifiers
Select chemicals for use in deep water
Select environmentally friendly chemicals
Corrosive agents Corrosion inhibitor selection and
application Predicating and monitoring corrosion rates
Basics of oil field emulsions Demulsifier selection and
field application Foams Defoamers Foam basics Field
application of foams How defoamers work Compounds
that cause scaling Predication of scaling tendency Scale
inhibitors Solvents to dissolve scales Requirements for
gas hydrates to form Types of compounds used to control
hydrate formation Causes of paraffin (wax) problems
Paraffin treatment chemicals Asphaltene stability tests
Asphaltene treat Chemicals used as H2S scavengers
Application of scavengers Oil carryover in water
Removal of oil and oily solids Tests required for chemicals
used in deep water Green chemicals (Environmentally
friendly chemicals) International guidelines
Select the most appropriate production logging

services for well diagnosis and reservoir
surveillance
Define injection well profiles using temperature,
radioactive tracer, and spinner flowmeters
Measure zonal inflows in production wells using
temperature logs
Locate behind-pipe channels with temperature,
tracer, or noise logs
Apply combinations of flowmeters, fluid density, and
fluid capacitance logs to measure multiphase flow
profiles Interpret cement bond logs and ultrasonic
logs to determine cement quality
Measure flow inside and outside casing with pulsed
neutron tools
Apply specialty tools for flow profiling in horizontal
wells
PAUL
BARRY
I currently teach Production Operations 1,
Production Technology for Other Disciplines, and
several customized oilfield operations courses.
Production logging refers to a suite of logs that are

normally run on completed injection or production
wells to evaluate the performance of the well itself or
of the reservoir as a whole. Other production logs can
evaluate the well completion or look behind pipe to
evaluate the formation and its fluids in the near-well
vicinity. Production logs are playing an increasing role
in modern reservoir management by providing the
only means of identifying downhole fluid movements
directly. This course will cover fluid flow in pipes (both
single and multiphase flow), the theoretical bases of
production logging techniques, production log
interpretation, and operational considerations.
Numerous field examples are used to illustrate the
principles of production log interpretation.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Problem identification and solution with production

logs Temperature logs Radioactive tracer logs
Spinner flowmeter logs Log combinations for
injection well profiling Multiphase flow effects
Deflector or basket flowmeters Fluid density logs
Fluid capacitance logs Slip velocity correlations
Multiphase log interpretation Noise logs
Cement bond logs Ultrasonic pulse-echo logs
Pulsed neutron logs for flow identification
Horizontal well production logs

Perth has always been a favorite and my wife and
I lived there from 2007-2009. It is an all outdoors
activity region. The oil and gas industry is very
active and vibrant, the beaches are great, and the
locals enjoy it all 24/7.

The seafood is very appealing and the local Western
Australia wineries in the Perth metro area are 20
minutes from town and are second to none. Also,
chicken sate with peanut sauce with a cold beer on
the beaches of Bali is a great way to enjoy the scene.

enjoy?
Having grown up near and on the Atlantic Ocean,
and now living in Florida, any activity on the water
is my favorite escape. I hooked many game fish in
the Florida keys as a younger man, sailed a bit, and
mostly now like to cruise with my wife and friends
and family.

from a session?
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
4-8 MAY 2015

13-17 SEP 2015
2-6 MAR 2015
27-31 JUL 2015
8-12 DEC 2014
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,100
US$5,190
US$4,140
US$4,770+VAT
US$4,100
US$4,100
1-5 DEC 2014

US$4,140*
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,140*
13-17 JUL 2015 US$4,770+VAT*
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,100*
Many stories come to mind, both funny and serious,

but one that stands out and is related to life and
work challenges was the story told a while back
by an Olympic swimmer course attendee in The
Hague. She explained the rigor and commitment
and time management challenges in her training
regimen and the ultimate thrill of competing in the
Olympics. Her story of both the highs and the lows
during that hectic period in her life was riveting.
P E T ROP H YSI C S
This course covers the selection and use of chemicals used in
oil and gas production. As oil fields mature more water is
produced which requires the use of more chemicals to
maintain production. Chemicals used for controlling corrosion,
emulsions, foaming, mineral scales, paraffins (waxes),
asphaltenes, gas hydrates, hydrogen sulfide scavengers and
water clarifiers are covered. The course includes methods to
determine the need for chemical treating, how to select the
proper chemicals, and how testing for chemical compatibility
with the formation and other chemicals is performed.
Requirements for environmentally friendly products and
products for deep water production are discussed. The course
will include how the use of chemicals can prevent problems,
improve production and economics, and extend the life of the
production equipment. Due to its modular construction, this
course can be offered on an in-house basis with expansion of
some of the major sections and deletion of others to suit the
needs of individual client groups. Should you desire this
approach, please contact PetroSkills.
Petroleum and drilling engineers and managers,

reservoir engineers, production engineers/
technologists, petrophysicists, log analysts, and
anyone interested in understanding what production
logs and cased-hole surveys can tell us
Production Chemistry
70
Sand Control SNDC

INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
Drilling, completion, production and research

engineers; field supervisors and production foremen;
technical personnel who supply services and
equipment
Determine the causes of sand production

Determine the need for sand control
Select the best sand control method
Prepare the well for gravel packs
Prepack perforations and determine when
prepacking is appropriate
Apply Best Practices to ensure successful sand
control completions
Conduct successful frac packs
Evaluate sand control performance
Minimize production losses
Evaluate new technologies for proper applications
Sand causes a wide variety of costly problems when

oil and gas are produced from unconsolidated
reservoirs. The most costly problem is usually the loss
of production resulting from formation damage
caused by poorly planned and/or executed sand
control applications. This course will identify the
parameters that must be considered when selecting
the sand control technique to be used. Examples,
problems and case histories will be examined to
illustrate key points. Sand control failures will be used
to illustrate the types of problems that can lead to
early well failures. The course will also teach how to
perform quality control checks during the sand control
application to help insure successful wells. Because
Sand Control in horizontal wells often proves to be
short-lived when incorrectly applied, examples and
class problems will focus on correctly choosing
successful completion techniques for horizontal wells.
Several new promising sand control technologies have
been introduced in the last few years such as
expandable screens. The proper application of these
new technologies will also be thoroughly covered.
Attendees will leave this course with a thorough
understanding of what is necessary to design and
implement cost-effective sand control in producing
and injection wells.
Sand control techniques Radial flow and formation

damage Causes and effects of sand production
Predicting sand production Gravel pack design
Slotted liners and wire wrapped screens Gravel
pack completion equipment and service tools Well
preparation for gravel packing Perforating for gravel
placement techniques Perforation prepacking and
enhanced prepacking Frac packing Open hole
gravel packing Expandable screens Gravel pack
performance Horizontal well completions
Horizontal and
Multilateral Wells:
Completions and
Stimulation HML2
Surface Water
Management in
Unconventional
Resource Plays SWM
NEW
Production, completion, operations, and surface

facilities engineers; operations managers,
logistics coordinators, field superintendents; any
personnel involved in establishing, improving,
or supervising the implementation of an
organizations water management plan; personnel
in service organizations seeking a more thorough
understanding of the water system in unconventional
resource plays.
Design and implement a water management plan

for an unconventional resource play
Assess the regional hydrological cycle in the
operational area
Adopt emerging best practices regarding water
management
Establish a water sampling and analysis program
Design and run a water treatment technology pilot
test
Find the lowest cost solution for sourcing fluid for
hydraulic fracturing operations
Select a water treatment technology for a project
Manage the primary service/equipment providers
critical to water management
Establish basic water quality requirements
necessary for frac fluid
Build a water management plan that complies with
regulations
Build a water management cost model to use as a
tool to optimize a water management plan
ABOUT THE COURS E
Water management in unconventional resource plays has

become a critical topic to the oil and gas industry in the last
decade. In order to establish and implement an optimized
water management plan for hydraulic fracturing operations,
operators and service companies need an understanding of a
broad array of subjects, including water chemistry, systems
modeling, water treatment technology, the regulatory
landscape, and best practices for field operations. This
course first establishes a foundation of knowledge regarding
water awareness, water chemistry, fluid dynamics, and water
analysis tools. Upon this foundation the course will build a
model for optimizing water management in support of
hydraulic fracturing operations, providing reviews of best
practices and the latest industry technology, while always
considering key stakeholders. This course is designed for the
practitioner; for the people who will design and implement all
or part of a water management plan in unconventional
resource plays.
C OURSE CONTENT
Global water awareness and the oil and gas industrys

impact Flowback and produced fluid Basic water
chemistry focused on oilfield concerns Water quality
considerations for hydraulic fracturing operations Water
sampling and analysis, in the field and in the lab Water
treatment for reuse and recycling programs Acquisition,
storage, transportation, disposal, and treatment of water
Holistic field water management Regulations
applicable to water management Water management
system cost modeling
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
HOUSTON, U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
PITTSBURGH, U.S.

27 APR-1 MAY 2015

US$4,100
10-14 AUG 2015
US$4,190
13-17 OCT 2014
US$4,140
12-16 OCT 2015
US$4,140
8-12 JUN 2015
US$5,460
23-27 MAR 2015 US$4,770+VAT
17-19 NOV 2014

6-8 JUL 2015
16-18 NOV 2015
13-15 APR 2015
6-8 OCT 2014
5-7 OCT 2015
US$3,080
US$3,080
US$3,080
US$3,050
US$3,050
US$3,050
SPECIALIZED
DES IGNED FOR
Completion, production, reservoir, and research

engineers; geologists; managers in completion,
production, drilling, and exploration; others involved
in various phases of horizontal and multilateral
wells or interested in gaining an interdisciplinary
up-to-date understanding of this continually evolving
technology
Successfully design and optimize horizontal and

multilateral well completions
Engineer wells, taking into account limitations
imposed by well bore stability and borehole friction
Determine the appropriate zonal isolation methods
for horizontal and multilateral wells
Hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells
Design damage removal, stimulation, and workover
operations
A BOUT THE COURSE
Successful multilateral and horizontal wells require

new considerations, interdisciplinary planning, and
special techniques. This intense course addresses the
critical need for a proper understanding of all aspects
of horizontal and multilateral well design, completion
and stimulation that make these wells unique. It is
designed for those planning or working with horizontal
and multilateral wells, and interested in effective use
of the latest technology. Basic understanding of
important reservoir characteristics, hole stability,
formation damage, crucial zonal isolation and
hydraulic fracturing are just some of the issues critical
to successful horizontal and multilateral wells
addressed by this course. A combined practical and
technical theme is employed, with emphasis on
economy and efficiency in designing, completing and
producing horizontal and multilateral wells.
Participants develop an appreciation for the
complexity of these wells and become equipped to
design programs for horizontal and multilateral wells.
Drilling engineers that are solely interested in the
details of drilling horizontal wells should take
Directional, Horizontal, and Multilateral Drilling
Participants are required to bring a scientific
calculator. One personal computer is provided, at
additional cost, for each two participants
COURS E CONTENT
Reservoir characteristics for horizontal and multilateral

well applications Well performance prediction
Wellbore stability of horizontal wells Stress field
effect on drilling, completion, production and
stimulation Geosteering Multilateral well structure,
junction and application Formation damage and its
effect on horizontal well performance Well
completion and its effect on horizontal and multilateral
wells Intelligent completion: downhole monitoring
and control Well trajectory and completion
optimization Horizontal well fracturing Acidizing of
horizontal wells Other stimulation methods
CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA
1-5 JUN 2015

US$4,200+GST*
20-24 JUL 2015
US$4,200*
8-12 DEC 2014
US$4,240*
16-20 MAR 2015
US$4,240*
14-18 DEC 2015
US$4,240*
13-17 OCT 2014
US$4,200*
12-16 OCT 2015
US$4,200*
22-26 JUN 2015
US$4,870*
71
2014-2015 PetroSkills Training Guide
Petroleum Business
Introduction to
Petroleum Business
IPB
BASIC
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the Petroleum Business courses in this section
are structured within each topic, from Basic to Specialized. On either side of the Petroleum Business
section, you will see courses in associated disciplines for cross-training. These matrices
are ideal for building training plans for early-career staff or finding the right course to build upon
existing knowledge and experience.
The first two courses in this section are Basic Petroleum Economics and the 5-day expanded
version, which includes additional material covering finance, accounting, and budgeting. They are key
courses for anyone who needs an understanding of economic analysis and profitability of exploration
and production projects. Our exciting new business simulation course, Oil and Gas Business
Discovery OGBD is on page 73.
The following instructors have been selected and approved by the PetroSkills
Curriculum Network to teach one or more of the following Petroleum Business courses:
Tim Nieman
Kent Saugier
John Schuyler
John C. Scruton-Wilson
Dr. Richard D. Seba
Ronnie Tucker
Petroleum Business
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
SPECIALIZED
PETROLEUM ECONOMICS
RISK MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
Advanced Decision
Analysis with Portfolio and
Project Modeling
Strategic Thinking
(Page 74)
(Page 75)
Fundamentals of
International Oil and
Gas Law (Page 75)
Y OU WILL LEA RN
The overall objective of business
How the petroleum business is structured and capital is
raised
What is shareholder value and how it is created
The critical importance of seeking competitive advantage
Economic and accounting terminology
How to make an economic valuation of an investment and
assess its competitive advantage
How value creation impacts share price
How shareholder value is measured
Risk and how is it assessed in economic evaluations
A BOUT THE COURSE
You have recently joined the petroleum industry as a technical
expert in engineering, geology or human resource (or have
worked in the technical area for a few years) and want to
understand the nature of the petroleum business and how
you will contribute to the financial success of your company.
But what is financial success and how is it measured? What
resources are available to the industry and who are the
competitors? This course will introduce delegates to key
concepts of the petroleum business including its structure,
how oil companies are organized and financed and what it
takes to be financially successful. Success will be explored
through an understanding of the meaning of long-term
shareholder value, its measurement at the macro and micro
level and the role competitive advantage plays in achieving
superior financial goals. Delegates will be introduced to both
accounting and economic evaluation as a means to
understanding the financial side of the petroleum business.
Additionally, delegates will be introduced to risk and its impact
on economic evaluation. All common accounting and
economic terms and metrics will be reviewed. Delegates will
learn through lectures, discussion, and hands on exercises.
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
Petroleum Project
International
Petroleum Contracts
(Page 75)
Economics of
Worldwide Petroleum
Production (Page 72)
Petroleum Finance and

Accounting Principles
(Page 74)
Petroleum Risk and

Decision Analysis
Cost Management
(Page 74)
(Page 73)
Petroleum Budgeting and

Performance Workshop
(Page 73)
Oil and Gas Business Discovery (Page 73)
Introduction to Petroleum Business (Page 71)
COURS E CONTENT
Understanding corporate business Importance of creating
value for shareholders Measuring value and the
expectations of corporate stakeholders in the financial
framework
Introduction to Economic Evaluation (NPV, IRR) The
importance of discounting for capital intensive industries
Cost of Capital and how it is calculated Valuing
businesses at the macro level Creation of value and
competitive advantage Competitive environment in the
petroleum industry How energy demand is growing
Location and ownership of oil and gas reserves Capital
requirements and risk Oil and gas pricing and future drivers
Examples of competitive advantage and impact on history
Introduction to accounting The purpose of accounts Key
financial statements Demystification of the annual report
Introduction risk Economic evaluation at the project level
Economic impact of projects on book value, market
capitalization, share price Measuring competitive advantage
through net present value The value of incremental
economics
BASIC
Expanded Basic
Petroleum Economics
(Page 72)
Basic Petroleum
Economics (Page 72)
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
24-26 FEB 2015

US$2,960*
29 SEP-1 OCT 2015 US$3,430+VAT*
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Robert E. Boyd
William E. Hughes
Dr. Thijs Koeling
Engineers, geologists, geophysicists, land men, HR

and other non-finance and accounting professionals
who need an introduction to the business aspects
of the petroleum industry including the interplay of
finance and economic evaluation in the creation of
long-term shareholder value
PETROLEUM BUSINESS
DES IGNED FOR
72
BEC
Economics of
Worldwide Petroleum
Production EWP
BASIC
BASIC
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Expanded Basic
Petroleum Economics
PETROLEUM BUSINESS
Basic Petroleum
Economics BEC3
Managers, engineers, explorationists, field accounting

supervisors and other personnel who need to develop
or improve their skill and understanding of basic
economic analysis and profitability of petroleum
exploration and production. For participants with
more exposure to the subject, please review the
Economics of Worldwide Petroleum Production
description as its course content is more advanced
than either Basic Petroleum Economics or Expanded
Basic Petroleum Economics. Take one or the other,
but not both courses.
Y O U W I L L L E ARN
How to evaluate the economic viability of a project

Cash flow techniques applicable in economic
evaluations
How to use economic criteria to choose investments
Models to weigh risk and uncertainty
Could you answer the following three questions for

your next project?
What will it cost? What is it worth? Will it earn
sufficient profit?
Before undertaking any project, these questions
should be answered, and this course will provide the
fundamentals necessary to enable you to do so.
Contractual arrangements, which also significantly
impact the economic viability of a project, are covered.
Participants practice cash flow techniques for
economic evaluations and investigate frequently
encountered situations. Each participant will receive
Economics of Worldwide Petroleum Production,
written specifically for PetroSkills courses.
This course is suggested for employees of PetroSkills
member companies. Individuals may wish to
participate in either this course or Expanded Basic
Petroleum Economics, which is the five-day version
which includes expanded material covering finance,
accounting, and budgeting.
Forecasting oil production Defining: reserves,

operating expenses, capital expenditures, inflation,
factors effecting oil and gas prices Cash flow
techniques Economic criteria: interest, hurdle rate,
time value of money, selection, ranking criteria Risk,
uncertainty: types of risk, mathematical techniques,
probabilistic models, uncertainty in economic analysis
Tips on economic factors in computer spreadsheet
analysis Ethics in economic analyses
Managers, engineers, explorationists, field

accounting supervisors and other personnel
who need to develop or improve their skill and
understanding of basic economic analysis and
profitability of petroleum exploration and production.
Due to similarity in content, PetroSkills recommends
that participants take this course if they have no
previous experience in this subject. For participants
with more exposure to the subject, please review
the Economics of Worldwide Petroleum Production
description as its course content is more advanced
than either Basic Petroleum Economics or Expanded
Basic Petroleum Economics. Take one or the other,
but not both courses.
YO U WILL LEA RN
How to evaluate the economic viability of a project

Cash flow techniques applicable in economic evaluations
Models to weigh risk and uncertainty
Techniques to determine expected value
The effect finance, budgeting and contractual agreements have
on a project
The basic principles of accounting
ABOUT THE COURSE
Could you answer the following three questions for your next
project? What will it cost? What is it worth? Will it earn sufficient
profit? Before undertaking any project, these questions should be
answered. This course will provide the fundamentals necessary to
enable you to do so. Budgeting and financing, and contractual
arrangements, which also significantly impact the economic viability
of a project, are covered. Participants practice cash flow techniques
for economic evaluations and investigate frequently encountered
situations. Participants are invited to submit their own economic
problems, if appropriate. Each participant will receive Economics of
Worldwide Petroleum Production, written specifically for PetroSkills
courses. Employees of PetroSkills member companies are
suggested to take the three-day Basic Petroleum Economics course.
C O URS E CONTENT
Forecasting oil production Defining: reserves,

operating expenses, capital expenditures, inflation, factors
effecting oil and gas prices Cash flow techniques
Economic criteria: interest, hurdle rate, time value of
money, selection, ranking criteria Risk, uncertainty: types
of risk, mathematical techniques, probabilistic models,
uncertainty in economic analysis Financing, ownership
in the oil and gas industry: business arrangements
between operators, between mineral owners Accounting
versus cash flow: accounting principles and definitions,
differences between accounting cash numbers,
depreciation, depletion, amortization Budgeting: types,
processes, selecting of projects for the budget Economic
analysis of operations Computer economics software
Tips on economic factors in computer spreadsheet
analysis Ethics in economic analyses
CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.

CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.

16-18 MAR 2015

15-17 JUN 2015
22-24 MAR 2015
13-15 OCT 2014
15-17 DEC 2014
12-14 JAN 2015
4-6 MAY 2015
13-15 JUL 2015
12-14 OCT 2015
14-16 DEC 2015
17-19 AUG 2015
8-10 JUN 2015
14-16 SEP 2015
17-19 NOV 2014
3-5 AUG 2015
16-18 NOV 2015
US$2,930+GST
US$2,930
US$3,760
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$3,430
US$3,430+VAT
US$3,430+VAT
US$2,930
US$2,930
US$2,930
16-20 MAR 2015

15-19 JUN 2015
22-26 MAR 2015
13-17 OCT 2014
15-19 DEC 2014
12-16 JAN 2015
4-8 MAY 2015
13-17 JUL 2015
12-16 OCT 2015
14-18 DEC 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
8-12 JUN 2015
14-18 SEP 2015
17-21 NOV 2014
3-7 AUG 2015
16-20 NOV 2015
US$3,900+GST
US$3,900
US$4,990
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$3,940
US$4,570
US$4,570+VAT
US$4,570+VAT
US$3,900
US$3,900
US$3,900
Managers, supervisors and operating personnel

concerned with costs, profitability, budgets, the
company bottom line and other aspects of
economic analysis of petroleum production on a
project, corporate, and worldwide basis, who have
had some previous experience in this area. Due
to similarity in content, PetroSkills recommends that

participants take this course if they have some previous
experience in this field, as the course content is more
advanced than either Basic Petroleum Economics or
Expanded Basic Petroleum Economics. Take one or the
other, but not both courses.
Use cash flow techniques in economic evaluations

Evaluate and choose investment opportunities
Use models to weigh risk and uncertainty
Evaluate decision alternatives using predictive
techniques
Evaluate how projects effect the corporation
A BOUT THE COURS E
In the area of corporate and international petroleum

production, do you know how to choose the best
investments? Can you properly evaluate investment
opportunities? Do you know what investment criteria
really mean and which criteria to use for best results?
Answers to these questions will greatly improve your
ability to make profitable decisions. Techniques for
predicting profit, production, operating costs, and cash
flow enable the analyst to evaluate decision alternatives
for optimum results. Understanding cost of capital,
financial structure, risk and uncertainty, present worth,
rate of return, and other economic yardsticks enhances
the quality and the value of economic analysis. Discover
the effects of projects on corporate profits. Probe
economic factors inherent in international concessions,
contracts, joint ventures, and production sharing
agreements. Practice making cash flow analysis of these
contractual arrangements. Discussion of real-life
examples with participants from many different countries
enhances their value. Each participant receives
Economics of Worldwide Petroleum Production written
specifically for PetroSkills courses.
COURSE CONTENT
Pricing: natural gas, marker crudes, OPEC, spot and

futures markets, transportation Production rate:
mathematical models Cash flow: revenue, capital
and operating costs, spreadsheet exercises
Economic evaluation: present value concepts,
sensitivity and risk analysis, decision trees, royalty,
sources of capital, incremental economics, sunk
costs, inflation Budgeting: examples and exercises,
long-range planning Cash versus write-off decision:
depreciation, depletion, and amortization How to
read an annual report: statements, financial ratios,
what is and is not included, reading between the lines
Worldwide business operations: concessions,
licenses, production sharing contracts, joint ventures,
cost of capital, sources of funding, debt and equity
Performance appraisal: buy/sell assessments
Computer economics software Tips on format and
inclusion of economic factors in computer
spreadsheet analysis Ethics in economic analyses

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

6-10 JUL 2015

2-6 NOV 2015
24-28 AUG 2015
8-12 DEC 2014
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,670+VAT
US$4,090
US$4,090
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Oil & Gas Business
Discovery OGBD
NEW
FOUNDATION
Staff from all disciplines who want to know more about

the full value chain and to gain a deeper understanding
of the part their role plays in a wider context.
YOU W IL L L E A R N
Through a highly interactive 4 day business simulation,

which offers attendees an experiential learning
program based around a fictional international oil &
gas company
Real-life insights, as well as experience hands on
practice in managing this upstream company
A holistic perspective of the Industry from experienced
oil & gas professionals who will provide coaching and
guidance throughout
Strategy development in a competitive environment

Formulating business plans and managing
performance to deliver corporate goals over multiple
years
New country entry and building a portfolio of assets
Decision making investment criteria, negotiating
transactions and managing risks
Asset trading
Value chain management
Reputation management with governments,
shareholders, communities and others
Joint venture managing complex partner issues
Government relations understanding the regulatory
and fiscal environment in which you operate and
lobbying for change

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

27-30 OCT 2014

US$3,620
6-9 APR 2015
US$3,620
26-29 OCT 2015
US$3,620
29 JUN-2 JUL 2015 US$4,190+VAT
21-24 SEP 2015 US$4,190+VAT
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
DESI GN ED FOR
Operating managers, field personnel, project managers,
technology managers, cost control personnel, budget
analysts, financial analysts, department managers, or
anyone in the company dealing with budgets, planning and
performance analysis. A familiarity with financial concepts is
recommended but not required.
DES IGNED FOR
Introduce and understand budgeting concepts
Understand the different budget classifications
Determine the inputs and monitor the budgets
Trace all relevant inputs to the proper object identifier to
better manage budgets
Build your own budget
Properly define Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Design budget management control system that work
Understand the principles of zero-based budgeting and its
development and implementation
Determine the relevant information for decision making
Use sensitivity analysis of budgets and their behavior
Determine root causes of budget variances using the proper
tools and techniques
Use the budget, manage costs, and the tools to help
The key tools for budget presentation for greater
effectiveness
ABOU T T H E COURSE
Lewis Carroll once said If you dont know where you are going, any
road will get you there. Global oil and gas companies are becoming
more and more complex in their operations and the projects are
growing larger and more expensive. As prices and costs fluctuate
widely in a matter of months, it is more important than ever to be
able to create budgets and make plans that are accurate and
flexible. The companys budget can either be its road map to
success or its hindrance to excellence. Historically energy
companies have relied on the outdated budget processes built
solely to control costs and not manage operations. Costs should be
tied to revenues to insure that the company is achieving its greatest
potential and highest level of success. The ability to properly create
and manage the operations through the companys budgets and
plans is paramount in the 21st century oil and gas company. This
seminar is an introduction to Budgeting and Planning techniques
designed to help the participant better understand the underlying
dynamics of operational inputs and how they determine
performance, which should eventually lead to better decision
making concerning products and services, work flows, capital
investments, as well as the day-to-day monitoring of the business.

C OU RSE C O NTENT
Budget terms, classifications and terminology in an oil and gas
sense Classifying OPEX, CAPEX, Revenues, Cash budget
Tools and techniques for determining inputs to the budget
process Different types of budget management systems
Tying costs to revenues to more effectively measure
performance Determining the break-even cost and volumes
Using the budgets efficiently and effectively Budget
monitoring tools and approaches Variance analysis
Budget estimation techniques Operating Budget
Management Inputs for the different operating budgets
Using non-financial measures to make the budgets more
effective Support departments budgets Developing budget
standards Optimizing the budget process Capital Budget
Management Approval processes Developing and
analyzing capital investment projects Replace versus
maintain Analytical techniques for managing costs
Sensitivity Analysis for optimizing costs Using scenario
analysis to more effectively manage budgets Earned Value
Management (EVM) Cash Budget Management Analyzing
capital investment projects Tools for adjusting the cash
budgets Performance Measurement

HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
20-24 APR 2015

US$4,040*
18-22 MAY 2015 US$4,670+VAT*
Geologists, engineers, geophysicists, managers,

team leaders, economists, and Planners
Describe the elements of the decision analysis process and
the respective roles of management and the analysis team
Express and interpret judgments about risks and
uncertainties as probability distributions and popular
statistics
Represent discrete risk events in Venn diagrams, probability
trees, and joint probability tables
Solve for expected values with decision trees, payoff tables,
and Monte Carlo simulation (hand calculations)
Craft and solve decision models. Evaluate investment and
design alternatives with decision tree analysis
Develop and solve decision trees for value of information
(VOI) problems
A BOUT THE COURSE
Good technical and business decisions are based on
competent analysis of project costs, benefits and risks. Over
half the problems relate to exploration investment decisions.
Participants learn the decision analysis process and
foundation concepts so they can actively participate
in multi-discipline evaluation teams.
The focus is on designing and solving decision models.
Probability distributions express professional judgments about
risks and uncertainties and are carried through the
calculations. Decision tree and influence diagrams provide
clear communications and the basis for valuing each
alternative. The complementary Monte Carlo simulation
technique is experienced in detail in a hand-calculation exercise.
Project modeling fundamentals and basic probability concepts
provide the foundation for the calculations. The mathematics
is straightforward and mostly involves only common algebra.
The emphasis is on practical techniques for immediate
application. This is a fast-paced course and recommended for
those with strong English listening skills. This course is
intended as the prerequisite for the Advanced Decision
Analysis with Portfolio and Project Modeling course.
COURSE CONTENT
Decision Tree Analysis: decision models; value of
information (a key problem type emphasized in the course),
flexibility and control; project threats and opportunities
Monte Carlo Simulation: Latin hypercube sampling;
portfolio problems; optimization; advantages and limitations
Decision Criteria and Policy: value measures; multiple
objectives; HSE; capital constraint; risk aversion Modeling
the Decision: influence diagrams; sensitivity analysis;
modeling correlations Basic Probability and Statistics:
four fundamental rules, including Bayes rule; calibration and
eliciting judgments; choosing distribution types; common
misconceptions about probability Expected Value
Concept: foundation for decision policy, features, pitfalls to
avoid Implementing Decision Analysis: problem
framing; guidelines for good analysis practice; team analyses;
computer tools (discussion and demonstrations); mitigating
risks Evaluating a multi-pay prospect (team exercise)

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

20-24 OCT 2014

US$4,040
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,040
9-13 FEB 2015
US$4,040
11-15 MAY 2015
US$4,040
10-14 AUG 2015
US$4,040
21-25 SEP 2015
US$4,040
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,040
24-28 AUG 2015
US$4,670
13-17 OCT 2014 US$4,670+VAT
20-24 JUL 2015 US$4,670+VAT
12-16 OCT 2015 US$4,670+VAT
P E T ROP H YSI C S
This simulation experience enables delegates to

assume the role of senior management who are
managing operations spanning the full value chain from
license acquisition to exploration, appraisal and
production, and oil & gas marketing. The program takes
delegates on a simulated, multi-year journey where
small teams collaborate, build fundamental capabilities
and practice real-world decision making. Participants
receive feedback and analysis of their decisions and
strategies and form action plans to apply the knowledge
and skills back on the job.
Petroleum Risk and

Decision Analysis PRD
PETROLEUM BUSINESS
D E S IG NE D F O R
Petroleum Budgeting
and Performance
Workshop PBP
74
Advanced Decision
Analysis with Portfolio
and Project Modeling
Cost Management CM
PFA
ADA
FOUNDATION
PETROLEUM BUSINESS
SPECIALIZED
DESIGNED FOR
Evaluation engineers, analysts, managers, planners,

and economists. This course is intended for
professionals involved with developing project
evaluation, portfolio, and other forecasting and
assessment models. Prior background in decision
analysis is expected. Before registering, please
visit http://petroskillsonline.com to review a course
prerequisites list and to take a short self-assessment
quiz. You may login using participant (no quotes) as
both the user ID and password.
Frame, build, and evaluate decision models and extract
key insights
Apply the exponential utility function for risk policy
Design investment portfolio optimization models that include
constraints, requirements, and typical interrelationships
between projects
Use decision tree software for value of imperfect
information analysis
Use Monte Carlo simulation software with optimization
Develop quality Excel models for projects and portfolios
Quality forecasts and evaluations depend upon well-designed
project and portfolio models that are based upon clear
decision policy, sound professional judgments, and a good
decision process. In this course participants learn to build
good models. We use the familiar Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
as the platform for project and risk assessment models.
Add-in software provides Monte Carlo and decision tree
capabilities. The course emphasis is on the evaluation
concepts and techniques, rather than particular software
programs.
Decision Modeling: application of DA process for
modeling; influence diagrams; free cash flow concept;
judgments and biases; sampling error bias; sensitivity
analysis; documentation and good modeling practices; real
options overview Monte Carlo Simulation: prospect
risking (similar to play analysis); calculating probabilities and
distributions with simulation; modeling and optimizing
investment portfolios; valuing added control and flexibility;
stopping rules; ways to model correlation Decision Tree
Analysis: value of information review; sensitivity analysis;
solving with utility for risk aversion Decision Policy:
overview of finance theory related to PV discount rate and risk
(CAPM and modern portfolio theory); shareholder value
model; portfolio optimization to maximize economic value;
efficient frontiers; multi-criteria decisions; risk policy as a
utility function; calculating expected utility and certainty
equivalent; insurance and hedging; optimizing working interests
Implementation: presentation formats; optimizers curse in
portfolio selection; model-centric enterprise model and
balanced scorecard (dashboard) element focusing on
shareholder value creation forecast

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
HOUSTON, U.S.

