Reservoir Engineering for Non-Reservoir Engineer
LEVEL: BEGINNER HRDF: CLAIMABLE
Process Applying MBOT
TRAINERS:
Dr Sia Chee Wee & Dr Nur Asyraf Md Akhir
20 - 21 AUGUST 2025
CAPE
Level 8, Permata Sapura, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur​
9.00AM - 5.00PM
RM 2,300 FOR PROFESSIONALS
10% Discount for Early Bird (until 20 July 2025) / Group / Students
CONTENT SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Fundamental of Reservoir Engineering
- To appreciate the overviews of reservoir engineering.
- Understand the key reservoir rock properties and their significance in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons, including porosity, permeability, rock types, and diagenesis.
- Comprehend the essential reservoir fluid properties, including density, viscosity, and phase behavior, and understand their influence on fluid flow, reservoir behavior, and hydrocarbon production.
- To differentiate the different reservoir types, including conventional and unconventional reservoirs, and understand their geological and fluid characteristics.
Formation Evaluation
- Understand the concept of well logging and its significance in the oil and gas industry.
- Identify and describe the different types of well logs commonly used in formation evaluation.
- Explain the purpose and interpretation of each well log type.
- Recognize the various logging tools and techniques employed in well logging operations.
Reservoir Performance Analysis
- Recognize the importance of reservoir performance analysis in evaluating the behavior of hydrocarbon reservoirs and optimizing hydrocarbon recovery.
- Identify different reservoir drive mechanisms and understand their impact on fluid flow and hydrocarbon production within a reservoir.
- Appreciate the significance of reservoir pressure data and fluid distribution in assessing reservoir performance and identifying potential areas of hydrocarbon accumulation.
- Understand the purpose and application of various well testing methods and their role in determining well productivity and reservoir properties.
Reservoir Evaluation and Characterisation
- To explain the concept to estimate the hydrocarbon reserves using volumetric method.
- To appreciate the concept to well decline curve analysis in evaluating gas reserves and predicting future production.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the overviews of reservoir engineering, demonstrating a fundamental understanding of reservoir principles, and recognizing their significance in hydrocarbon exploration and production.
- Gain a deep understanding of key reservoir rock properties, such as porosity, permeability, rock types, and diagenesis, and essential reservoir fluid properties like density, viscosity, and phase behavior. They will be able to comprehend the critical role of these properties in fluid flow, reservoir behavior, and hydrocarbon production.
- Adept at differentiating between various reservoir types, including conventional and unconventional reservoirs. They will understand the geological and fluid characteristics of these reservoirs, enabling them to make informed assessments and decisions in reservoir management.
- Grasp the concept and significance of well logging in the oil and gas industry. They will identify and describe common well log types, explain their purpose and interpretation, and recognize the various logging tools and techniques employed in well logging operations. This knowledge will empower them to contribute effectively to reservoir performance analysis, understand different reservoir drive mechanisms, assess reservoir pressure data, and apply well testing methods for well productivity and reservoir property determination, ultimately being able to estimate hydrocarbon reserves using the volumetric method and appreciate the use of well decline curve analysis in evaluating gas reserves and predicting future production.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Anyone interested in the fundamental of reservoir engineering Researchers, Geologists, Other engineers venturing into the field of petroleum engineering.
OUR TRAINERS
1. Dr
Sia Chee Wee (UTP)
Dr. Sia Chee Wee is an esteemed academician and researcher at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, boasting over a decade of experience in the field. With a robust background in PVT studies, formation evaluation, reservoir engineering, and engineering education, he has made a substantial impact on the petroleum engineering domain. Dr. Sia is an integral part of the Department of Petroleum Engineering, where he has imparted his knowledge to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, leaving an indelible mark on the future of the profession. His academic journey includes the attainment of a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary and an M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from Curtin University of Technology, underscoring his commitment to academic excellence. Dr. Sia is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert, and his expertise extends beyond the classroom. He has conducted short courses for industry giants such as Exxon Mobil and collaborated with international universities to share his wealth of knowledge. Dr. Sia Chee Wee's unwavering dedication to research, education, and knowledge dissemination continues to drive innovation and excellence in the field of petroleum engineering.
2. Dr
Nur Asyraf Md Akhir (UTP)
Dr. Nur Asyraf Md Akhir is currently working as a lecturer and researcher at Petroleum Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Perak, Malaysia. She attained her PhD in Petroleum Engineering from UTP. Her PhD research area was on the usage of the sacrificial agent in reducing surfactant adsorption for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (CEOR). She completed her MSc in Petroleum Engineering from joint UTP-Heriot-Watt University and her BEng in Chemical Engineering from UTP. She has 10 years of experience in teaching and research. She has completed a few internal, national, and industrial research projects on nanoparticle-foam, chemical-based enhanced/improved oil recovery for conventional and unconventional reservoirs. Her research interests are in chemical-based enhanced/improved oil recovery, adsorption study, and chemical sand consolidation. Apart from that, she also delivered several short courses in the field of Petroleum Engineering.
REGISTRATION FEES
PROFESSIONALS
MYR2,300*
*fee quoted does not include SST, HRDF service fee, GST/VAT or withholding tax (if applicable).
EARLY BIRD/ GROUP/ STUDENT
MYR2,070*
*fee quoted does not include SST, HRDF service fee, GST/VAT or withholding tax (if applicable).
OUR LOCATION
Centre for Advanced & Professional Education (CAPE)
Level 8, Permata Sapura, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur​
CALL US
+605 - 368 7558 /
+605 - 368 8485
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cape@utp.edu.my