Advanced Upstream Petroleum Operations Training: Strategic Engineering and Field Management Masterclass

Module 1: Petroleum Geology and Exploration Geophysics

ü  Petroleum systems: Source rocks, migration pathways, and traps

ü  Sedimentary basin analysis and stratigraphic correlation

ü  Seismic data acquisition and interpretation techniques

ü  Formation evaluation and well-logging fundamentals

ü  Practical Session: Interpreting 2D/3D seismic sections to identify potential structural traps.

Module 2: Reservoir Engineering and Characterization

ü  Reservoir rock and fluid properties (PVT analysis)

ü  Material Balance Equations (MBE) and Decline Curve Analysis (DCA)

ü  Drive mechanisms: Gas cap, water drive, and solution gas drive

ü  Pressure transient testing and well test analysis

ü  Practical Session: Calculating Original Oil in Place (OOIP) using volumetric and material balance methods.

Module 3: Advanced Drilling Systems and Well Design

ü  Well planning: Trajectory design and casing seat selection

ü  Drilling fluids engineering and hydraulics optimization

ü  Directional, horizontal, and multilateral drilling techniques

ü  Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and Underbalanced Drilling (UBD)

ü  Practical Session: Designing a casing string for a high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) exploration well.

Module 4: Well Completion and Artificial Lift Technology

ü  Lower and upper completion design and sand control

ü  Smart wells and intelligent completion systems

ü  Artificial Lift Systems: ESP, Gas Lift, and Rod Pumps

ü  Wellhead equipment and Christmas Tree configurations

ü  Practical Session: Selecting the optimal artificial lift method based on specific reservoir inflow performance.

Module 5: Production Operations and Optimization

ü  Nodal analysis: Identifying bottlenecks in the production system

ü  Surface production facilities: Separators, heaters, and pumps

ü  Flow assurance: Managing wax, asphaltenes, and hydrates

ü  Digital Oilfield: Real-time monitoring and automation

ü  Practical Session: Using nodal analysis software to optimize tubing size for maximum production rate.

Module 6: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Strategies

ü  Secondary recovery: Waterflooding and gas injection

ü  Tertiary EOR: Thermal (steam), chemical (polymer), and miscible gas ($CO_2$)

ü  Screening criteria for EOR methods

ü  Pilot project design and performance monitoring

ü  Practical Session: Comparative analysis of EOR methods for a mature brownfield asset.

Module 7: Offshore and Subsea Engineering Operations

ü  Offshore rig types: Jack-ups, semi-submersibles, and drillships

ü  Subsea production systems (SPS) and umbilicals

ü  FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) operations

ü  Deepwater drilling and production challenges

ü  Practical Session: Planning the subsea layout for a multi-well deepwater development project.

Module 8: Well Intervention, Workover, and Abandonment

ü  Coiled tubing, wireline, and slickline operations

ü  Well stimulation: Matrix acidizing and hydraulic fracturing

ü  Workover planning: Repairing mechanical failures and recompletions

ü  Plug and Abandonment (P&A) best practices

ü  Practical Session: Developing a step-by-step procedure for a hydraulic fracturing operation.

Module 9: Upstream Project Economics and Risk Management

ü  Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) estimation

ü  Economic indicators: NPV, IRR, and Payback Period

ü  Petroleum Fiscal Regimes: Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and Royalties

ü  Uncertainty modeling and Monte Carlo simulations

ü  Practical Session: Building a sensitivity analysis model for a new field development plan.

Module 10: HSE and Regulatory Compliance in Petroleum Operations

ü  Process Safety Management (PSM) and Asset Integrity

ü  Environmental impact assessment and oil spill response

ü  Well control emergency procedures and BOP systems

ü  International standards (API, ISO) and local regulatory frameworks

ü  Practical Session: Conducting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for a high-risk offshore lifting operation.

About Our Trainers

Our facilitators are distinguished petroleum engineering experts with over 20 years of hands-on experience in global E&P operations. Having worked with "Supermajors" and leading oilfield service companies (SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes), they bring practical insights from the North Sea, the Gulf of Guinea, and the Middle East. They hold advanced degrees (MSc/PhD) and professional certifications (SPE, Energy Institute) and are at the forefront of digital transformation in the industry.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Training Center is committed to providing world-class technical education. Our Upstream Petroleum curriculum is rigorously updated to reflect the latest technological advancements and global energy trends. We utilize high-fidelity simulation tools and actual industry data sets to ensure that our training is not just academic, but a direct reflection of current field realities.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202