Subsurface Production Operations & Artificial Lift Technologies

This program provides a practical understanding of subsurface production operations and the technologies used to maintain and optimize oil and gas well performance. It focuses on the relationship between reservoir behavior, well performance, production operations, and artificial lift systems.

Participants will explore the principles and applications of major artificial lift technologies, including Gas Lift, Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP), Progressive Cavity Pumps (PCP), and other commonly used systems. The program also addresses artificial lift selection, operating parameters, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Through technical case studies and practical production scenarios, participants will develop the ability to identify production challenges, assess artificial lift performance, and support informed decisions aimed at improving well productivity, operational reliability, and overall production efficiency

• Understand the fundamentals of subsurface production operations and their role in optimizing hydrocarbon recovery.
• Explain the key principles governing oil and gas well production and reservoir performance.
• Analyze well performance and identify factors affecting production rates and well productivity.
• Understand the interaction between reservoir, wellbore, and surface production systems.
• Identify common production challenges and their impact on well performance.
• Understand the principles, applications, and selection criteria of artificial lift systems.
• Compare major artificial lift technologies and determine their suitability for different well conditions.
• Understand the operating principles of Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP), Gas Lift, Progressive Cavity Pumps (PCP), and other artificial lift systems.
• Evaluate key operating parameters that influence artificial lift performance and efficiency.
• Identify common artificial lift problems, operating challenges, and potential optimization opportunities.
• Apply appropriate approaches for artificial lift selection, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Understand production surveillance techniques used to monitor well and artificial lift performance.
• Develop practical strategies to improve production efficiency, reliability, and asset performance.