Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals (OG-039) Training Course

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…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

5Cities

£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

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

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

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

4Day 4: Production Forecasting and Reserves

Decline curve analysis
Reserves and resources classification
Probabilistic estimates
Reserves reporting
Uncertainty
Exercise: Decline curve forecast

5Day 5: Field Development

Reservoir simulation overview
Waterflooding basics
Development planning
Integrating subsurface and surface
Reservoir management
Capstone: Development options review

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.

Can I take Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

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.

Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals

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