Advanced Certification in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Best Practices & Strategic Implementation - Virtual Learning
Course Methodology
This Advanced Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Best Practices training course employs a dynamic and interactive adult learning methodology, meticulously crafted to ensure optimal comprehension, knowledge retention, and practical application. The program is delivered through a blended learning environment, integrating compelling presentations, hands-on class exercises, in-depth field application analyses, and a rich array of industry-leading videos illustrating diverse EOR processes in action. This multi-faceted approach guarantees a deeply engaging and highly effective learning experience.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this advanced Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Best Practices training course, participants will be expertly equipped to:
- Articulate and proficiently apply a diverse array of EOR processes and their strategic implications.
- Perform comprehensive reservoir characterization and rigorously screen actual fields to identify optimal EOR methodologies.
- Strategically optimize oil recovery by effectively leveraging principles of Mobility Ratio and Capillary Number.
- Master the intricacies of Chemical EOR, including advanced applications of polymer, alkaline-polymer, and alkaline/surfactant/polymer (ASP) flooding.
- Implement sophisticated Miscible and Thermal EOR techniques, staying abreast of the latest global advancements in these critical recovery technologies.
Target Audience
This specialized Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Best Practices training course is meticulously designed to deliver unparalleled value to a broad spectrum of energy industry professionals, with particular benefit to:
- Petroleum, Production, and Reservoir Engineers seeking to advance their expertise in maximizing hydrocarbon recovery.
- Processing Engineers and other multidisciplinary engineering specialists involved in upstream oil and gas operations.
- Geologists and Petrophysicists keen to deepen their understanding of reservoir dynamics and EOR applicability.
- Emerging engineers and technical professionals new to the sector who require a foundational yet comprehensive grasp of EOR technologies.
- Any professional whose role necessitates a thorough understanding and strategic application of cutting-edge Enhanced Oil Recovery solutions.
Course Outline
This intensive Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Best Practices program is structured into five comprehensive modules, each designed to build progressive expertise:
Day 1: EOR Methodologies and Strategic Screening Criteria- Comprehensive overview of diverse Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods.
- Fundamental reservoir concepts, including Routine Core Analysis (RCAL), Special Core Analysis (SCAL), and critical fluid properties for EOR.
- Advanced screening criteria and underlying mechanisms for selecting optimal EOR techniques.
- Strategies for maximizing oil recovery efficiency through precise application of Mobility Ratio and Capillary Number.
- Detailed analysis of inherent limitations, operational challenges, uncertainties, and common problems associated with various EOR methods.
- In-depth exploration of core reservoir concepts and key rock and fluid properties essential for EOR success.
- Mastery of Routine and Special Core Analysis (RCAL & SCAL) techniques for robust data acquisition.
- Identification and analysis of five distinct reservoir fluid types and the associated downhole sampling tools.
- Methodologies for conducting comprehensive reservoir fluid studies, encompassing five critical tests.
- Examination of various specialized tools for precise downhole fluid sampling.
- Application of cutting-edge advanced reservoir characterization techniques tailored for EOR projects.
- Strategic principles of waterflooding, including design requirements and frontal displacement theory.
- Systematic classification and rigorous screening methodologies for various chemical EOR methods.
- Detailed study of Polymer flooding, covering polymer types, critical properties, and degradation mechanisms.
- Advanced understanding of Alkaline/Polymer (AP) and Alkaline/Surfactant/Polymer (ASP) flooding processes, including their operational limitations.
- Analysis of three pivotal global field case studies: Daqing (China), Kentucky (USA), and Norne Field (Norway), showcasing real-world chemical EOR outcomes.
- Exploration of Miscible Gas EOR, focusing on advanced CO2 and Nitrogen injection methods.
- Techniques for accurate determination of Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP).
- In-depth analysis of both Carbon Dioxide miscible and immiscible flooding processes.
- Strategic considerations for carbon dioxide field selection and practical screening applications.
- Overview of current industry simulators specifically utilized for CO2 injection processes.
- Comprehensive review of advanced Thermal EOR processes, including cyclic and continuous steam injection.
- Introduction to specialized industry simulators designed for optimizing steam EOR methods.
- Detailed examination of Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) principles and applications.
- Exploration of In-Situ Combustion methods, including both wet and dry application techniques.
- Understanding of innovative processes such as Toe-to-Heel Air Injection (THAI) and CAPRI.
- Introduction to cutting-edge and emerging EOR technologies: Microbial EOR, Enzyme EOR, and Low Salinity Water (LSW) flooding.
2026 Schedule & Fees
| Date | City | Language | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 1,500 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 1,500 | Book |
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