LAS VEGAS, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

26-30 OCT 2015

US$4,290*
8-12 DEC 2014
US$4,240*
16-20 FEB 2015
US$4,240*
18-22 MAY 2015
US$4,240*
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,240*
6-10 OCT 2014
US$4,200*
5-9 OCT 2015
US$4,200*
20-24 OCT 2014 US$4,870+VAT*
27-31 JUL 2015 US$4,870+VAT*
19-23 OCT 2015 US$4,870+VAT*
Petroleum Finance and

Accounting Principles
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
Operating managers, field personnel, project managers,
technology managers, budget managers, or practically anyone
in the company wanting to manage costs in a more efficient
and effective manner. A familiarity with finance is helpful but
not required.
Identify the fundamental types of costs and the cost drivers

Understand the different cost classifications
Trace all relevant costs to a single cost object to better manage
costs
Determine and monitor the behavior of costs
Build your own Activity dictionary
Use sensitivity analysis of cost behavior
Design management control system that actually works
Understand the principles of Activity Based Cost Management
(ABCM) and its development and implementation
Determine the relevant information for decision making
Analyze capital projects using the proper tools and techniques
Use and misuse the budget
Manage and not mismanage costs
Develop tools to use for managing costs
Evaluate costs for effectiveness
ABO UT THE COURSE
Few problems threaten the petroleum businesses more than

uncontrolled costs. Economic realities have made it necessary for most
companies to operate with a lean and mean philosophy. Industries
previously operating under regulatory rules, which allowed them to
pass on all costs to the customer, now face a changed regulatory
environment. As the price of our products fluctuates widely, the most
vulnerable companies are those that are ineffective in understanding
and managing their costs. Historically energy companies have relied
on the efficiency of their operations to drive company profitability. The
ability to properly manage costs is now paramount in a companys
success and even their ultimate survival. As the energy industry goes
through its most monumental changes since the 1970s, the
companies that can identify efficiencies and inefficiencies will be able
to react to the challenges of the global market place, thus generating
higher profits. The course will cover costs management from the
basics to the most recent events and trends, using relevant exercises,
timely case studies and role-playing techniques.
One personal computer is provided, at additional cost, for each two

participants.
C O URSE CONTENT
Defining costs, classifications and terminology in an oil and gas sense

Classifying the different costs Determining cost objects, cost
drivers and their behaviors Assigning costs for an E&P company
Analyzing different types of Cost management systems
Measuring activities and their performance Using Activities Based
Management (ABM) to monitor costs and processes Building and
using an activity dictionary Using value added costs versus non
value-added costs for improvement Tying costs to revenues to
more effectively measure profits Distinguishing between cost
effectiveness and cost efficiencies Using 4 dimensional costs
Developing productivity measurements that work Operating Cost
Management Using the budgets efficiently and effectively Using
GAP analysis in measuring productivity of costs Support
departments cost allocations Transfer pricing
Determining the break-even cost and volumes Using variance
analysis budget for monitoring performance Measuring and
controlling productivity Optimizing the supply chain Capital Cost
Management Capital investment decision making and the effect on
cost management Developing and analyzing capital investment
projects Replace versus maintain Life Cycle Costing Analytical
techniques for managing costs Managing personnel, logistics,
purchasing and material costs effectively Sensitivity Analysis for
optimizing costs Using different scenarios to more effectively
manage costs Performance Measurement Using capacity
management techniques Incorporating HSSE into the cost
management system Defining preventive and reactive costs
Breaking down the audit of performance management results
Raising your own cost management awareness
DESIGNED FOR
Personnel new to the oil and gas accounting

industry, others desiring to understand or refresh
their knowledge of basic petroleum accounting
concepts, other financial personnel needing to
understand unique issues as they relate to the
petroleum industry and technical people looking
for the basic concepts of accounting and finance.
Participants are encouraged to bring their companys
financial reports. This course may qualify for up to
34 hours of CPE for US CPAs.
Apply basic concepts and terminology for accounting and

finance in oil and gas
Create accounting statements, including a cash flow statement
from data accumulation to audited financial statements
Distinguish between the different financial statements and
their roles
Distinguish between financial, managerial, and contract (joint
operations) accounting
Recognize the different oil and gas accounting methods
Determine the difference between profits and cash flow
Understand financial reporting requirements for oil and gas
companies under IFRS, U.K. and U.S. GAAP
Apply capitalization rules and depreciation methods
Recognize accounting treatments of joint ventures such as
Production Sharing Agreements
Evaluate a ceiling-test
Read and interpret those confusing footnotes
Read and use the disclosures for oil and gas companies
Recognize how accounting decisions can affect earnings, cash
flows and operational decisions
Calculate, understand and analyze financial reports and basic
oil and gas ratios
A BOUT THE COURS E

Making the most efficient use of your resources is critical to the
success of any company. Finance and accounting comprise the
universal business language and help you manage those
resources effectively. Planning and decision making that occur
in an informal financial context permit better application of
resources and promote competitive advantage. The aim of this
course is to improve delegates job performance by enhancing
their understanding of current international practices in finance
and accounting within the E&P industry. This is achieved
through an examination of (a) accounting standards, policies
and practices in the oil and gas industry, and (b) the accounting
and financial management implications of exploring for and
producing oil and gas. An understanding of accounting also
allows a company to trace a competitors actions from its
financial statements and to plan accordingly.
COURSE CONTENT
Getting started: Financial terms and definitions, the language
of business; Accounting rules, standards and policies
Constructing the basic financial statements Classifying
assets and liabilities Comparing different accounting
elements Accounting for joint operations Accounting and
reporting
The latest issues: The role of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) in todays environment, IFRS 6;
COPAS and SORP involvement; intangible drilling costs and
their treatment; minority investments, Present Value 10
construction; Standardized Measure of Oil and Gas (SMOG)
disclosures (FAS 69 and FRS 3)
Comparative Analysis of Financial Statements:
Analyzing the financial statements, common sizing; rate of
change; basic ratios; oil and gas industry standards; trends
over time
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
BALI, INDONESIA
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
24-28 AUG 2015

8-12 DEC 2014
20-24 JUL 2015
7-11 DEC 2015
21-25 SEP 2015
US$4,090*
US$4,040*
US$4,040*
US$4,040*
US$4,670+VAT*
20-24 OCT 2014

US$4,670
10-14 NOV 2014
US$4,040
13-17 JUL 2015
US$4,040
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,040
28 SEP-2 OCT 2015
US$4,670
14-18 SEP 2015 US$4,670+VAT
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Strategic Thinking:
A Tool-Based
Approach STT
INTERMEDIATE
SPECIALIZED
SPECIALIZED
DE S IG NED F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
Exploration and production managers; national oil

company managers; government representatives
and others in the oil industry who expect to be
involved in negotiating, administering, reviewing,
managing, directing, and overseeing international
exploration and production contracts between host
governments and outside contractors
Petroleum managers who deal with international

oil and gas legal matters in the course of their
business; and legal professionals with little formal,
specialized training in oil and gas law, but expect
soon to deal with international oil and gas law
matters.
Recognize differences between international legal

systems and transactions
Understand legal fundamentals behind international
transactions
Distinguish between different types of contracts

Understand the economics terms of an E&P contract
Determine the economic value of various contract
terms
Negotiate and assess the value of contractual terms
Types of international petroleum contracts Important

principles and terms in all contracts Host
governments and contractors contract objectives
Specific features of different types of contracts;
dividing the production Outline of a typical contract
for E&P Contract operating issues Funding
petroleum development programs How the
contractor is paid Contractors risk Contract
economics Non-financial issues Analysis of
contract provisions Model contract Natural gas
production under international contracts
Negotiations workshop Ethics in international
petroleum operations

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
20-24 OCT 2014

US$4,140
20-24 JUL 2015
US$4,140
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,140
7-11 SEP 2015
US$4,770+VAT
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,190
International petroleum transactions occur within a

complex legal environment that limits what petroleum
companies, host governments and service companies
can do, and interprets and enforces many of their
promises. Petroleum professionals often lack the
broad understanding of what makes up this legal
environment and how it can have an impact on their
work. This course is designed to give participants a
basic understanding of the legal fundamentals that
make their international transactions work, ranging
from the principles that apply to interpreting and
enforcing their agreements, to the procedures for
resolving their disputes, to addressing interpretational
issues posed by common contract provisions, and to
avoiding liability under environmental and bribery
laws. The course will allow participants to identify
confidently potential legal problems, to address them
before they become serious, and to facilitate the
smooth interaction between oil and gas professionals,
host government representatives, and their lawyers.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Law governing international petroleum transactions

(including significant differences between various
national legal systems, and the sources, principles
and limits of international law as applied to petroleum
transactions) Interpretation and enforcement of
treaties and private contracts Effects of international
trade (and producing country) agreements such as the
E.U., NAFTA, Mercosur, and OPEC Dispute
resolution approaches, including litigation and
arbitration Procedures under and enforcement of
common arbitration provisions Legal defenses
available to foreign companies, states, and stateowned or connected entities, and recognition and
enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards
Basic legal concepts of ownership of mineral rights
(onshore, offshore, and deep sea bed) Expropriation
and compensation issues State-owned entities and
privatization Laws bearing on development rights
Legal interpretational issues of common contract
provisions Interpretational issues for service contracts
Transfer and protection of technology and
confidential business information Operating
agreements and unitized operations Environmental
protection laws Criminal and civil liability for oil spills
Indemnification and guaranty issues Bribery laws
Marketing and transportation Petroleum futures
Summarize, present and discuss strategic

management topics and issues
Determine the factors that influence organizations to
change their level of strategic thinking
Identify, understand, analyze and evaluate the
strategies of their own units/divisions and other
businesses in light of current and potential game
changers
Describe, apply, draw, and defend conclusions from
strategic analysis tools
A BOUT THE COURS E
This course is a hands-on, case-based course

focused on managers responsible for building and
sustaining a successful strategic plan. Participants are
exposed to a variety of perspectives on, approaches
to, and tools for the conduct of strategic management.
These tools address strategy from a macro and micro
perspective. There is a major emphasis on historical,
current, and potential game changers, especially on
how they are now transforming the industrys future.
Applied projects during this course provide
opportunities for individualized and team-based
learning. Teaching approach follows an iterative
process of interactive discussions, application of
materials, discussion of results, and re-application of
materials to new contexts.
COURSE CONTENT
Review of the history of Strategic Thinking

Assessment of the petroleum industry from a
strategic perspective as a supplier of energy
Understanding of how the industry responded
strategically to historical events and what are the
game changers that are now framing its future
STEEPLE framework Michael Porters Value Chain
analysis Competitive Advantage: defined
theoretically and quantitatively Cafe Process
SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
threats) analysis Scenario analysis and planning
Six Sigma Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Growth
Share matrix Personal application of Strategic
Thinking

ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
25-29 OCT 2015

13-17 APR 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
17-21 NOV 2014
US$5,290
US$4,240
US$4,870+VAT
US$4,290

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
4-6 NOV 2014

3-5 NOV 2015
2-4 JUN 2015
US$3,140
US$3,140
US$3,610+VAT
P E T ROP H YSI C S
You will learn the philosophy, evolution, and

fundamentals of international petroleum contracts and
have an opportunity to see how each of these actually
works. You will take part in life-like negotiating
sessions mastering many negotiating techniques,
where a mistake is a learning experience not a
disaster. As you prepare for each session, you use a
computerized economic model to assess the value of
contract terms. This enables improved planning of
negotiating strategies to achieve the desired goals by
parties at both sides of the negotiating table. The
classes include participants from both national oil
companies and foreign contractors, which adds
further realism to the exercises. Host governments
and outside contractors are on opposite sides of the
negotiating table, but they are not adversaries. A winwin business arrangement should be the objective of
both parties, as a signed contract makes them
partners. A viable contract cannot be negotiated
without an effective understanding of the underlying
economics. Negotiating strategies will determine
contractual terms ultimately defining the economic
benefits to be realized. Concessions and production
sharing agreements are two of the contract types to
be evaluated. Each participant receives a disk copy of
the spreadsheets used in the negotiation workshop
and a manual, which explains the fundamental
principles of E&P contracts, presents examples of
economic analysis, and includes a model contract.
Geologists, Geophysicist, Engineers, Managers, and

Executives responsible for defining, assessing and
developing business alternatives and strategy in the
petroleum industry
PETROLEUM BUSINESS
IPC
Fundamentals of
International Oil and
Gas Law IOG
International
Petroleum Contracts
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Project
Management
The Project Management courses in this
section will deliver the knowledge necessary
to make sure your projects are managed
effectively. By applying introductory and
applied project management techniques,
you will learn how technical knowledge can
translate into business decisions that lead to
lowest possible project cost while meeting
project goals.
Introduction to Project
Management IPM
Petroleum Project
Management: Principles
and Practices PPM
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
New employees/ graduates or anyone else wishing

to obtain a firm understanding of the basics of
Project Management. This course serves as a
foundation upon which to build further specialist
knowledge and create a transferable skill set
applicable pan industry.
Exploration, production and management personnel

interested in applying project management
techniques to their operations
(Facilities engineers are referred to Project
Management for Engineering and Construction)
Properly define a projects scope.

Use project management tools to create a project
schedule to meet goals, deliverables and resource
constraints.
Use practical tools to identify and manage a
projects risks.
Manage a project team.
Organize your project to capture lessons learned.
Project planning and methodology

Project interfaces and communication
Resource identification and alignment
Scheduling resources and tasks
Creative compromise
ABOUT THE COURS E
As the relative importance of effective Project

Management continues to grow in corporate
recognition, as strategies are increasingly set with a
project based delivery vehicle in mind, the need for in
depth understanding of this complex subject grows.
As those in the industry with the knowledge and
expertise have an ever shorter period of their working
lives left, to be replaced by a new and younger
generation, focus on the basics from which to build a
robust and in depth knowledge and skill set is
increasingly desirable. In order to ensure that
competence is created within the next generation of
project managers, this course serves as an in depth
primer for those wishing to make this fascinating and
dynamic area a career.
C OURS E CONTENT
The Project Methodology Identifying Project Risks

and Opportunities The Project Lifecycle The
Project Manager The Project Business Case The
Project Sponsor The Project Scope Understanding
Project Interfaces Managing a Project Budget
Project Scheduling Resource Management
Lead Time and Project Inventory Management
Remote teams
A BOUT THE COURSE
Running a successful petroleum operation requires a

blend of technology, business savvy, and people skills.
If you already have a firm grasp of exploration or
production technology, learn to amplify its
effectiveness with applied project management
techniques. This course is aimed at helping technical
personnel make the best business decisions decisions that lead to lowest project cost while still
meeting all production or exploration goals.
Petroleum Project Management covers the principles
and application of project management to the
upstream oil and gas business. Participants may
choose a case study from a number of real-life
exploration, production, facilities, and general
management situations, or they may bring the details
of one of their own current projects. Because of this
experience with practical situations, participants can
use these project management principles their first
day back on the job.
for each two participants; or participants are invited to
bring their own laptop.
COURS E CONTENT
The project management process Scope definition

Scheduling tools Manpower resources Project
risk management Learning, continuous
improvement and quality management in projects
Project team management Case studies and
exercises
The following instructors have been selected and

approved by the PetroSkills Curriculum Network to
teach one or more of the following Project
Management courses.
J. Ford Brett
Roger Haddad
Sally Jabaley
Christopher Lennon
Pete Luan
Ken Lunsford
Erich Ramp

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
9-11 MAR 2015

17-19 NOV 2014
23-25 NOV 2015
24-26 AUG 2015
US$3,020
US$3,490
US$3,490
US$3,490+VAT
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.


LONDON, U.K.

3-7 MAY 2015

17-21 NOV 2014
20-24 JUL 2015
9-13 NOV 2015
3-7 NOV 2014
12-16 OCT 2015
22-26 JUN 2015
14-18 SEP 2015
US$5,190*
US$4,140*
US$4,140*
US$4,140*
US$5,460*
US$5,460*
US$4,770+VAT*
US$4,770+VAT*
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Project Management
in Upstream Field
Development FPM2
INTERMEDIATE
FOUNDATION
DES IG NE D F O R
DE SI GNE D FOR
Exploration, production, and management personnel

who wish to apply project management techniques
to their activities and operations
Understand the integration of cost scheduling into

project management processes and procedures
Have awareness throughout a project lifecycle of the
central importance of managing costs
Apply such techniques as the Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS); the Work Package and the Cost
Breakdown Structure (CBS)
Estimate costs and deal with cost escalations and
reductions
Understand key contractual forms and issues
Apply the basics of managing a project budget
Have awareness of reporting responsibilities
The financial dynamic to successful project delivery,

lies at the very heart of effective project management.
A project is a complex series of interactions between
time; people and resources - their allocation and
utilization. All of these activities have a cost, which
may be either direct or indirect, but nevertheless, will
impact upon a projects budget. Although many
projects deliver what they set out to achieve, they are
often over budget - which raises the ultimate question
as to whether or not they should be considered as
successful. Project Cost Scheduling highlights and
informs the participant of how to manage the project
cost function - its dynamics and components leading to an enhanced understanding and application
of techniques that will contribute directly to more
efficient project management processes. This course
is not about number crunching - it is about becoming
familiar with the interactions and processes that
underpin and ultimately inform the cost scheduling
activities within projects. The course contains a
significant element of practical exercise that builds
daily, allowing participants to grasp the interrelationships between cost; project lifecycle and
operational activities, thereby imparting clarity to the
whole process of successful project delivery.
Project estimation and schedule Integrating cost

and schedule The project lifecycle Tools and
techniques used in cost scheduling Cost
estimation Cost escalation and reduction
Information; communication, monitoring and
control Stakeholder management Contractual
issues and forms The project budget Ownership
and reporting requirements
Risk Management
for Upstream Capital
Projects PMRM
NEW
NEW
INTERMEDIATE
DE SI GN E D F OR
This course addresses the special requirements

associated with developing oil and gas plays
where repetitive projects, such as well flow
lines, tank batteries, booster compressors, short
pipelines and meter stations, are a part of a
larger field development program. It is intended
for project managers, project engineers, facility
engineers, operations engineers, project controls
and purchasing personnel who plan, manage, or
participate on multi-discipline field development
project teams. Special emphasis will be placed
on $5 MM to $50 MM projects associated with
unconventional field development projects, such as
shale oil and coal bed methane, as well as projects
associated with conventional plays.
YOU W I LL LE ARN
Define the Engineering, Procurement and Construction

phases and execute them skillfully Develop plans to
achieve good project definition maturity (a.k.a front-end
loading) Identify key constraints and interfaces and
develop action plans to address them Develop Scopes
of Work for both production facility and infrastructure
projects Prepare Project Execution Plans Utilize fit-forpurpose progress measurement and control techniques
Develop sustainable, repeatable knowledge
management for projects
ABOUT THE COU RSE
This course addresses field development project management

principles and practices as they relate to engineering design;
procurement; and construction activities for upstream
facilities in the oil and gas industry. The specific training
received in schedule and cost management and the proper
use of scarce resources (people and materials) will help the
project manager make the best decisions possible. Upon
completion of this course, the participant will know what the
engineering, procurement and construction phases entail and
be able to fit-for purpose project management techniques and
project control tools to facilitate successful project outcomes.
Participants will understand how the project management,
drilling and completion, HSE, land, production and
transportation disciplines relate to one another and what tools
are available for the project manager to use to ensure
interfaces among key stakeholders are managed. The course
is taught using a combination of instruction, facilitated
discussion, and hands-on exercises using real-world project
examples related to facilities design, procurement, and
construction. The exercises will include both individual and
group activities that will provide each participant with a
hands-on application of the principles and practices
discussed throughout the course.
THE COURSE DOE S N OT A DDRE SS:
Small facility maintenance or replacement type projects

which are typically less than $5 MM.
Well design, procurement or construction
This course is designed for project managers,

project engineers, and all disciplines that work on
integrated project teams for upstream onshore and
offshore developments. Case studies include deepwater projects with complex production components
as well as unconventional shale projects that require
significant infrastructure investment.
YOU WI L L L E A RN
To apply risk management to a capital project

throughout the entire life cycle
How to write a risk management plan and gain
alignment with key stakeholders
How to engage management and project team
members in the risk management process
How to systematically identify risks for your project
Determine those risks that are owned by the project
team and those owned by management
Use risk assessment to analyze and prioritize risks
for treatment
Develop robust risk mitigation plans
How to control and monitor risk
Incorporate risk planning into project cost and
schedule
A BOU T T H E C OU RSE
This five-day intermediate level course for project

managers, project engineers, and integrated project
team discipline members addresses the key areas
associated with capital project risk management. The
course focuses on managing risk throughout the
entire project life cycle. This course is very much
hands-on with class exercise case studies that focus
on participant development of risk management
deliverables. The class also addresses the methods
that project team leaders can utilize to ensure that
project team members and management buy in and
are part of the risk management process.
C OU RSE C ON T E N T
Risk management planning

Roles/responsibilities, governance, and risk
ownership
Identify, analyze, and respond to risk events
Types of risks: threats vs. opportunities
Risk analysis and prioritization
Risk mitigation and contingency planning
Monitor and control risk
Risk reporting and communication
High level overview of probabilistic cost and
schedule
Peer reviews
COURSE CONT E N T
Field Development Programs The Project Delivery System

Organization and Resources Engineering Construction
Project Execution Plan HSE and Project Risk Management
Procurement and Contracting Cost Estimating Planning &
Scheduling Progress Measurement

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
2-6 MAR 2015

10-14 NOV 2014
16-20 NOV 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,140
US$5,460
US$5,460
US$4,770+VAT
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
MIDLAND, U.S.
ORLANDO, U.S.

13-15 JUL 2015

10-12 MAY 2015
8-10 DEC 2014
7-9 DEC 2015
24-26 AUG 2015
27-29 APR 2015
6-8 OCT 2014
5-7 OCT 2015
US$3,120
US$3,820
US$3,150
US$3,150
US$3,610+VAT
US$3,120
US$3,120
US$3,120

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
ORLANDO, U.S.
10-14 NOV 2014

US$4,140
4-8 MAY 2015
US$4,140
9-13 NOV 2015
US$4,140
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,770+VAT
28 SEP-2 OCT 2015
US$4,100
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Cost
Scheduling PCS
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urse Matrix for Subsurface:
Petroleum Professional
Development
BASIC
DE SI GN E D F OR
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the Petroleum Professional
Development courses in this section are structured within each topic, from Basic to
Specialized. For more details on Track One for Managers and Leaders, and Track Two
for Technical Professionals, see the opposite page.
The following instructors have been selected and approved by the PetroSkills
Curriculum Network to teach one or more of the following Petroleum Professional
Development courses:
James Haner
Perry LoveLace
mike noeL-smitH
ronnie norveLL
Dr. DaviD PeLton

stanforD a. siemens
SPECIALIZED
Petroleum Professional Development
EssEntial skills for rEsolving ConfliCt among CoworkErs (PagE 81)

BasiC ConfliCt managEmEnt skills for managErs and lEadErs (PagE 81)
Anyone who has new responsibilities to lead a

team. Supervisors, Team Leads, Managers and
others interested in becoming a better leader and
a contributing team member will greatly benefit
from this one week experience. Many may want
to take this seminar/workshop more than once for
continuous improvement.
YOU WI L L L E A RN T O
Become a more effective leader by

Overcoming the tyranny of the urgent with better
time management
Becoming the leader you want to work for
Make better decisions by
Assessing when to make what kind of decisions
Developing more options to choose from
Help others develop themselves by
Creating better individual development plans
Unleashing their career motivation
Have more effective communications with technical and nontechnical teams by
Learning to respond rather than react
Developing the patience to let the team do its work
Recognize and resolve conflicts before they get out of control by
Early detection of conflicts, when theyre simpler and
have less impact
Developing skillful techniques for win-win outcomes
Develop the ability to lead an empowered team of technical
professionals by
Knowing how to guide the team rather than force the
team
More effective delegation
Reduce your own stress level by
Recognizing how your stress affects others and your
decisions, and doing something about it
Teaching yourself how to lower your stress with
clearer thinking
Learn assessment techniques for yours and others people skills
by
Learning the differences between skill and
competency
Raising the competency levels of yourself and your
team
Walk your talk by getting buy-in for your ideas and vision
Lead by example
managing and lEading othErs (PagE 81)
FOUNDATION
tEam lEadErshiP (PagE 80)

tEam Building for intaCt tEams (PagE 80)
PrEsEntation skills for thE PEtrolEum industry (PagE 80)
making ChangE haPPEn: PEoPlE and ProCEss (PagE 80)
mEEting managEmEnt and faCilitation for thE PEtrolEum industry (PagE 81)
In the oil and gas industry, skillful and competent leadership is

extremely important for safety, productivity and asset
management. The 21st century brings new emphasis on leaders,
new communication technologies, increased focus on safety,
information overload, workforce dynamics, asset integrity and
many other concerns which challenge even the most proficient
leader/manager. How do we blend these new challenges with
tried and true wisdom of success? There are skills to learn that
will help you be more effective, with less stress. In this seminar/
workshop you will explore your internal drivers and learn how to
combine them with new skills for greater effectiveness.
This seminar/workshop will include self-assessment, discussion,
lecture, readings, role-playing, games, video examples and
creation of participant action plans. This course will help you
unleash natural motivation in your team. Your stress level can be
lowered by working more efficiently and effectively by tapping the
emotional intelligence of your team and co-workers.
The nature of teams Leadership vs. management

Self-centering and tangential leadership Listening
Motivation Group dynamics Conflict management
Team-building Critical thinking and taking action
EssEntial tEChniCal writing skills (PagE 79)

BASIC
PETROLEUM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Skills for the Technical
Professional OM23
nEgotiating skills for PEtrolEum industry (PagE 79)

EssEntial lEadErshiP skills for tEChniCal ProfEssionals (PagE 78)

HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
ORLANDO, U.S.

9-13 MAR 2015

22-26 JUN 2015
8-12 DEC 2014
7-11 DEC 2015
US$3,860
US$4,450+VAT
US$3,820
US$3,820
79
Essential Technical
Writing Skills: A ReaderCentered Approach ETWS
NEW
BASIC
Negotiating Skills for

Petroleum Industry
NSPI
BASIC
DESI GN ED F OR
YOU W IL L L E A R N H O W TO
This course is suitable for all engineers, managers,

IT/computer support staff, team leaders, supervisors
and individuals responsible for writing letters,
memos, reports, procedures, test results, and
proposals that are clear, concise, and professional.
Focus on the reader as the receiver of the
information
Develop quality writing that will:
Improve business relationships and
communication
Enable you to write better and faster
Make your writing more credible
Make you more confident in your writing
Develop essential technical writing skills to convey a

convincing message
Compose clear messages using a structured writing
approach
Adapt your writing style to your audiences needs
Edit at the word level to improve persuasiveness and
impact
Write precise and concise memos, letters,
summaries, and reports
How to best display visual information
Create informative content using lists, bullets, and
short paragraphs as the primary writing mode
Follow a step-by-step method to the structure,

techniques, and approaches available to positively
influence an effective negotiation
Adapt negotiation at each stage of the negotiation
Leverage the power of Best Alternative To a
Negotiated Agreement (BATNA), Worst Alternative To
a Negotiated Agreement (WATNA), Zone of Possible
Agreement (ZOPA), and Walk Away Price (WAP)
Modify your communication style to achieve desired
results
Respond to tough negotiators
Select a strategy for your negotiation
Use the Agree, Bargain, Control or Delay (ABCD)
method
Practice your negotiation skills in real world practice
sessions
Apply what youve learned to plan a negotiation
back on the job using the Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) model
ABOU T T H E COURSE
This course helps you to develop strong interpersonal

skills in the art and science of negotiation. You will
learn to apply these skills to complex organizational
issues and individual needs. The course includes a
Negotiating Style Profile self-assessment to determine
your preferred negotiation style(s). Various tools and
techniques are used to negotiate differences and
disagreements to produce positive results. A group
workshop conducting a collaborative negotiation,
allows attendees to engage in, comment on, and
improve their competencies in negotiation skills.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Learn a step-by-step method to the structure,

techniques, and approaches available to positively
influence an effective negotiation Know what
behavior to adapt at each stage of the negotiation
Leverage the power of Best Alternative To a
Negotiated Agreement (BATNA), Worst Alternative To a
Negotiated Agreement (WATNA), and Walk Away Price
(WAP) Adjust your communication style to achieve
desired results Deal with tough negotiators Craft a
strategy for your negotiation Use the Agree, Bargain,
Control or Delay (ABCD) method Practice your
negotiation skills in real world activities Apply what
youve learned to plan a negotiation back on the job
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

ORLANDO, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

ORLANDO, U.S.

13-15 OCT 2014

11-15 OCT 2015
16-18 FEB 2015
18-20 MAY 2015
24-26 AUG 2015
1-3 JUN 2015
16-28 NOV 2015
19-21 OCT 2015
US$3,760
US$4,990
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$3,430+VAT
US$3,430+VAT
US$2,930
9-11 FEB 2015

17-19 AUG 2015
14-16 DEC 2015
15-17 DEC 2014
9-11 NOV 2015
13-15 OCT 2014
13-15 APR 2015
12-14 OCT 2015
US$2,960
US$2,960
US$3,430
US$3,430+VAT
US$3,430+VAT
US$2,930
US$2,930
US$2,930
Build Your Skills in:

Leadership
Technical Writing
Negotiation
Resolving Conflict
Team Building
Managing Change
Presentation
Meeting Facilitation
PPD AD
Track One:
For Managers and Leaders
Targeted to those that lead, supervise,
provide direction or manage the work of others
Managing and Leading Others - MLO

Team Leadership - TLS
Presentation Skills for the Petroleum
Industry - PSPI
Making Change Happen: People
and Process - MCPP
Meeting Management and Facilitation
for the Petroleum Industry - MMF
Basic Conflict Management Skills for
Managers and Leaders - RCP3
Track Two:
For Technical Professionals
Targeted to technical professionals

Essential Leadership Skills for
Technical Professionals - OM23
Essential Technical Writing Skills - ETWS
Negotiating Skills for the Petroleum
Industry - NSPI
Essential Skills for Resolving Work - RCP2
place Conflict Among Coworkers Team Building for Intact Teams - TB
Presentation Skills for the Petroleum
Industry - PSPI
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Writing for work-related purposes ought to be brief,

clear, informative and above all, readable. In this
practical hands-on course, you gain a solid foundation
in technical writing skills. The primary theme for the
course is that a writer must think constantly about
their readers. Examples and exercises provide
hands-on experience. You may choose to bring a
sample of your writing for one-on-one feedback.
Petroleum industry personnel who are responsible

for negotiating the best possible terms of an
agreement in public and private sectors and those
negotiating resources and deliverables in projects
and programs.
Two NEW Tracks for

Petroleum Professionals
interested in building
your leadership skills
D E S IG NE D F O R
Build Your
Leadership Skills
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Team Building for
Intact Teams
Presentation Skills for

Petroleum Industry
TB
PSPI
Making Change
Happen: People and
Process MCPP
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
NEW
FOUNDATION
80
Any intact team interested in becoming a stronger

and more productive team such as project
teams, leadership teams, cross-functional teams,
production teams, quality improvement teams, etc.
Characterize high performance teams
Ensure that your team has clarity of goal and
worthiness
Jointly develop a team charter
Gain commitment of all members
Build team collaboration and trust
Establish and follow group operational norms
Work through the stages of team development
Define team roles and relationships
Understand system influences
Promote conditions for effective team building
Conduct individual and team assessments
Improve team communications
Improve group dynamics
Problem solve in teams
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

31 AUG-1 SEP 2015

11-12 MAY 2015
12-13 OCT 2015
9-10 NOV 2015
US$2,380
US$2,400
US$2,400
US$2,780
Team Leadership
(TLS)
NEW
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
Team leaders, supervisors, managers and others

responsible for leading a team and interested
in establishing and/or being a part of a highly
productive team.
Characterize high performance teams

Gain clarity of goal and worthiness
Develop a team charter
Gain commitment
Build team collaboration and trust
Establish operational norms
Recognize stages of team development
Define team roles and relationships
Understand system influences
Promote conditions for effective team building
Conduct individual and team assessments
Improve team communications
Improve group dynamics
Develop personal plans to improve team
effectiveness
Foster team leadership
Monitor team progress
Industry personnel who wish to acquire the skills and

techniques needed to design and deliver technical
material clearly, confidently, and convincingly either
face-to face or online.
Design and deliver a presentation both in person
and on-line
Keep an audience engaged through use of various
delivery methods
Appropriately use technology and visual aids
Speak confidently in front of groups
ABOUT THE COURSE
Technical personnel often find it difficult to clearly

express thoughts and ideas to others, especially when
asked to report findings to - or request project
expenditure authorization from - senior management.
As well, technical and non-technical personnel are
often ineffective presenters when asked to explain
company policy to - or share company goals and
objectives with - boards of directors, government
committees, fund approving agencies, or other public
entities. Some people are naturally gifted presenters,
but anyone can learn to make a convincing and
persuasive presentation and to do so in a confident,
assured, comfortable, and relaxed manner. This
course is for individuals who are required, as part of
their jobs, to make presentations in-house or in public,
and who need, therefore, to perfect the fundamentals
of dynamic presentation-making. Participants will
have several private coachings in addition to a full
array of hands-on class experiences to improve
presentation-making skills, vocal techniques, social
interaction skills, visual aid preparation, etc. Attendees
will be asked to speak in class and will be videotaped
to measure improvement. Participants progress will
also be charted to quantifiably show areas in which
actual improvement has taken place.
29-30 JAN 2015

27-28 AUG 2015
7-8 MAY 2015
8-9 OCT 2015
6-7 NOV 2014
5-6 NOV 2015
US$2,780+VAT
US$2,380
US$2,400
US$2,400
US$2,780
US$2,780
Profile individual and group behavior exhibited

during change
Improve individual and team dynamics for high
performance
Apply the GROW model to coach and sustain
individuals undergoing organizational change
Design a practical framework for positive
engagement with organizational change
A BOUT THE COURS E
Attendees will work in teams to overcome the

problems encountered when making changes in their
organizations. You will also learn how to develop the
ability to effectively handle organizational changes by
examining the eight-step change process and
understanding your own, and others, needs and
responses to each step in the change process. A
group workshop allows attendees to engage in,
comment on, and improve their competencies in
managing change.
COURSE CONTENT
Explore the characteristics of change

Build an integrated change strategy
Embrace change positively using the power of vision
Use people and process to make change happen
Craft an effective measurement process to evaluate
change
Facilitate change and overcome resistance through
effective communication
C OURSE CONTENT
Communication and the role it plays in presentationmaking Overcoming presentation-making fears

The similarities and differences between face-toface and on-line presentations The four
fundamental basics to presentation-making
Presence/Demeanor/Appearance: posture, movement,
physical comfort
Delivery: the voice, gestures / facial expressions,
skill in using silence, rhythm, and language
Production: flow/rhythm, skill in using visual aids/
technology, skill in using time, skill in listening/
observing/questioning, skill in using the venue,
connectivity, eye contact, knowledge of audience, skill
in handling audience/situation Construction &
Organization: design (presentation), design (ppt.
slides/other visuals), integration (presentation with
visuals)

ABERDEEN, U.K.
DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.


Dealing with change and, more importantly,

the impact of change is a high priority for all
organizations. This course is suitable for all
managers, team leaders, supervisors and individuals
responsible for ensuring change is implemented
successfully.

