course | Well Test Design and Analysis Masterclass
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OGC-2613 | Well Test Design and Analysis Masterclass
Course Sector : Oil, Gas and Chemical
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 28/09/2026 | 02/10/2026 | Paris | $4,950 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 02/11/2026 | 06/11/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 04/04/2027 | 08/04/2027 | Jeddah | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 10/05/2027 | 14/05/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
In today's complex oil and gas environments, the ability to extract accurate, actionable insights from well testing is more critical than ever. Well Test Design and Analysis Masterclass is a comprehensive five-day training program tailored for upstream professionals who are involved in designing, executing, or interpreting well tests as part of field development, reservoir evaluation, or production optimization.
This course delves into the entire lifecycle of a well test—from planning and design, through operational execution, to interpretation and integration with reservoir models. It balances practical field applications with theoretical foundations to ensure participants not only understand how to perform well in testing but also why it matters in the broader reservoir and production context.
Course objective
- Understand the principles and objectives of well testing
- Design well tests suitable for different reservoir types and conditions
- Execute well testing operations with safety and data quality in mind
- Apply pressure transient analysis techniques using modern tools
- Interpret well test results to derive reservoir parameters
- Integrate test analysis with reservoir models and field development planning
- Troubleshoot data anomalies and recognize operational challenges
Course audience
- Petroleum Engineers
- Reservoir Engineers
- Well Testing Engineers
- Production Engineers
- Field Operations Supervisors
- Geoscientists involved in reservoir evaluation
- Oil & Gas technical professionals involved in well test planning and analysis
Course Outline | DAY 01
Fundamentals of Well Testing
- Introduction to well testing: purpose and types
- Reservoir fluid flow principles
- Key test types: DST, build-up, drawdown, injection, interference, and productivity
- Wellbore and reservoir boundaries overview
- Test design objectives based on the reservoir lifecycle
- Equipment overview and safety considerations
- Workshop: Matching test types with reservoir objectives
Course Outline | Day 02
Test Planning and Execution
- Defining test objectives and selecting methodology
- Surface and downhole equipment design
- Pre-test planning and logistics
- Data acquisition systems and instrumentation
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) in well testing
- Test execution phases and real-time monitoring
- Case Study: Designing a safe and effective test plan
Course Outline | Day 03
Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) – Theory and Concepts
- Principles of pressure transient behavior
- Flow regimes: radial, spherical, linear
- Wellbore storage and skin effect
- Diagnostic plots: semilog, log-log, and derivative analysis
- Data quality control and validation
- Boundary effects and reservoir heterogeneity
- Exercise: Reading and interpreting basic well test charts
Course Outline | Day 04
Advanced Interpretation and Modeling
- Interpretation techniques: Horner plot, type curve matching
- Numerical vs analytical models
- Fractured wells and multilayer reservoirs
- Integration with reservoir simulation
- Handling complex wellbore/reservoir conditions
- Use of software tools (e.g., Saphir, KAPPA, WellTest, PanSystem – conceptual)
- Workshop: Analyzing real field data using diagnostic plots
Course Outline | Day 05
Operational Challenges, Reporting & Applications
- Common testing issues and troubleshooting
- Production testing vs pressure testing
- Role of well testing in reservoir management
- Communicating test results to stakeholders
- Final reporting and best practices
- Regulatory and compliance considerations
- Group Activity: Preparing and presenting a well test report based on a given case
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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