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Advanced Well Test

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Advanced Well Test

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
08 - 12 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
24 - 28 Aug 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

Well testing holds a pivotal role in oil and gas reservoir engineering, offering crucial insights for diagnosing reservoir characteristics, enhancing production efficiency, and informing strategic resource management decisions. Beyond Pressure Transient Analysis, Well Test Interpretation involves a comprehensive evaluation of field notes, surface operations, equipment, and wellbore configuration.

This training course provide an integrated approach to well test design, operation and interpretation. Furthermore, this Advanced Well Test training course provides in-depth expertise on testing methodologies, data acquisition, as well as the pertinent downhole instruments and surface machinery utilised in the well testing process. Moreover, the training course will delve into critical operational aspects inherent to well testing within the oil and gas industry. Active involvement in classroom exercises will serve to fortify the comprehension of fundamental principles and concepts, fostering a more profound grasp of the subject matter.

This GLOMACS Advanced Well Test training course will highlight:

  • Well Test Fundamentals & Theories
  • Advanced Well Test Interpretation & Analysis
  • Well Test Design & Equipment
  • Special Well Tests
  • Well Test Operation & Case Studies
Course Outline
Day 1

Well Test Fundamentals and Theories

  • Background to Transient Pressure Analysis
  • Radial Flow Theory
  • Diffusivity Equation for Radial Inflow
  • Transient, Steady State and Pseudo-Steady State Flow
  • Wellbore Storage & Skin Effect
  • Radius of Investigation
  • Pressure Build-up and Flow Tests
  • Interpretation Techniques
Day 2

Well Test Interpretation and Analysis

  • Basic Well Test Interpretation
  • Semi-infinite System Late Transient Analysis
  • Well in a Bounded Drainage Area
  • Variable Rate Well Test Analysis
  • Channel Sands and Parallel Faults
  • Constant-pressure Boundaries
  • Vertically Fractured Wells
  • Dual Porosity Systems
  • Limited Entry and Double Permeability Systems
Day 3

Well Test Design & Equipment

Part 1: Test Design

  • Introduction to Test Design
  • Decision to Test or Not
  • Objectives of the Test
  • Design Criteria
  • Role of Simulation in Test Design

Part 2: Well Test Equipment & Tools

  • Test String Equipment
  • Safety Barriers and Sub-Surface Safety Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Surface Testing Equipment
  • Drill Stem Testing - DST
  • Repeat Formation Tester (RFT) & Modular Formation Dynamic Tester (MDT)
Day 4

Special Well Tests

  • Gas Well Testing
  • Layered Well Testing
  • Horizontal Wells
  • Multiple-Well Testing
  • Vertical Interference Testing
  • Measurements while perforating
  • Impulse Testing
  • Closed-chamber DST
  • Water Injection Wells
  • Pumping Wells
Day 5

Well Test Operation & Case Studies

  • General Roles & Responsibilities
  • Preparing the Well for Testing
  • Test String Installation
  • Well Test Procedures
  • Well Test Data Requirement
  • Sampling
  • Wireline Operations
  • Hydrate Prevention
  • Nitrogen Operations
  • Offshore Coiled Tubing Operations
  • Well Killing Abandonment
  • Field Cases
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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