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
PITTSBURGH, U.S.
27-29 OCT 2014

9-11 MAR 2015
26-28 OCT 2015
3-5 AUG 2015
8-10 JUN 2015
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US$3,020
US$3,490+VAT
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HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
ORLANDO, U.S.
20-21 NOV 2014

12-13 FEB 2015
21-22 MAY 2015
20-21 AUG 2015
17-18 DEC 2015
12-13 NOV 2015
15-16 OCT 2015
US$2,400
US$2,400
US$2,400
US$2,400
US$2,780
US$2,780+VAT
US$2,380
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Meeting Management
and Facilitation for the
Petroleum Industry
Managing and
Leading Others MLO
MMF
NEW
Essential Skills for

Resolving Workplace
Conflict among
Co-workers RCP2
NEW
SPECIALIZED
FOUNDATION
D E S IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED F OR
DES IGNED FOR
Anyone responsible for leading others in the daily

performance of a work, including soon to be leaders,
front-line leaders, new and experienced supervisors
and managers, team leaders, coaches, and mentors.
This course is designed for any employee who

may be exposed to internal or external conflict in
their work environment and who can become more
effective by managing this conflict.
Petroleum industry professionals who plan, conduct,

and manage meetings
YOU W IL L L E A R N
How to run efficient face-to-face and/or on-line

meetings
How to prepare and implement meeting agendas
About meeting facilitation techniques and tools
An understanding of meeting roles and
responsibilities
How-and when-to use meeting facilitation tools
How to master meeting management skills, i.e., use
time wisely, avoid topic confusion
How to handle personal attack, avoid traffic
problems, deal with individual and group
communication, maintain topic (agenda) focus
How to recognize and understand the various
roles that a facilitator plays during the course of a
meeting
How to speak in front of others
Meetings remain a boon or curse to corporate
communication. Properly planned and managed,
meetings are extremely positive and dynamic ways to
exchange ideas, shape policy, resolve problems, effect
change, etc. However, when poorly designed and
implemented, meetings accomplish little. They
become virtual breeding grounds for confusion,
tension, frustration, boredom and negativity. This
course is for petroleum industry professionals who
plan and conduct meetings. During this interactive 2
day session, participants will learn how to perfect
meeting facilitation skills; master meeting agenda
design skills; and polish meeting communication skills
so that theyll be able to run meetings efficiently,
effectively, and smoothly. Participants will be given
ample opportunity to practice what theyre learning in
class and to receive feedback about those areas of
meeting management and facilitation they do well and
those areas that theyll need to improve.
Speaking skills
Time management in meetings
Agenda creation
Conflict management
Meeting facilitation aids
30-31 OCT 2014

12-13 MAR 2015
29-30 OCT 2015
6-7 AUG 2015
11-12 JUN 2015
Why would any company expend hundreds of thousands

of dollars to seek, recruit, and hire the best employees
then leave their development and performance to lucky
chance through ineffective leadership and management
practices? Unfortunately that chance occurs every time
an employee is promoted to a leadership, supervisory or
management position without training in the techniques
and practices of effective leadership and management.
Managers and supervisors, regardless of technical
expertise, can make an error setting off an uncontrolled
and disastrous chain reaction unless he/she has
command of principles and practices leading to employee
effectiveness, productivity, and teamwork. The first-line
and mid-level supervisor has more direct effect on
employees and the productivity of a work group than any
other single entity in the organization. This course
increases the confidence and productivity of leaders,
supervisors and managers who may be scientific or
technical specialists, but have minimal training in the
science and art of leading others. Skills in human
relations, communication, motivation, and leadership are
essential tools for the supervisor and manager. This
course provides techniques enabling leaders to efficiently
use one of the greatest resources a company has, its
people. This highly interactive learning program will assist
you in expanding your options for leading others. You will
explore different concepts of management and leadership
and how to apply your new skills in real world
applications. .
C OU RSE C ONTENT
The role and function of the leader, supervisor and

manager Understanding and applying essential
behavioral management concepts Understanding
and increasing employee motivation Understanding
and applying leadership concepts Effectively
supervising a diverse workforce Basic skills in
interpersonal communications Performance
management Coaching Working with difficult
employees Goal Setting Empowering subordinates
Creating positive and functional thinking about work
Making ongoing change for growth and
improvement Taking personal responsibility
Developing personal plans to improve team
effectiveness

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The causes of conflict and how individuals respond

to conflict
How to recognize conflict and decide how to respond
The basic mediation process and how it can be
applied
How to manage conflict between yourself and
another
Skills and processes for preventing conflict
RCP2 is a two day version of RCP3; so it is not

advisable for a participant to enroll in both courses.
DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
16-17 APR 2015

16-20 NOV 2014
18-19 JUN 2015
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US$2,460
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Basic Conflict
Management Skills for
Managers and Leaders
(RCP3)
NEW
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Supervisors, managers, team leaders, project

managers, project engineers, project services
managers, organizational specialists, facilitators,
trainers, negotiators, procurement personnel and all
individuals who are exposed to internal or external
conflict in their work environment.
Y OU WILL LEA RN
The causes of conflict and how individuals respond

to conflict
How to recognize conflict, estimate its cost, and
decide how to respond
Practical processes and skills for resolving conflict
in your organization and how to apply these
processes and skills
How to manage conflict between yourself and
another
Skills and processes for preventing conflict
A BOUT THE COURSE
This course is uniquely designed for the petroleum

industry and teaches practical processes and skills for
resolving interpersonal conflict in major projects, well
teams, multidisciplinary teams, petroleum operations
and other petroleum industry organizations. The
course relies heavily on petroleum industry specific
case studies and role play activities.
RCP3 is a more in-depth course than RCP2; so it is
not advisable for a participant to enroll in both courses.
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Apply concepts of leadership and management to real

work situations
Coach and supervise a diverse and dispersed
workforce
Set appropriate goals and manage performance and
change to ensure these goals are reached
Empower your workforce to exceed expectations
Develop effective communication skills
FOUNDATION

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PETROLEUM DATA MANAGEMENT
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Management IDM
Geomatics: Geodesy
and Cartography
BASIC
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DESI GN E D F OR
DE SI GN E D F OR
Those with little to no experience with basic technical

data used in the E&P industry. Course attendees
may hold a variety of roles within the industry (such
as data managers, information managers, technical
managers and assistants, technologists, geologists,
geophysicists, etc.) but require an introduction to,
and foundation in, management of specific data
types, common pitfalls and best practices.
YO U WI L L L E A RN
Petroleum
Data
Management
The core data types used in the E&P industry, valuable best
practices for these data types and how to relate data types
to data models and databases.
Common data management issues and challenges with
core data types, and their impact on the business
What is data management, why it is important,
understanding data as an asset and its lifecycle, the
benefits of good data management and its potential value
What are the components of a data management
framework and the important elements that need to
support the framework
Common data management issues and how to map these
to a data management framework
AB OU T T H E C OU RSE
The Petroleum Data Management

discipline within the PetroSkills public course
offerings will continue to grow in the near
future, with more courses and broader
subject matter. The need to deliver good
data management is increasingly being seen
as providing a competitive advantage to
companies across the E&P industry, since wise
business decisions depend on sound data and
information. In effect, data management is an
enabler of efficient business processes, which
in turn creates business value. The initial
course in this offering will leave participants
with a thorough understanding of the data
management issues and challenges affecting
companies in todays competitive marketplace.
The following instructors have
been selected and approved by the
PetroSkills Curriculum Network to teach
one or more of the following Petroleum
Data Management courses.
Michael Barnes
Fiona Buckingham
Stephen Carr
Simon Kettle
Mike Phillips
Martin Rayson
Devlyn Robson
Sharon Smith
This course provides an overview of data management in E&P

and focuses on the subsurface domain. The need to deliver
good data management is increasingly being seen as
providing competitive advantage to companies across the
E&P industry, since wise business decisions depend on sound
data and information. In effect, data management is an
enabler of efficient business processes, which in turn creates
business value. Participants will leave this course with an
understanding of the core data types and potential data
management issues and challenges affecting companies.
Upon completion of this course, participants will have the
knowledge and tools necessary to participate in developing a
structured data management framework, which will deal with
these issues in a practical and effective manner, and ensure
that business efficiency is improved and value realised. This
course will provide an understanding of the underlying data
management principles and concepts, and using an
interactive classroom format, participants will have the
opportunity to learn from presentations, exercises and
interactive discussions. Course instructors are experienced
data management practitioners, who have delivered data
management services and data improvement projects to
many E&P companies; from small independents through to
the super majors. As this course is foundational it will be of
most benefit to those with little or a basic, prior understanding
of data types and data management frameworks.
COU RSE C ON T E N T
Data Types: Definitions, Data types in E&P Common

Data Management Issues: Typical data issues (possible
pitfalls), Causes of data issues, Data Management Best
Practices, Business impact Overview of Data
Management: Definition, Data lifecycle, Importance and
value of data management, Information Orientation, Benefits
of good data management, Business case aspects & barriers
High level overview of Data Management
Framework: Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data
Security, Reference & Master Data Management, Data Quality
Management

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YOU WI L L L E A RN
How to identify bad geodetic parameters within
your project data, and ensure that geodetic
parameters provided to you are correct
The advantages and disadvantages of using various
Map Projections
Application of content to projects in your specific
geoscience software applications
How to evaluate geospatial metadata in your
projects; learn how to generate good geospatial
metadata in your own products
The limitations on reasonable use of Google Earth
for your own applications
The accuracy limits of different types of GNSS / GPS
receivers and technology
Use of incorrect geodetic parameters can cause major

errors in positions of wells, pipelines and seismic surveys,
with significant financial losses and sometimes with HSE
risks, as demonstrated by case studies. Awareness of
geodetic datums, coordinate reference systems and map
projections is provided via interactive demonstrations and
hands-on workshop exercises using the online EPSG
Geodetic Registry. Students learn how Global Navigation
Satellite Systems (GNSS) systems including GPS work, as
well as the resultant accuracies obtainable using different
receiver types and data processing techniques. Hands-on
GPS exercises show potential errors. Google Earth is
examined with focus on its strengths and weaknesses for
E&P purposes. Lastly, the importance of geospatial
metadata is stressed, since often such metadata is
implementedat the end of a project. This critical geospatial
data component is discussed with recommendations for
best practices using current industry references.
How much trouble can coordinate errors cause (with

case studies) Key geomatics/geodesy definitions
Geospatial reference surfaces Geodetic datums,
coordinate reference systems and transformations
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) including
GPS Map projection methods What is North
Effects of different linear units Vertical datums, geoidal
models, vertical CRS and transformations Google Earth
and associated geospatial data issues Geospatial
metadata: What is it and how can it be made part of the
normal workflow process Recap and course references

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ArcGIS Essentials for
Petroleum GISE
ArcGIS Coordinate
Reference System for
Petroleum GISC
ArcGIS Data
Management for
Petroleum GISD
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
SPECIALIZED
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
An entry-level course that teaches you how to use Esris

ArcGIS Desktop within oil and gas exploration and
production (E&P) activities using petroleum industry
spatial data and workflows. This course allows you to
explore the benefits in applying Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) to your petroleum workflows. You will be
introduced to fundamental ArcView functionality that
allows geoscientists to import spatial and non-spatial
databases, integrate, manage and analyse data to
produce information for decision making. No geospatial
knowledge is assumed beyond that acquired through the
use of geological maps. Although petroleum exploration
and production (E&P) sector knowledge is not required,
this course is geared towards assisting participants to
implement E&P workflows geospatially.
each participant.
Setting up an E&P Project Managing E&P Data Layers

Georeferencing Images Joining Spatial Data to tabular
Well Data Linking Spatial Data to a Well Database
Creating Simple Hyperlinks Building Hyperlinks into an
Attribute Table Digitising a Fault Map Editing a Simple
Play Fairway Spatial Data Queries Attribute Query with
SQL Simple Spatial Data Analysis Exporting Attribute
Tables Producing Map Layouts Exporting Map Images
Updating the Play Fairway Assessing Potential Acreage
Presented in partnership with
Explore the benefits in applying Geographic

Information Systems (GIS) to your petroleum
workflows.
Utilise ArcGIS functionality to import spatial and
non-spatial databases, integrate, manage and
analyse data to produce information for decision
making
Use industry standard ArcGIS tools; including
ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox
Develop the ArcGIS skills required to manage
Coordinate Reference Systems
Better understand petroleum CRS sector standards
Understand the workflows required to undertake
datum transformations
Work through common problems encountered in
oil and gas and develop a strategy for dealing with
these issues
With a view to encouraging good practice within the oil

and gas exploration and production (E&P) sector, the
emphasis in this course is on developing the ArcGIS
Desktop skills you need to successfully manage
coordinate reference systems (CRS) issues within
ArcView. All spatial data is concerned with location on
the surface of the earth and this position is governed
by the parameters of the CRS employed. If you do not
manage coordinate reference systems correctly, your
data could be incorrectly located with the potential for
costly disasters and mistake such as; drilling in the
wrong location, damage to existing infrastructure,
incorrect positioning of geohazards, interpretation and
modeling in wrong location and incorrect reserves
calculation.
for each participant.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Properties of Coordinate Reference Systems Map

Projections and the ArcMap Data Frame Exporting and
Projecting Vector Data Raster Datasets and Coordinate
Reference Systems Datum Transformations The
EPSG Geodetic Parameter Dataset
Data Management, IT, geoscience and other

professionals and support staff who are going to be
building and managing spatial data infrastructure
for specific projects, assets or company wide data
stores and need to be able to acquire the relevant
ArcGIS skills and knowledge.
Explore the benefits in applying Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) to your petroleum workflows.
Utilise ArcGIS functionality to import spatial and nonspatial databases, integrate, manage and analyse data
to produce information for decision making
Use industry standard ArcGIS tools; including ArcMap,
ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox
Focus on learning how to put E&P workflows through
ArcGIS
Use oil field datasets to build a working GIS
Encounter and deal with common data management
issues
Participate in a strategic decision-making workshop
Develop an understanding of GIS management issues
Develop strategies for managing spatial data
infrastructure
A BOUT THE COURSE
This course takes you through the development of oil and

gas exploration and production (E&P) spatial data
infrastructure. Using ArcGIS Desktop tools, you will be
guided through the hands-on process of structuring and
loading an E&P GIS using a realistic collection of well,
surface and subsurface data sources from an operating
field. You will also develop an understanding of how to
implement metadata in a petroleum focussed spatial data
infrastructure. This course focuses on the management of
a spatial data infrastructure and is geared towards helping
you develop the skills needed to manage data quality and
refresh datasets without compromising the integrity of the
data store. Participants with GIS expertise but who are
new to the oil and gas sector will gain a more thorough
understanding of the spatial data management issues.
each participant.
COURS E CONTENT
Overview of Building an E&P GIS Spatial Data

Infrastructure (SDI) Create a Geodatabase Well Data
Licence Data Seismic Data Raster Data and Raster
Catalogs Spatial Data Metadata Implementing
Desktop Access Strategic Decisions in E&P GIS
Implementation GIS in the Oil and Gas Project Lifecycle
Stakeholders and GIS Focal Points Managing and
E&P GIS Spatial Data QC Managing an SDI
Interfaces with Third Party Systems
The three courses on this page are offered separately, or together as a one-week Data Management
Pathway. Completing the Data Management Pathway provides the skills and knowledge required to
effectively manage and extract full value from geographical data.
2014-15 Schedule and Tuition / 1 Day
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P E T ROP H YSI C S
Explore the benefits in applying Geographic Information

Systems (GIS) to your petroleum workflows.
Utilise ArcGIS functionality to import spatial and nonspatial databases, integrate, manage and analyse data
to produce information for decision making
Use industry standard ArcGIS tools; including ArcMap,
ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox
Focus on learning how to put E&P workflows through
ArcGIS
Set up an E&P project
Join spatial data to a Well database
Create a Well Layer from tabular X and Y Coordinates
Digitise a Fault map and edit a Play Fairway map
Undertake spatial and attribute queries
Export data into a number of formats
Produce professional Map Layouts
Update a Play Fairway and assess potential acreage
Data management, IT, geoscience and other

professionals and support staff who are going to
be building and managing spatial data for specific
projects, assets or company wide data stores and
need to be able to acquire the relevant ArcGIS skills
and knowledge.
PETROLEUM DATA MANAGEMENT
Geoscience professionals and support staff who are

going to be using GIS tools, and E&P project staff
who need a basic understanding of GIS in order to
manage geospatial projects.
NEW
PetroSkills HSE
PETROSKILLS INCLUDES HEALTH, SAFETY,

ENVIRONMENT AND HSE MANAGEMENT IN ITS
UNIQUE COMPETENCY TRAINING PROGRAM.
HSE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LADDERS

Programs that support HSE professional development,
shown here for the Institution of Occupational Safety
and Health (IOSH) the worlds largest health and safety
organization. A similar ladder is available upon request for
environmental professional development through IEMA
the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.
www.iosh.co.uk / www.iema.net
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY APPLIED
LEARNING
ACCREDITED HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTITIONER:
LEVEL 5 NVQ DIPLOMA (TO CMIOSH) HS70
ACCREDITED ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTITIONER:
IEMA FULL MEMBER BY APPLIED LEARNING HS71
For practicing HS&E professionals

Mentored and perfectly blended to balance
one-to-one learning with work-based evidence
Supports professional development to CMIOSH & MIEMA
(with reciprocity agreements with other HSE bodies)
Duration is typically 12-15 months for health and safety
program and 8-12 months for environmental program
Flexible you can start these programs any time
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PETROS BAROLA | A fictitious but highly-authentic case study is used to challenge participants to
apply their knowledge across a range of scenarios in our Applied and Specialist courses. Practical exercises,
problem solving, and meetings with Petros employees at all levels makes one feel that you have actually
worked on the island of Barola. See www.petrosbarola.com for more information
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RGESERVOIR
ENGINEERING
EOLOGY
The Course Progression Matrix below shows how the HSE courses in this section are structured within each topic, from Basic to Specialized.
On the right-hand side of the HSE section, you will see courses in associated disciplines for cross-training. These matrices are ideal for
building training plans for early-career staff or finding the right course to build upon existing knowledge and experience. Our programs include
those externally accredited by NEBOSH, IEMA, CITB, and City and Guilds
following Health, Safety, Environment courses:
Stephen Asbury
Richard Ball
Stewart Clarke
Phillip Duckett
Chris Dougherty
Kerry Edwards
Keiron Finney
Andrew Newborough
Clyde W. Young
Exploration and
Production

SAFETY
INTERMEDIATE
SPECIALIZED
HSE MANAGEMENT
HEALTH
Naomi Warr
Surface Facilities
ENVIRONMENT
Accredited Environmental
Practitioner [MIEMA] (Page 90)
Accredited Health & Safety Practitioner [CMIOSH] (Page 89)
SHE Auditing A Management

Systems Approach (Page 89)
NEBOSH International General Certificate

Environmental Management Systems:
A Development Workshop (Page 88)
FOUNDATION
Fundamentals of Process Safety

(Page 88)
Contractor Safety Management

(Page 88)
Risk Based Process Safety

Applied HSE Management
Applied Safety
(Page 87)
(Page 87)
Applied Health
(Page 87)
Applied Environment
(Page 86)
Basic Petroleum Economics

(Page 72)
BASIC
Basic Drilling, Completion

and Workover Operations (Page 11)
Exploration and Production
Process Basics (2 weeks) (Page 9)
Basics of HSE Management
(Page 86)
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Basic Petroleum Technology

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Overview of Gas Processing

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Applied Environment
HS13
Basics of HSE
Management HS18
BASIC
BASIC
FOUNDATION
DESIGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
DES IGNED FOR
HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT
Staff in oil, gas and petrochemicals industries who

require the basics of environmental management and
pollution control, including operational staff, engineers,
supervisors, project managers and entry level HSE
professionals. It is a core course for any person who
can influence environmental impact within their
organisation; it is also an ideal program for anyone new
to the industry with no prior environmental knowledge.
The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is
a first step on a career ladder towards a role within the
environmental disciplines and is awarded to those who
pass the exam and practical exercise.
Y O U W I L L L E A RN
Environmental management, and what this means for your
organisation
Ethical, legal and financial reasons for maintaining and
promoting environmental management
The importance of sustainability
The principles and sources of environmental information
The purpose and importance of setting environmental policy
Key features and appropriate content of an effective
environmental management system (EMS) such as ISO
14001:2004/2015 (draft)
Active and reactive monitoring, including inspections, tours,
and investigations of environmental incidents
The meaning of the term environmental audit and
describe the preparations needed prior to an audit and the
information that may be needed during, and procedures for
reporting the results afterwards
To explain environmental impact assessments (EIA)
Main types of emissions to atmosphere and the control
measures available to reduce these
Main sources of water pollution and methods to reduce
contamination of water sources.
The importance of, and techniques for, minimising waste
Risks associated with contaminated land
To explain energy efficiency
Potential sources and consequence of environmental noise
Why emergency preparedness and response
Our program starts in advance of the taught course, as
participants undertake a review of their own sites
environmental performance using documentation supplied to
them. This sets the context for this intensive five-day class,
which comprises a blended learning approach with tutorials,
workshops, problem-solving and practical activities.
At the end of the course, there is an examination and project;
successful completion of which gives participants a formal
qualification - the National Environmental Management
Certificate awarded by NEBOSH. The course fee includes the
cost of the exam. [N.b. No refund is available for participants
who wish to opt-out of the NEBOSH exam.]
Foundations in environmental management Environmental
management systems Assessment of environmental
impacts Control of emissions to air Control of
contamination of water resources Solid waste and land use
Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency Control
of environmental noise Planning for and dealing with
environmental emergencies NEBOSH Examination and
Project (optional)
To arrange an in-house session of this course, visit www.

petroskills.com/inhouse.
For all staff in the oil & gas and petrochemicals

industries requiring a basic awareness of health,
safety and environmental (HSE) management
systems including; Operations, Engineers,
Supervisors, Project managers and aspiring HSE
professionals. It is a core (101) course for any
persons who can influence HSE Management within
the organisation and is also ideal for anyone new
to the industry with no prior HSE management
knowledge.
YO U WILL LEA RN
The principle elements of a health and safety

management system, and how these interact
to promote continual improvement in HSE
management
About ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ILO OSH-2001,
HSG65, the new (draft) ISO 45001 and other
commonly used HSE management systems
Key tools associated with risk assessment, risk
control and active/reactive monitoring
The roles and responsibilities of individuals within
the management system and how they can effect
the safety culture of the organisation
ABOUT THE COURS E
Recognition and proper management of health, safety

and environmental risks is fundamental to all
management and professional roles in the industry.
This course aims to equip participants with the
underpinning knowledge relating to the concepts of
an effective HSE management system and the key
elements required for successful implementation.
The course is based upon a common HSE
management system model and the programme
explains the basic elements and their interaction. A
variety of exercises and case studies based on the
fictitious Petros Caspian Explorer platform, as well as
readings and videos will be used to understand and
practice the leadership, communication,
implementation, monitoring, corrective action, audit
and review tools generally used in HSE management
systems.
C O URSE CONTENT
Leadership & Commitment Policy & Strategic

Objectives Legislation & Regulation Organization,
Responsibilities & Resources Professional Training &
Behaviors Risk Assessment & Management
Planning & Procedures Contractor Controls
Security Emergency Response Performance
Management Incident Reporting & Investigation
Audit Management Review
HS23
Environmental professionals, health and safety

professionals wishing to broaden their skills, operational
managers, engineers, supervisors, project managers
and other staff who have delegated responsibilities
for implementing environmental management in the
organisation. This is the ideal follow-on class from the
Basics of Environment class HS13.
Apply Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and
environmental controls which bring enhanced legal, financial
and reputational improvements to an organisation
Communicate effectively with management and staff at all
levels within the organisation on environmental improvement
Implement an EMS into strategic plans, operational activities,
products and services
Identify environmental aspects and assess the environmental
impacts of processes, products and services in normal,
abnormal and emergency situations
Identify the different methods available for evaluating
environmental aspects for significance considering qualitative
and quantitative data
Use an EMS to ensure legal compliance
Plan for continual improvement in environmental performance
Develop monitoring procedures and environmental
performance indicators
Detail how prior preparation and provision of training and
resources can mitigate environmental impacts
Develop and implement an environmental audit program
Indentify the sources of information for use during the audit
process including interviews, observation and document
review
Engage in environmental reporting, using recognized methods
and formats for both internal and external reports
A BOUT THE COURSE
This course provides opportunities to work as a member of a
team of environmental specialists to develop and improve the
Environmental Management System and environmental
performance of Petros, a fictitious but highly realistic case
study based on an integrated exploration and distribution
company located on the Caribbean island of Barola. Application
of the techniques is practiced at the upstream Caspian
Explorer platform and the downstream Orkney Depot. A wellblended variety of exercises, problems and case study
scenarios are used to practise the application of learning in
highly-authentic situations. The course is designed to introduce
participants to a range of environmental challenges, including
policy development, conducting environmental reviews,
tackling environmental issues including waste management,
energy efficiency, pollution control and emergency planning,
environmental monitoring and becoming an agent for change
in their own organisations. Every participant works as a
member of a team through each stage of environmental
implementation, with live face-to-face interviews and a variety
of corporate documents and test results to simulate real
day-today challenges faced by Environmental Practioners.
The culmination is a presentation to the senior management of
the company. The course is also ideal for those developing
their careers in environmental management and/or planning to
progress towards membership of the Institute of Environmental
Management and Assessment (IEMA) using the PetroSkills
mentored learning program Accredited Environmental
Practitioner (HS71, p. 82).
COURS E CONTENT
Effective application of Environmental Management Systems
Assessing environmental impact Environmental risk
management Developing environmental improvement
programs Pollution control Emergency preparedness and
response Environmental communication Environmental
performance monitoring Environmental auditing
Environmental reporting Management review

LONDON, U.K.
21-25 SEP 2015
US$4,570+VAT

HOUSTON, U.S.

13-17 OCT 2014

12-16 OCT 2015
US$4,040
US$4,040
87
Applied Health HS24
Applied HSE
Management HS28
Applied Safety HS20
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED F OR
DESIGNED FOR
This course builds on practical experience and learning on
health and industrial hygiene, and intends to build skills to allow
participants to be able to apply these techniques within their
respective roles. The course is set in a fictitious, but highly
realistic, case study based on the Caribbean island of Barola,
where management needs assistance to develop a health
management system for the construction of a solar array and a
new gas-fired power plant (and decommissioning of the
58-year-old coal-fired plant), involving 480 non-native and 120
local workers residing in temporary camps for three years.
Application of other essential issues and how they relate to the
oil and gas industry is also covered - ergonomics, human
factors engineering, food and water hygiene, and thermal
extremes. Other important issues which are covered include
health and emergency response facilities, psychological and
social impact and fitness for duty. A new topic included is
occupational hygiene & medical surveillance requirements.
A rich variety of exercises, readings, videos and case studies
are used to practice application of the learning in realistic
situations. The course may be taken either independently or in
conjunction with the Applied Safety, Applied HSE Management,
and/or Applied Environment courses and serves as a foundation
for the PetroSkills mentored Accredited Health & Safety
Practitioner program (to CMIOSH).
Successfully apply the principle elements of an HSE

management system aligned to ISO 14001 and
OHSAS 18001
Understand Annex SL and the new (draft) ISO
45001
Explain how people in organisations each have
responsibilities for HSE management, and the
characteristics of a successful management style
Explain and use the key tools associated with
risk assessment and monitoring, such as risk
assessments, safety cases and HSE monitoring
tools such as accident investigation
Shape and improve the safety culture of the
organisation
This course is about practising and applying HSE

management for the oil & gas and petrochemicals
industries. A rich variety of exercises, readings, videos
and case studies are used to support the learning in
realistic situations. These come together to challenge
participants in the real life scenario of a fictional
facility, Petros Barola (visit www.petrosbarola.com).
The course content is built around the PetroSkills
competence maps at the Fundamental Application
level. The course may be taken either independently
or in conjunction with the Applied Safety, Applied
Health, and/or Applied Environment courses. The
course also provides essential and practical learning
for those participants seeking accreditation through
the PetroSkills mentored Accredited Health & Safety
Practitioner program (to CMIOSH, p. 82).
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Leadership & Commitment Policy & Strategic

Objectives Legislation & Regulation Organisation,
Responsibilities & Resources Professional Training &
Behaviours Risk Assessment & Management
Planning & Procedures Contractor Controls
Security Emergency Response Performance
Management Incident Reporting & Investigation
Audit Management Review
HSE Professionals, Operations, Engineers,

Supervisors and Project managers and all staff who
have the responsibility for designing, implementing
or supporting safety tools, techniques and
management in their respective positions. This is a
core course for persons in a supervisory role in an
operational environment. Some prior knowledge of
safety related topics is desirable but not essential.
Design and implement the principles and practice of

safety technology
Apply factors relating to people, equipment,
materials and the working environment to the
establishment of safe working environments
Identify common hazards and design and
implement systems to control and monitor them
A BOUT THE COURS E
This course is about practising and applying safety

tools, techniques and management for the oil & gas
and petrochemicals industries. A rich variety of
exercises, readings, videos and case studies are used
to support the learning in realistic situations. These
come together to challenge participants in the real
life scenario of a fictional facility, Petros Barola (visit
www.petrosbarola.com), and concludes with the
participants defending to the regulator why the
company should maintain its operating licence.
The course content is built around the PetroSkills
competence maps at the Fundamental Application
level. The course may be taken either independently
or in conjunction with other Foundation level courses Applied HSE Management, Applied Health, and/or
Applied Environment.
This course serves as a foundation for participants
seeking accreditation through the PetroSkills
mentored Accredited Health & Safety Practitioner
program (to CMIOSH) (HS-70, p. 82).
COURSE CONTENT
Safety techniques for hazard and effect management

Safety Culture Work Environment Chemical
Handling / HAZCOM / Product Stewardship Fire
Safety Electrical Safety Confined Space
Lockout/Tagout Logistics Process
Health Risk Assessment Health Impact Assessment
Human Factors Engineering Ergonomics Health &
Medical Emergency Facilities Fitness for Duty Food and
Water Hygiene Thermal Extremes Medical Surveillance/
Industrial Hygiene Psychological and Social Agents

To arrange an in-house session of this course, visit www.
petroskills.com/inhouse.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
16-20 MAR 2015

12-16 OCT 2015
US$4,040
US$4,670+VAT

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
3-7 NOV 2014

2-6 NOV 2015
10-14 AUG 2015
US$4,040
US$4,040
US$4,670+VAT
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Describe the reasons for and explain how to effectively
embed health risk assessment (HRA) into business
management systems
Outline the reasons for and explain the method for
embedding health impact assessment (HIA) into business
management systems and understand the importance of
engaging internal and external stakeholders
Outline the procedures to embed the Human Factors
Engineering process into the project management systems
of a typical location or organization
Explain and interpret adverse ergonomic health effects to
workers
Identify the potential medical emergencies in work areas
and develop medical emergency response (MER) plans for
a typical location.
Evaluate and debate Fitness for Duty (FFD) practice &
strategy, specifically on the key concepts (including alcohol
& drug policy) and identify the responsibilities of line
managers
Identify and explain the possible causes for ill health during
the food handling cycle and origins of water borne health
hazards, and prepare corrective actions
Implement procedures to prevent and respond to hazards
from thermal extremes
Describe the procedures and monitoring required for
occupational hygiene, in particular, noise and vibration,
chemical agents, ionising and non-ionising radiation and
biological agent
Develop and implement procedures to identify and reduce
risk of psycho/social agents.
HSE Professionals, Operations, Engineers,

Supervisors and Project managers and all staff who
have the responsibility for designing, implementing,
or supporting HSE management. This is a core
course for persons in a supervisory role in an
operational environment. Some prior knowledge of
HSE management related topics is desirable but not
essential.
For all staff who have the responsibility for designing,

implementing and/or supporting health and industrial
hygiene programs in the workplace in conjunction
with professional health practitioners including: HSE
professionals, managers, engineers, supervisors,
project managers. Some prior knowledge of health
related topics is desirable but not essential.
NEW
88
Contractor Safety
Management HS46
Environmental
Management Systems:
A Development
Workshop HS37
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
Project Managers, Procurement and Supply Chain

Managers, HSE Managers, HSE Auditors, Engineers,
and Supervisors who require an understanding of
how to manage contractors.
Implement a contracting supply chain strategy

based on an understanding of the risks and benefits
of outsourcing low risk, high risk and specialist
activities
Develop a contracting strategy based on a prequalification programme
Prepare a programme to initiate the use of
competent contractors based on bid documents
covering HSE and other relevant standards
Communicate effectively with contractors, including
reporting requirements for incidents and accidents
and emergency procedures
Identify the barriers that could prevent successful
implementation of a contractor safety program, and
how to overcome them
Develop a programme of supply chain performance
monitoring
Perform an effective interview, including describing
the benefits and disadvantages of various
questioning techniques
Provide feedback (the 3 As) likely to initiate
continual improvements in contractor performance
Use sector management systems such as OGP, API
standard 2220, and HSG65 as methodologies for
initiating and maintaining continual improvements
in contractor performance
An effective relationship between clients and

contractors at all stages of the procurement / supply
chain is essential for competently managing health
and safety in a hydrocarbon (or any) facility.
This five day course provides the practical processes
for developing and managing a contractor safety
management system covering all stages of the
contracting cycle based around recognised
management systems, such as API Recommended
Practice 2220 Improving Owner and Contractor
Safety Performance and OGP guidance Managing in
a Contracting Environment. The course includes
advanced interviewing skills, which are taught and
then used in a simulated but realistic extensive
contractor selection case study exercise.
The course covers the following six modules:

1. Supply chain strategy
2. Management systems, RP 2220, OGP guidance
3. Pre-qualification, Approved Contractor status
4. Bidding, evaluation criteria, appointment
5. Communication
6. Supply chain performance monitoring, interviewing
skills, auditing
FOUNDATION
DE SI GN E D F OR
DESIGNED FOR
Environmental managers, advisers and coordinators; Procurement and Supply Chain

Managers, HSE Managers; HSE Auditors; Engineers
and other managers and supervisors from large
and small organisations who require the skills and
support to develop a recognised environmental
management system (EMS) for their organisation.
YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED
Develop understanding of the major areas of operations
interaction with the environment
Become familiar with corporate and legal requirements for
environmental compliance
Develop a good understanding of EMS and ISO 14001
Demonstrate the skills to plan and develop a documented
EMS through the following:
Planning for EMS (allocating resources and developing
an EMS schedule)
Identifying and prioritizing the environmental aspects and
impacts of operations
Developing planning matrices for significant aspects by
setting objectives, targets, management programs and

KPIs
Applying EMS to sample processes in various operational
modes (normal, abnormal (start-up, shutdown) and
emergency using process flow diagrams
Modify emergency response system to accommodate
EMS
Become familiar with other EMS requirements
Document control
Internal auditing
Achieving continual improvement
Write up a draft EMS manual based on template
documents
ABOUT THE COURS E
Since its launch in 1996, over 250,000 organisations around
the world have become externally certified to ISO 14001,
which has become the leading international standard and
specification for environmental management systems (EMS).
This five day course provides the learning and comprehensive
pre-built templates for developing and implementing an ISO
14001-based EMS for participants own facilities. You should
bring a site plan, and process flowcharts, which will be used
in a series of hands-on exercises throughout the class. You
will leave the class with a developed, draft EMS manual.
The course includes all the documentation and materials
necessary for preparing an EMS. Arranging an external third
party audit by a certification body is left to the choice,
convenience and timing of the participants organisation, and
no guarantee of achieving such approval is given.
C OURS E CONTENT
The course covers the following eight modules:
1. Risk and the environment
2. Management systems, Annex SL and ISO 14001
3. Environmental policy and strategic vision
4. EMS planning aspects, impacts, legal and other
requirements
5. Resources and training
6. Communication, documentation and document control
7. Monitoring and measurement
8. EMS auditing and continual improvement

The taught modules are followed by a detailed case

study which has been developed to allow participants
to demonstrate the application of the skills they have
learned.
8-12 NOV 2015

US$5,090
27 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$4,040
1-5 JUN 2015
US$4,670+VAT
All staff associated with the operation, maintenance

and governance of high hazard installations in the
upstream and downstream oil, gas and petrochemical
industry. The content is relevant to all roles, including
senior management, project and engineering support
teams, HSE support, supervisors and operator and
maintenance technicians.
Course will benefit anyone who wants to understand
the design basis and essentials of safe operating
envelopes without addressing the more detailed
calculation aspects covered in Process Safety
Engineering PS- 4. The use of a case study is designed
to identify how different disciplines and roles impact
safe and reliable operations and maintenance.
YOU WI L L L E A RN H OW TO
Identify the systems and processes required to create

process safety in a high hazard installation
Identify and choose appropriate techniques and tools to
qualitatively assess process hazards
Determine appropriate risk reduction strategies and
identify effective risk reduction measures to prevent,
control and mitigate process safety risk
Recognize and develop systems to manage Process
Safety in Operations through operating procedures and
operating limits, ensuring plant integrity through
maintenance and inspection
Use a management of change process to minimize risk of
change
Identify and monitor key performance measures and
verifications to maintain and improve safety performance
The course is designed to cover the fundamentals of Process Safety

for all staff levels in a high hazard installation. This course will
benefit anyone who requires to understand the essentials of process
safety including managers, supervisors, technical, engineering, HSE,
maintenance and operational staff who are associated with the
design, construction, operation, maintenance and governance of
high hazard installations in the upstream and downstream oil, gas
and petrochemical industry.
To explore the multiple roles involved in Process Safety and allow
participants from different backgrounds to relate to this subject
there is a rolling case study, Project COLEX throughout the course.
Project COLEX involves the installation of a separator vessel and the
Process Safety considerations and implications are explored and
discussed at the various stages from design to full operation. The
Project COLEX exercise will identify how different disciplines and
roles can have an impact on safety performance.
Business context for Process Safety

Learning from previous incidents and near misses
Risk Assessment Hazard Identification Hazard Scenarios
Consequence & Likelihood Analysis Risk Analysis and
Tools & Techniques
Risk Reduction Measures (Barriers) Types and Hierarchy of
Risk Reduction Measures (Barriers)
Design basis of plant facilities
Management of Process Safety in Operations Operating
Procedures Design and Operating Limits Human
Factors Inspection and Maintenance Emergency Response
Management of Change
Incident and Near Miss Investigation
Self-Verification and Measurement
Process Safety Key Performance Indicators
Management Review and Auditing
Process Safety Leadership Governance and Culture

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HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
Fundamentals of
Process Safety PS-2

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20-24 JUL 2015
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HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.
11-15 MAY 2015

12-16 APR 2015
15-19 JUN 2015
19-23 OCT 2015
17-21 AUG 2015
7-11 DEC 2015
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US$5,190
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Accredited Health & Safety
Practitioner: (NVQ Level 5 Diploma
in Occupational Health and Safety
Practice) to CMIOSH by Applied
Learning HS70
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
SPECIALIZED
DES IG NE D F O R
DESI GN ED FOR
DESIGNED FOR
HSE professionals, engineers, supervisors and

project managers requiring a basic foundation in
developing and managing process safety. The more
detailed aspects of engineering process design are
covered in a separate course.
This course introduces the concepts of process safety

management in the oil and gas industry, the elements
and benefits of process safety management systems,
and tools for implementing and managing a system.
Process safety is vital to the oil and gas industry. A
comprehensive process safety management system
involves almost every function of a company:
management, research, development, engineering,
facility and process construction, operations,
maintenance, human resources, information technology
and the contractors used in the industry. In this course
the participant will learn to use tools and techniques for
managing process safety.
The Center for Chemical Process Safetys (CCPS) newly
published book titled Guidelines for Risk Based Process
Safety or RBPS Guidelines will be the text for this
course. Participant centered exercises and selected case
studies will be used to build on the concepts that CCPS
advocates for risk based process safety. Building upon
the original process safety management ideas published
in the early 1990s, this new framework for thinking about
process safety integrates industry lessons learned over
the intervening years, utilizes applicable total quality
principles (i.e., plan, do, check, act), and organizes it in a
way that will be useful to all organizations. Throughout
the course, participants will be challenged to think how
their process safety management system can be
enhanced and modified to meet the concepts of riskbased decision making. An individual action plan will be
developed to provide guidance in applying the information
from the course to the workplace.
Process safety culture and competency Compliance

with standards Understand hazards and risk
Operating procedures and safe work practices Asset
integrity and reliability Management of change
Conduct of operations Incident investigation (associated
with plant failures) Measurement and metrics
Management review and continuous improvement
Participate effectively in an audit or review team in line with the

standards of the auditing profession
Relate audit to the essential principles of Corporate Governance,
Risk Management, Business Control and Management Systems
Add value for senior management from the auditing process
Demonstrate the skills necessary to conduct an effective audit,
including:
familiarising with the auditees business environment
and objectives
developing a risk-based work plan
effective interviewing, reviewing and testing techniques
recording, analysing and assessing audit findings
Evaluating the auditees HSE MS
Summarising, presenting and reporting at high level the audit
results to management
Our auditor training course is the only externally approved
integrated management systems auditing class based on both
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and is suitable for external
accreditation of Auditors and Lead Auditors (after suitable
practical experience) Participants work as a member of a team
of internal auditors to appraise the Health, Safety and
Environmental Management System (HSE-MS) of Petros Barola
Ltd, a fictitious but highly realistic case study based on the
distribution department of an integrated oil company located on
the Caribbean island of Barola. The programme is firmly based
in the principles of corporate responsibility for risk management
and business control, and the theory and practice of modern
risk-based auditing. The case study scenario has been
successfully used by participants from many disciplines working
in the upstream, midstream and downstream business sectors
and key support functions because it enables them to focus on
the structure and execution of the audit rather than being
distracted by their specialist knowledge of their own sector of the
industry. The intensive five-day course programme consists of a
blend of tutorials, workshops and hands-on activities within the
audit case study. Participants work in small teams, each led by
an experienced Lead Auditor. Every participant works within
the team through each stage of an audit with live face-to-face
interviews and a variety of corporate documents and test
results to simulate the execution of an actual audit. The
culmination is a presentation to the senior management of the
company. A copy of the best-selling course book HSEQ Audits
- A Risk-based Approach by Asbury & Ashwell ISBN 978-0750-68026-4 is included for participants on the course.
Candidates who successfully complete the course work, and
pass the moderated examination are issued with certificates by
IOSH.
C OU RSE C ONTENT
Learning and Development: Risk management and
business control HSE-MS Auditing Planning the audit
Review and Test processes Effective interviewing for
information Legal aspects relevant to auditing Findings
and recommendations Audit conclusion
Participation in the comprehensive and detailed
Petros Barola case study: Opening meeting Audit
interviews Gathering objective evidence Preparing
the audit report Audit team meetings Closing meeting
Audit report and follow-up

ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
DUBAI, U.A.E.
HOUSTON, U.S.
LONDON, U.K.
7-11 DEC 2014

13-17 SEP 2015
20-24 APR 2015
13-17 JUL 2015
US$5,090
US$5,090
US$4,040
US$4,670+VAT

LONDON, U.K.
7-11 SEP 2015
US$4,770+VAT
Experienced health and safety managers / advisors

/ officers seeking Chartered Membership (CMIOSH)
of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
(IOSH), the worlds largest health and safety
organization. Ideally, the participant will be an active
practitioner with at least two years experience in a
health and safety role.
YOU WILL BE S UPPORTED
By a personal mentor to build a structured portfolio of

evidence, demonstrating skilled application of health
and safety management tools and techniques, which
collectively meet the requirements of City & Guilds of
London for the Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational
Health and Safety Practice
To write the required reports using templates provided
To close any knowledge gaps through directed reading
Through assessment and internal verification of
submitted materials
By being registered with City & Guilds of London
Through a written reference for your IOSH membership
application
A BOUT THE COURS E
This is a mentored program with each participant having

his/This is a mentored program with each participant
having their own personal mentor and advisor. It works
very well as a distance learning programme, and our
assistance is tailored to meet participants individual
needs as a busy practitioner. Communication is usually
through e-mail and telephone as well as other forums.
The start date is flexible with the work best spread out
over a 12-15 month period through to completion. More
details are available on request.
This qualification is accepted by IOSH (upon successful
application, and after completion of an open book
examination) for Chartered Membership of the Institution,
which is the leading designation for occupational health
and safety practitioners in Europe and the Middle East,
with reciprocity agreements with other national bodies,
including; ASSE and CSSE in the US and Canada
respectively.
COURSE CONTENT
Ten mandatory units requiring a range of evidence to

demonstrate competence. The units are:
Develop and implement effective communication
systems
Promote a positive health and safety culture
Develop and maintain individual and organisational
competence
Identify, assess and control health and safety risks
Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems
Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems
Develop and implement ER systems
Develop and implement review systems
Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence
practice
Develop and implement the health and safety policy
Start date for the program is fully flexible. The program fee is
$3,925 (excl. VAT) including registration with City & Guilds.
There will be no refund issued after registration is confirmed.
To register or for more information, please email mentoring@
petroskills com, call +1 918 828 2500 or toll free +1 800 821
5933 (North America only) or contact Adrian Hearle, Managing
Director, PetroSkills HSE, at ahearle@petroskills.com.
P E T ROP H YSI C S
Identify processes applicable to Process Safety

Management (PSM) and describe relevant terms used
Identify which standards are to be applied for
managing process hazards
Apply programs and tools for managing a PSM system
Choose appropriate decision making methods and
tools to identify process hazards
Describe and use techniques available for control of
hazards associated with process designs
Describe the criteria and methods of selecting
equipment and safe guarding controls
Research and apply the performance parameters for
the safety systems in operations
Explain the role of all disciplines and their contribution
to the management of potential HSE hazards
Apply the appropriate key requirements of national and
international engineering codes and best practices to
Process / Technical Safety in his/her own operations
Effectively utilize Process/Technical Safety problemsolving
The course is designed to introduce new and

experienced auditors to a dynamic risk-based
approach for assessing the effectiveness of
any HSE-MS, including those based upon ISO
14001, OHSAS 18001 and the new (draft) ISO
45001. It has also proven extremely beneficial for
preparing technically competent line managers and
supervisors prior to secondment to a team auditing
an HSE-MS in any environment.
HS45
SHE Auditing A
Management Systems
Approach HS47
Risk Based Process

Safety Management
90
Accredited Environmental
Practitioner (IEMA Full
Member by Applied
Learning) HS71
SPECIALIZED
DESIGNED FOR
Knowledge gaps in your workforce equal risk.
Dont Risk It!
Experienced environmental managers and advisors

who seek an Full Membership of the Institute of
Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA),
the leading professional membership body for
environmental practitioners.
The participant will have responsibility for managing
one or more environmental impacts within his/her
work.
Y O U W I L L B E SU PPORT ED
By a personally appointed mentor to build a structured portfolio

of evidence, demonstrating skilled application of environmental
management tools and techniques, which collectively meet the
requirements of IEMA.
To write the required reports.
To close any knowledge gaps through directed reading.
Through assessment and internal verification of submitted
materials.
By being registered with IEMA.
This is a two-part program, Part 1 made up of six compulsory units

each requiring a range of evidence to demonstrate competence in
each unit and leads to the IEMA Associate Certificate in
Environmental Management (AIEMA). In Part 2, the participant is
comprehensively supported through his/her development program
to become a full qualified environmental professional. The
participant is guided through the application and assessment
process to become a Full Member of IEMA (MIEMA).
It is a mentored program with each participant having his/her own
personal mentor and advisor who will work on a one-to-one basis.
The assistance is tailored to meet the individual needs of each
participant. Communication is usually through e-mail and
telephone as well as other forums. The start date is flexible with
the work for Part 1 best spread out over an 8-12 month period.
Completion of Part 2 does require the participant to have 3 years
full time experience gained before or after achieving Associate
Membership.
Part 1- Six mandatory units requiring a range of evidence to
demonstrate competence: 1) Global Environmental Issues
2) Environmental Law, 3) Environmental Techniques,
4) Environmental Management Systems, 5) Environmental
Communications, 6) Sustainability
Part 2 Guidance and support through the application and
assessment process: 7) Full Membership Mentoring
L E A R N I N G O B J EC T I VES
On completion of this course the participant will:

Have an underpinning knowledge of the earths natural
systems and how human activity interacts and impacts on
these systems.
Understand the main sources of Environmental Law and key
legislation affecting international businesses.
Have demonstrated a competence in the principle tools used
by the environmental professional, including Life Cycle
Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment and
Environmental Risk Assessment.
Have demonstrated an understanding of the benefits of
implementing an environmental management system.
Understand the importance of Environmental communication
both internally and externally to the organisation.
Understand the issues, science and philosophy that
underpin environmental sustainability.
Have demonstrated a practical understanding of how an
organisation can reduce its impacts.
Start date for the program is fully flexible. The program fee is
$4,575 (excl. VAT) including registration with City & Guilds.
There will be no refund issued after registration is confirmed.
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91
Gas Conditioning and Processing G-4
FOUNDATION
DE SI GN E D F OR
Production and processing personnel involved with natural gas and associated liquids to acquaint or reacquaint
themselves with gas conditioning and processing unit operations. This course is for facilities engineers, process
engineers, senior operations personnel, field supervisors and engineers that select, design, install, evaluate or
operate gas processing plants and related facilities. A broad approach is taken with the topics.
YOU WI L L L E A RN
2 01 4 20 15 F
ACILI
TIES T
RAIN
ING GU
IDE
About the selection and evaluation of processes used to dehydrate natural gas, meet hydrocarbon dewpoint
specifications and extract NGLs
Application of gas engineering and technology in facilities and gas plants
Important specifications for gas, NGL and condensate
How to apply physical/thermodynamic property correlations and principles to the operation, design and evaluation of
gas processing facilities
Practical equipment sizing methods for major process equipment
To evaluate technical validity of discussions related to gas processing
To recognize and develop solutions to example operating problems and control issues in gas processing facilities
The Campbell Gas Course has been the standard of the industry for forty-five years. Over 35,000 engineers have
attended our G-4 program, considered by many to be the most practical and comprehensive course in the oil and gas
industry. Both hand-methods and computer-aided analysis are used to examine sensitivities of technical decisions. To
enhance the learning process, about 30 problems will be assigned, reviewed and discussed throughout the course.
Problems will be solved individually and in teams.
INSIDE TH
IS ISSUE:
Technical Tra
Topics Includ
ining Courses
e: Gas Proce
ssing, Proce
for Facilities
Engineering,
ss Facilities,
& Process En
Offshore Fa
Tro
gineers in Oi
cilities, Gas
and more.
Gathering Sy ubleshooting, Mechanica
l and Gas
stems, Opera
l,
tions & Maint IC&E, Process Safety
NEW COUR
en
an
ce, Utility Sy
SES:
stems
PF-3 Introduct
ion to Oil and
ADDITION
Facilities (pg 19)
Gas Productio
AL COUR
n
SES FOR:
PL-22 Pipelin
Many new cou
e Systems Overv
rses for Petrol
PL-44 Termin
iew (pg 31)
eum Professio
Petroleum Bu
nal Developme
als
sin
nt
OGBD Oil and and Storage Facilities (pg 32)
Project Manag ess
Gas Business Dis
ement
PMRM Risk
Procurement
covery (pg 42)
Management
/Su
pply Chain Ma
for Upstream
Projects (pg 45)
nag
He
ement
alth, Safety, Env
Capital
ironment
FPM63 Advan
Operations
ced Project Ma
& Maintenance
nagement II (pg
OT-44 Fractio
nal Distillation
46)
for Operations
Maintenance (pg
&
62)
Gas processing systems

Physical properties of hydrocarbons
Terminology and nomenclature
Qualitative phase behavior
Vapor-liquid equilibrium
Water-hydrocarbon phase behavior, hydrates etc
Basic thermodynamic concepts
General system energy changes and rate processes
Process control fundamentals
Fluid hydraulics; two-phase flow
Separation equipment
Heat transfer, heat exchangers
Pumps
Compressors and gas turbines
Refrigeration
Fractionation/distillation
Glycol dehydration; TEG
Adsorption systems, molecular sieves
Build Your Knowledge.

Build Your Skills.
Build Your Career.
ABERDEEN, U.K.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

CALGARY, CANADA
DENVER, U.S.

DOHA, QATAR
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.

17-28 NOV 2014 US$9,620+VAT

13-24 APR 2015 US$9,620+VAT
14-25 SEP 2015 US$9,620+VAT
9-20 NOV 2015
US$9,620+VAT
8-19 DEC 2014
US$9,720+GST
7-18 DEC 2015
US$9,720+GST
25 MAY-5 JUN 2015 US$8,670+GST
2-13 MAR 2015
US$8,670
15-26 JUN 2015
US$8,670
20 SEP-1 OCT 2015
US$9,620
16-27 NOV 2014
US$9,620
12-23 APR 2015
US$9,620
15-26 NOV 2015
US$9,620
27 OCT-7 NOV 2014
US$8,760
2-13 FEB 2015
US$8,760
20 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$8,760
13-24 JUL 2015
US$8,760
24 AUG-4 SEP 2015
US$8,760
26 OCT-6 NOV 2015
US$8,760
7-18 DEC 2015
US$8,760
13-24 OCT 2014
US$9,720

LONDON, U.K.

ORLANDO, U.S.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA

PITTSBURGH, U.S.
SAN ANTONIO, U.S.
STAVANGER, NORWAY

WASHINGTON, U.S.
8-19 DEC 2014

US$9,720
12-23 OCT 2015
US$9,720
7-18 DEC 2015
US$9,720
6-17 OCT 2014
US$9,620+VAT
1-12 DEC 2014
US$9,620+VAT
2-13 FEB 2015
US$9,620+VAT
22 JUN-3 JUL 2015 US$9,620+VAT
5-16 OCT 2015
US$9,620+VAT
30 NOV-11 DEC 2015 US$9,620+VAT
20-31 OCT 2014
US$8,670
1-12 DEC 2014
US$8,670
19-30 OCT 2015
US$8,670
30 NOV-11 DEC 2015 US$8,670
1-12 DEC 2014
US$9,720+GST
3-14 AUG 2015
US$9,720+GST
7-18 DEC 2015
US$9,720+GST
9-20 NOV 2015
US$8,670
10-21 AUG 2015
US$8,670
3-14 NOV 2014
US$9,620
9-20 MAR 2015
US$9,620
2-13 NOV 2015
US$9,620
4-15 MAY 2015
US$8,670
For updated schedule information or to arrange an In-House session of this course, contact jmcsupport@jmcampbell.com.
92
G-2
Introduction to Oil and

Gas Production
Facilities PF-3
BASIC
BASIC
FACILITIES
Overview of Gas
Processing Technical
D ES IG NED FO R
G-2 is a versatile overview of the gas conditioning

and processing industry based on highly condensed
material from Campbells G-4 and G-6 courses. As
a wide ranging overview, it is suitable for interested
parties, such as geologists, reservoir engineers, line
managers, sales and business development staff,
related specialists such as environmental staff,
operational staff, shift foremen, or those new to the
industry such as entry-level engineers, as well as
anyone interested in a general, technically oriented
overview of the gas processing industry.
Y O U WILL LEA R N
Overview of world energy trends, natural gas, and

the role of gas processing and conditioning
Natural gas sources, makeup, properties,
specifications, and related oil and gas terminology
How gas is transported and sold
Field operations that support gas processing
Options for various basic gas conditioning and
processing steps: treating, dehydration, liquid
extraction, and product fractionation and treating
Key commercial and contract issues in liquids
extraction
Principles of gas measurement and common
measurement devices
Markets and uses for NGL, LPG, ethane, propane
and butane
Key pieces of equipment used in natural gas
production and processing facilities
Overview of related specialty processes such as
LNG, nitrogen rejection and helium recovery, and
sulfur recovery and acid gas reinjection
A BO UT T HE CO U RSE
This course is designed for a broad audience. It is

participative and interactive, and utilizes fundamental
technical exercises and terminology to communicate
key learning points.
CO UR S E CO NT E NT
Natural Gas and World Energy Trends

A Closer Look at Natural Gas
Gas Sweetening
Gas Hydrates and Dehydration
Phase Behavior and Phase Envelopes
Stabilization and Fractionation Concepts and
Facilities
Gas Conditioning (Dew Point Control) and NGL
Extraction
Gas Processing Key Equipment and Support
Systems (Heat Transfer, Compression, Pipelines,
and Gathering Systems Measurement)
Specialty Processes in Gas Processing (LNG,
Nitrogen Rejection and Helium Recovery, and Sulfur
Recovery and Acid Gas Reinjection)
Special Topics in Gas Processing

HOUSTON, U.S.
18-20 MAR 2015

11-13 AUG 2015
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA 2-4 DEC 2014

1-3 DEC 2015
LONDON, U.K.
13-15 APR 2015
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
22-24 JUN 2015
PITTSBURGH, U.S.
10-12 NOV 2014

9-11 NOV 2015
STAVANGER, NORWAY
22-24 SEP 2015
US$3,150
US$3,150
US$3,820
US$3,820
US$3,610+VAT
US$3,820+GST
US$3,120
US$3,120
US$3,610
NEW
DESI GN E D F OR
The course is intended for those who are interested

in how production facilities are selected and
specified:
Subsurface engineers looking for a better
understanding of production/processing facilities
Facilities/Process engineers looking for an entry
level review of surface production facilities
Other technical professionals not directly involved
in the design and operation of production facilities
looking for an awareness of such facilities
YO U WI L L L E A RN
How the specification of production/processing

facilities is influenced by reservoir type, drive
mechanism, fluid properties, location and
contractual obligations
Operating conditions that affect the specification of
the production facilities from the wellhead through
initial separation
Parameters that affect the design and specification
of oil stabilization and dehydration equipment
The design and specification of produced water
systems appropriate for the rate and composition
of the produced water to meet the required
environmental regulations and/or injection well
capacity
The design and specification of gas handling
facilities, including compression and conditioning,
for both solution and non-associated gas
The impact on the facilities design and specification
of artificial lift systems as well as secondary and
tertiary production
The principles of asset integrity and inherently safe
design given the rate, composition, temperature
and pressure of the production stream
Midstream facilities required downstream of the
primary production facility to deliver saleable
products to the market, and how these facilities
are affected by production rates, composition and
production facility performance
AB OU T T H E C OU RSE
This course provides a high level discussion of surface

processing facilities used in oil and gas production
with emphasis on the selection and specification of
these facilities as part of a field development plan.
The importance of knowledge about reservoir type,
produced fluid composition and properties, drive
mechanism, facility location, product specifications
and contractual obligations is highlighted.
COU RSE C ON T E N T
The course scope includes the following:

Flowlines, gathering systems, flow assurance and
production separation
Oil dehydration and stabilization
Produced water treating and water injection systems
Gas handling including compression and
conditioning
The effect of artificial lift systems and secondary and
tertiary recovery projects
Other facility considerations: utility systems, process
safety and asset integrity, and environmental
regulations
Midstream facilities: gas processing, pipelines,
product storage and LNG
See website for dates and locations, or to schedule an in-house

course.
Oil Production &

Processing Facilities
PF-4
FOUNDATION
DE SI GN E D F OR
Process/facilities engineers, senior operating

personnel, and production chemists. Wide-ranging
skills for design, operation and troubleshooting of oil
and water production equipment.
YOU WI L L L E A RN
Well inflow performance and its impact on processing

facilities
About oil, gas, and water compositions and properties
needed for equipment selection and sizing
How to select and evaluate processes and equipment
used to meet sales or disposal specifications
How to apply physical and thermodynamic property
correlations and principles to the design and evaluation
of oil production and processing facilities
How to perform equipment sizing calculations for major
production facility separation equipment
How to evaluate processing configurations for different
applications
How to recognize and develop solutions to operating
problems in oil/water processing facilities
The emphasis of this course is on oil production facilities

from the wellhead to the delivery of a specification crude oil
product to the refinery. Both onshore and offshore facilities
will be discussed. Produced-water treating and water
injection systems are also covered. Solution gas handling
processes and equipment will be discussed as well, though at
a relatively high level. In addition to the engineering aspects of
oil production facilities, practical operating problems will also
be covered including emulsion treatment, sand handling,
dealing with wax and asphaltenes, etc. Exercises requiring
calculations are utilized throughout the course. The course is
intended to be complementary to the G-4 Gas Conditioning
and Processing course which is focused on the gas handling
side of the upstream oil and gas facilities area.
Overview of upstream oil and gas production operations

Fluid properties and phase behavior Overview of artificial
lift Processing configurations (example PFDs) Phase
separation of gas, oil, and water Emulsions Sand, wax,
and asphaltenes Oil treating Field desalting Crude
stabilization and sweetening Crude oil storage and vapor
recovery Measurement of crude oil Transportation of
crude oil Produced water treating Water injection
systems Overview of solution gas processing
Compressors Relief and flare systems

BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
10-21 NOV 2014
US$8,670

20 APR-1 MAY 2015
US$8,670

9-20 NOV 2015
US$8,670
CALGARY, CANADA
14-25 SEP 2015 US$8,670+GST
DENVER, U.S.
1-12 JUN 2015
US$8,670
DOHA, QATAR
9-20 NOV 2014
US$8,760

8-19 NOV 2015
US$8,760
DUBAI, U.A.E.
7-18 DEC 2014
US$8,760

6-17 DEC 2015
US$8,760
HOUSTON, U.S.
1-12 DEC 2014
US$8,760

26 JAN-6 FEB 2015
US$8,760

27 JUL-7 AUG 2015
US$8,760

30 NOV-11 DEC 2015 US$8,760
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA 9-20 MAR 2015
US$8,760
LONDON, U.K.
13-24 OCT 2014 US$8,760+VAT

8-19 JUN 2015
US$8,760+VAT

12-23 OCT 2015 US$8,760+VAT
ORLANDO, U.S.
21 SEP-2 OCT 2015
US$8,670

7-18 DEC 2015
US$8,670
STAVANGER, NORWAY
7-18 SEP 2015
US$8,760
93
Relief and Flare
Systems PF-44
Onshore Gas Gathering

Systems: Design &
Operation PF-45
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
D ES I G NED FO R
DE SI GNE D FOR
DE SI GN E D F OR
Facilities, process and design engineers, as well as

new safety/loss prevention engineers who require an
overview of Process Safety Engineering.
Engineers & senior operating personnel responsible

for designing, operating and maintaining relief and
flare systems in oil and gas facilities.
YO U W I L L LEA RN
YOU WI LL LE ARN
Types of equipment and process systems that have

historically been problematic in the upstream oil &
gas industry
Basics of risk analysis
Thinking in terms of Inherently Safer Design
Most commonly used process hazards analysis
methods and where they are used
Layers of Protection concept - what the different
layers are and how they are applied
Detection and mitigation methods for different types
of hazards
Purposes of relief and flare systems and their

importance in safe operations
Causes of overpressure and the ways to control/mitigate
Relief case scenarios and relief load determination
How to select and size pressure relief devices
Relief device installation, including sizing their associated
inlet and outlet lines
Set/relieving pressures to meet operational, safety and
code requirements
Relief and flare system design and operating
considerations, including fluid characteristics, service
conditions, volumes, gas dispersion and radiation
Sizing and selection of relief/flare system components
such as flare knockout drums, flare stacks and tips, pilot
and ignition systems
ABO U T T HE CO UR S E
CO UR SE CO NT ENT
Historical Incident & Problem Areas Risk Analysis

Basics Process Hazards Analysis Techniques
Overview Layers of Protection Inherently Safer
Design Hazards Associated with Process Fluids
Leakage and Dispersion of Hydrocarbon Releases
Combustion Behavior of Hydrocarbons Sources of
Ignition Hazards Associated with Specific Plant
Systems Plant Layout & Equipment Spacing
Pressure Relief and Disposal Systems Corrosion &
Materials Selection Process Monitoring and Control
Safety Instrumented Systems Fire Protection
Principles Explosion Protection
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
CALGARY, CANADA
DOHA, QATAR
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

ORLANDO, U.S.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA

17-21 NOV 2014

US$4,350
16-20 NOV 2015
US$4,350
3-7 AUG 2015
US$5,780+GST
27-31 JUL 2015 US$4,350+GST
10-14 MAY 2015
US$5,490
30 NOV-4 DEC 2014 US$5,490
13-17 DEC 2015
US$5,490
15-19 DEC 2014
US$4,350
9-13 FEB 2015
US$4,350
14-18 SEP 2015
US$4,350
14-18 DEC 2015
US$4,350
13-17 APR 2015
US$5,780
6-10 OCT 2014 US$5,060+VAT
18-22 MAY 2015 US$5,060+VAT
5-9 OCT 2015
US$5,060+VAT
3-7 NOV 2014
US$4,350
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,350
29 JUN-3 JUL 2015 US$5,780+GST
13-17 OCT 2014
US$4,460
19-23 OCT 2015
US$4,460
ABOUT THE CO U RSE
This is an intensive 5-day course providing a

comprehensive overview of relief and flare systems for oil
and gas processing facilities. The course begins with the
need for pressure control/overpressure protection,
continues with the key engineering and design aspects
including code considerations, and concludes with
selecting and defining the components of a relief and
flare system. The material of the course is applicable to
onshore field production facilities, pipelines, gas plants,
terminals, and offshore production facilities.
COURSE CONTE N T
Purposes and overview of typical relief and flare systems

and key components Safety implications and the causes
of overpressure Codes, standards and recommended
practices used for overpressure protection design and
operation in oil and gas facilities Overpressure protection
methods including pressure source isolation using high
integrity protection systems (HIPS) Introduction to
Process Hazard Analysis Determination of relief
requirements and defining setpoint pressures Types and
applications of common relief devices Blowdown/
depressurizing purpose & design/operational
considerations Design and specification considerations
for relief valves and header systems including fluid
characteristics, services conditions, material selection, and
header sizing Radiation calculations and the impact of
flare tip design Selection and sizing of key components
such as knockout and seal drums, vent/flare stack, vent/
flare tips and flare ignition systems Defining need and
quantity of purge gas Use of environmental friendly
strategies such as flare gas recovery, smokeless flaring
and purge gas conservation Operational and
troubleshooting tips
YOU WI L L L E A RN
The impact of gathering system pressure on gas

well deliverability
The impact of produced fluids composition on
gathering system design & operation
Evaluate field facility & gathering system
configurations for different applications
Recognize and develop solutions to operating
problems with existing gas gathering systems
This course deals with the design, operation and

optimization of onshore gas gathering systems and
their associated field facilities, from the wellhead to
the central gas processing facility. From a design
perspective, the main variables that impact the
flexibility and operational characteristics of an onshore
gas gathering system will be discussed. Typical
operating problems are covered including hydrates,
multiphase flow issues, corrosion, declining well
deliverability, etc. Exercises will be utilized throughout
the course to emphasize the key learning points.
Gas well inflow performance & deliverability

Overview of gas well deliquification methods for
low-rate, low pressure gas wells
Effect of gathering system/abandonment pressure
on reserves recovery
Impact of produced fluids composition
Sweet/sour
CO2 content
Rich/lean
Produced water
Hydrates and hydrate prevention
Dehydration
Heating
Chemical inhibition
Multiphase flow basics
Corrosion/materials selection
Gathering system layout
Wellsite/field facilities options
Provisions for future compression

ABERDEEN, U.K.
1-5 JUN 2015
ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
13-17 SEP 2015
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
17-21 NOV 2014

11-15 MAY 2015
DUBAI, U.A.E.
7-11 DEC 2014

22-26 NOV 2015
HOUSTON, U.S.
16-20 MAR 2015

13-17 JUL 2015

21-25 SEP 2015
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA 27-31 OCT 2014

2-6 NOV 2015
LONDON, U.K.
19-23 OCT 2015
ORLANDO, U.S.
20-24 OCT 2014

26-30 OCT 2015
PERTH, AUSTRALIA
17-21 AUG 2015
US$4,780+VAT
US$5,190
US$4,110
US$4,110
US$5,190
US$5,190
US$4,150
US$4,150
US$4,150
US$5,460
US$5,460
US$4,780+VAT
US$4,110
US$4,110
US$5,460+GST

DENVER, U.S.
HOUSTON, U.S.

ORLANDO, U.S.

13-17 JUL 2015

27-31 OCT 2014
26-30 OCT 2015
8-12 DEC 2014
7-11 DEC 2015
US$4,110
US$4,150
US$4,150
US$4,110
US$4,110
P E T ROP H YSI C S
This course provides an overview of process safety

engineering fundamentals for hydrocarbon processing
facilities, with emphasis on the upstream oil & gas
sector. The focus of this course is on the engineering/
design aspects of Process Safety Management.
Frequent reference will be made to historical incidents
and recurring problem areas. Techniques for analyzing
and mitigating process safety hazards applicable to oil
and gas processing will be reviewed. Integration of the
concepts covered to achieve a measured approach to
Process Safety Engineering is a key aim of this
course. Exercises and group projects will be utilized
throughout the course to emphasize the key learning
points.
Production & facilities department engineers/senior

operating personnel responsible for the design,
operation and optimization of onshore gas gathering
systems and their associated field facilities.
FACILITIES
Process Safety
Engineering PS-4
94
FACILITIES
Piping Systems Mechanical Design and

Specification ME-41
Fundamentals of
Pump and Compressor
Systems ME-44
INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
DES IGNED FO R
DE SI GN E D F OR
Mechanical, facilities, plant or pipeline engineers

and piping system designers who are involved in
the design of in-plant piping systems for oil and gas
facilities.
Y O U WILL LEA RN
Apply piping system codes and standards

About line sizing and layout of piping systems in
various types of facilities
How to specify proper components for process and
utility applications
Compare alternative materials of construction
The process of steelmaking, pipe manufacturing
and material specifications
Joining methods and inspection techniques
Key considerations for flare and vent systems,
including PSV sizing
A B O UT T HE CO U RSE
This five-day course for engineers and piping system

designers reviews the key areas associated with the
design of piping systems for oil and gas facilities. The
course is focused on four areas: codes and standards,
pipe materials and manufacture, piping components,
and piping layout and design. Applicable piping codes
for oil and gas facilities (ISO, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8,
etc.), pipe sizing calculations, pipe installation, and
materials selection are an integral part of the course.
The emphasis is on proper material selection and
specification of piping systems.
CO URS E CO NT E NT
Piping codes and standards (ANSI/ASME, API, ISO)

Pipe materials and manufacturing
Basic pipe stress analysis methods
Valves and actuators
Welding and non-destructive testing
Line sizing basics (single-phase and multiphase
flow)
Pipe and valve material selection
Piping layout and design
Manifolds, headers, and flare/vent systems
Non-metallic piping systems
Operations and maintenance considerations of
facilities and pipelines
Engineers, senior technicians and system operators

designing, operating and maintaining pump and
compressor systems in oil and gas facilities.
YOU WI L L L E A RN
Selecting the appropriate integrated pump and

compressors units (drivers, pumps, compressors,
and auxiliary systems).
Integrating the pump or compressor units with the
upstream and downstream piping and process
equipment.
Evaluating pump and compressor units and their drivers
in multiple train configurations parallel and series.
Identifying the key local and remote control elements
of pumps and compressors as well as their drivers.
Defining the major life-cycle events such as changes
in flows, changes in fluid composition, and changes
in operating conditions that can affect equipment
selection and operating strategies.
Assessing key pump hydraulics and compressor
thermodynamics and their affect on selection and
operations.
Identifying significant conditioning operating
monitoring parameters and troubleshooting
techniques.
ABOU T T H E C OU RSE
This is an intensive 5-day course providing a

comprehensive overview of pumps and compressor
systems. The focus is on equipment selection type, unit
and station configuration, integration of these units in the
process scheme and control strategy in upstream and
midstream oil and gas facilities. The material of the course
is applicable to field process facilities, pipelines, gas plants,
and offshore systems.
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

DENVER, U.S.
DUBAI, U.A.E.

HOUSTON, U.S.

LONDON, U.K.

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.
ORLANDO, U.S.

15-19 DEC 2014 US$5,460+GST

14-18 DEC 2015 US$5,460+GST
20-24 JUL 2015
US$4,110
23-27 NOV 2014
US$5,190
22-26 NOV 2015
US$5,190
1-5 DEC 2014
US$4,150
16-20 FEB 2015
US$4,150
30 NOV-4 DEC 2015
US$4,150
16-20 MAR 2015 US$4,780+VAT
17-21 AUG 2015 US$4,780+VAT
13-17 APR 2015
US$4,110
3-7 NOV 2014
US$4,110
2-6 NOV 2015
US$4,110
Skilled Technicians
are Safe Technicians
Who Should Attend
Operations &
Maintenance Courses?
New Operators
Technicians
Operators Joining New Crews
Seasoned Operators
Supervisors
CO U RSE C ON T E N T
Types of pumps, compressors, and drivers and their

common applications and range of operations.
Evaluation and selection of pumps and compressors
and their drivers for long-term efficient operations.
Unit and station configuration including multiple
trains in series and/or parallel operations.
Integration with upstream and downstream process
equipment, local and remote control systems, and
facilities utilities.
Key auxiliary systems including monitoring
equipment, heat exchangers, lube and seal systems,
and fuel/power systems.
Major design, installation, operating, troubleshooting,
and maintenance considerations.
Operations &
Maintenance
BAKERSFIELD, U.S.
31 AUG-4 SEP 2015
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DENVER, U.S.
3-7 NOV 2014
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27-31 JUL 2015
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DOHA, QATAR
27 SEP-1 OCT 2015
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16-20 NOV 2014
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PS-2 Fundamentals of Process Safety

OT-1 Oil & Gas Processing Facilities

for Operations & Maintenance
OT-3 Gas Production/Processing for

Operations & Maintenance
OT-41 Gas Dehydration and Amine

Sweetening for Operations &
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OT-42 NGL Fractionation and

Cryogenic NGL Recovery for

OT-43 LNG Facilities for Operations &
Maintenance
OT-44 Fractional Distillation for

