Course overview
Reservoir Engineering Essentials is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Reservoir Engineering Essentials. It covers the principles, the requirements of API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Reservoir Engineering Essentials
- Apply the relevant requirements of API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for operations, production and process staff in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Reservoir Engineering Essentials fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–14 May 2027 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Jul 2027 | Bangkok Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Aug 2027 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Oct 2027 | Casablanca Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 8–12 May 2028 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Jun – 7 Jul 2028 | Kigali Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Jul 2028 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jul – 4 Aug 2028 | Beirut Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 21–25 May 2029 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Jul 2029 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Sep 2029 | Riyadh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Oct 2029 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 6–10 May 2030 | Toronto Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Aug – 6 Sep 2030 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Oct 2030 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Oct 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Oct 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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