This workshop provides a focused understanding of reservoir drive mechanisms and their impact on hydrocarbon recovery. Participants will explore natural energy sources within reservoirs, their role in production performance, and strategies for optimizing recovery through effective reservoir management.

Workshop Objectives

  • Identify and classify different reservoir drive mechanisms.

  • Evaluate reservoir performance under varying drive conditions.

  • Understand implications of drive mechanisms on recovery efficiency.

  • Apply knowledge to optimize production strategies and field development plans.

  • About the Presenter

    The presenter is a seasoned industry professional in petroleum reservoir engineering, field development planning, and production optimization. With a strong background in training and applied industry practices, the presenter brings practical insights that bridge theory with real-world applications.

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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.