OM-21 Applied Maintenance
Management
OM-41 Maintenance Planning and

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JESSE AKANDE
Is a petroleum engineer consultant with 15 years experience in the oil and gas
industry. His experience spans both conventional and unconventional
resources. He is experienced in multi-disciplinary integrated studies,
completion design, field-wide production optimization, initial design and well
startup, well performance monitoring, artificial lift selection and designs,
worst case discharge evaluations, application of emerging technologies to new
and brown fields, and field development integrated completion and
production studies of multimillion dollar asset development project. He has
worked on several fields in Nigeria, USA, Venezuela, Algeria and Russia for
both service companies and operators. In the unconventional shale fields in
North America, Jesse is involved in well performance modeling and hydraulic
fracture design evaluation for multi-fracture horizontal wells for operators in
gas shale Haynesville and Marcellus shales, and Eagle Ford volatile oil shale.
Jesse has developed and instructed industry courses, including Well
Evaluation Modeling of Oil and Gas Reservoirs using NODAL analysis,
Unconventional Gas Shale Performance Evaluation, Artificial Lifts Evaluations
and Perforation Design and Evaluation.
JEFFREY ALDRICH
Is a Vice President and Senior Geoscientist with MHA Petroleum Consultants
Inc., a Denver-based petroleum consulting firm. He has over 30 years of global
oil and gas experience working from frontier exploration through appraisal
and large development projects. His expertise is in unconventional reservoirs,
prospect evaluation, reserve determinations and multi-discipline and multiculture team dynamics. Prior to joining MHA he held various management
and technical positions with Dart Energy, a Australian global unconventional
gas company, Greenpark Energy, a UK CBM company, PetroSA, the South
African national oil company, Forest Oil, Maxus Energy and Pennzoil Oil and
Gas Company. He has a B.S. in Geology from Vanderbilt University and an
M.S. in Geology from Texas A&M University. He is an active member in
AAPG, SPE, RMAG, DWLS, DIPS and is a Certified Petroleum Geologist
(#3791). He is author or co-author of over 25 papers and/or technical
presentations.
DR. ROSALIND ARCHER
Is Head of Department of Engineering Science at the University of Auckland
in New Zealand. She is an accomplished technical writer, collaborator and
editor with over 25 articles published in the last five years. Dr. Archer has
taught courses on Well Testing, Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Simulation
and PVT Analysis for industrial clients including Chevron/Schlumberger,
Chevron, China, ONGC, Petronas, Yukos Petroleum, PTT Exploration and
Schlumberger. She has performed technical work for Todd Energy, Shell Todd
Oil Services, Austrial Pacific Energy, Greymouth Petroleum, Mighty River
Power, Genesis Energy, Scott Hawkins (USA) and Sigma Energy (USA). She
has received several awards including the Supreme Excellence in teaching
Award within the Faculty of Engineering. She received a PhD and MS degrees
in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University and a BE degree in
Engineering Science from the University of Auckland.
STEPHEN ASBURY
Is the best-selling author of ~50 internationally-published safety and risk
management books and journal articles, and an HSE practitioner with almost
30 years experience gained from consulting, auditing and training
assignments in over 50 countries on six continents. Awarded the IOSH
Presidents Distinguished Service Award in 2010, he is the PetroSkills course
director for health, safety and HSE management programs. He is a Chartered
Safety & Health Practitioner,a Chartered Environmentalist, and a Professional
Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). A Fellow of the
Royal Society of Arts, and Chairman of the Institution of Occupational Safety
and Health Professional Ethics Committee, Stephen is Managing Director of
Corporate Risk Systems Limited www.crsrisk.com. He was awarded ILEX Law
(1986); MBA with Distinction, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK (1995);
and is presently studying for his PhD.
STANLEY ATNIPP
Is an experienced oil and gas professional specializing in drilling engineering,
operations, and supervision of field operations, which includes extensive
office and field supervisory experience. He has a proven track record of
reducing safety incidents through personal dedication and working with all
personnel involved. He is proficient in casing and well design, operations
management, and field operations and has technical expertise that includes
proficiency in the use of TDAS, PERC, DIMS, and hydraulics programs. He
received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
DR. JJ AZAR
Is a professor emeritus of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Tulsa.
His career with the University spanned over 38 years during which time he
was Director of the University of Tulsa Drilling Research Projects and served
as acting chairman of the Petroleum Engineering Department in 2001. As a
Director of drilling research, he is accredited with building one of the worlds
most comprehensive drilling programs in the Department of Petroleum
Engineering. He is the author and/or coauthor of five textbooks and over sixty
publications in refereed technical journals. He was inducted into the U.S.
National Academy of Engineering in Washington D.C. in 2004. He is a
registered professional engineer and SPE Distinguished Member. Dr. Azar
received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, a M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering and a Ph.D. in Mechanical/Structural Engineering all from the
University of Oklahoma.
DR. ASNUL BAHAR
Is the Principal Consultant on Petroleum Engineering for Kelkar and
Associates, Inc., based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. His specialization is in the
area of Integrated Reservoir Modeling and Flow Simulation study. He has
earned more than 20 years of international working experience in the oil
industry including teaching short industrial courses for the last 9 years. He
has developed and implemented new techniques for integrating geological,
geophysical, petrophysical and engineering data for various reservoir field
studies. He is proficient in using commercial reservoir modeling software (e.g.,
PETREL) and flow simulation (e.g., ECLIPSE). He is also charged with the
development of CONNECT software, a PETREL plug-in for Upscaling Utility
using OCEAN Platform based on the C# language. He received an M.S. and
Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa and a B.S. in
Mechanical Engineering from the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) in
Indonesia.
Role of CO2 and Diagenesis in the Sub-Salt of the Southern North Sea. He has
evaluated prospects in over 40 basins of the world in Latin America, Europe,
China and West Africa.He defined the exploration technique that led to the
discovery of the Pinda carbonates in Angola. Mr. Bartok received a Bachelors
and Masters degrees from the State University of New York.
PAUL B. BASAN
Is a geologist/petrophysicist and Director of Reservoir Rock Typing (UK) Ltd.
He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas business, having
worked for both oil companies and consulting companies. Paul is well known
for his activities in NMR technology that span the past 20 years, including the
development of two benchmark catalogues on NMR core analysis and data
interpretation. After completing his bachelors degree, he served a tour in the
military, and then returned to university for a masters degree. He joined
Texaco in 1969 as an exploration geologist. Later, he completed a PhD in
geology and joined Amoco Production Research in 1974. Subsequently, he
worked for Union Texas Petroleum and later a variety of service/consulting
companies. Paul moved to the UK in 1988 and formed ART, which at one
point was a center for the emerging NMR technology. He has remained in the
UK working as a consultant for various companies. Pauls career is diverse,
having worked, researched and published on such topics as trace fossils,
formation damage and nuclear magnetic resonance. Paul received a B.A. in
Geology from Indiana University, M.A. in Geology from State University of
New York, Binghamton and Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Georgia.
JAMES BALDWIN
Has spent much of his technical career developing and recommending
practical responses to reservoir engineering development projects. He has
been involved in many worldwide and domestic reservoir development and
exploitation projects working with or leading multi-discipline teams on
integrated development studies and exploration activities. He is
technologically focused with a wide range of experience, excellent
communication skills and a proven track record as a committed team player
providing mentoring in training and technology transfer. He is highly
competent in a large range of reservoir simulation software packages and has
experience in project economics and reserves determinations all over the
world. His areas of expertise range from field development, and management
of mature fields to sub-surface consulting with his most recent experience
focused on the development and revitalization of mature fields and CO2
enhanced oil recovery. He received a BE in Chemical Engineering from
Vanderbilt and an MS in Petroleum Engineering from the University of
Southwestern Louisiana.
RICHARD BALL
Is a dynamic and highly experienced HSE practitioner. He leads the PetroSkills
environmental program,is the custodian of the environmental sector
competence map, and delivers on all of the HSE programs. He is a Chartered
Safetyand Health Practitioner,and a Full Member of the Institute of
Environmental Management and Assessment (MIEMA). Richard is Head of
Environment for Corporate Risk Systems Limited with over 15 years risk
management experience gained workingin consultancy, public and private
sectors.He has a wide range of experience in auditing and developing
management systems for health, safety and environment. He is the author of
Do the Right Thing The Practical, Jargon Free guide to Corporate Social
Responsibility published by IOSH,Environmental Principals and Best
Practice published by CIEH and Environmental Management published by
CIEH. Heholds a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety and Health.
DR. OMAR BARKAT
Is a registered and licensed Professional Engineer and the Executive Director
for Upstream Operations with PetroProTech. He has been a training specialist
and technical consultant for OGCI-Petroskills since 1997. He has over 28
years of combined industrial and academic experience in the USA, North
Africa and Europe. He has been an active international Oil and Gas Consulting
Engineer since 1993 involved in projects related to surface production
operations, upstream facilities, field development, oil and gas production
systems performance optimization, equipment selection and petroleum fluids
treating and processing. He is the author of numerous technical publications,
the recipient of several professorship, research, teaching and merit awards and
listed in the Whos Who in Science and Engineering. He received a Chemical
Engineering State Diploma from the National Polytechnique School of Algiers,
an M.S. and a Ph.D from the University of Tulsa.
MICHAEL BARNES
Is co-owner of Cain & Barnes, L.P., experts in geomatics, geospatial data
management, geodetics and cartography, navigation and positioning, land
surveying and hydrography, and mapping sciences and has 34 years of
experience in the profession. Prior to founding the consultancy, he held a
range of executive, technical, and marketing appointments with Thales
Geosolutions (formerly Racal Survey) for 14 years. He also worked for GPS
Survey Services managing worldwide projects for 5 years, and has over 11
years experience as a surveying engineer and mapmaker for British Military
Survey. He has published on petroleum geomatics topics, served in leadership
roles of industry groups, and has testified as an expert witness. Much
traveled, he has lived, worked, or vacationed in 77 countries. He is a registered
member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and was awarded the
Wainwright Prize by the RICS for summa cum laude on professional and
technical examinations. He also served as Chairman of the Americas
Petroleum Survey Group (APSG), and in 2009, was presented with a
Distinguished Service Award by the APSG for his 10 years of outstanding
service to the organization. He attended the University of East London,
completing Geodesy, Land Law and Geographic Information Systems Courses.
In addition, he was educated at the UK School of Military Survey, where he
graduated the Advanced Surveying and Mapping Course and was awarded a
Technical Diploma. He also completed the Military Engineering Course at UK
Royal Engineers, was qualified as Combat Engineer and was awarded Green
Beret by the Royal Marines in 1976.
PAUL M. BARRY
Is a petroleum engineering consultant specializing in production technology,
well completions, project management, and oil and gas evaluations. Mr. Barry
has over 39 years of international upstream oil and gas production and
reservoir engineering and management experience resident in South America,
SE Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and the North Sea in addition to US
operations experience. He has been a PetroSkills instructor since 2002. Mr.
Barry has served as an officer in the Jakarta and Dubai SPE sections and has
been active on various SPE committees. He holds a B.S.C.E. from the
University Of Notre Dame and an M.S.C.E. from Marquette University, and, is
a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, USA.
PETER BARTOK
Is a Petroleum Exploration Consultant with research interests in complex salt
tectonics and Regional Gulf of Mexico Tectonics and Williston Basin as well as
the application rock physics to exploration.His experience with BP include
Project Management for Latin America and US Chief Onshore Geologist as
well as research investigations related to high sensitivity aeromagnetics in
Europe, Canada and the Gulf of Mexico.He also performed studies on the
MICHAEL R. BERRY
Has been an independent Petroleum Engineering Consultant for the past four
years. He is an experienced registered petroleum engineer with a background
in electric submersible pumps, downhole instrumentation, multiphase flow
simulation, drilling and production operations. His experience includes 20
years with Texaco/Getty and 8 years with Wood Group ESP. He holds 12
patents and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. He received a BS in Petroleum
Engineering from The University of Oklahoma.
CHRIS BIRD
Has completed 23 years of international experience as a geoscientist and
manager with BP Exploration & Production and has built a successful track
record of building partnerships and managing multi-disciplinary teams to
explore for oil & gas. In 1993, he was awarded BP Explorer of the Year for
leading the discovery of the 1 billion barrel West of Shetland oil province. In
his current consultancy role, he has been project managing a strategic review
of the hydrocarbon potential of the worlds deep-water basins. Within BPs
Human Resources Learning and Organisational Development function, he
spent 6 years developing an understanding of how learning occurs in terms of
the interplay of people, roles, systems and processes. He actively worked on
the development and delivery of L&OD tools and resources and enrolled
others in their value and use. He has recognized skills in the areas of:
performance management, business awareness, strategic thinking, innovation,
people development, engagement and enrolment, operational excellence,
networking and partnering. He received a B.S. (Honors) in geology and
geophysics from Liverpool University.
JAMES E. BOBO
Currently works part-time for ConocoPhillips as a Principal Drilling Engineer
and for PetroSkills as the Well Construction Discipline Manager. Bobo has
served in various management and project leadership roles in drilling,
production, gas processing, gas gathering and information systems throughout
the basins in the lower 48 states. In addition, he has served in key facilitator
roles for well control operations in Papua New Guinea, Nova Scotia and highpressure/high-temperature operations throughout the lower 48 states. Bobo is
actively involved in society-level efforts related to continuing education,
licensure and professional development, along with the technical advisory
boards for several universities. He earned his BS degree in petroleum
engineering from the University of Tulsa.
ROBERT E. BOYD
Has over 30 years experience in the fields of venture capital, corporate finance
accounting, risk management, international finance, strategic business planning,
and domestic/international banking where he has advised companies on over $1
billion in transactions. He is founder and President of Boston Street Advisors,
Inc., where he has successfully advised on and negotiated several transactions
including serving on a team that restructured over $500 million of corporate
debt for a major multi-national diversified energy concern, and has been the
exclusive advisor for the financing and sale of mid-market companies across a
variety of industries. He has served as an adjunct professor of Finance, Strategic
Management and International Trade and Accounting for several Universities. He
graduated from the Advanced Management Program of the Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania. He is a Fellow of the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania and a Certified Public Accountant in the state of
Oklahoma and a Certified Global Management Accountant. He holds a series 65
securities license. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from Phillips
University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Tulsa.
DR. STEVEN E. BOYER
Has a wide range of industry experience that includes: minerals exploration,
structural studies, thrust belt oil field development, structural field schools,
and consulting for several major oil companies. He has worked in a variety of
complex structural terrains, including thrust belts of North America (US &
Canadian Rockies, Appalachians, Brooks Range), the Basin & Range
extensional province, and inversion tectonics of the Indonesian back-arc
region. His principal research interests are the interpretation and description
of complex fold structures, the use of geometry to deduce relative timing of
structures, and the role of structural kinematics on the timing of hydrocarbon
generation, migration and entrapment. He has published 13 refereed papers
and two papers in books on thrust belts. He received a B.S. in geology from
Bucknell University and a Ph.D. in geology from Johns Hopkins University.
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FORD BRETT
Is a recognized worldwide as a leader in the area of Petroleum Project
Management and has spoken professionally and conducted scores of seminars in
over 32 countries on five continents. His technical background and work
experience qualify him as an expert in the area process and project performance,
and petroleum training. He has received many honors, including the 2000
Crosby Medallion for Global Competitiveness by the American Society for
Competitiveness for its work in global competitiveness through quality in
knowledge management, best practices transfer, and operations improvement.
For his work on improved drilling techniques he was honored in 1996 with a
nomination for the National Medal of Technology, the US Governments highest
technology award. He has authored or co-authored over 30 technical
publications, a book titled Organizational Learning the 24 Keys to High
Performance, and has been granted over 28 U.S. and International patents including several patents relating to elimination of Drill Bit Whirl (which the
Oil and Gas Journal Listed as one of the 100 most significant developments in
the history of the petroleum industry). He is registered Professional Engineer and
a certified Project Management Professional. He holds a B.S. in mechanical
engineering and physics from Duke University (where he was elected to Phi Beta
Kappa), an M.S.E. from Stanford University, and an M.B.A. from Oklahoma State
University.
LARRY K. BRITT
Is an engineering consultant with NSI Fracturing and President of Britt Rock
Mechanics Laboratory at the University of Tulsa. Since joining NSI
Technologies, Inc. in early 1999, Larry has specialized in the development and
application of tools for the post appraisal of hydraulic fracturing stimulations.
Britts experience includes the optimization, design, and execution of fracture
stimulations and integrated field studies throughout the world. Prior to
joining NSI he worked for Amoco Production Company for nearly twenty
years. During the last six years with Amoco, he was fracturing team leader at
Amocos Technology Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he was charged with
managing the development and application of fracturing technology for
Amocos worldwide operations. Larry is the co-author of the SPE book
Design and Appraisal of Hydraulic Fractures. He has served twice as an SPE
Distinguished Lecturer, as a JPT editor on Hydraulic Fracturing and on
numerous SPE Forum Committees on Gas Reservoir Engineering and
Hydraulic Fracturing. In addition, Larry has authored over thirty technical
papers on reservoir management, pressure transient analysis, hydraulic
fracturing, and horizontal well completion and stimulations. He is a graduate
of the Missouri University of Science & Technology (MS&T) where he has a
B.S. in Geological Engineering and a Professional Degree in Petroleum
Engineering. He is an adjunct professor in the Petroleum Engineering
Department at the University of Tulsa and MS&T where he also serves on
both the Petroleum Engineering and University Engineering Advisory Boards
and as a member of the Mines and Metallurgy Academy.
FIONA BUCKINGHAM
Is a GIS professional with over 6 years research and work experience using
ESRIs ArcGIS desktop software with a rapidly growing knowledge and interest
in the petroleum industry. Fiona has worked on a variety of upstream oil and
gas projects and specialises in working with environmental datasets to provide
HSE GIS technical support but has also worked with datasets from all stages of
the E&P process. Fiona has provided high quality mapping, data analysis, data
management and GIS training to environmental, site investigation,
geotechnical and geophysical teams. Fiona has a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in
Geography with Ecology, a M.Sc. in GIS and Environmental Management and
is a qualified TAP trainer.
D. G. (JERRY) CALVERT
Worked with DX-Sunray Oil, Dowell, and Mobil during his 40 plus years in the
oil industry. He remained active working with API, SPE, ISO TC67 WC2, and
as a consultant in the areas of cementing and lost circulation. He worked in
both up-stream and down-stream operations and spent the last 35 years in the
area of well cementing. He served on API committee 10 (presently subcommittee 10) on Well cements since 1967 and was chairperson form 1988 to
1990. He is presently active on API Sub Committee 10 Well Cements and
ISO Work Group 2 on Well Cements. He is a 35-year plus member of SPE and
authored or co-authored over 20 SPE papers. He also served on the JPT
editorial committee. He is presently serving on a joint API/MMS committee to
write a series of documents to cover cementing practices in the Gulf of Mexico.
He received a B. S. in Chemistry from Northeastern State University at
Tahlequah, OK.
RICHARD S. CARDEN
Has taught drilling, horizontal drilling and underbalanced drilling seminars in
the United States and internationally for more than 20 years. He has authored
numerous technical papers on directional drilling and underbalanced drilling.
He was a contributing author to the Underbalanced Drilling Manual
published by GRI. He worked for Grace, Shursen, Moore and Associates
(GSM) as a drilling completion consultant both domestically and overseas.
While at GSM he was a wellsite consultant drilling and completing wells in
the field; including: geothermal wells, deep/high-pressure gas wells, air drilled
wells, directional wells, and horizontal wells. He also worked as a Drilling and
Production Engineer for Marathon Oil Company in the Rocky Mountain
region. He earned a B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering from Montana
College of Mineral Science and Technology in 1977.
STEPHEN CARR
Has extensive experience in data management, geological and geophysical
workflow development, training, application support and consultancy in the
oil and gas industry. As a provider of first level support and user community
skills development, Stephen has worked in the design, planning,
implementation, configuration, population and testing of petrotechnical
applications and data management environments for a wide range of oil and
gas companies. He is an acknowledged expert on the development and
delivery of workflows and education based on his understanding and
experiences working directly with a variety of worldwide teams. Stephen leads
Venture Information Managements skills development Academy, working with

the Director of Consultancy to consolidate and disseminate knowledge and
best practice, enhancing the skills and competencies of Ventures own
consultants. Stephen holds a BSc in Geology from Royal Holloway, University
of London.
DR. ANDREW CHEN
Has worked with Shell Canada, BP Canada, AJM Petroleum Consultants,
Schlumberger Canada, and also as an international consultant, with over 20
years of oil industry professional experience. His main interest and practice
include classic reservoir engineering applications, field case studies, resource
and reserve evaluations, formation testing and interpretations. In recent years,
he has dedicated time working on unconventional resources, such as light
tight oil, tight gas and liquid rich shale, from early screening, business
development, exploration activities, asset appraisals, and development
planning. He holds a PhD degree in mechanical engineering from University
of Manitoba, a member of SPE, and a registered Professional Engineer in the
province of Alberta, Canada.
DR. STEVE CHEUNG
Has 29 years of experience with Chevron as a Senior Consulting Engineer and
Project Leader. He has extensive research and field experience in well
stimulation, formation damage, chemical EOR, waterflood management,
interwell tracer applications, water shutoff, production enhancement problem
solving flow assurance and gravel packing in several locations worldwide. He
co-developed the BrightWaterproduct, an innovative nanotechnology
product to improve the sweep efficiency of waterflood and EOR projects. Dr.
Cheung taught graduate level Petroleum Engineering classes: Well
Completions, Formation Damage and Well Stimulation at the University of
Southern California and is extensively involved in SPE receiving the SPE
Distinguished Member Award, SPE Distinguished Lecturer, Chairman and
Board Director of SPE Los Angeles Basin Section and Co-chair of SPE Rocky
Mountain/Western Joint Regional Conference. He holds a M.S. in Petroleum
Engineering from the University of Southern California and a Ph.D in
Chemistry from the University of California.
SATINDER CHOPRA
Works as Chief Geophysicist, Reservoir Services, at Arcis Seismic Solutions,
TGS, Calgary. He has 28 years of experience as a geophysicist specializing in
processing, special processing and interactive interpretation of seismic data.
He has spent significant time at a major oil company (ONGC, India) and some
large service companies (CTCPulsonic, CoreLabs and Arcis). He has a wideranging interest and understanding of all aspects of geophysics, including
processing and interpretation of seismic data. He is proficient with different
seismic processing and interpretation software packages and the latest
reservoir characterization techniques. He is a natural leader, enjoys a worldclass reputation, is an outstanding communicator and exhibits great listening
skills. He has a strong body of technical work, as made evident by his
published papers (126), presentations at international conferences (167),
publication of 6 books on aspects of geophysics, and having served as CSEG
Distinguished Lecturer for 2010-2011 and the 2011-2012 AAPG/SEG Fall
Distinguished Lecturer. His other desirable competencies include coaching
skills, creativity, vision, strategy planning, persuasiveness and resourcefulness.
ALEXANDRE CHWETZOFF
Has over 35 years experience in engineering applications most of which was
devoted to a major oil company in various management level positions. He
has extensive experience in exploration, business development, strategic
planning, training development and management of multi-disciplinary
conceptual teams. He is fluent in French, English and Russian and is
knowledgeable in German. He received a Master of Engineering in Marine
and Construction Engineering from Ecole Nationale Suprieure des
Techniques Avances (ENSTA) in Paris.
STEWART CLARKE
Is an occupational health and safety practitioner employed with Corporate
Risk Systems Limited. He has over twenty years experience in training,
personnel development and mentoring at all levels within a wide range of
organizations. He is a Chartered Member (CMIOSH) of the Institution of
Occupational Safety and Health with a background in engineering and
teaching. Stewart was formerly a principal tutor at the Centre for
Occupational and Environmental Health in the Division of Epidemiology and
Health Sciences in the School of Medicine at The University of Manchester.
Stewarts technical expertise includes mentoring and assessing NVQ OS&H
Diploma candidates (PetroSkills mentored program HS70), investigating loss
events, and providing instruction on NEBOSH, IOSH and CIEH externallycertified courses.
GERALD R. COULTER
Is a consulting petroleum engineer and President of Coulter Energy
International in Gainesville, Texas, which he started in 1994. He is actively
involved in consulting and technology transfer of well completion technology,
production operations technology, formation damage, and well stimulation
technology. His prior industry experience includes 12 years with Oryx Energy
Company working in the area of well completions, chief completion engineer,
manager of drilling and completions technology, and manager of the offshore
Gulf of Mexico drilling, completion, marine facilities, and environmental/
regulatory group. Previously, he was with Halliburton Services for 16 years as
a stimulation research and application engineer and group leader in Duncan,
Oklahoma, and technical advisor in London, England. He has authored
numerous technical papers and patents and has taught well completions
related schools throughout the world. He is a registered professional engineer
and received a B.S. in Geology and a B.A. in Chemistry from Oklahoma State
University and an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of
Oklahoma.
DR. BRYAN T. CRONIN

Is a geologist with 23 years of technical experience with turbidites at outcrop,
on the sea floor and in the subsurface. He has been involved in education and
training for 16 years with masters and PhD students and industry
professionals. He runs training courses for Industry (class and field) such as
G&G; Foundation for Engineers; and Asset Team Integration in the Alps,
Pyrenees, Western Ireland, SE Spain, California, and Turkey, whilst supporting
his own field research campaigns. He is an instructor for Petroskills since
2005, where he runs Sandstone Reservoirs and Turbidite sandstones. He
lectures at The Robert Gordon University, where he is a module coordinator
for the annual throughput of 100+ students on the Masters engineering
programs. He also runs industry courses through RGU overseas. He is
involved in geological consultancy, from peer-assist, data room visits, core
description and interpretation projects, seismic interpretation and workshops,
in the North Sea, North, Central and West Africa, the Bay of Bengal, SE Asia,
South America and the former Soviet Union. His list of 40+ publications in
mainstream peer-reviewed journals is extensive, from outcrop, modern deep
floor systems and the subsurface. He received a B.Sc. and a M.Sc. in
Petroleum Geology from the National University of Ireland, Cork and a Ph.D.
from the University of Wales, Card.
DR. AKHIL DATTA-GUPTA
Is Professor and holder of the LeSuer endowed chair in Petroleum Engineering
at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He worked for BP
Exploration/Research and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is
the recipient of the 2009 John Franklin Carll Award of the Society of
Petroleum Engineers for distinguished contribution in the application of
engineering principles to petroleum development and recovery. Prior to that,
he received the 2003 Lester C. Uren Award of the Society of Petroleum
Engineers (SPE) for significant technical contributions in petroleum reservoir
characterization and streamline-based flow simulation. Dr. Datta-Gupta is a
SPE Distinguished Member (2001), Distinguished Lecturer (1999-2000),
Distinguished Author (2000), and was selected as an outstanding Technical
Editor (1996). He also received the SPE Cedric K. Ferguson Certificate twice
(2000 and 2006) and the AIME Rossitter W. Raymond Award (1992). He is
co-author of the SPE textbook Streamline Simulation: Theory and Practice. He
received a Ph.D. degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
DR. ALEXANDER DAVIS
Is an applied GIS / Remote Sensing professional with over 14 years experience
in Geoscience research and Central Government geographic information
analysis. Alex specialises in GIS / Remote Sensing applications to Geology
both in the Oil and Gas and Mining sectors with a particular passion for
Tectonic Geomorphology. Alex is a qualified TAP trainer. He has carried out
international projects using GIS / Remote sensing ranging from the middle
east to Asia e.g. projects in Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Pakistan and North Africa.
He has extensive field experience in Oman, West and East Greenland, NW
China (Turpan Basin), Wyoming USA.
DR. MOJDEH DELSHAD
Is Research Professor of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at the
University of Texas at Austin. Her experience and research are in the areas of
enhanced oil recovery (EOR), CO2 sequestration, reservoir engineering,
modeling surfactant and polymer flow in porous media, and reservoir
simulation of advanced EOR processes. She has approximately 90 technical
papers in these areas. She is in charge of UTCHEM (The University of Texas
chemical flooding oil reservoir simulator) development and user support. She
is an associate editor for the SPE Journal of Reservoir Evaluation and
Engineering and a member of SPE Book Committee. She received a B.S. degree
in chemical engineering from Sharif University in Tehran and M.S. and Ph.D.
degrees in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
JOHN F. DILLON
Has over 28 years of industry experience working for major companies such
as ConocoPhillips and BP, as well as consulting experience in geoscience,
organizational excellence and staff development. He has worked the entire
exploration-development disposal chain, from early basin analysis, through
development, to end of field life farm-outs. His experience has spanned a wide
range of play types, rock types, and environments of deposition and his
development experience has taken him to the North Sea, Dubai, West Coast
Africa, and Alaska. His exploration efforts have been in Angola, Congo, Libya,
Niger, and the Western US. He brings experience to the room beyond the
science itself, including: the management of personnel associated with the
science, project development from conception through to high level approval,
as well as years of experience in how can we get things done and why is
this important. He has been deeply involved with the creation and refinement
of learning and staff development programs since 1990. He received a B.S.
from Marietta College, and a M.S. from the University of New Mexico.
DR. ISKANDER DIYASHEV
Is a General Director for NRK-Technology, which is an engineering and
consulting company based in Moscow with operations in Russia and Ukraine.
He is responsible for the planning of field development, reserves evaluation
and addition, planning of the exploration activities, as well as engineering and
technology. Prior to his current job, he served as a Chief Engineer for Sibneft,
one of the largest integrated oil companies in Russia with a daily production of
700,000 BOPD. In his career he worked in R&D, consulting, service and
production sides of the business both in Russia and Internationally. Prior to
his work with Sibneft, he was one of the key Schlumberger specialists to start
the horizontal drilling project in Noyabrsk Western Siberia. He is a member of
Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, and serves on the Board of Directors of
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE International), and on the Boards of
private service and engineering firms. He authored about 30 technical papers.
He received a Ph.D. Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M
University, and advanced degrees in Physics and Mathematics from Moscow
Institute of Physics and Technology.
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CHRISTOPHER DOUGHERTY
Ppent over twenty years in the Royal Navy as an engineer with responsibility
for fuel and logistics, diving, breathing apparatus and fire fighting, Chris left
to become a civilian instructor of mechanical and electrical theory.
Developing a safety career since 1998, Chris is a specialist occupational safety
and health course leader with Corporate Risk Systems Limited. He has
considerable experience in the petrochemical, marine and food industries and
holds a Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health. His training
specialisms include HSE management, construction and demolition safety,
confined space entry (Sabre Contour 2000 and Drager Plus), risk assessment
and failure recovery procedures. His recent clients include Baker Hughes,
Chevron, and Conoco Phillips in the North Sea, where he was the program
leader for a two-year programme developing the HSE competencies of team
leaders, operators and contractors.
PHILLIP DUCKETT
Has a background in construction and engineering. He has held senior
management positions in plant and machinery installation businesses. He has
over 10 years of experience in health and safety, and is a Chartered Member of
IOSH. Phillip has HSE experience from working in the oil and gas,
pharmaceutical, automotive, food and beverage, military supply, aircraft
manufacture and general engineering sectors in Europe, North and South
America and North Africa. He prides himself on helping and encouraging
clients to achieve a high standard of health and safety in their organizations.
Phillip supports his eldest son on a lacrosse team and is an active participant
in a karate club.
KERRY EDWARDS
Is the lead instructor for the PetroSkills Health classes, with over twenty years
HSE experience. She is a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner and a
Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management. Kerrys
prior career was spent in paramedic nursing, specialising in intensive care and
major trauma. In 1992, she joined an international manufacturing group as
Health and Safety Manager. In 1997, she was awarded a Recognition Award
for her achievements. After five years, she moved into accident research and
investigation, where she used her biomechanics and medical knowledge to aid
research into vehicle safety and future vehicle design. She presented her
research into Pedestrian Biomechanics and Lower Limb Injury Interrelationships at the IRCOBI Conference in Barcelona in 1999. Kerry was
awarded BSc in Occupational Health and Safety by Wolverhampton University
and Birmingham University Medical Institute. Latterly, Kerry has worked as an
OH&S consultant and accredited trainer with Corporate Risk Systems
Limited. She has worked with PetroSkills members in Europe and the USA.
She is a Lead Auditor for OSHAS 18001, a NEBOSH instructor and examiner,
as well as providing vocational mentoring and assessment to individual
professionals.
GREG ERNSTER
Is a Vice President with MHA Petroleum Consultants LLC, a Denver based
petroleum engineering consulting firm. He has over 30 years of petroleum
engineering experience with particular emphasis in reservoir simulation,
reserve assessment, economic evaluations, field development planning,
miscible flooding, gas and gas condensate reservoir engineering. Recent
projects entail simulation and field development of offshore Nigerian oil fields.
Prior to joining MHA, he was the Offshore Exploitation Manager for Santos in
Australia. He has also held various reservoir engineering and management
positions with Atlantic Richfield Corporation (ARCO) in Houston, Los
Angeles, Dubai, and Dallas. His final position with ARCO was as Engineering
& Geoscience Manager for the Rourde el Baguel miscible flood project in
Algeria. He is a registered Petroleum Engineer, and received a B.Sc. in
Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering from the Colorado School of
Mines in 1981.
MR. KEIRON FINNEY
Is an experienced analytical chemist with almost 30 years of experience in
environmental analysis. He is a Chartered Chemist, a Chartered Scientist, a
Chartered Waste Manager and a Chartered Environmentalist with an MSc in
Environmental Technology. Keiron was trained as a landfill gas engineer by
the Environment Agencys National Landfill Gas Group in the UK. His skills
and experience also include waste regulation, air pollution control,
contaminated land, asbestos and contract management. Keiron is an
experienced auditor of closed and operational landfill sites. He is also a parttime lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton, and is an honorary research
fellow at Birmingham University. He is presently working towards his PhD.
ERIC A. FOSTER
P. Geol., is a Geoscience Advisor/Instructor with PetroSkills based in Houston
with 36 years of operations and management experience in the oil and gas
industry. His background includes all aspects of formation evaluation and the
application of software to geological and drilling engineering data acquisition
and interpretation. He has acted as a technical advisor /consultant on projects
throughout the world, and has extensive experience in the design and delivery of
training programs. Previously, he was with Landmark responsible for managing
Geoscience and Engineering consultants, representing Geological, Geophysical
and Petrophysical software applications and services for global operations. He
was an instructor of petroleum technology at Mount Royal College and SAIT in
Calgary and in-house for Amoco. He is a registered Professional Geologist and is
a member of APEGGA, AAPG, SPE and SPWLA. He served as Publications
Chairman and on symposium committees for the CWLS, co-authored the paper
on computer data formats (LAS) and has compiled numerous technical papers
and training courses. He is a certified tutor for online learning and received a
B.Sc (Hons). in Geology, from the University of London.
LAURA S. FOULK
Has over 25 years of business, customer service, geologic, interpretation,
engineering, management, and sales experience in the oil and gas industry.
After holding multiple positions at Schlumberger and Marathon Oil, she
created Integrated GeoSolutions, Inc. to provide wellbore image interpretation
and processing on image data from all vendors, and has been the companys
President since 2001. She specializes in reservoir characterization through
integrating dipmeter and image data with core data, petrophysical data,
seismic data, production data and engineering data, thus providing a better
understanding of reservoir performance and potential. Her teaching
experience includes courses in wellbore image theory and applications, and
wellbore anisotropy measurements at Colorado School of Mines, Stanford
University, and for internal clients. She also taught new hire and continuing
education internal seminars for Marathon. She has numerous technical
publications and her society affiliations include SPWLA, DWLS, AAPG,
RMAG, and SEPM. She received an M.S. in Geology from Colorado School of
Mines and a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Geology from Duke University.
CHRIS GALAS
Is a reservoir engineering consultant with over 30 years of experience. His
main interests are in numerical simulation, reservoir studies and EOR. He
started his career in 1981 with BP Canada, where he worked on the in-situ
combustion project at Wolf Lake, as well as other thermal, chemical and
conventional oil projects. In 1991, he started working on a consulting basis,
joining Sproule Associates Limited in 2003. He has worked on numerous
reservoir studies and field evaluations in Canada and around the world, as
well as taught internal and industry courses. He retired from Sproule in 2013,
where he had held the position of Manager, Reservoir Studies. He holds a B.A.
from Cambridge University, an M.Sc. from London University and a Ph.D.
from the University of Calgary, all in Physics. He is a registered Professional
Engineer in Alberta, Canada and is a member of the SPE.
PAUL S. GARDNER
Has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry in a number of
capacities within research and operational organizations. He is an instructor
for sessions associated with Petrophysics and Well Log Analysis. His expertise
spans most aspects of petrophysics and reservoir characterization, and he has
carried out, or been part of a team completing numerous projects in a variety
of geologic environments. He has also held a number of management
positions associated with reservoir characterization, petrophysics, and
technology integration. He has served on the Board of Directors for the
Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America, the Technology Screening
Committee for the Houston Technology Center, and he was a member of the
Rice Alliance for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He received a Bachelors
Degree in Geology from Colorado State University, is a member of SPWLA
and SPE, and is a registered Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas.
DR. TERRY N. GARDNER
Is a mechanical engineer who spent over 35 years with Exxon and BP working
to advance deepwater technology. He led research on deepwater riser VIV;
development of a high-current Riser Centralizer System, which was installed
in the GoM; development of one of the earliest TLPs, which was installed in
the Norwegian North Sea; and numerous riser and production platform
innovations for deepwater. He has taught undergraduate engineering at
Cornell and Rice and leads tours about oil and gas technology in the Houston
Museum of Natural Science. He received a PhD from UCLA and an MS and
BME from Cornell in Engineering Mechanics.
DR. ALI GHALAMBOR
(Now retired) was the American Petroleum Institute Endowed Professor and
Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering and Director of Energy
Institute at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He has more than 32 years
of industrial and academic experience. He has served as a consultant to many
petroleum production and service companies as well as governmental
agencies, professional organizations, and the United Nations. He has authored
or co-authored ten books and manuals and more than one hundred sixty
technical articles published in various journals and conference proceedings.
He served as a Commissioner on the Engineering Accreditation Commission
of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. He has held many
positions in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) including Director of
the Central and Southeastern North America Region on the SPE Board of
Directors, and Chairman of the SPE International Symposium and Exhibition
on Formation Damage Control. He received a Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University, an M.S. and a B.S. from the University of
Southwestern Louisiana.
JEREMY (JERRY) J. GILBERT
Had a distinguished career for over 36 years with BP Exploration, working in
a wide variety of reservoir and petroleum engineering posts at technical and
management levels. After starting in BPs Research Center, he then worked in
Libya, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi before spending ten years in Iran as a Lead
Reservoir Engineer and Planning Manager. He returned to the UK in 1979 as
Petroleum Engineering Manager for all of BPs UKCS and UK Onshore field.
Following a period in San Francisco as Vice President of Production,
responsible for Alaskan and Californian fields, he transferred to Wytch Farm,
Europes largest onshore field as Deputy Development Director. In the late
1980s he became BPs Chief Petroleum Engineer with functional responsibility
for all of BPs petroleum engineering. Before retiring from BP, he spent a
number of years in Alaska as an advisor on equity negotiation and field
operational integrity. He was closely involved with furthering industrialacademic relationships, participating in industrial advisory boards at
Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh), Imperial College (London), Robert
Gordons University (Aberdeen) and University of Alaska-Fairbanks. He
received a Moderatorship in Mathematics, with First Class Honors, B.A. from
the University of Dublin, Trinity College.
CURTIS L. GOLIKE
Is an Independent Petroleum Engineering consultant operating out of
Colorado. He has 32 years experience working for three oil and gas
companies. His most recent operating position was with Lundin Petroleum as
director of Operations managing three of their four operated assets in Russia.
His specific contributions were in the areas of revitalizing old fields, remote
and start up operations, petroleum economics, and introducing new
technologies internationally in reservoir management. His personal skills are
in team development and forming international cross cultural teams of

