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Short Courses: Fall 2008

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   Oil Field101™ Fundamental Aspects
      of the Oil & Gas Industry

Do you know someone who is new to the industry or needs an overview of what the Oil Field is all about? Learn about industry terminologies, the technology, the tools, the processes, and the risks and rewards of our fascinating business. Topics discussed include:

  • History/Origins/Geology/Geophysics
  • Oil/Gas/Land/Coalbed Methane
  • Drilling/Reservoirs/Production
  • Refining/Enhanced Oil Recovery
  • Processing/Regulation/Marketing

 

   CBM Overview

Coalbed Methane (CBM) has become a significant portion of the North America gas supply.  There are many differences between CBM and more conventional reservoirs but the basic laws of physics still apply to both.  There are five critical elements for a successful CBM development: resource, permeability, water management, completion effectiveness, and gas treatment/transport/sales. 

This 1-day course discusses these five elements and looks at how they impacted results is successful CBM basins.  This course is valuable for managers, investors, engineers, geologists, and technicians wanting an overview of CBM essentials without concentrating too heavily in any one area.  This course is a condensed version of our 2-day course.  The course presents the essential aspects of CBM including differences from conventional gas, its history, and insight into its future.  The seminar covers the following topics:

  • Unconventional Nature
  • Reservoir
    • Geology
    • Resource
    • Isotherm
    • Permeability
    • Pressure Training
    • Water Management
  • North America Basins
  • Drilling
  • Completion
  • Operations
    • Production Analysis
    • Artificial Lift
    • Water Management
    • Gas Facilities


 

   Reservoir Engineering - SPE Workshop

November 27-28, 2008
Brisbane, Australia

Producing natural gas from coal seam deposits is a process that continues to gain attention and significance around the world. Often referred to as Coal Seam Gas or Coal Bed Methane (CSG or CBM) development, the process is significantly different from conventional gas development but it still behaves in accordance to the basic laws of physics. As such, CSG production characteristics can be understood and even predicted when specific critical data is collected. There are five critical elements to successful CSG development: resource, permeability, water management, completion effectiveness, and gas treatment/transport/sales.  This 2-day course analyzes the resource, permeability, and reservoir management issues. 

Evaluating the performance or potential performance of CSG wells requires an understanding of the coal properties, coal distribution, and coal productivity characteristics for the specific development area.  It is valuable for engineers, geologists, and technicians looking for evaluation ideas that will lead to improved development results and to engineers, managers, and investors involved in determining the financial value of CSG properties.  This is a thorough discussion of CSG reservoir analysis from resource to simulation.  The course presents the essential aspects of CSG including differences from conventional gas, CSG history, and insight into its future.  The seminar covers the following topics:

  • Unconventional Nature/Geologic Aspects/Coring & Logging
  • Gas Contents & Isotherm/Permeability
  • Water Management, Reservoir Issues/Simulation
  • Well Completion Selection/Production Forecasting
  • North American and Australian Basins 

To register for SPE workshop:
Phone   (+61) 2 9080 4307
Email   registration@informa.com.au

 

Additional Information

How to Register - You can register several ways:

Call toll free 866 277 1629
Fax 303 277 0119
Mail Fall 2008 Registration Form

Register Online.
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Tuition, Fees, Cancellations, and Substitutions
The full fee is payable in advance in U.S. dollars.  The fee covers tuition, manuals, and other meeting materials.  Enrollment is limited and applications will be accepted in the order received.  Norwest  reserves the right to cancel the course and return the registration fee if enrollment is insufficient.  The decision is made at least two weeks prior to the course start date.  Registrations may be cancelled no later than 5 business days before the course date; otherwise a $200 processing fee will be applied.  No refunds will be made to registrants who fail to substitute or cancel prior to the start of the course.

Location, Class Schedules, and Accommodations

Fall 2008 short courses will be held at Table Mountain Inn in Golden, CO. Please click here for more information. Registrants are responsible for their own lodging and travel arrangements.

Continuing Education
Norwest  courses fall within the continuing education guidelines for engineers and geologists.  Courses have 7.5 contact hours each day.  A certificate is given at the completion of each course.