Rate Transient Analysis (RTA)
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Rate Transient Analysis (RTA)
This self-paced course provides extensive knowledge on Rate Transient Analysis (RTA), often called "Modern Decline Curve Analysis." It focuses on the analytical workflows required to estimate reserves, characterize well performance, and identify reservoir boundaries using continuous production data rather than shut-in tests.
Description
Rate Transient Analysis (RTA) is a powerful method that utilizes continuous flow rates and flowing pressures to provide deep reservoir insights without the lost production associated with traditional pressure transient testing. This e-learning program bridges the gap between traditional Decline Curve Analysis (DCA) and physics-based reservoir modeling. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations of RTA, including pressure drawdown analysis, superposition, and advanced diagnostic techniques. The curriculum focuses on mastering the interpretation of Type Curves and diagnostic plots (such as Blasingame, Agarwal-Gardner, and Fetkovich) to manually evaluate well productivity and forecast future performance.
To maximize asset value, engineers must extract every bit of information from daily production data. This course introduces the rigorous workflows necessary to analyze this dynamic data, offering a cost-effective alternative to dedicated well tests. By understanding the physics of flow and mastering RTA diagnostics, learners will gain the skills to update reserve estimates and characterize the well-reservoir system—including fractures and boundaries—while the well continues to produce.
Participants will learn to apply the principles of Rate Transient Analysis to estimate reserves and forecast production with a high degree of certainty. The course enables learners to construct and interpret key diagnostic plots (Fetkovich, Blasingame, Agarwal), characterize wellbore storage and skin effects, and evaluate complex well geometries such as hydraulically fractured and horizontal wells . Additionally, engineers will acquire the skills to identify reservoir models (homogeneous, dual porosity) and boundary conditions without the need for well shut-ins.
This is a self-paced e-learning program designed to provide a deep understanding of production data analysis through theoretical lectures and analytical case studies. The methodology focuses on the fundamental principles, manual calculation workflows, and diagnostic interpretation techniques, allowing professionals to master the physics of RTA and data validation independent of automated tools.
Organizations will benefit from the ability to perform continuous reservoir surveillance without the revenue loss associated with shutting in wells for pressure testing. By equipping engineering teams with advanced RTA skills, companies can ensure more frequent and accurate reserve updates, optimize well performance in real-time, and make better-informed field development decisions based on rigorous analysis of existing production data.
You will gain advanced technical competence in "Modern Decline Curve Analysis," mastering the ability to derive reservoir parameters from standard production history. This training enhances your analytical skills in interpreting complex flow regimes and diagnostic plots, empowering you to confidently forecast production and characterize unconventional reservoirs, significantly increasing your value as a reservoir or production engineer.
Reservoir Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Production Engineers
Field Engineers
Module 1: Well Testing Fundamentals
Module 2: RTA Principles & Diagnostics
Module 3: Advanced Analysis Methods
Module 4: Complex Well Geometries
Module 5: Reservoir & Boundary Models
On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
This course has been meticulously developed by a seasoned PEA expert renowned in the oil and gas industry. With extensive hands-on experience and a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions, our trainer brings a wealth of technical expertise, deep industry insight, and a commitment to excellence. Learners can trust that they are gaining knowledge from a leading authority whose dedication to professional development ensures you receive only the highest-quality training to elevate your skills and career prospects.
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