CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS – 20 JANUARY 2025

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TIME: 08:00 – 17:00

Workshop 1: Artificial Lift Solutions for the Life of the Well

Instructor Name: Carlos Yicon & Dakai Yin

Location: Meeting Room 1

Course Description:

This training course provides a comprehensive overview of artificial lift systems. Participants will learn about different artificial lift methods, general selection criteria, and best practices for various well types at different production stages. The course covers advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Through interactive discussions and case studies, attendees will enhance their technical skills, improve decision-making, and foster professional growth.

Who Should Attend?

This Artificial Lift Training course is designed for production engineers, field operators, reservoir engineers, petroleum engineers, project managers, technical supervisors, new graduates, and anyone keen on artificial lift technologies. It offers valuable insights to enhance oil and gas production efficiency.

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Workshop 2: PCP/ ESPCP Course

Instructor Name: Paul (PCM) Beni (SLB)

Location: Meeting Room 2

Course Description:

Progressing cavity pumps have proven themselves to be a highly effective form of artificial lift in applications with heavy oil and/or produced solids. The range of applications has expended to include high temperature environments, gassy wells, and medium or light oil production. We will briefly look at the history of the PCP, examine what a PCP is and what makes it different from other forms of artificial lift. We will investigate how a PCP is selected for an application, including its geometry, elastomer, and drive system (rods, centralizers, drivehead, etc.) Common problems with PCP systems, and their possible resolutions will be discussed.

Finally, ESPCP systems will be discussed in detail. This will include their applications, advantages and disadvantages, and a discussion of the design process.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for artificial lift engineers and technicians who are responsible for the design, selection, optimization, and troubleshooting of PCP and ESPCP systems.

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Workshop 3: Data Analytics in AL for Production Optimization

Instructor Name: Dr. Rajan Chosky

Location: Meeting Room 3

Course Description:

Data analysis means cleaning, inspecting, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering new, useful information and supporting decision-making. In this hands-on course, the participants learn some data analysis and data science techniques and workflows applied to petroleum production (specifically artificial lift) while reviewing code and practicing. The focus is on developing data-driven models while keeping our feet closer to the underlying oil and gas production principles. After completing the course, participants will have a set of tools and some pathways to analyze and manipulate their data in the cloud, find trends, and develop data-driven models.

  • Choke flow rate estimation for high-volume wells using offshore dataset.
  • Rod pump diagnosis (card classification) using onshore field data.
  • Multiphase flow meter prediction using three-phase measured dataset.

Who Should Attend?

This Intermediate level course is primarily intended for artificial lift, production and facilities engineers and students to enhance their knowledge base, increase technology awareness, and improve the facility with different data analysis techniques applied on large data sets. Prerequisites for the course are summarized below.

  • Understanding petroleum production concepts.
  • Knowledge of Python is not a must but preferred to get the full benefit.
  • We will use the Google Collaboratory environment available in Google-Cloud for hands-on exercises.
  • Trainees will need to bring a computer with a Google Chrome or Edge browser and a Google email account (available for free).

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Workshop 4: Unconventional & Harsh Environment in Artificial Lift Applications

Instructor Name: Miguel Marcalo, Championex

Location: Meeting Room 4

Course Description:

Unlock the potential of unconventional oil wells with our comprehensive course, “Introduction to Unconventional Oil Well Production with Artificial Lift Systems.” Designed for engineers, technicians, and managers, this session blends theory with practical insights to optimize artificial lift systems like Reciprocating Rod Pumping (RRP) and Plunger Lift (PL).

Gain a deeper understanding of key production challenges, failure, and mitigation strategies understanding. Learn how to enhance well performance, reduce downtime, and extend equipment lifespan while ensuring operational safety and cost-effectiveness. Join us to master the tools and techniques that drive efficiency, improve reliability, and deliver measurable business results in unconventional oil production.

Who Should Attend?

This introductory training is designed for engineers and technicians with a basic to intermediate understanding of unconventional oil production supported by artificial lift systems. The course provides essential knowledge and practical insights on technologies such as Reciprocating Rod Pumping (RRP) and Plunger Lift (PL), helping participants grasp key challenges, system design, and operational considerations in unconventional reservoirs.

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