This workshop offers a detailed introduction to the petroleum downstream industry, covering the critical processes and operational activities that follow crude oil extraction. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of refining operations, product distribution, and marketing within the sector. Designed for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge or enter downstream roles, this session provides practical insights into industry standards, challenges, and emerging trends.

Workshop Objectives

Develop a thorough understanding of the various stages within the downstream petroleum sector.


Examine the refining process and the production of key petroleum products.


Analyze the logistics, supply chain management, and marketing aspects of downstream operations.


Recognize the regulatory environment and sustainability considerations impacting the industry.


Stay informed on current trends, technological advancements, and challenges shaping the downstream landscape.

About the Presenter

The presenter is a seasoned with experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in downstream operations. Known for delivering insightful and engaging training sessions, they bring a blend of practical knowledge and industry best practices. Participants benefit from real-world examples and interactive discussions designed to enhance understanding and foster professional growth.

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Material Balance Modeling
November 28, 2026 - November 29, 2026
Material Balance Modeling

Material balance is one of the most direct methods available to a reservoir engineer for estimating hydrocarbons in place, identifying the drive mechanism and forecasting reservoir performance. It requires far less data than a full numerical model, and when it is set up correctly it produces results that can be defended in technical reviews and reserve audits.This workshop covers the complete material balance workflow as it is applied on producing assets. It begins by placing the reservoir within the integrated production system, then moves through data preparation and quality control, tank model construction, drive mechanism identification, and the use of analytical and graphical diagnostic tools. Participants work through the classical diagnostic plots, including Dake and Campbell, and learn how to read what each plot indicates about depletion, gas cap expansion and water influx.The second part of the workshop addresses history matching using both analytical and graphical techniques, determination of STOIIP, aquifer identification and sizing, and running prediction cases to generate production forecasts and recovery estimates. Results are compared against volumetric and simulation-based estimates so that participants understand where material balance is reliable and where a numerical model becomes necessary.The workshop is delivered at an advanced level and is intended for engineers who already work with production and pressure data and want a structured, repeatable method for in-place volumes, drive mechanism evaluation and performance prediction.