professionals to manage specific projects. He is a registered Professional
Engineer in the States of Texas and Colorado and a member of SPE service
from 2003-2006 as the Nizhnevartovsk, Siberia section chair. He received a
Bachelors Degree in Petroleum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines,
and an Executive MBA from UCLA Business School.
MASON GOMEZ
Is the PetroSkills Vice President, Regions and a Licensed Petroleum Engineer
(LA#26131) with 26 years diversified experience, including: production/
reservoir engineering, offshore field development/mature field optimization,
shale play drilling/completions, Operator/Service Company employment,
Engineering, Sales, Operations Management, Human Resource Development
and Project Management. He received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from
Stanford University.
G. MICHAEL GRAMMER
Is a Full Professor and the Chesapeake Energy Chair of Petroleum Geology at
Oklahoma State University. Dr. Grammer received his PhD in 1991 at the
University of Miamis Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
and has 20+ years of industry-related experience in carbonate reservoirs,
sequence stratigraphy and carbonate reservoir characterization. His current
research interests involve the various aspects of high resolution sequence
stratigraphy and its application to carbonate reservoir characterization, 3-D
modeling and petrophysical characterization. He has been an AAPG
Distinguished Lecturer (2002-2003) and has led several AAPG field courses,
including AAPGs modern carbonate course entitled Sequence Stratigraphy
and Reservoir Distribution in a Modern Carbonate Platform, Bahamas which
he co-led for 14 years. Dr. Grammer has published extensively on carbonate
reservoir characterization issues, including as lead editor of AAPG Memoir 80
Integration of Outcrop and Modern Analogs in Reservoir Modeling which
won AAPGs Robert H. Dott Sr. Memorial Award for best special publication in
2006. Dr. Grammers industry-related experience includes senior research
positions with Texaco and ChevronTexaco where he functioned as an internal
consultant and instructor on carbonate reservoir characterization issues in
various parts of the world, most notably with super-giant fields in Kazakhstan.
Dr. Grammer has consulted, presented short courses and led field trips for
numerous multi-national companies.
DR. JAMES W. GRANATH
Is a consulting structural geologist who has worked in academia as well as the
minerals and petroleum industries. His expertise lies in structural analysis,
seismic interpretation, integration of the two, fracture analysis, regional
synthesis, and prospect and play evaluation. In 1999 he opened a consulting
practice focused on structural geology and tectonics as applied to exploration
problems, interrupted only by brief periods of work with Forest Oil and
Midland Valley Exploration in Denver. Prior to 1999, he taught at SUNY Stony
Brook and spent 18 years in Conoco in research, international exploration,
and new ventures. He is a member of AAPG, AGU, GSA, and RMAG, and is a
certified petroleum geologist (#5512). He is the author of numerous research
papers and co-edited several multi-author compendia.. He received his PhD
from Monash University in Australia, and a BS and MS from of University of
Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
W. GORDON GRAVES
Is an independent petroleum consultant who specializes in Heavy Oil
Development and Produced Water issues. He has 24 years of engineering and
management experience in the petroleum industry. He worked with Getty Oil
and Texaco for 21 years; his assignments included projects at Research and
Technology centers, in heavy oil field operations at the Kern River Field in
California, Caltex Pacific Indonesias operations in Sumatra, and as Upstream
Engineering Manager for the development of the Hamaca Project in the
Orinoco Belt in Venezuela. While with CPI, he worked on waterfloods and
new thermal recovery projects. As a technical leader, he led support for
Texacos Heavy Oil operations around the world and supervised a portfolio for
Water Shut-off projects. Under his leadership the Water Shut-off team won
many awards including the Texaco Technology Innovation Award and Harts/
PEI Meritorious Engineering Award. He has published several SPE papers and
is one of the principal authors of World Oil Mature Oil & Gas Wells: Downhole
Remediation Handbook. He received a B. A. in Physics from Olivet Nazarene
University.
DR. TON J.T. GRIMBERG
Is an Instructor/Coach for Shells introductory course for graduates. He
teaches Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics and some aspects of Reservoir
Engineering. His Shell career spanned 25 years in such fields as Petrophysics,
Reservoir Engineering, Rock Mechanics, etc. He developed a range of qualities
such as strategy development, planning, negotiating, personnel management,
organizational development, change management, commercial techniques and
economic planning. He received a certification and Ph.D. in Physics from the
University of Amsterdam.
MARK HACKLER
Is currently serving as the Vice President, Technical Services for The Frontline
Group. His technical background and more than 25 years of work experience
qualify him as an expert in the areas drilling project management, project
planning and engineering practices. He has served in roles from a Project
Drilling Engineer to a Project Manager. He has delivered over 50 well
construction training courses and over 300 operational drilling workshops. He
has managed full implementations of corporate well construction and
planning processes and has additional experience in well planning, operations
and post analysis and improvement efforts for numerous projects abroad. His
most recent experience has included well planning and operational support
for both conventional and horizontal drilling programs. He has been a
member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers since 1983 and is also a
member of the Project Management Institute. He received a B.S. degree in
Petroleum Engineering & Technology from Oklahoma State University.
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ROGER HADDAD
Is a practicing project manager with Occidental Petroleum and has over 25
years of design and project experience in the Oil and Gas and Chemical
Industries. He started his career as a structural engineer and progressed from
design to construction to project management. He gained his project
management skills while working on fast-track projects in North America
where he held various positions in project and portfolio management. For the
last 10 years, Roger has been managing large offshore and onshore oil and gas
projects in the Middle East. With his extensive experience in design,
construction, risk management and project controls, he has been managing
large project teams and contractors and working with JV partners, as well as
national oil companies. Roger earned an M.S. in Structural Engineering and a
B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Buffalo, New York. He is
currently based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
DR. JAMES L. HANER
Is the head of Ultimate Business Resources Consulting (UBR), specializing in
Building Better Businesses. UBR is an independent firm offering business
consulting and project management services to Fortune 500 companies in the
U.S., Europe, Africa and China. James has more than 30 years of experience in
business and IT. His responsibilities have included establishing a corporate
Web presence for a Fortune 500 company, creating a successful organizationwide employee development plan, and developing the IT infrastructure for a
start-up company in both project management and leadership roles. He
completed his PhD work at the University of Idaho and Corillins University.
He earned an MA in Management/Leadership from the Claremont Graduate
School and took classes with Peter F. Drucker, the father of modern
management. James is a contributing author of 140 Project Management Tips
in 140 Words or Less, 2010; Making Sense of Sustainability in Project
Management, 2011; and Program Management: A Lifecycle Approach, 2012.
ANDREW HARPER
Is a petroleum geologist with 32 years of international exploration and
development experience, including 21 years with ARCO. He has experience in the
North Sea, the Middle East, China, Indonesia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and
Colombia, as well as the US Rocky Mts. and the Alaska North Slope. Since 2001,
he has worked with MI Energy Corp on three oil field development projects
located onshore NE China. He received a B.A. in Geology from Williams College
and an M.S. in Geological Sciences from the University of Southern California.
DR. W. GREG HAZLETT
Is Vice President of OGCI/PetroSkills where he designs competency-based
training programs, evaluates course materials and instructors, teaches training
courses, and consults on technical issues. Prior to joining OGCI, he was Vice
President of a consulting firm, where he was in charge of the petroleum and
geological engineering consulting group. He specializes in performing reservoir
characterization, engineering and simulation studies. Studies include deepwater Gulf of Mexico oil and gas fields, a granite gas reservoir offshore India,
and steamfloods in California. Dr. Hazlett has also worked for Mobil as a drilling
engineer, and for Texaco as a steamflood project manager in Colombia, and as a
reservoir and simulation engineer in both research and Kuwait operations. He
was a Lecturer at Texas A&M University and an Associate Professor at New
Mexico Tech, and has published on petroleum engineering topics, served as SPE
coordinator for the Reservoir, Gas Technology, and Fluid Mechanics and Oil
Recovery Processes committees, and has testified as an expert witness. Dr.
Hazlett has B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in petroleum engineering from Texas
A&M University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.
RICHARD HENRY
Has ten years management experience of multi-disciplinary teams including
construction projects, JIT manufacturing, and (petroleum) field audits. He has
sixteen years reservoir engineering experience including simulation, field
management and reserves determination, and thirty years experience in
programming, software engineering, and information technology. He holds a
Bachelors of Science Industrial Engineering and a Masters of Science in
Petroleum Engineering from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine,
Trinidad.
DR. A. DANIEL HILL
Is Professor, holder of the Robert L. Whiting Endowed Chair, and Associate
Department Head of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University.
Previously, he taught for twenty-two years at The University of Texas at Austin
after spending five years in industry. He is the author of the Society of
Petroleum Engineering (SPE) monograph, Production Logging: Theoretical
and Interpretive Elements, co-author of the textbook, Petroleum Production
Systems, co-author of an SPE book, Multilateral Wells, and author of over
130 technical papers and five patents. He currently serves on the SPE Editorial
Review Committee and is Chairman for the Hydraulic Fracturing Technology
Conference. Professor Hill is an expert in the areas of production engineering,
well completion, well stimulation, production logging, and complex well
performance (horizontal and multilateral wells), and has presented lectures
and courses and consulted on these topics throughout the world. He received
a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from
The University of Texas at Austin, all in chemical engineering.
RON HINN
Is the Executive Vice President of Technical Staff and Disciplines for
PetroSkills. He is a people oriented technical manager, possessing strong
leadership and communication skills. A registered professional engineer, Rons
35 year career has spanned numerous roles including staff engineering,
engineering supervision, corporate knowledge management and professional
staffing and competency development. Ron is active in both the Society of
Petroleum Engineers and ABET (Accreditation) activities. He has served on
the Board of Directors of both organizations. Ron received a B.S. degree from
the University of Tulsa in petroleum engineering.
BRIAN A. HODGSON
Has 32 years of international and domestic, onshore and offshore experience
in oil and gas operations problem solving. He maintained full responsibility

for corrosion control, material selection, produced fluid treatment, chemical
treatment programs and pressure vessel and piping inspection programs. He
supervised a group of culturally diverse personnel which included both
company and contractor personnel. He is active in the National Association of
Corrosion Engineers local and national activities and technical committees.
He received an ACS Certified B.S. Chemistry degree with high honors from
The California State University at Fullerton and has extensive continuing
education in corrosion control, pressure vessel inspection, material selection,
produced water treatment, protective coatings and petroleum production and
reservoir engineering.
WILLIAM D. (BILL) HOLMES
Has over 35 years of Petroleum Engineering and Operations experience with
Marathon Oil Company and as a consultant. During this time he has
participated in a number of leading edge technology projects around the
world. He is proficient in artificial lift selection and design as well as Nodal
analysis. His experience includes gas well deliquification, inflow performance
analysis and field production optimization. Well failure analysis, well
completions, wireline operations and polymer water shut off treatments are
also within his skillset. Bill has served on the steering committees for the Gas
Well Deliquification Workshop as well as the Rod Pump Workshop. He has a
B.S. in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech University.
AARON HORN
Is the founder of Eos Resources, a training company aimed at providing
leadership and technical training to multiple industries. He consults for CAP
Resources, a company that provides business development services primarily
in the oil and gas industry to startup technology companies assisting clients
with market strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic operational
planning. He also provides technical support to the senior management of
Hydrozonix, a water treatment service provider in the oil and gas industry. His
background includes Operations Engineering experience in both completions
and production areas. Aaron served in the military, rising to the rank of
Captain after receiving a BS degree in Systems Engineering from the United
States Military Academy at West Point.
MR. TIMOTHY HOWER
Is President of MHA Petroleum Consultants Inc, a Denver-based petroleum
consulting firm. He has over 21 years petroleum engineering experience and
has conducted technical studies on 6 continents. His recent assignments
include serving as Acting Exploitation Manager for the Offshore Australia
Business Unit of Santos Ltd. in Adelaide, and in-house consultant for the Shell
affiliate NAM located in the Netherlands. Previously, he was the Engineering
Manager for Enron Oil and Gas Company and Senior Manager of Exploration
and Production Studies with the former Intera Petroleum Division (now
Schlumberger Holditch Reservoir Technologies).He co-authored Managing
Water-Drive Gas Reservoirs, a textbook published by the Gas Research
Institute, and has been directly involved in the development and instruction of
MHAs technical courses for BP Amoco. He was the Chairman of the Denver
SPE section for 2001/2002 and received the SPE Henry Mattson Technical
Service Award for innovative contributions in the field of engineering of gas
reservoirs. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in petroleum engineering
from Penn State University.
WILLIAM E. HUGHES
Is a practicing lawyer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who has handled a wide variety of
cases involving oil and gas related matters. He has studied in France and lived in
Morocco and received a Fulbright scholarship to teach U.S. and comparative law
at the University of Tunis during the 2000-2001 academic year. He teaches
courses at the University of Tulsa, including courses in comparative and
international law, European Union law, banking law, U.S. Constitutional law, and
an introduction to the U.S. law and legal system for non-U.S. lawyers and
graduate students. He is a graduate of Harvard University Law School.
DR. CHUN HUH
Is a well-recognized expert in process modeling, EOR simulator development,
and the use of simulation for process design and scale-up for surfactant
flooding, polymer flooding, miscible and foam flooding, and heavy oil
recovery from unconsolidated sands. He joined the Department of Petroleum
and Geosystems Engineering of UT-Austin as a Research Professor after
working for many years as an Engineering Advisor at ExxonMobil Upstream
Research Co. in Houston, participating and making key contributions in all
areas of enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Currently, at UT-Austin, he is actively
involved in all aspects of EOR research, collaborating with a number of
professors. He received a B.S. degree from Seoul National University and a
Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota both in chemical engineering.
SELMA A. (SALLY) JABALEY
Is a Senior Engineering Manager with expertise in management of engineering
departments. She specializes in engineering, procurement and construction of
oil and gas facilities projects, evaluation and due diligence of oil and gas
projects for participation and implementation, and optimization of mature oil
and gas fields. She is currently the Owner and Principal of Jabaley Consulting
LLC, a company that does consultant work for Shell, as well as companies in
Africa, the Middle East, and other locations around the globe. She is an SPE
Gulf Coast Section, Projects, Facilities, and Construction study group member
and past Chairman, and was awarded their Distinguished Contributions to
Projects, Facilities, and Construction award in 2008. She has earned a
Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2008,
Ms. Jabaley was inducted into the Georgia Tech Academy of Distinguished
Engineering Alumni, and now serves as an advisory board member for the
Georgia Tech Civil and Environmental Engineering department.
ALFRED R. JENNINGS, JR.
Is a well stimulation consultant with Enhanced Well Stimulation, Inc., located
in Athens, Texas. He actively provides well stimulation consulting services
throughout the world. Prior to establishing Enhanced Well Stimulation, Inc,
he worked for Mobil R&D Corporation/Mobil E&P Services, Inc. where he

was involved in various applications of well stimulation throughout Mobils
worldwide operations. Prior to Mobil, he worked 15 years for Halliburton
Services in all aspects of hydraulic fracturing research and field applications.
He is a registered Professional Engineer and has authored or co-authored 95
US patents pertaining to applications and techniques for well stimulation. He
is widely published and has served on numerous SPE Committees. He
received a B.S. Degree in Chemistry and an M.S. Degree in Petroleum
Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
J.J. (JOHN) JENNINGS
Served 33 years with HALLIBURTON. Starting in 1979, he was employed as a
Cement Equipment Operator and was promoted to Cementer. Promoted to
Technical Advisor, John worked in Business Development for 16 years,
designing Cement and Hydraulic Fracturing jobs in the Anadarko Basin of
Oklahoma. John patented Signature Frac which was the precursor for Sigma
Frac for Halliburton. John was promoted to Technical Supervisor, overseeing
all engineering processes in the Anadarko and Hugoton Basins, covering
Western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle and Southwest Kansas.John was
transferred to Halliburton Energy Institute in Duncan, Oklahoma in 2000,
where he travelled the Globe as a Technical Instructor for Cementing and
Hydraulic Fracturing. John developed LIVE FIRE, a role-play based scenario
training class for Cementing and Hydraulic Fracturing. John also developed
virtual equipment simulators for Cement, Fracturing and Nitrogen Services.
Promoted to Training Center Manager, Johns responsibilities were to improve
and deliver Technical Training for both Engineers and Equipment Operators
on a Global basis, for both Cementing and Hydraulic Fracturing. Promoted to
Global Technical Development Manager, Johns responsibilities were to
Manage and Deliver Global Training for both Cementing and Production
Enhancement Product Lines with over 30 Global Technical Instructors. John
served as the Lead for eRedBook development. John also served as Halliburton
Company Historian, delivering History to new employees for 10 years. He
served as a PetroSkills Curriculum Advisor for Production and Completions
Engineering for 12 years. John retired from Halliburton in January of 2013. He
received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Central Oklahoma at
Edmond, OK.
STEPHEN JEWELL
Is an independent oil and gas consultant and advisor with 30 years experience
in the upstream sector. He was previously the Managing Director and cofounder of Xodus Subsurface Ltd, the Wells and Subsurface company within
the Xodus Group of technical consultants. He was also Chief Operating
Officer and a founding shareholder of Composite Energy Limited, a European
Unconventional Gas company, growing the company from seed capital of
$500k to an ultimate sale value of over $60million in 5 years. He has over 16
years experience with Amerada Hess starting as petroleum engineer and
progressing to Acting General Manager of its North Sea Operations Base. He
received a B Eng (Honours) degree in Electronic Engineering from the
University of Sheffield and speaks Norwegian and French.
DR. RUSSELL JOHNS
Is Professor of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering in the Department of
Energy and Mineral Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, where he
holds the Victor and Anna Mae Beghini Faculty Fellowship. Prior to his current
position, he served on the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin from 1995
to 2010. He also has nine years of industrial experience as a petrophysical
engineer with Shell Oil and as a consulting engineer for Colenco Power
Consulting in Baden, Switzerland. He holds a BS degree in electrical engineering
from Northwestern University and MS and PhD degrees in petroleum
engineering from Stanford. His research interests include enhanced oil recovery,
unconventional gas engineering, theory of gas injection processes, multiphase
flow in porous media, and well testing. In these areas he has published over 160
technical papers, reports, and books. Dr. Johns received the SPE Ferguson medal
in 1993 for his research on the combined condensing/vaporizing gas-drive
process. He also received the Faculty Excellence award in 1997, the Young
Faculty award from the University of Texas in 2000, and the departmental
teaching award in 2004. He served as Co-Executive Editor for SPE Reservoir
Evaluation and Engineering journal from 2002 2004. In 2009, he was awarded
the SPE Distinguished Member award. He is currently an Associate Editor for
the SPE Journal and director of the gas flooding consortium and co-director of
the unconventional natural resources consortium at Penn State University.
DR. HOWARD D. JOHNSON
Is a Shell Professor of Petroleum Geology at the Imperial College London. His
extensive experience in the Petroleum Geology industry includes research,
exploration and production geology, sedimentology and petroleum
engineering. He also has wide experience in delivering technical courses,
including Development Geology, Sedimentology, Reservoir Characterization
and Modeling and Basin Analysis. He consulted for many companies such as
BP, ExxonMobil, Shell and PETRONAS. His involvement within the industry
goes on to include many technical publications, membership several
professional bodies, such as SPE, AAPG, and PESGB, and participation on
several societal and industry committees. He received a B.S. in Geology from
the University of Liverpool and a Ph.D. in Geology with focus on
Sedimentology from the University of Oxford. He spent a few years as a
research fellow at the University of Leiden and the University of East Anglia
where he was involved in sedimentology research.
DR. JACK R. JONES
Has over 24 years of Reservoir Engineering experience with BP/Amoco and BP.
His areas of expertise include Pressure Transient Analysis, Gas and Gas
Condensate Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Management, Numerical
Modeling and Numerical Methods. He served as a bp Global technical Advisor
on Gas Reservoir Engineering with obligations to enhance bps external
technical reputation, improving internal organizational capability and broad
information sharing. He received Amoco Performance Awards in 1992, 1993
and 1994; and was honored by the BP Professional Recognition Program in
2002. He received a B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics and a Ph.D. in
Petroleum Engineering all from the University of Tulsa.
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DR. SATISH K. KALRA
Is a petroleum engineer with over 25 years of management, operations,
teaching, research, and consulting experience with national and private oil
companies. As an Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering, he taught
graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Southwestern
Louisiana, Lafayette. He also worked for the University of Texas at Austin. His
career includes assignments with ONGC (National Oil Company of India),
ARCO Offshore (now BP), BJ Services, Agio Oil and Gas, Schlumberger /
Holditch, Miller and Lents and SKAL-TEX Corporation. He is widely
published in technical literature and was the Chairman of the National SPE
Committee on Monographs. His technical expertise includes the design and
supervision of production and well completion operations, formation damage
and sand control, reservoir management, technology transfer and contract
negotiations. He actively participated in several technology transfer
agreements with various Indian, Chinese, and Russian companies. He is fluent
in English, Russian and several Indian languages. Recently he was nominated
as a member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences US Section. He
received an M.S. and Ph.D. in petroleum engineering from the Gubkin Oil
Institute, Moscow, Russia and a degree in law from Gujarat University, India.
JOHN KEASBERRY
Is an exploration geologist and partner in J&M GeoScience Services. In a 30
year career span he worked as such in Ethiopia, the UK, Ireland, Canada, the
US, Turkey, the Middle East, the Far East, Ecuador, Norway and the
Netherlands, with multiple companies including Placid, Barrick Petroleum,
Santa Fe, Statoil, Unocal, Shell, and numerous small independents as an
employee or consultant. He has been involved in the exploration and
development phases of the petroleum development, from new ventures and
asset acquisition, seismic interpretation, basin analysis, appraisal to farm-out
and production. During a 7-year stretch with Nedlloyd Energy as Manager
Exploration and New Ventures he was involved extensively in asset
evaluation, acquisition and farm-ins. From 1997 through 2004 he was
employed by Shell as a Course Director responsible for their integrated
subsurface course covering the main subsurface disciplines from geology to
production technology and developing geoscience courses. His lecturing
experience is mainly in petroleum-, wellsite- and operations geology, but also
covers petrophysics, reservoir and well engineering. He has conducted
numerous geological and integrated field courses, most recently in Belgium
and Germany. He received a B.Sc in Geology and a M.Sc. in Geology and
Applied Geophysics from the University of Leiden, Netherlands.
DR. MOHAN G. KELKAR
Is a professor of petroleum engineering at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. His main research interests include reservoir characterization,
production optimization, and risk analysis. He is involved in several research
projects, which are partially funded by various national and international oil
companies, the US Department of Energy, and Oklahoma Center for
Advancement of Science and Technology. He has taught various short courses
for many oil companies in Canada, Indonesia, Singapore, Nigeria, Kuwait,
Abu Dhabi, Scotland, India, Denmark and across the United States. He has
been a consultant to many oil companies, as well as to the United Nations. He
received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bombay, an
M.S. in Petroleum Engineering and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the
University of Pittsburgh, and a J.D. from the University of Tulsa.
SIMON KETTLE
Is an Earth Science and Geoscience professional with 5 years experience in GIS,
Remote Sensing, Geology and Sedimentology. Simon has been with Exprodat for
2 years and is currently a GIS consultant and trainer. Simon specialises in
delivering on-site technical GIS consultancy to many of Exprodats key clients
around the world. A qualified TAP trainer, Simon has trained Geoscientists,
Geologists and Environmental Scientists. Simon has a B.Sc. degree in Geography
& Geology and an M.Phil. in Carbonate Sedimentology.
STANLEY KLEINSTEIBER
Is a Senior Petroleum Engineer with MHA Petroleum Consultants Inc., a
Denver-based petroleum consulting firm. He has over 24 years of petroleum
engineering experience. He has performed reservoir engineering studies in
numerous US basins, Canada and Australia, as well as co-developed an inhouse gas reservoir engineering course for clients such as BP, Japan National
Oil Company (Tokyo), and EGPC (Cairo). He also directs continued
development of MHAs GAS3D reservoir simulator and software for production
decline type curve analysis. His professional experience includes: work
related to exploration well testing in the Mediterranean Ocean offshore Israel,
performing field development studies for coalbed methane reservoirs in the
Bowen Basin of eastern Australia, and conducting well test analyses for
exploration wells in Hungary. Prior to joining MHA, he held various reservoir
engineering positions with Amoco Production Company where he helped
developed the initial plan of depletion for fields in Wyoming and Utah using
compositional numerical simulation. His specific contributions were in the
areas of fluid property characterization, well testing and simulation studies for
various development options. He received a B.S. in petroleum engineering
from the University of Oklahoma in 1978.
DR. THIJS KOELING
Was Managing Director of Exploration and Production (EP) with many years
of international experience gained on postings to several countries during a
25-year career with Shell. He has a broad knowledge of and experience with
E&P and gas activities (research, project evaluation, economics, appraisal
drilling, planning, natural-gas policy, contract negotiations, team leadership
and general management). He has vast experience with leading people from
different cultural backgrounds. He received a Masters degree for Theoretical
Physics and Mathematics and a Doctorate degree in Theoretical Nuclear
Physics from the University of Groningen.
DR. ANIL KUMAR

Is Founder and President of Omak Technologies, an international petroleum
consulting firm located in Plano, Texas. He has extensive experience in the
domestic and international upstream oil and gas industry, including business
and technology management, operations, enhancing recovery from new and
brown fields; planning and acquisition evaluation; and upgrading of technical
workforce of an organization. Among many assignments, he has been an
Engineering Manager, Planning and Economics Manager, Senior Technical
Advisor, has been involved in domestic and international acquisition and
merger activities, and in executive management as a Senior VP for Reliance
Industries Ltd.He is recipient of the prestigious SPE Formation Evaluation
Award for 2013, and SPE Reservoir Engineering Award for 1997, was a SPE
Distinguished Lecturer during 1995-96 , inductedas a Distinguished Member
in2001, andpresented the Engineer of the Year Award for 2005 by the Texas
Society of Professional Engineers. He was awarded the Kapitsa Medal of the
Russian Academy of Natural Sciences in 2001. He has publishedpioneering
technical papers and a research monograph on Well Test Analysis under
Water-Drive Conditions. He was Chairman of the Petroleum and Mining
Engineering Department at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and
Technology , and helped create the New Mexico Petroleum Recovery Research
Center, and has been an Adjunct Associate Professor at Tulane U. He has a
Ph.D. from Stanford University; an MS from Louisiana State University, and a
B.S. from Indian School of Mines, India, all in petroleum engineering.
DALE KUNZ
Is President of Winterhawk Marketing Services Ltd., a privately held Canadian
company providing risk-analysis, training, marketing, business development,
forecasting and other consulting services to the upstream E&P and services
sector of the Canadian and American petroleum industry. He has international
experience in Egypt, Russia, Kuwait and Iran. His teaching experience includes
five years as the Program Coordinator of Petroleum Engineering Technology at
the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. In addition to his consulting work,
as President of Winterhawk Technologies Inc., Dale has designed and patented a
number of downhole devices for oil and gas wells. He has two patents issued
and another six pending. He has licensed downhole technologies to
Schlumberger and Baker Hughes and has several new devices in the development
phase. He received a First Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency in
1983 from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Southern
Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).
DR. LARRY W. LAKE
Is a professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems
Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. He frequently conducts
industrial and professional society short courses in enhanced oil recovery and
reservoir characterization. He is the author or coauthor of more than 100
technical papers, four textbooks and the editor of three bound volumes.
Previously, he worked for Shell Development Company in Houston, Texas and
was chairman of the department from 1989 to 1997. Formerly, he held the Shell
Distinguished Chair and the W.A. (Tex) Moncrief, Jr. Centennial Endowed Chair
in Petroleum Engineering. Currently, he holds the W.A. (Monty) Moncrief
Centennial Chair in Petroleum Engineering. He has received many awards/
recognitions including: the 1996 Anthony F. Lucas Gold Medal of the AIME, the
Degoyer Distinguished Service Award in 2002, the 1999-2000 Billy and Claude
R. Hocott Distinguished Research Award and The University of Texas and the
SPE/DOE Symposium IOR Pioneer Award in 2000. In 2001, was chosen as a
member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers Dream Team. He is a
member of the National Academy of Engineers, and received a B.S.E and Ph.D.
degrees in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University and Rice
University, respectively.
DR. JAMES F. LEA, JR.
Is an instructor of industry courses and is involved in industry production and
artificial lift related projects. He was a professor and Chairman of Petroleum
Engineering at Texas Tech University for six years until 2005. He spent 20
years with Amoco Corporation and was involved in consulting on flowing/
lifting wells, testing, and research on lift methods, creating new computer
programs for lifted and flowing wells, teaching production schools and
monitoring JIPs on pipeline flow, artificial lift, erosion, corrosion, and others.
He is on the API and SPE committees for electrical submersible pumps, gas
lift, and artificial lift systems, and is a member of the panel for the ESP
roundtable. He played a major role in organizing the Denver Gas Well DeWatering forum, which is continuing after multiple successful occurrences.
He has authored or co-authored: the book Deliquification of Gas
Wells(Elesevier), the chapter of the new SPE productions Handbook on
Artificial Lift Selection and other book chapters, as well as over 65 technical
papers and articles on artificial lift systems. He received the SPE Production
Engineering Award in 1996 and was the recipient of the 1990 J. C. Slonneger
Award from SWPSC, Lubbock, Texas, given to individuals who have made
outstanding contributions in the field of petroleum engineering. He is a
Registered PE in Texas, has 9 US patents, and received a BSME and MSME in
Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas and a Ph.D. from
Southern Methodist University.
JEFFREY (JEFF) LELEK
Has over 33 years petroleum industry experience with Amoco, BP and
TNK-BP. Starting as a geologist in Denver, he has worked and/or managed
exploration, appraisal, field development, and production stage projects, as
well as business development, strategy, commercial and organizational
capability areas. After working in most western US basins, Middle East New
Venture access, and Amocos corporate headquarters, he was Exploration
Manager in Cairo where he was responsible for building the Nile Delta effort,
Gas Asset Manager in Canada, Developments Manager in Australia focused on
LNG exports and Exploration Manager in the North Sea. The latter part of his
big company career involved discipline management, including people
strategy, competency definition and development, global resource allocation
and hiring. His last position was Technical Capability Director for TNK-BP in
Moscow. Jeff has a BA in geology from Dartmouth College, an MS in geology
from the University of Montana and an MBA in finance and accounting from
Regis College.
CHRIS LENNON
Is a director of Stone Falcon Corporate and Legal Consulting Ltd. The company
specializes in the provision of consultancy, professional training and academic
teaching within the area of Project Management. Chris works internationally and
targets the Special Projects consultant application within the Project
Management domain. He has a wide and varied experience across a number of
market segments, ranging from the oil and gas industry to retail and distribution.
He has instructed MSc. Level courses in Project Management both at The Robert
Gordon University and the University of Aberdeen. He has experience instructing
in the fields of Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Strategic
Management, Business Innovation, Creativity, Negotiation and Alternate Dispute
Resolution. Chris has written and delivered MSc. Level material on oil and gas
programmes in Mergers and Acquisitions. He holds an MBA and a LLB from the
University of Aberdeen, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Diploma in
International Commercial Arbitration (DipICArb) and the Freedom of the City of
London. He is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators, a Fellow
of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Member of the Association of
International Petroleum Negotiators and is a licensed PRINCE 2 practitioner.
LARRY F. LENS
Has over 33 years of experience in the petroleum industry working for
Amoco, BP and now PetroSkills. Starting as a working Geologist in the Texas
Gulf Coast and West Texas regions, he later expanded into the international
arena working Gabon and Congo after which he became Amocos Regional
Geologist for Africa and the Middle East. He was Amocos Country Manager in
Ghana in the late 1980s, Consulting Geologist in New Orleans, and then
Chief Geologist for Amocos Worldwide Exploration Group. Larry later
transferred to Denver to build a new exploration team supporting Amocos
North American gas strategy and later returned to the international arena
working Angola. After Angola, Larry became the Technical Learning and
Development Manager for the BP E&P group globally. He began work on the
Training and Education strategy which was a part of BPs commitment to gain
entry into Libya. He worked in Tripoli, Libya with a dual focus on BPs
Training & Education commitment to the National Oil Corporation of Libya
as well as the internal focus on training and development within BP. After
retiring from BP in late 2009, Mr. Lens took on a leading role in developing
the PetroSkills Accelerated Development Programs across all of the E&P
Disciplines, having seen this as a need in the Oil and Gas Industry. He has an
M.S. degree from the University of Georgia and a B.S. degree from the
University of Michigan both in Geology.
DR. D. ANDY LINK
Is an active consultant and instructor in Houston, Texas. His domestic and
international oil industry experience spans more than 28 years, covering areas
in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His field
experience extends from Alaska to Antarctica and South Africa. His teaching
experience includes 24 years with OGCI/PetroSkills as well as lecturer
positions at Northern Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University, and
the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He is co-author of Exploration
Methods for Sandstone and received a Ph.D. in Geology from Northwestern
University.
ROBERT G. (BOB) LIPPINCOTT
Is a Petrophysical Engineer and technical manager with broad Exploration &
Production experience. He is an experienced course director and lecturer for
petrophysics and petroleum engineering training. Professional interests and
strengths include integrated petrophysical evaluations and reservoir modeling as
well as formation evaluation planning and wellsite operations. He is well versed
and knowledgeable on logging tools and technology including mudlogging,
wireline and LWD logging and rock and fluid sampling. Mr. Lipponcott retired
from a major oil company in 2010 after forty years of working various
engineering and management assignments. Prior to retirement he was Learning
Leader for Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering at Shells Houston learning
center. Previous jobs included global Petrophysical learning director at Rijskijk,
NL and principal Petrophysical Engineer for the NaKika Gulf of Mexico
deepwater development. Mr. Lipponcott has a B.S./Mech. Engr. from Mississippi
State and MBA from University of New Orleans. He is a Registered Professional
Engineer in Louisiana, Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analyst
(SPWLA) past chapter president, and a member of the New Orleans Geological
Society (NOGS), and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
JOHN LOGEL
Is a Geophysical Consultant to various organizations as a mentor/teacher and
prospect reviewer. Johns previous positions were as Chief Geoscientist North
Sea for Talisman Energy Norge/UK in Aberdeen Scotland, the Lead
geophysicist Norge and Senior Geoscience Advisor for North American
Operations in Calgary, AB. Prior to Talisman, He has held several technical
management and advising positions with Anadarko Canada, and PetroCanada in Calgary and before that worked 19 years for Mobil in numerous
assignments in Europe and North America. John has over 32 Years of
experience in the industry, and has worked on the discovery, delineation and
development of several giant, world class oil and gas fields throughout the
world. His interests are in reservoir prediction and characterization from
seismic data, understanding and quantifying risk. His latest emphasis has been
in the adaptation of geophysical techniques to better understand, predict and
exploit unconventional reservoirs effectively. He enthusiastically teaches and
loves to develop technology and encourage professional growth. John is a
professional Geophysicist and holds a BS and MS from the University of Iowa.
He is a member of SEG, CSEG, APEGA, and AAPG. John has held several
positions with the CSEG and the SEG, on technical committees, curriculum
committee for the doodletrain, several session chair positions at the
conventions, and positions on the International showcase. John has authored
or co-authored over 50 professional papers.
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ALAIN LOUIS
Is a Senior Geoscience and Petroleum Engineer with more than 35 years
international experience, both in oil and service companies. His expertise lies
with the field proactive monitoring (Digital Oilfield), reservoir and well
performance, formation evaluation, reservoir characterization, along with the
associated R&D activities. His recent contributions have led to the design and
numerous implementations of collaborative tools of field performance
monitoring and optimization (reservoir, artificial lift, plant maintenance,..),
carried in TOTAL E&P assets of Angola, Gabon, Congo, Qatar, Argentina,..His
expertise includes technical training within TOTAL and ELF in Petroleum
Engineering, in particular in focusing well data acquisition to better serve a
field (re)development plan, justify the program of this data and anticipate
fallback solutions. With ELF, from 1990, he delivered internally the first
Logging Operations Manual for witnesses; he developed and instructed the
training course, dedicated to wellsite geologists and petroleum engineers, in
planning and executing operations of LWD and wireline logging, along with
the associated QC. From 1974 to 1979, he was a field engineer and field
service manager with Schlumberger in various countries of Africa and Middle
East. He received a Master of Sciences from ECAM Engineering School, Lyon,
France in 1973 and a Degree from IFP in 1979 (French Petroleum Institute).
He is fluent in English, Italian, French (mother tongue), and gets by in
German.
DR. CATALINA M. LUNEBURG
Is a Structural Geologist with experience in academic research/teaching and
consultancy in exploration industry. Currently, she works as a senior
consulting geologist for GeoLogic Systems in Boulder, CO; previously she was
with Midland Valley Exploration in Golden, CO. Her current expertise lies in
balancing and restoration of cross sections in a wide range of tectonic regimes,
3D modeling and volume estimation of potential hydrocarbon reservoirs, and
risk assessment. Prior to her consulting work, she gained 10 years of
experience in academic research and teaching in the US. She authored
numerous research papers and edited several books specializing on topics of
how structures, fabrics and textures relate to 3D regional kinematics in
complex tectonic settings worldwide. In 2002 she convened a GSA Penrose
Conference where innovative approaches to 3D development of fabrics, strain
and structures were discussed. She received a PhD from ETH Zurich,
Switzerland, as one of John Ramsays last students, and a Diploma from LMU
Munich, Germany.
MR. KEN LUNSFORD
Has more than 34 years experience in engineering and management of oil,
gas, chemicals and plastics developments. During his 32 years with
ConocoPhillips he has led development teams on projects in the United States,
Norway, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates. His diverse engineering and project
management background includes liquefied natural gas projects, sour gas
plants, oil, gas and petrochemical pipelines, engineered plastics processes and
materials handling, batch sulphur chemical processes, and pilot plants.
Additionally, he was corporate project controls manager for Phillips Petroleum
with responsibility for developing business processes and training for asset
development, value improving practices, project controls, contracting strategy,
risk management, reviews & assists and joint venture non-operated project
assurance. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering
from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is a registered professional
engineer in the State of Texas.
DR. HELOISE LYNN
Has worked 34 years on oil and gas reflection seismic data- within oil
companies, academia, and as a consultant. For over 25 years she has worked
as a consultant for her own company, Lynn Incorporated, serving the industry
on multi-component, multi-azimuth, and/or anisotropic field data projects.
She has extensive experience in using VSP multi-component data in
conjunction with 3D multi-azimuth multi-component surveys. Passive seismic
monitoring data, acquired during hydro-fracing, also are used in various of
her projects. During the last 10 years, she has worked 18 different 3D PP
wide-azimuth field data surveys and/or 3D multi-component surveys. As the
lead geophysicist assigned to the project, she acquired, processed, and
interpreted for seismic anisotropy, in order to learn fracture azimuth, fracture
density, and in-situ stress state. Her oil company experience includes seismic
and other geophysics work within companies such as Amoco, and Texaco. She
received a PhD in Geophysics and M.S. in Exploration Geophysics from
Stanford University, and a B.A. in Geology-Math from Bowdoin College.
DR. WALTER S. LYNN
Has over 33 years experience in the oil and gas industry specializing in seismic
data processing and software development. During the 1980s, he worked
with the R&D Department at Western Geophysical helping to solve
acquisition and data processing problems associated with the explosive growth
of 3D seismic exploration. During the 1990s, Walt oversaw the technical
development for a large seismic contractor and later took over as President of
PGS Data Processing. After leaving PGS in 2002, Walt has returned to his true
passions - applied geophysical research and teaching. His multi-faceted
experience over his career has involved him in geophysical problems in areas
throughout the world. For the past decade, he has concentrated on the
geophysical challenges associated with unconventional reservoir. He received
a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Stanford University, an M.S. in Geophysics from
Oregon State University and an A.B. in Geology and Geophysics from
Princeton.
DONALD S. MACPHERSON
Has been involved in all aspects of geophysical data acquisition, processing
and interpretation. He had a long career with Mobil Oil Company working in
Calgary, Dallas, New Orleans and London. Throughout his career, he has
participated in teaching courses in the technical aspects of geophysics and has
always had a keen interest in bringing clarity and understanding of the tools of
the trade to people that become involved in using and interpreting seismic
data. He was the manager of the Mobils Training Department in Dallas as well
as the principle lecturer in the geophysical courses. He received a MSc. in
Geophysics and Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Alberta.
JOHN MARTINEZ
Has 38 years experience in oilfield production technology with a specialty in
facility revision and artificial lift operations, with extensive expertise in gas lift.
For 27 years he has been the Production Consultant for Production Associates
and previously was associated with Exxon (now ExxonMobil). This includes
work in well deliverability, transient pressure testing, downhole equipment
evaluation and selection. He also has surface facility design experience
including multiphase pipelines, separation, metering, compression,
dehydration, water treatment and disposal, and pumps. He has served in key
positions for projects completed in 11 countries on 4 continents in which he
applied state-of-the-art technology for improvements to artificial lift and
production methods. He has been responsible for the development of nodal
analysis techniques for the design of gas and oil wells. He is a writer of API
recommended practices, serving as co-author of API Gas Lift Manual, API RP
11V7 Repair, Testing, and Setting Gas Lift Valves, and API RP 11V8 Gas Lift
System Design and Performance Prediction. He is a registered Professional
Engineer in Texas. He received an M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
from the University of Texas.
RANDI MARTINSEN
Is a certified petroleum geologist with 40 years experience (domestic and
international) working in industry, consulting and teaching. Currently, she a
Senior Lecturer in Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming
where she teaches or has taught courses in petroleum geology and
engineering, stratigraphy, reservoir characterization and introductory physical
geology, conducts research and supervises graduate students. Her research
focuses on developing and improving geologic models useful for hydrocarbon
exploration and production and she has numerous publications in this area.
She is also a principal with Hydrocarbon InSight, LLC. She has received
several best paper awards, including the AAPG Levorsen Award. She was a
member of the National Research Council Panel on the Review of the Oil
Recovery Demonstration Program of the Department of Energy and served on
the Review Board of the Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC). She
is a past Treasurer of the AAPG and is currently President-Elect. She holds a
B.S. in Earth and Space Science from the S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook, and an M.S. in
Geology from Northern Arizona University.
GARY L. MASSINGILL
Has 35 years of industry experience as a geologist with a mixed background
that includes research, exploration and production of uranium, gold,
conventional oil and gas and unconventional resources, both oil sands and
source shale plays. He has worked for Marathon Oil, Western Oil Sands,
Cambridge Mineral Resources, Newmont Mining, Santa Fe Pacific Gold,
Blazer Oil and Gas, Exxon, US Steel and New Mexico Bureau of Mines and
Mineral Resources. Generally his focus has been applied exploration, but at
times he has been considered a sedimentologist, structural geologist and
researcher. He has served as the Director, Chief Geologist and President of
companies. His entrepreneurial spirit is still active, and he is currently
involved in several ventures primarily focused on the development of oil sand
resources. He has a BS and MS from West Texas State University and a PhD
from the University of Texas at El Paso.
DR. MARK A. McCAFFREY
Specializes in the integration of geochemical, geological and engineering data
to solve petroleum exploration and development problems. Previously, he
spent 10 years at Chevron and Arco working on these issues. He was the
2006-2008 Chairman of the Organic Geochemistry Division of the
Geochemical Society, and a 2001-2002 Distinguished Lecturer for the Society
of Petroleum Engineers. He was the 1995 recipient of the Pieter Schenck
Award from the European Association of Organic Geochemists for
outstanding work on biomarkers in relation to paleoenvironmental studies
and petroleum exploration. In 1998, he received (with project co-workers)
the Arco Award of Excellence for developing a new charge and migration
model for the Brookian petroleum system, allowing improved charge risk
assessment for prospects on the Central North Slope of Alaska. He is a senior
or co-author of 30 articles on petroleum exploration, reservoir management,
oil biodegradation, hazardous waste remediation, paleoenvironmental
reconstruction, and marine chemistry. He is a California Registered Geologist,
a Texas Professional Geoscientist and an AAPG Certified Petroleum Geologist.
Dr. McCaffrey received a B.A. degree from Harvard University, magna cum
laude with highest honors in Geological Sciences, and a Ph.D. in
Geochemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institute Joint Program.
STEVE MCKEEVER
Is a practicing drilling engineer, currently working for a major exploration and
production company. In his career he has worked as a roughneck, a driller, a tool
pusher, an instructor at a roughneck school, a drilling equipment salesman, a
completion tool hand, a civil engineer, a drilling engineer, and a drilling
superintendent. His engineering assignments have included planning and
operational support for extended reach multi-lateral wells, high rate horizontal
gas wells and deepwater offshore exploration wells. Currently working in Perth,
Australia, most of his career has been in Alaska. He received a Bachelor of Science
degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Film Studies from Dartmouth
College.
DR. HOWARD L. McKINZIE
Is a petroleum consultant from Sugar Land, Texas. His prior industry experience
includes 21 years with Texaco, Inc. and Getty Oil Company in numerous areas of
production and completions engineering. Specific specialties include sand
control, downhole oil/water separation, compact surface oil/water separation,
artificial lift with progressive cavity pumps, formation damage, water shutoff,
drag reduction techniques for fluid flow, and well stimulation by acidizing and
fracturing. He also worked in the area of surface well logging, and was one of the
co-developers of QGM (Qualitative Gas Measurement) and QFT
(Qualitative Fluorescence Technique). Prior to joining Getty, he was employed
by GTE Labs in Waltham, Massachusetts, where he worked primarily in the areas
of catalyst development research and developing photo-catalytic techniques. He
has twice received Texacos Corporate Technology Innovation Award and holds
numerous patents in several of the above areas. He held a post-doctoral

