Specialised Technical Workshop
Operational Design and Field Pilot Water Injection (Carbonated Water, Smart Water, Low Salinity Water & Chemicals)
Develop water injection pilot planning skills through composition review, compatibility assessment, operational design and reservoir response evaluation.
Course Overview
Examines the design of field pilot water injection using modified water compositions and chemicals. Participants consider reservoir response, injection compatibility and the measurements needed to evaluate a pilot.
Who This Course Is For
- Reservoir and development engineers
- Petrophysicists and subsurface analysts
- Field evaluation technical teams
- Data specialists supporting reservoir studies
What Participants Will Learn
Define pilot objectives and reservoir requirements
Compare water compositions and chemical options
Assess compatibility evidence and operational constraints
Plan monitoring and pilot evaluation criteria
Outline a water injection pilot review
Key topics
- Water composition
- Injection compatibility
- Pilot design
- Response monitoring
Course Modules
Back to Course OverviewPilot Objectives and Reservoir Evidence
Pilot Objectives and Reservoir Evidence
Module overview
Define the purpose of a water injection pilot and review the reservoir information needed to assess its proposed scope.
Key topics
Water composition · Injection compatibility · Pilot design · Response monitoring
Learning outcome
Participants can define pilot objectives and reservoir requirements.
Learning format
Lectures, pilot case studies and design exercises
Water Composition and Options
Water Composition and Options
Module overview
Compare the proposed water compositions and chemical options, identifying evidence needed to assess their relevance to the reservoir.
Key topics
Composition comparison · Chemical options · Supporting evidence
Learning outcome
Participants can compare water compositions and chemical options.
Learning format
Technical review · diagram exercises
Compatibility and Operational Requirements
Compatibility and Operational Requirements
Module overview
Review injection compatibility questions and operational requirements affecting the feasibility of the proposed pilot.
Key topics
Compatibility evidence · Operational constraints · Injection requirements
Learning outcome
Participants can assess compatibility evidence and operational constraints.
Learning format
Worked examples · guided analysis
Pilot Design and Monitoring
Pilot Design and Monitoring
Module overview
Connect pilot design choices with monitoring information, evaluation criteria and the uncertainties affecting interpretation of reservoir response.
Key topics
Design choices · Monitoring information · Evaluation criteria
Learning outcome
Participants can plan monitoring and pilot evaluation criteria.
Learning format
Case discussion · planning exercise
Water Injection Pilot Case
Water Injection Pilot Case
Module overview
Develop a pilot outline and explain the compatibility checks, operational assumptions and evidence required for response evaluation.
Key topics
Pilot outline · Assumption review · Response evidence
Learning outcome
Participants can outline a water injection pilot and define evaluation criteria.
Learning format
Practical case · group review
Programme Information
Course duration, location, practical components, training-centre information and applicable certification arrangements depend on the selected programme.
Learning format: Lectures, pilot case studies and design exercises
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