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Professional training course · OG-039
Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals
Reservoir engineering determines how much oil and gas can be recovered and how best to produce it. Its outputs drive field development plans, reserves estimates and…
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- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Reservoir engineering determines how much oil and gas can be recovered and how best to produce it. Its outputs drive field development plans, reserves estimates and investment decisions worth billions.
This LLMI course introduces the fundamentals of reservoir engineering: rock and fluid properties, reservoir drive mechanisms, material balance, well testing basics, decline curve analysis, reserves estimation and an introduction to reservoir simulation. Participants work through calculations and case studies that illustrate how reservoir engineers support development decisions.
The course is suitable for engineers, geoscientists and managers who need a solid understanding of reservoir behaviour.
Course Objectives
Describe reservoir rock and fluid properties
Explain reservoir drive mechanisms
Apply material balance concepts
Understand well test and decline curve analysis
Explain reserves classification and estimation
Understand the role of reservoir simulation
Target Audience
Petroleum and production engineers
Geologists and geophysicists
Junior reservoir engineers
Asset and development managers
Economists and planners
Technical staff in national oil companies
Course Methodology
Concept lectures with worked examples
Calculation exercises
Field case studies
Group discussions
Daily review
Course outline
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1Day 1: Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
- Porosity, permeability and saturation
- Capillary pressure and wettability
- Reservoir fluid types
- PVT properties
- Data sources
- Exercise: Volumetric calculations
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2Day 2: Drive Mechanisms and Material Balance
- Solution gas, gas cap and water drive
- Recovery factors
- Material balance equation
- Aquifer influence
- Gas reservoirs
- Exercise: Material balance calculation
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3Day 3: Well Performance and Testing
- Inflow performance
- Well test objectives
- Pressure build-up and drawdown
- Interpreting test results
- Productivity improvement
- Case study: Well test interpretation
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4Day 4: Production Forecasting and Reserves
- Decline curve analysis
- Reserves and resources classification
- Probabilistic estimates
- Reserves reporting
- Uncertainty
- Exercise: Decline curve forecast
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5Day 5: Field Development
- Reservoir simulation overview
- Waterflooding basics
- Development planning
- Integrating subsurface and surface
- Reservoir management
- Capstone: Development options review
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, London.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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