appointment in Chemistry at Brown University, and subsequently taught
engineering several more years at Brown. He received a B.S. degree in Chemistry
and Mathematics from Central Oklahoma University, and a Ph.D. in Physical
Chemistry from Arizona State University.
JEFFREY S. McMULLAN
Has over 30 years broad career growth in the upstream oil and gas business
including engineering assignments in drilling, well completions and
production as well as operations supervisory, management and executive
positions. He has also worked in employee selection, training and
development for technical, administrative and operations personnel and is
experienced in building highly successful organizations from the ground up.
Jeff received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University.
DR. KISHORE MOHANTY
Is the H.B. Harkins Professor of Petroleum & Geosystems Engineering at the
University of Texas at Austin. His work experience includes 18 years of
teaching at the University of Houston and 10 years of industrial research at the
Exploration and Production Research Division, Atlantic Richfield Co. in
Plano, Texas. He has many publications covering such topics as Transport in
Porous Materials; Surfactant, Colloid and Interface Science; and Oil Recovery
Enhancement Techniques. He received a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from
the University of Minnesota and a Bachelors of Technology in Chemical
Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology.
DR. CLYDE H. MOORE
Has over 42 years experience in all aspects of the geology of sedimentary rocks
including the sequence stratigraphic analysis of carbonates and siliciclastics in
both outcrop and subsurface. He is a consulting geologist, an Emeritus Professor
of Geology at Louisiana State University, and a research professor at Colorado
School of Mines. He was a research geologist with Shell Development Company
in Houston performing extensive research on both carbonates and clastics. He
has researched modern sedimentary environments of carbonates and siliciclastics
and has extensive experience in studies of the diagenesis of carbonates. In
particular, he is recognized as a leading authority on the evolution of porosity in
carbonate rock sequences. He has worked on sedimentary sequences in North
America, Europe, Middle East and China. He was the Continuing Education
Committee chairman a Distinguished Lecturer and short course lecturer and
field seminar leader for AAPG and received the AAPG Distinguished Educator
award in 2001. He is the editor of Geology of Carbonate Porosity, and coeditor of the highly acclaimed AAPG Memoir 33, Carbonate Depositional
Environments and Jurassic of the Gulf Rim. He is the author of the books
Carbonate Diagenesis and Porosity and Carbonate Reservoirs, as well as
numerous articles in international journals. He received a B.S. in Geology from
Louisiana State University, an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of
Texas at Austin.
HECTOR C. MORENO
Is a Senior Instructor with Halliburton Baroid Fluid Services. As a Chemical
Engineer he has been involved in the manufacturing, distribution and product
application of drilling fluids. After being a supervisor of Schlumberger Mud
Logging operations in Southern Argentina, he worked as a Core Analyst and
built with Core Laboratories International -and using CoreLAB equipmentthe first complete Core Analysis facility in Latin America to serve most of the
area from the city of Bogot, Colombia. He developed better analytical
techniques for precious and semiprecious metals from mining samples with
the University of Buenos Aires in a joint project with the Latin American
branch of Falconbridge. He worked as a fluids engineer in SE Asia, Europe,
and Latin America before becoming engaged in the trade of nonmetallic
minerals and supplier of imported commodities such as barite and bentonite
for distinguished operators and fluids companies in Texas and Louisiana. He
received his B.S. degree in chemical engineering at the University of Buenos
Aires, Argentina.
JAMES D. MORSE
Is an applied structural geologist and President of Computational Geology,
Inc. After studying structural geology and rock mechanics at Texas A&M
University, Morse worked for Amoco, gaining valuable experience mapping
the complex structures of the Idaho-Wyoming-Utah Thrust Belt. Seismic
quality in thrust belts is often fair or poor, making the use of dip data and
modern methods of structural geology (including cross-section restoration
and balancing) essential in mapping. He participated in Amocos surface
geology field programs, which documented the dip-domain character of folds
in the Thrust Belt, providing valuable geometric constraints on subsurface
maps. By taking part in teaching Amoco Denvers structural field seminars,
Morse helped other geologists apply structural principles in their mapping.
After leaving Amoco, he founded a consultancy that specialized in mapping
complex structures using modern structural methods, including SCAT dip
analysis. With SCAT inventor C. A. Bengtson, Morse co-authored papers on
the advantages of SCAT in mapping both subtle (i.e., low-dip) and complex
structures. Recognizing the value of SCAT for markedly improving structure
maps, Morse and a partner developed GEODES, a SCAT-based program for
complete structural interpretation of dip data. In 1991, the partners founded
CG to provide subsurface mapping and GEODES dip analysis services. Morse
and CG have consulted for clients worldwide in extensional, compressional,
and transpressional terrains and have mapped both simple and complexly
faulted and folded structures, including structures below salt, where seismic is
often fair or poor. CGs clients have used GEODES worldwide to markedly
improve subsurface structure maps of many important fields, including
October (Gulf of Suez) and Thunderhorse (Gulf of Mexico), both of which are
subsalt giants. Morse earned his B.A. from the University of Vermont and M.S.
from Texas A & M, both in Geology.
LARRY R. MOYER
Has over 30 years experience in all facets of the exploration, land and
production phases of the oil and gas industry. He has extensive experience
developing integrated geological, geophysical and engineering interpretations
for use in exploration, field development and producing property evaluation,
including geological and geophysical field and well-site supervision. He also
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has experience with coal, oil shale and hydrology projects. He has experience
with all aspects of managing operated and non-operated oil and gas properties
with emphasis in accounting, Joint Operating Agreements, oil and gas sales
contracts/marketing, AFEs, revenue audits, gas balancing audits, permitting,
and filing of regulatory reports. He has successfully sold prospects to both
industry and non-industry partners to fund drilling wells and producing
property acquisitions. He received a B.A. in accounting from Western State
College, and a M.S. in Geology from University of Colorado.
DR. DAVID R. MUERDTER
Is a geophysical consultant specializing in seismic modeling, illumination
studies, and the conversion of seismic time to depth. He is president of
LuminTerra LLC in Seattle, Washington. He began his petroleum career with
Amoco in New Orleans in 1982 where he processed seismic data, developed
and mapped prospects, and became a specialist in VSPs and seismic modeling.
In 1988 he joined Sierra Geophysics in Seattle as geophysical specialist
focusing on consulting, demonstrating, and training in the use of geophysical
and geological software. He became Regional Training Advisor in the Sierra
Singapore Office in 1991. In 1994, he launched his own consulting business,
which later led to employment as a Research Geophysicist with Diamond
(later Emerald) Geoscience Research Corporation. He innovated workflows to
raytrace complex salt structures to determine seismic distortion and subsalt
illumination. He continues to teach and consult worldwide and has worked
on numerous equity studies. He has authored or co-authored numerous
professional publications and co-taught a Seismic Exploration class at
University of Washington. He is a member of SEG and AAPG and early in his
career he spent three years in Malaysia as a teacher and geologist in the U.S.
Peace Corps. He received a Ph.D. in Geological Oceanography from the
University of Rhode Island.
DAVID PATRICK MURPHY
Retired from Shell Exploration and Production after almost 35 years of
engineering and operational experience, with emphasis on petrophysical
engineering and technical learning. For over 16 years he was formation
evaluation lecturer in the University of Houston Petroleum Engineering
Graduate Program. He received the Outstanding Lecturer award from the
University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering twice. He is widely
published including multiple articles in World Oil and contributions to
Carbonate Reservoir Characterization: A Geological-Engineering Analysis,
Part II (Elsevier 1996). He has been a judge for Harts E&P annual Meritorious
Engineering Awards and an industry advisor for Oilfield Review. He is a
member of the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) and
the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). He has taught numerous SPWLA
short courses. SPE committee memberships have included Education and
Professionalism Committee and Measurement While Drilling Reprint Editorial
Committee. Murphy is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Petroleum
Engineering. He received a B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering from the
University of Oklahoma.
MANICKAVASAKAN (MANICKAM) S. NADAR
Is a consultant Principal Petroleum engineer with 27 years of experience in
the upstream oil and gas industry and 6 years in petrochemical process
operations. With a strong background in Production Technology, Well
Operations, Well Completions & Workovers, Artificial Lift, Asset Modeling
and Optimization, he has specialized in artificial lift technologies, well and
system designs, analysis, trouble-shooting, reliability improvement and
production enhancement. He has made significant contribution in the artificial
lift selection, design, operation, surveillance and optimization of large volume
gas lifted and ESP wells for many operators. Manickam has worked for major
international operating companies and handled various responsibilities in
production engineering operations and artificial lift systems, onshore and
offshore. In the service sector, he has delivered many challenging well and
network modeling and optimization projects that helped clients achieve
substantial increase in production, operation efficiency and cost savings.
Recently he has helped companies to implement real-time surveillance and
optimization systems that allows operators use collaborative work
environments for achieving their KPIs. A university topper and gold medalist,
Manickam holds a B Sc degree in Chemistry from Madurai University, India
and a degree in Chemical Engineering from Institution of Engineers (India).
With several SPE papers and text book publications to his credit, he has
conducted many workshops, training seminars and short courses for SPE and
other organizations.
DR. CHARLES H. NEUMAN
Is a consultant on development and refinement of computer programs that aid
in the interpretation of cased-hole logs since 1999. He worked for Chevron
Oil Field Research Company, specializing in development of logging methods
to measure oil in place for 21 years. He then spent 12 years working in
Chevron operating companies as a formation evaluation specialist,
emphasizing application and development of through-casing logging methods.
He has made many technical presentations through the Society of Petroleum
Engineers and Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Annalists (SPWLA).
He received the SPWLA Technical Achievement Award in 1998. He taught a
course in well logging at the University of Southern California for many years
and participated in many in-house logging schools presented by Chevron. He
received degrees in physics from Caltech and the University of Illinois and did
postdoctoral research at the University of California, Riverside.
ANDREW NEWBOROUGH
Is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
(CMIOSH), the International Institute of Risk and Safety Managers
(MIIRSSM) and the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE). He is a pragmatic
occupational health and safety practitioner, auditor and fire safety technician,
utilising line management experience gained from a career in public and
private sector organisations including the police, local government, education,
food, general and leisure retailing, healthcare and residential care, agricultural
processing, facilities management and food manufacturing. Andrew is a
specialist occupational safety and health instructor with over twenty years
experience with Corporate Risk Systems Limited. He holds a Masters Degree
in Occupational Safety and Health from the Scarman Centre, Leicester
University (MSc, 2004).

JOHN ROBERT (BOB) NICHOL
Is President of the recently founded Petrobob Consulting Limited, located in
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. He provides Petroleum Engineering
consulting services to the Government of Alberta, Department of Energy and
is a sessional lecturer in Petroleum Engineering at the University of Alberta at
Edmonton. He has over 30 years experience in a broad spectrum of Petroleum
Engineering roles including field operations, reservoir engineering and
engineering research. Bob received a B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering and
an M.Eng. degree in Mineral Engineering both from the University of Alberta.
TIM NIEMAN
Is President of Decision Applications, Inc., a San Francisco area based decision
analysis consulting firm. His firm performs decision and risk analysis for
various organizations facing complex decision problems. His recent oil and
gas consulting work includes risk analysis of pipeline routing; risk analysis for
deepwater flow assurance; portfolio analysis for budgeting E&P R&D
portfolios; and development of methods for assessing new basin entry
opportunities. Other recent work includes development of remediation and
reuse strategies for impaired properties, including former refineries and
pipelines; numerous projects for the Yucca Mountain proposed nuclear waste
repository; work on mountain top coal mining, unconventional oil and gas
drilling, basin-wide water management and climate change issues; and cancer
causation modeling for national health organizations. Mr. Nieman was
formerly Senior Decision Analyst for Geomatrix Consultants, an Oakland
based geological and environmental consulting firm. Prior to that, he was
Director of Operations for Lumina Decision Systems, a decision analysis
consulting and software firm. And prior to that, he spent 14 years with Amoco
as a geophysicist, economist, and risk and portfolio analyst. He has a B.S. in
geology and an M.S. in geophysics from Michigan State University, and an
MBA from Rice University.
MIKE NOEL-SMITH
Is an experienced, energetic and highly adaptable management professional
with a proven track record of success within corporate, military, B2B
environments and International Sports teams. He has strong leadership skills
with experience of driving a business forward, managing risk and diverse
teams worldwide. He is results orientated and focused on delivering full life
cycle projects particularly in the management skills of Leadership, Team
Development, Coaching, Analysis, Evaluation, Assessment and Training. He is
an excellent communicator who is able to build relationships at all levels both
internally and externally, nationally and internationally. Over the past 7 years,
Mike has worked in the Gulf region of the Middle East, living for 5 of those in
the United Arab Emirates where he designed a leadership assessment centre,
recruited and trained 70 staff members before implementing a process, which
ultimately assessed over 12,000 Government officials, military officials and
civilian companies.
RONNIE NORVELL
Director of Instructional Design and Quality, joined PetroSkills in January,
2009. Prior to joining PetroSkills, Ronnie served as a Sr. Consultant and
frequent appointments as Director of Continuing Excellence with the Saudi
Aramco E&P Continuing Excellence Department. Prior to joining Saudi
Aramco in 1998, Ronnie Norvell was the President and Managing Partner of
Management Paradigms, a U.S. based consulting firm specializing in
management and leadership development. Over the past forty years he has
provided senior management consulting to a large spectrum of U.S. and
foreign industries, managed the training functions of two major corporations,
and served as a college administrator and instructor. Ronnie has served on the
Board of Directors of three international organizations including the American
Society for Training and Development and PetroSkills. He has also served on
the continuing education faculty of the University of Texas at Dallas and on
the adjunct faculty of Amber Universitys MBA program. He co-authored The
Internal Outplacement Handbook and A Trainers Guide to Performance
Appraisal. The American Society for Training and Development recognized
Ronnie in 1997 for his contributions to the profession by awarding him with
one of their highest honors, the Torch award. The Dallas Chapter of ASTD
recognized him as the Professional of the Year in 1989 and his alma Marta;
Texas A&M University at Commerce, selected him as a Distinguished
Alumni in 1990.
DR. PHIL NOTZ
Has worked in the petroleum industry for 31 years, specifically Flow
Assurance work for 23 years. Currently, he is an international consultant for
flow assurance. He worked for Chevron (Texaco) for 24 years before joining
the Offshore Engineering/Construction Firms, Doris Inc and Technip USA. As
the Flow Assurance Manager for Technip, he provided support and oversight
to a variety of flow assurance projects, including Thunder Horse, Tahiti and
Cascade-Chinook. He was the Flow Assurance Lead Engineer for the
ExxonMobil Kizomba B Conceptual Design, FEED, and Detail Design as well
as the Chevron Lobito-Tomboco and Tombua-Landana Conceptual Design
and FEED projects, to mention a few. He was Texacos chief flow assurance
engineer and served as co-chair for the DeepStar Flow Assurance Committee
for two years. He was the Texaco expert for gas hydrates and is recognized
internationally in that area. He has taught courses in Flow Assurance,
Reservoir Fluid Properties, Reservoir Engineering, CO2 Flooding and Tertiary
Oil Recovery for Texaco operations personnel and has presented papers at
OTC and authored papers on flow assurance and gas hydrates. He received a
BS in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and a Ph.D. in Analytical
Chemistry from Michigan State University.
JACK ORR
Has over 36 years experience working in the oil industry in core analysis,
special core analysis, PVT, well testing, on-site sampling of cores and reservoir
fluids, as well as on-site Chromatography and formation brine analysis and
training. He has worked for clients in over twenty countries worldwide,
including countries surrounding the North Sea, United States of America,
North Africa, countries in the Mediterranean area and in the Middle East and
Far East. He holds an Honours Degree in Earth Sciences and has been
teaching in-house Core Analysis courses for seven years.
WILLIAM K. OTT
Is an independent petroleum consultant and is the founder of Well
Completion Technology, an international engineering consulting and
petroleum industry training firm established in 1986. Before consulting and
teaching, he was division engineer for Halliburtons Far East region based in
Singapore and a research field coordinator for Halliburton in Oklahoma. He
works regularly with and on wells requiring various well completions
techniques, principally in East Asia. He has conducted technical petroleum
industry courses worldwide and written numerous technical papers relating to
well completion and workover operations. He is a registered professional
engineer in Texas, and a 25-year member of SPE. He received a B.S. in
Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri.
DR. J. M. PEDEN
Is currently an independent consultant who joined the petroleum industry in
1970. His career started with Shell in the UK where he worked initially on the
downstream business. He was then engaged by Shell International and worked
assignments in the Middle East and North Sea. He then joined the staff of the
Department of Petroleum Engineering at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh
Scotland where he held the Shell UK Chair in Petroleum Engineering and was
for several years the Chairman of the Department.. At the University his research
interests principally focused on sand control, formation damage and completions
but also extended to issues of reservoir engineering and drilling. He has held
numerous appointments in the SPE including Section Chairman for Aberdeen
and as a Distinguished Lecturer. Dr. Peden holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering
as well as MEng and PhD in Petroleum Engineering, and as an undergraduate he
was a Carnegie Research Scholar in Edinburgh. He was a Visiting Professor at
Stanford University and also held the position of Professor of Well Technology at
Curtin University in Perth Australia, where he lived and consulted for the
industry for several years. He has also been an advisor to petroleum engineering
programs in China, Malaysia, Brazil and the Middle East often on behalf of the
UK Government.
DR. DAVID PELTON
Is an instructor and Instructor Development Specialist for PetroSkills and has
been a professional communicator for over 35 years. He holds degrees from
Cornell University, The New England Conservatory of Music, and the
University of Cincinnati, and has performed for and spoken to audiences
in the United States, Central and Western Europe, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Russia, The Ukraine, Africa, The Middle East, and Southeast Asia. He has
taught at major colleges and universities and has been an active seminar/
workshop facilitator for petroleum and non-petroleum businesses in
California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode
Island, Texas, Virginia and in Canada, England, Holland, Ireland, Wales, the
Czech and Slovak Republics, Benin, Nigeria, The United Arab Emirates,
Malaysia, and Singapore. Today he is a member of numerous training
institutes and societies and enjoys a national and international reputation as a
communications consultant, lecturer, trainer, and coach. He received degrees
from Cornell University, The New England Conservatory of Music and the
University of Cincinnati.
ROBERTO PEVERARO
Is a petroleum geoscience and engineering consultant with over 38 years
experience in the oil industry, including senior technical management
positions in formation evaluation, rock physics and borehole geophysics.
Before founding Petrocomp Consulting, Ltd., he worked at Schlumberger and
BNOC BRITOIL BP, where he held various senior level executive positions.
In addition to having extensive technical authorship and publications, he is a
senior member in IEEE, SEG, SPE, and SPWLA, a Recipient of SPWLA 2002
Distinguished Technical Achievement Award for Significant Technical
Contributions in Formation Evaluation, and a Founder member of European
Association of Petroleum Geoscientists and Engineers. He received both
graduate and postgraduate degrees in Engineering Physics, and Applied
Physics and Geophysics from Technical University Darmstadt, Germany.
MIKE PHILLIPS
Is an Earth Science and Geoscience professional with 15 years experience in
GIS, Remote Sensing and Geology, and over 10 years training experience in
both the academic and commercial industry. Mike has been with Exprodat for
5 years and is currently a Senior GIS consultant and trainer. Mike specialises in
GIS and Remote Sensing applications in Geology and in geoexploration, in
both the mining and E&P sectors. A qualified Training Accreditation
Programme (TAP) trainer, Mike has trained Geoscientists, Geologists and
Environmental Scientists around the world. Mikes involvement with
international projects or field work have included projects in Norway, Spain,
South Africa, Guinea, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, Ireland and the UK. Mike has a
B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Remote Sensing & Geology and a M.Sc. research degree
(MRes) in Remote Sensing & GIS. In January 2013 Mike qualified as a
Certified Online Training Facilitator (COLF) with the Learning and
Performance Institute.
DR. JOHN D. PIGOTT
Is an internationally recognized energy expert with more than twenty five
years experience in worldwide hydrocarbon exploration-exploitation. He has
been an Advisor to Foreign Energy Ministries, an Exploration Consultation for
Oil Companies Worldwide, and a University Professor. He has worked in
many different areas including: Concession design, corporate management
evaluation and reorganization, regulator advisement and technical advisement.
He integrated geological and geophysical data into predictive, comprehensive
basin models for hydrocarbon exploration on 5 continents. He designed and
implemented geologically targeted 2D-3D seismic acquisition, processing, and
interpretation for field development in South East Asia, North Sea, Central
America, and the Gulf Coast. He received a B.S. in Geology, a B.A. in Zoology
(cum laude) and an M.A. in Geology from The University of Texas and a Ph.D.
in Geology from Northwestern University.
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W.E. BILL POWELL

Is an oil and gas professional with over 30 years of experience in field
operations, technical sales, marketing and management with autonomous
operations and profit and loss responsibility. Prior to entering the oil and gas
industry with Schlumberger, he served as a commissioned officer in the U.S.
Marine Corps. Bill holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Physics. He is a member of the
SPE, AAPG, SEG, and EAGE. Over the course of his career, Bill has taught
short courses and seminars on a variety of technical topics. Bill served as Vice
President Marketing for S.A. Holditch & Associates Inc, a well-known
petroleum consultancy, where he played a key role in building the brand
equity that was the basis of their successful acquisition and integration into
Schlumberger. His most recent assignment with Schlumberger was as North
America Business Development Manager for Data & Consulting Services
where he maintained close relationships with numerous major and
independent oil and gas companies. Bill currently serves as Technical Director
Core and Integrated Disciplines for PetroSkills and performs the role of
Integrated Disciplines Manager Unconventional Resources.
DR. DENNIS R. PREZBINDOWSKI
Is a Consulting Stratigrapher, Sedimentologist and Petrologist, with over 30
years of worldwide, academic, industrial and business experience in the
exploration and development of carbonate and mixed carbonate/clastic oil and
gas reservoirs. He is a project leader for large multi-company reservoir
characterization and development projects responsible for project planning,
reservoir quality, evaluations, depositional diagenetic and sequence
stratigraphic model development, equity determinations, report writing and
presentations. Dr. Prezbindowski has an M.S. in Geology from Michigan State
University and a Ph.D. in Geology from The University of Texas. He is both a
Certified Petroleum Geologist (#4399) and a Certified Professional Geologist
(#7682).
ERICH R. RAMP
Is the President and Managing Director of Ramp & Associates International, a
Minnesota based Petroleum Industry consulting company. Erich had more
than thirty years of Industry experience with Phillips Petroleum Company and
ConocoPhillips prior to forming Ramp and Associates International. During
that period he held a number of international and domestic positions
involving project management and assessment, asset management, prospect
generation and evaluation, reservoir characterization, technology transfer,
team management, operations, risking, budgeting and planning, training and
personnel appraisal. He has been a consultant-instructor for PetroSkills since
2008 with emphasis teaching Petroleum Project Management and Prospect
and Play Assessment. Erich received an M.S. degree in Geology from Iowa
State University and B.A. degree in Geology from the University of MinnesotaMorris. Erich is an AAPG Certified Geologist, member of AAPGs DPA and
DEG, and is a registered Professional Geologist in Texas.
DR. CLIFF REDUS
Is an independent petroleum engineering consultant who specializes in
production system optimization and subsea flow assurance. Prior to starting
his consulting business, he was an Associate Professor of Petroleum
Engineering at the University of Tulsa. He has 35 years of petroleum industry
experience, both in production research and field operations in the area of
multiphase flow. His primary areas of interest are multiphase flow in well
bores, flow lines and production equipment, multiphase meters and pumps,
computational fluid mechanics, advance separation technology and paraffin
and hydrate deposition in production flow lines and wells. He was in a
supervisory capacity in production related industrial research for the last 10
years with Texacos Upstream Technology Department in Houston Texas, with
the last four years as Director of Texacos live oil multiphase flows loop in
Humble Texas. At Tulsa University, he was actively engaged in teaching,
research in multiphase flow, and as executive director of Tulsa University Fluid
Flow Projects. He received a B.S. in Mechanical engineering from Texas A&M
University in Kingsville, Texas, an MS. and Ph.D., from the University of
Houston, both in Mechanical Engineering.
DR. GARY REID
Has industry experience that includes extensive project management, training
and development, reservoir and drilling engineering, and environmental
evaluations and acquisitions. His major strengths include development and
teaching drilling and reservoir engineering, international onshore and offshore
drilling/reservoir engineering experience; international integrated team project
management as well as problem resolution in the disciplines of drilling and
reservoir engineering. His experience covers operational aspects of a project
from geology to drilling. He received a Ph.D. from Mississippi State University,
an M.S. from the University of Wyoming and a B.S. from Texas A&M all in
petroleum engineering.
MICHAEL R. REILLY
Is an international Fishing Tools expert with over 38 years of experience
working for major service companies, and 15 years of experience as primary
fishing advisor for Saudi Aramco. While with Saudi Aramco, his
accomplishments included designing and conducting over 60 highly regarded
in-house fishing tool courses, supporting up to 140 drilling rigs on contract to
Saudi Aramco and assisting with the writing of Fishing Operations Manuals.
In 2011, he retired from Aramco and founded Driscoll & Reilly Consulting
Services LLC., a consulting company that provides unique training and
reliable advice on downhole fishing and drilling concerns, expert witness, due
diligence and manpower. His career has taken him all around the globe,
including Saudi Arbia, Australia, US, Norway, and the UK.
DR. GRANT ROBERTSON
Is a petroleum engineering consultant in Houston, Texas. He has worked in
the oil and gas industry since 1974 for Chevron, British Petroleum, Ryder
Scott and Anadarko in California, Saudi Arabia and Texas. He has held various
high-level technical and management positions. His work has been very
diversified covering oil and gas reservoirs, onshore and offshore properties,
primary, secondary and tertiary operations, and reservoir exploration and
development projects. His responsibilities have been in reservoir engineering
and reservoir simulation, but he has also done production engineering and
exploratory well testing. He has significant experience in preparing and
conducting schools and workshops and has been an SPE Short Course
instructor since 2000. He received a B.S. degree in Engineering Science and a
M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He also
received a Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from the California Institute
of Tech
DR. LEON H. ROBINSON
Had a 39 year career at Exxon and made contributions in many technology
areas such as: mud cleaners, explosive drilling, drilling data telemetry,
subsurface rock mechanics, and drilling and hydraulic optimization
techniques, tertiary oil recovery, on-site drilling workshops, world-wide
drilling fluid seminars and rig site consultation. Throughout his last 25 years
with Exxon, he delivered annual lectures at in-house Drilling Engineering
Schools on various topics. Since retiring from Exxon Production Research in
1992, Dr. Robinson has remained active working with the SPE, API, AADE,
IADC, and consulting on drilling activities. He has received 34 US patents, 23
International patents, the 1981 IADC Special Recognition Award, the 1986
SPE Drilling Engineering Award, several Exxon lecturer awards, the 1999
AADE Meritorious Service Award, the 2004 SPE Legion of Honor Award, the
2006 API Service Award, in 2006 was inducted into the AADE Hall of Fame,
in Sept. 2008, one of the first five recognized by SPE as a Drilling Legend.
Currently, he is a consultant, Chairman of the IADC Technical Publications
Committee writing the encyclopedia of drilling, Chairman of an API task
group involved with API RP 13C, member of API task groups addressing
issues with drilling fluids and hydraulics, and on the AADE Conference
planning committee. He was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1946, received
a B.S. and a M.S. in Physics from Clemson University, and a Ph.D. in
Engineering Physics from N.C. State University.
DR. DEVLYN ROBSON
Is a Geomorphologist with 9 years of research experience in GIS, spatial
modelling and spatial statistics. She currently works for Exprodat, providing
GIS-based software training for the petroleum industry. Devlyn specialises in
the use of spatial statistics for the prediction and classification of geohazards
using GI. A qualified TAP trainer, Devlyn has trained Geoscientists, Geologists
and Environmental Scientists in the petroleum industry and has a B.Sc.
(Hons) degree in Geography, a M.Sc. in Geography (GIS and Geomorphology)
and a PhD in Geography (GIS and Geomorphology) from the University of
the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
MR. ANTHONY ROMERO
Is a Geoscience Advisor with over 35 years of continuous active geoscience
experience in oil and gas field exploration and development projects
worldwide (Middle East, Africa, North Sea, Caspian Sea, S. China Sea,
Indonesia, Pakistan and the Mediterranean). Special technical interests
include 3D seismic reservoir characterization and 4D seismic reservoir
monitoring. He has degrees in Geology & Geophysics from Lamar University
and the University of Houston.
GERRY H. ROSS
Is a PetroSkills Executive Vice President and instructor. He has more than 35
years formation evaluation and rock based Petrophysics experience as well as
participating in Oil & Gas operations from exploration through production.
While with Core Lab he provided training to both majors and independents
on a worldwide basis. During this time he was also the instructor and cocoordinator of an extensive internal Petrophysics applications program. This
multi-year program focused on the applications of rock and fluid data in log
analysis, formation evaluation, reservoir engineering & production. He also
worked with major research centers and universities globally to provide
reservoir conditions instrumentation for reservoir engineering, reservoir
description and formation damage research. His international oil & gas
knowledge was developed though extended assignments in South America,
Asia, the North Sea and the USA. He is a member of the SPE, SPWLA, PESGB,
SEAPEX and a past president of the Aberdeen Chapter of the SPWLA. He
received a B.Sc. in Geology from Bedford College, London University.
JERRY RUSNAK
Is an engineer with over 30 years of experience. He has supervised numerous
completion procedures for Oxley Petroleum/New Prospect Company,
including major stimulations on hundreds of gas and oil wells primarily in
Oklahoma and Arkansas, and for his current company, JARUSNAK LLC, he
has supervised field operations for independent oil companies in Montana,
North Dakota, Michigan and Pennsylvania. During his career, he has held
positions as Consulting Engineer, VP-Operation Manager, Field Engineer,
Drilling Manager, Sales Engineer and Location Manager. Mr. Rusnak is an
officer for SPE Arkansas Chapter, has written an SPE paper and presented it at
and SPE convention, is a US Patent Holder for the closed loop air drilling
system, is an expert witness for State O&G Hearing, and holds current well
control certificates for drilling/completion. He has earned a BS in Ocean
Engineering from Florida Atlantic University.
SANTIAGO SALVIA
Is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina with 15 years of experience in the oil and
gas industry. Mr. Salvia is manager of IFM Solutions, a position he has held
since 2009, and Assistant Professor at Buenos Aires Institute of Technology
(ITBA) for the reservoir engineering course. From 1998-2003 he worked for
Chevron as a production technologist designing artificial lift systems and
designing completion and work-over programs. He also worked for Petroleum
Experts from 2004-2007, where he provided training and consulting services
to several international oil and gas companies. Mr. Salvia is a member of SPE.
He holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Buenos Aires Institute of
Technology ITBA (1998), and an M.S. in Exploration and Production of
Hydrocarbons from ISE Superior Institute of Energy, Spain (2004).
DR. KENT SAUGIER
Is a hands-on scientific, technology and business professional with twenty-five
years experience in upstream oil and gas, offshore technology, economics,
economic modeling, international petroleum contracts, project management,

software applications and technology including design, licensing and
commercialization. He has domestic and international experience, excellent
presentation skills and strong customer awareness. He received both a B.A.
and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California.
KENNETH J. SAVETH
Is a Senior Applications Engineer with 28 years of experience and expertise in
PC pumping systems design, installation and support. He has performed root
cause failure analysis on these pumping systems, and provided reports and
recommendations based on his findings. He has many years of experience
training both internal and external personnel. Kenneth has a B.S. in Petroleum
Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University.
DR. HELMY SAYYOUH
Is the professor of Petroleum Reservoir Engineering at Cairo University, Egypt.
He was the chairman of the Petroleum Engineering Department, and an active
member in the Faculty Council at Cairo University, the Research Center Council
and the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Engineering Sciences at King Saud
University (Elsevier publications). Since 1986, he has been a Consultant
Engineer in the areas of petroleum reservoir engineering, enhanced oil recovery,
and reservoir simulation. In 1998, 2001 and 2006 he was awarded the
distinguished prize of post-graduate studies supervision from the CAPCU-Cairo
University. In 1998 and 2008 he was awarded an appreciation certificate for the
significant contributions to the engineering profession. He has taught petroleum
engineering courses at, King Saud University, and Cairo University. He was
offered a visiting professor at the Petroleum Engineering Department, the
University of New South Wales at Australia. Dr. Helmy Sayyouh has been
involved in many consulting projects with SANCST (Saudi Arabia), Bin Ali Oil
Corporation (Libya), General Petroleum Company (Egypt) and Giesum Oil
Company (Egypt). He has a B.Sc.and a M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering with a
Ph.D. from Penn State in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering as well as a Post
Doctorate Fellowship from West Virginia.
DR. DONALD SCHMIDT
Was directly involved with drilling fluids research and supervised research in
all aspects of drilling technology during his 30-year career working for Amoco
Production Company and Dowell, as well as the Dow Chemical Company. He
prepared and presented training courses in drilling fluids technology while at
Amoco and also gave courses on various management topics. Since retirement,
Don has consulted in the Drilling and Construction industries on drilling fluid
technology. He is a former Chairman of API Committee 13 on Drilling Fluids
specifications and test methods. His industry awards include the American
Petroleum Institute Citation for Service Award and recognition as co-author of
the best paper in Drilling Engineering in 1995. He received a Bachelors degree
from Wabash College and a Ph.D. in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry from
Oregon State University.
RICHARD H. SCHROEDER
Is founder and President of RHS Management, specializing in technical and
management consulting for the petroleum industry. He has more than 40
years of experience in engineering, international operations, management and
teaching experience in all phases of exploration, production, research and
corporate development. He specializes in reservoir management, production
optimization, drilling, operations, completion and workover capabilities,
personnel development, communications and multi-discipline team building.
His professional experience includes: 9 years in engineering, research and
supervision with Exxon; 8 years as Senior Vice President with May Petroleum,
an independent drilling fund company; 8 years as President of Rosewood
Resources, a privately-owned international integrated oil company; and 7
years as President/Vice Chairman/Consultant of Harken Energy Corp., an
international exploration company. He received a B.S. in Engineering Science
and an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
JOHN SCHUYLER
CAM, CCE, CMA, CMC, CPIM, PMP and PE, is a decision analyst, evaluation
engineer, and investor. He founded his consulting practice, Decision
Precision, in 1988. He has over 37 years of experience in analysis,
consulting, training and management, primarily in the energy industry. His
focus has been in feasibility analysis, appraisals, corporate planning, and
evaluation software. He has presented over 290 courses in 34 countries since
1989. He was vice president and petroleum engineer with Security Pacific
National Bank, planning and evaluation analyst at Cities Service Oil Co.,
manager of business systems for Cities Services Petrochemicals Division, and
senior management consultant with a national accounting firm. He is a
member of eight professional organizations and is an author and speaker on
modern analysis practices. He is the revision author of Decision Analysis for
Petroleum Exploration, 2nd Ed., author of Risk and Decision Analysis in
Projects, 2nd Ed., and has written over 40 articles, papers and handbook
chapters. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in mineral-engineering physics
from the Colorado School of Mines and an M.B.A. from the University of
Colorado. His Web site is http://www.maxvalue.com.
JOHN C. SCRUTON-WILSON
Is a founding faculty member of the BP Financial University responsible for
developing and delivering finance and economic evaluation training throughout
the BP organization. His leadership in negotiation was displayed by developing a
consensus position with ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips in agreements for the
Alaska Gas Pipeline as well as shaping $20 billion of Federal Loan guarantees
and tax benefits for the pipeline. He is experienced in project finance having
completed agreements with the International Finance Corporation to finance a
chemical plant expansion in Brazil and with Citibank to provide loans for
gasoline retailers. He has established himself as a leader in the Oil and Gas
Industry by holding various management/leadership positions during his career.
He has an M.A. in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, an M.S. in
agricultural economics (major in marketing) from Cornell University and an
M.B.A. in finance and international studies from the University of Chicago.
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DR. RICHARD D. SEBA
Is a petroleum engineering consultant in New Orleans, Louisiana. During 28
years of employment by Shell Oil Company in locations around the world, he
held staff and management positions in research, reservoir engineering, and
E&P and corporate economics. He has taught reservoir engineering and
petroleum economics at Tulane University, Stanford University, University of
New Orleans, for SPE and Shell. For the past 27 years, he has taught courses
in petroleum economics, risk and uncertainty, and international E&P
contracts for Shell and OGCI. He is an SPE Distinguished Author, has served
SPE as chairman of the Distinguished Lecturers Committee, chairman of the
Economics Award Committee, chairman of the Textbook Committee, and as a
member of the Speakers Bureau. He is a member of the Society of Independent
Professional Earth Scientists and is a registered professional engineer. He is the
author of Economics of Worldwide Petroleum Production (3rd Edition,
2008). He received B.S. and M.P.E. degrees from Oklahoma University and a
Ph.D. degree from the University of Texas, all in petroleum engineering.
DR. JOHN SEIDLE
Is a Vice President and Senior Reservoir Engineer with MHA Petroleum
Consultants, a Denver based petroleum consulting firm. He has more than 25
years experience in unconventional gas reservoirs, primarily coalbed methane.
His coalbed methane experience includes exploration, development,
production optimization, and enhanced recovery projects in the USA, Canada,
Australia, India, Poland, South Africa, Colombia, Turkey, United Kingdom,
Mexico, China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. He has also performed reservoir
engineering studies and reserve evaluations for gas shales and conventional
gas and oil projects throughout the USA. He has taught an industry coalbed
methane course for over a decade. He has co-authored 21 technical papers, a
monograph chapter and holds 6 patents. He is a Registered Professional
Engineer in Colorado, Oklahoma, and Wyoming and a member of SPE, SPEE,
and CIM. He received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University
of Colorado.
DR. SUBHASH N. SHAH
Is the Stephenson Chair Professor and Director of the Well Construction
Technology Center at the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological
Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. He has a
distinguished career in the Oil and Gas (O&G) industry for over 35 years 18
years in industry predominantly with Halliburton Energy Services and 17 years
in academia. He enjoys teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and
supervises students research leading to masters and doctoral degrees in
petroleum engineering (PE). He directs a well-established center to conduct PE
research and collaborates with several industry partners. He travels world-wide
to deliver lectures and to provide consulting services to the O&G industry. He
has authored over 250 technical papers in more than 20 international journals.
His areas of expertise include onshore/offshore drilling, stimulation, well
completions, and the emerging technologies of horizontal wells and coiled
tubing. He is a Chairman of ISO 13503 Procedure for Friction Pressure
Measurements, and serves on the Editorial Boards of SPE since 1984, Petroleum
Science since 2006 and International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology
since 2006. He has a B.S. from the M.S. University of Baroda as well as an M.S.
and Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico, all in Chemical Engineering. He
is a registered licensed professional engineer.
STANFORD SIEMENS
Has 28 years of reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering, project
management and upstream operations and general management experience with
Phillips Petroleum Company (now ConocoPhillips). As Engineering and
Construction Manager for Phillips Europe-Africa, Mr. Siemens was responsible for
Phillips portfolio of major North Sea field development projects. He has also
worked with multi-disciplined drilling, well completion, workover, asset
development and other petroleum project teams in his upstream operations and
country manager roles. His experience is worldwide, including assignments in
Norway, the U.K., the U.S. and the Ivory Coast. Mr. Siemens has personal
experience with the concepts taught in the Petroleum Projects Management
course. He was the executive sponsor for the development and operation of
Phillips global well drilling and organizational learning process. He also led the
team that developed Phillips initial upstream asset development process.
Following his retirement in 2000 his main interests in addition to teaching
PetroSkills Petroleum Project Management course are conflict resolution in
organizations and mentoring small businesses and entrepreneurs. Stan has B.S.
degrees from KSU in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration. He also
holds a post-graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution from Missouri State U.
DR. ROBERT A. SKOPEC
Is an independent consultant for Petrophysical Applications International,
Inc., specializing in formation evaluation, coring, core analysis, rock
mechanics, formation damage assessment, reservoir modeling, and laboratory
instrument design. He has spent over 35 years in the industry, principally in
core and log analysis in various technical and managerial positions for
Diamond Shamrock, Sohio, Gearhart Industries, Oryx Energy (Sun E & P),
and Texaco. He has served as President of the Society of Core Analysts (SCA)
and on the Board of Directors of The Society of Professional Well Log Analysts
(SPWLA) and Logging Characterization Consortium (LCC). He has served as
Associate Editor of the Log Analyst (petrophysics) and has chaired
numerous technical committees for SCA, SPWLA, and API, and served as a
member of the SPWLA and SCA technical committees. He has been an SPE,
SPWLA, and SPE/AAPG Distinguished Lecturer, served as Executive Editor of
SPE Formation Evaluation and SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering
Journals, and as an Associate Editor of the AAPG Bulletin. He is an
Honorary Senior Lecturer in Petrophysics in the Department of Geology and
Petroleum Geology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He received a B.S.
in geology and an M.S. in geosciences from Kent State University and a Ph.D.
in petrophysics, rock mechanics and petroleum geology from the U of
Aberdeen, Scotland.
DR. GEORGE E. SLATER

Is an instructor/consultant with over 45 years experience as an engineer and
professor. In addition to creating software systems used worldwide to integrate
engineering and geological data, he has worked in various management
positions as a reservoir engineer, and taught at Pennsylvania State University.
He has authored a number of papers on Reservoir Simulation and engineering
problems, and is a 46-year member of the Society of Professional Engineers of
AIME. He received a B.A. in Arts & Letters with M.S. and PhD degrees in
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from The Pennsylvania State
University.
SHARON SMITH
Is a GIS professional with over 30 years experience in GIS and Exploration
Mapping. With vast experience in GIS design, development and
implementation, Sharon currently acts as an Associate Trainer for Exprodat,
bringing her experience into the classroom to help delegates understand how
to maximize their investment in GIS technology. Sharon has great experience
in data transaction, field data collection, mapping and reporting writing, with
a thorough understanding of the use of GIS within the upstream oil and gas
sector.
DR. JOHN S. SNEIDER
Is President of Sneider Exploration, Inc., an exploration/exploitation
consulting service that conducts studies around the world, but with a focus in
Latin America, China, North Africa and the United States. He is also involved
with industry training with more than 18 years experience in: Venezuela,
Chile, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, the North Sea, Switzerland, Korea,
China, the Gulf Coast, Alaska, and the Permian Basin. From 1994 to the
present, he has been a partner in PetroTech Associates, providing exploration/
exploitation with analysis and evaluation of reservoir, seal and flow barrier
rock types. From 1989 to 1990 he was a consultant for Green Hill Petroleum,
Inc., in East Texas, and previously was a geologist with Shell Oil, Inc., in South
Texas. While working on his Ph.D. in Geology and Geophysics at Rice
University, he spent 18 months in the Elf Acquitaine Paris office working
various sequence stratigraphy projects focusing in the North Sea. He received
a B.S. and an M.S. in Geology from Texas A&M and a Ph.D. in Geology and
Geophysics from Rice University.
HAMIDREZA SOLTANZADEH
Is a Geomechanics Specialist at Canadian Discovery Ltd. (CDL) providing
consulting services for geomechanical characterization, well planning,
production improvement and reservoir containment. Prior to joining CDL, he
worked with Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures where he conducted
several geomechanical characterization and thermo-poro-mechanical studies
for caprock integrity assessment for different SAGD, CO2-EOR, and CCS
projects. Hamidreza has extensive experience in the characterization of
geomechanical behavior of reservoirs and caprocks in response to pressure
and temperature change, as this was the main focus of his research during his
Ph.D. program and his subsequent work at the University of Saskatchewan,
Canada. Prior to that, he practiced the application of rock and soil mechanics
in different areas of geotechnical engineering for about seven years in various
consulting and operational companies and research institutes. Hamidreza has
taught several geomechanics-related and reservoir engineering courses at
different universities, including the University of Saskatchewan. He is a
registered professional engineer with APEGA and has (co-) authored several
technical papers and reports.
DR. CARL H. SONDERGELD
Is Professor and Curtis Mewbourne Chair, Mewbourne School of Petroleum and
Geological Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He has over 12 years in
the field of education and over 19 years with Amoco as a Special Research
Associate working in rock physics. He has developed course manuals,
newsletters, web pages and two software packages: Rock Properties Database
and Analysis System and Unified Rock Modeling Software. He has published
over 75 papers on various subjects and he is principal or co-author on 14
patents. He received a Ph.D. in geophysics from Cornell University and both an
M.A. and B.A. in geology from Queens College of the City of New York.
DR. JOHN P. SPIVEY
Has over 20 years experience in the petroleum industry, with interests in
pressure transient analysis, production data analysis, reservoir engineering,
continuing education, and software development. From 1984 to 1990, he
worked for SoftSearch, Inc. (later Dwights EnergyData) developing petroleum
economics and engineering software. In 1990, he joined S.A. Holditch &
Associates (SAH), which was purchased by Schlumberger (SLB) in 1997. While
at SAH/SLB he conducted reservoir simulation, gas storage, and tight gas
application studies and taught industry short courses in well testing and
production data analysis. He actively participated in on-going development of
SABRE, SAH numerical reservoir simulator, and in research in techniques for
production data analysis for gas wells. He also designed and developed
PROMAT, an analytical production data analysis and forecasting program, and
WELLTEST, an interactive pressure transient test analysis program. In 2004, he
started his own reservoir engineering consulting company, Phoenix Reservoir
Engineering, and software development company, Phoenix Reservoir Software,
LLC, which provides PMTx, a software package for analyzing production and
production log data and forecasting future performance for multilayer low
permeability reservoirs. Since 1992, he has served as Visiting Assistant
Professor or Adjunct Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, teaching
undergraduate and graduate classes in gas reservoir engineering and pressure
transient analysis, and serving on several graduate student committees. He is
the editor of the SPE Reprint Series Vol. 52, Gas Reservoir Engineering, and
Vol. 57, Pressure Transient Testing, and coauthor of SPE Textbook Series Vol. 9,
Pressure Transient Testing and has published numerous papers and articles in
industry journals and trade publications. He received a B.S. Physics from
Abilene Christian University, a M.S. in Physics from the University of
Washington, a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University,

and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas.
DR. DWIGHT V. SUKUP
Is President of Sukup Geophysical Consulting, a geophysical consulting firm
consulting mainly in wave field imaging and wide azimuth seismic data
acquisition technologies. He established Sukup Geophysical Consulting in
2002 after retiring from a 23-year career at Texaco and then Chevron. While at
Texaco, he worked in the exploration and production technology divisions.
He has an extensive background and over 30 years experience in geophysical
technologies including: the development and software implementation of
wave field modeling and imaging technologies, novel wide azimuth data
acquisition and processing methods, multi-component data acquisition and
processing, computer parallel processing. He also spent 5 years at the
University of South Dakota teaching graduate level Mathematics and
Computer Science courses. He entered the United State Army where he was a
Distinguished Military Graduate of The US Army Field Artillery Officer
Candidate Class 1968A and later served as the commander of a US Army
Reserve Armored Company. He received a M.S. and Ph.D in Mathematics from
the University of Nebraska.
MARCUS A. (MARC) SUMMERS, P.E.
Has over 30 years of oilfield experience and over 15 years of hands on training
experience. He joined PetroSkills in 2008 and is currently V.P. of Accelerated
Development Programs. For eleven years prior to that, he founded and ran
PetrEX International, Inc. In 1980, he began working as a drilling engineer for
Amoco for fifteen years in various locations around the world. His
background includes operations, technical support, and drilling research
functions. Since 1986 he has written a number of papers presented at SPE/
IADC conferences and several articles published in Petroleum Engineer
International, American Oil and Gas Reporter, etc. He received a B.S. in
Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and is a Registered
Professional Engineer in Oklahoma
DR. JOHN SUMNER
Started Sumner Geophysics in 2003 after retiring from ExxonMobil. While at
Exxon, he developed techniques in seismic interpretation, seismic modeling,
and the direct identification of hydrocarbons. He taught at the University of
California in Santa Cruz and at Lehigh University prior to joining the Exxon
Production Research Company in 1977. He received a Ph.D. in geophysics
from Stanford University in 1971.
DR. TOM J. TEMPLES
Is a consulting geologist and geophysicist with over 30 years experience in
geology, geophysics, health and safety relating to both the petroleum and
environmental industry. He is an adjunct professor at Clemson University and
was formerly a Research Associate Professor at the University of South
Carolina. He has extensive experience in subsurface mapping, seismic
stratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy, seismic interpretation, petroleum geology,
and geophysics. He is a former Vice President and Exploration Manager of
independent oil producers where he was responsible for exploration and
generation of prospects for drilling as well as the risk assessment and budget
preparation. Prior to this he was Senior Geotechnical Advisor to the
Department of Energy and served in various capacities with Texaco. He
received a B.S. from Clemson University, a M.S. from University of Georgia
and a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina.
DR. LAWRENCE W. TEUFEL
Is a consultant focusing on naturally fractured reservoirs and petroleumrelated rock mechanics projects. He was formerly the Professor of Petroleum
Engineering and held the Langdon Taylor Chair at the New Mexico Institute
of Mining and Technology until he retired in 2011. He had a 20-year tenure at
Sandia National Laboratories, where he was the principal investigator of
several cooperative U.S. Department of Energy/industry projects working in
the areas of hydraulic fracturing in tight-gas reservoirs, geologic
characterization and fluid-flow simulation of naturally fractured reservoirs,
and petroleum-related rock-mechanics studies on reservoir compaction and
subsidence. He is an author of over 80 publications. He has received awards
from the US National Committee for Rock Mechanics and the Society of
Petroleum Engineers and has been a Distinguished Lecturer for the American
Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
He received a B.S. degree in geology from Syracuse University, an M.S. degree
in geology from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in geology from Texas
A&M University.
DR. ESTES C. THOMAS
Served Shell Oil Company in various assignments for 32 years and retired as a
Petrophysical Engineering Advisor. He formed Bayou Petrophysics in 1999 and
currently consults part-time and provides technical training in shaly sand
analysis and other areas of Petrophysics, and serves the SPE and SPWLA as a
technical editor in various assignments. His professional career interests and
publications have spanned many topics including development of revolutionary
core analysis methods for handling and measuring the petrophysical properties
of unconsolidated sands; pioneering the use of SEM techniques to study the pore
structure and pore wall geometry and physical chemistry of shaly sands;
empirical verification of the Waxman-Smits model for interpretation of resistivity
behavior in homogeneous oil-bearing shaly sands; empirical quantification of the
relationship between membrane potential and cation exchange capacity in shaly
sands; development of models to interpret wireline logs and predict performance
in laminated shaly sands. In 2004 E.C. was presented SPWLAs highest award,
the Gold Medal for Technical Achievement. He received a Ph.D. in Physical
Chemistry from Stanford University, performed Post Doctorate studies in
Physical Chemistry at Princeton University, and received a B.S. in Chemistry
from Louisiana State University.
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DR. JOHN B. (JACK) THOMAS

Has more than 45 years of diverse work experiences in which he has
conducted or worked on hydrocarbon projects in most of the active
petroleum-bearing basins of the world. He is recognized as an expert in
reservoir characterization of conventional and unconventional reservoirs
including those in tight gas, coalbed methane, all types of siliclastic and
carbonate reservoirs. He has presented seminars in more than 26 nations on
aspects of these topics. Currently he is Petroskills Petrophysics Discipline
Manager and course instructor. He has authored or co-authored two books on
applied and practical petrophysics plus numerous papers on the topic. His
academic teaching experiences have been in the areas of petrology,
petrophysics, and environmental geology. While the AAPG Geoscience
director, he led a tenfold increase in titles published including digital and book
releases. He has received honors for work on the local level in the Rocky
Mountains, Canada, China, and the Middle EastHe is past leader of the SEPM
Clastic Diagenesis Research Group, Sigma Xi (Local), and Sigma Gamma
Epsilon. He received B.A. and M.S. degrees from the Miami of Ohio
University and a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma.
KYLE TRAVIS
Is a Petroleum Engineer with 32 years of diversified experience in the oil and
gas industry. He has a proven track record of effectively building oil and gas
companies from infancy to significance. His experience includes managing oil
and gas companies from the initial formulation of a business plan and
establishment of goals through the execution of such. He has built and
supervised a staff of experienced oil and gas professionals, evaluated drilling
prospects, acquired producing properties, managed the operations of drilling
and the production of oil and gas properties. He is experienced in all phases
of petroleum engineering including economics, drilling, log analysis,
completion, production and reservoir. He has a B.S. degree in Petroleum
Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
RONNIE TUCKER
Is a seasoned business executive and financial and economic consultant with
extensive practical experience. He has worked as a corporate business process
reengineering Project Director in Helsinki, as a CFO/COO in New York, as a
Director of Corporate Risk Management in Brussels and as a Financial Analyst
in Silicon Valley. He has been a board member in Belgium, France, Ireland,
Italy, Netherlands, UK and USA and has sat on a number of board audit,
finance and governance sub-committees. Since 2012 he is a Divisional
Director with Indecon Consultants.Since 1997 he has trained 4,000+ nonfinancial managers in finance, economics and accounting for multinationals,
governments and management institutes. He also taught management at the
National University of Ireland and has spoken on governance for the Institute
of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.Ronnie has a particular interest in the
petroleum industry. In 2012 he taught MPs and civil servants from the
Ministries of Finance and Natural Resources in Kurdistan, Iraq on production
sharing contracts. He also recently trained government officials from Myanmar
in energy project economics and finance. His long client list includes
ExxonMobil and Schlumberger. He has worked all over the world for
petroleum industry clients. Mr. Tucker has a Bachelors degree in business &
economics from Trinity College, Dublin (1978) and an MBA from Stanford
University (1985).
performing core analysis and CT-scanning in Trinidad, Nigeria, and Houston.

His other professional experience includes positions at Champlin Petroleum
Company and the Tennessee Division of Geology. He taught on carbonate
depositional systems, sequence stratigraphy, carbonate petrography, physical
geology, and marine geology at Louisiana State University, Montgomery
College and Vanderbilt University. Currently, he is co-writing a book on
carbonate reservoirs. In addition to publishing numerous technical papers, he
was Associate editor for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Bulletin. He is a member of American Association of Petroleum Geologists,
Geological Society of America, Society for Sedimentary Research, Houston
Geological Society, and International Association of Sedimentologists. He
received a B.A. and M.S. in geology from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. in
sedimentology from Louisiana State University.
DR. DAVID WALDREN
Joined the embryonic British National Oil Corporation in 1977, after 7 years
of postdoctoral research in high-energy particle physics. In 1979, he was
employed by Intercomp as a reservoir engineer working on simulator
development and reservoir studies. In 1983, he became Technical Director of
International Petroleum Engineering Consultants Ltd. and a technical expert
for the Asian Development Bank. Since 1988, he has been an independent
consultant as well as a professor in petroleum engineering at Imperial College
of Science and Technology, London. He has wide experience using a variety of
commercial reservoir modeling systems. During his career he has worked on
oil and gas fields in 31 countries on 6 continents. He has a strong theoretical
and research background, which is applied in his consulting activities
including advising a major oil company on the day-to-day operational and
medium/long term development of an off-shore oil field as well as the
estimation of different classes of reserves for SEC requirements. Many of the
projects he performed use the VIP and Eclipse simulation systems, he also has
many years experience with different commercial reservoir modeling systems
and has been actively engaged in studies and/or training using IMEX (CMG),
Eclipse and Frontsim (Geoquest), VIP (Landmark), Athos (Beicip Franlab)
and MORE (Roxar). He has a BSc, BSC Hons and a PhD all in physics from
the University of Liverpool, England.
NAOMI WARR
Has 15 years environmental management experience. She started her career in
a research laboratory, then moved into infrastructure where she held various
environmental management roles in major construction groups dealing with
roads construction, utilities, M&E, building, rail, gas, sewage treatment, waste
and quarrying. In 2009, Naomi stepped into consulting and training; at the
same time expanding her work into other business sectors such as
manufacturing, distribution and food. As well as advisory and auditing
assignments, she also implemented Environmental Management Systems
(EMS) for several businesses. In her spare time, Naomi competes in triathlons
and helps with the construction and development of her family home - of
course, incorporating environmental and sustainable technologies where
practicable.
HERMAN VACCA
Is a Senior Petrophysicist with extensive global experience including open
hole and cased-hole formation evaluation, specializing in new technology
applications. He is especially adept in working with teams to integrate
formation evaluation results with local and regional projects. He is dedicated
to total concept analyses in search for commercial new, old and bypassed pay.
His expertise includes advanced log interpretation, completion operations &
evaluations, unconventional resources, education, tutoring & mentoring,
teamwork, customer service, and technical writing. Herman has a BS degree in
Petroleum Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and
Technology and an MBA from Texas A&M University.
JEFF WEBBER
Is a professional geologist with 17 years of progressive experience in process
improvement, project planning, and field operations coordination for multiple
concurrent vertical and horizontal drilling projects. He was worked for PetroCanada Oil & Gas, PanCanadian Petroleums and is currently Consulting
Operations Geologist for J. Webber Solutions Ltd., where he has provided
services for Imperial Oil Ltd., Birchwood Resources Inc., Husky Oil Inc. and
Imperial Oil Ltd. He is a member and permit holder with the Association of
Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta, as well as a member of the
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists, Canadian Heavy Oil Association and
AAPG. Mr. Webber was awarded the Exceptional Contributor Award by PetroCanada Oil & Gas in 2006 for his suggested changes to work and data flows
within Petro-Canadas bitumen core analysis process, which resulted in smoother
data flow, a 40% reduction in turn-around-time and final project completion
three months ahead of target. He has a BS and MS from the University of Regina,
both in Geology.
HUGO VARGAS
Has more than 33 years of active experience in oil fields. He provided
professional technical training to engineers and supervisors as a Senior
Technical Instructor for 5 years. He worked in office and field positions with
both a major Service Oil Co. and also with a Major Oil Co. His experience
includes execution, supervision and management with well testing, downhole
tools, data acquisition, completions, cementing, fracturing, stimulations and
workover in general. He has coordinated testing operations at well sites with
authority over all service companies at rig and rig-less environments, both
land and offshore including deep water. While coordinating completion and
testing phases, he became familiar with Electric wire line, Coil Tubing and
Slick line operations. He has a high level of understanding of workover
operations, costs and technical issues, with emphasis in testing. He has
authored applications in Visual Basic for hydraulic calculations, risk
assessment, financials and for training purposes. He is IWCF certified and
received a B.S. in Chemistry and is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese
and communicates in French.
ROBERT V. WESTERMARK
Is a registered engineer with international and domestic experience who has
worked both on and offshore including underbalanced, horizontal,
multilateral, coalbed methane, and geothermal drilling wells operations. As a
team leader, he has run successful drilling and completion alliances and
partnering programs. He has also managed a research drilling test facility.
Currently, he is Operations Manager for Seismic Recovery LLC, which is
developing with DOE funding, an innovative petroleum technology for
enhanced hydrocarbon recovery based on downhole vibration stimulation. He
has authored and co-authored over 17 technical papers and he has been the
instructor for numerous in-house courses, ranging from basic drilling classes
to casing design and well control. In addition he has taught advanced topics
including horizontal drilling and multilateral completions. In this capacity, he
communicates clearly with all levels of students, field and office employees,
management, third party contractors, and the general public. He received a
B.S. degree in petroleum engineering from Montana College of Mineral
Sciences and Technology.
DR. WILLIAM J. WADE

Is President of Applied Tomographics Inc., a research and development
operation specializing in down-sizing and up-powering CT scanners for future
industrial applications. Formerly, he was President of LSS International,
DR. BRIAN WILLIAMS

Is the Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Geology at the University of Aberdeen,
Scotland, and currently the Adjunct Professor in Petroleum Geoscience in the
University College Cork, Ireland, and at the University of Manchester. He has
over 40 years experience in academia, specializing in Applied Silicicilastic
Sedimentology and Hydrogeology. Brian obtained his BSc, PhD and DSc
degrees from the University of Wales, and undertook his Post-Doctoral
research at the University of Ottawa. He commenced his full-time academic
career in the early 70s at the University of Bristol, moving to the Chair of
Petroleum Geology at Aberdeen in 1988. During this period he was visiting
Professor at West Virginia University and TU Delft, Holland Brians research
and consultancy in hydrocarbon reservoir sedimentology commenced in
Calgary in the early 80s, and continued with over a decades involvement in
oil and gas basins in S. and W. Australia, the North Sea and Newfoundland.
His researchhas produced over 100 peer review papers and several edited
books. He has supervised over 40 PhD students in silicicilastic sedimentology
in Wales, Ireland, North Sea, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Oman and
Australia; specializing in Non-Marine Deposystem Analysis. Brian is
currently a Freelance Academic and Consultant Petroleum Geologist, acting as
an advisor to Shell, E&P (Rijswijk and Aberdeen); leading courses for
Nautilus to W. Ireland and Nova Scotia; and is also an Associate of Pan Terra
Geoconsultants, Leiden and BNK Petroleum, California. He is a Fellow of the
Energy Institute and Geological Society, London and a member of the AAPG,
SEPM, PESA, CSPG and PESGB.
SCOTT J. WILSON
Has 25 years of varying oil and gas experience spanning all major petroleum
producing regions in the world. He is a Vice President with Ryder Scott
Company, L.P., with offices in Houston, Denver and Calgary. Prior to joining
Ryder Scott, he was a Principal Engineer with the Atlantic Richfield Company,
advising on well performance issues. He has taught over 100 sessions on NODAL
analysis, gas reservoir engineering, production forecasting, and advanced
reservoir engineering. He coordinated the development of several Windows
based NODAL and Decline programs, two of which are the primary tools used at
the Prudhoe Bay and Kuparuk oil fields. He is a Registered Professional Engineer
in Alaska, Colorado, and Wyoming, a member of SPE and SPEE, has authored
several technical papers, and holds two US Patents. He received a B.S. in
petroleum engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an M.B.A. in
finance from the University of Colorado.
LARRY WOLFSON
Has 34 years experience in planning and supervising well construction,
including ERD, slim-hole and sub-sea wells. He received a B.S. in mechanical
engineering from California State University Northridge, a M.S. in petroleum
engineering from the University of Tulsa and he is a registered petroleum
engineer in California.
RICHARD G. (DICK) WRIGHT
Has over 25 years of worldwide oilfield experience, including management
and implementation of directional drilling services, and over 6 years of
experience training. His oilfield management experience includes resident
positions in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. His areas of specialty include
drilling operations technical training and drilling team leadership training. He
is fluent in Spanish and is widely traveled in Central and South America. He
received a B.S. in pre-veterinary medicine from New Mexico State University
and an M.B.A. in International Management from the American Graduate
School of International Management.
CLYDE W. YOUNG
Is a training consultant with John M Campbell | PetroSkills with over 25 years
of diverse experience in operations and maintenance of production and
processing facilities including: significant experience in operations and
development of management systems for gas processing and water/wastewater
treatment facilities, operating procedure development, training program
development, compliance auditing, vulnerability assessment, emergency
planning and mechanical integrity program development. He received a B.S in
Social Sciences from the University of Wyoming-Laramie.
DR. DING ZHU
Is Associate Professor and holder of the W. D. Von Gonten Faculty Fellowship
in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University. Her main research areas
include general production engineering, well stimulation, and complex well
performance. She is an author of more than one hundred technical papers and
a co-author of the SPE book,Multilateral Wells. She has been a chairperson
and a committee member for many Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
conferences and events, and a technical editor for SPE Production and
Facilities Journal and Journal for Natural Gas Science and Engineering. She
received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Beijing University of
Science and Technology and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in petroleum engineering
from the University of Texas at Austin.
JEFF ZINKHAM
Is the Director of Competency Consulting for PetroSkills. In addition to
managing the competency consulting business for PetroSkills, he teaches a
Basic Drilling Technology course. Prior to PetroSkills, he spent 33 years with
BP. Jeff joined Amoco Production Company, later to be merged with BP, in
January 1981 after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in
Mining Engineering. He spent the early part of his career in drilling,
completions and production engineering, as well as commercial assignments
and regulatory advisory roles. He worked as an engineer and a manager on a
variety of projects stretching from onshore US to Russia to South America to
Australia. Prior to joining PetroSkills, Jeff held the position of Discipline
Capability Manager for the Well Construction Function where he focused on
developing technical capability and proficiency.
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