Polymer Flooding – Advanced Training Course

Advanced Polymer Flooding Training Course | 4 Days | In-Person or Online

Master Advanced Polymer Flooding Techniques in 4 Days

This advanced Polymer Flooding training course provides a comprehensive understanding of polymer flooding, from field selection to full-scale implementation. Participants will work through real-world field cases, covering the entire polymer flooding workflow while reinforcing key concepts such as candidate ranking, pilot selection, well selection, polymer characterization, core flooding, simulation, implementation, monitoring, and economic considerations.

By the end of this course, attendees will have an actionable plan for polymer flooding deployment, ensuring smooth field execution while minimizing risks and maximizing efficiency.

What You Will Learn

Understand the fundamentals of polymer flooding and its role in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).
Learn field analysis, candidate ranking, and pilot selection for polymer flooding projects.
Gain expertise in polymer selection, lab workflow, and core flooding techniques.
Master reservoir modeling and simulations to enhance predictive accuracy.
Develop an in-depth understanding of pilot design, well selection, and equipment setup.
Learn how to monitor polymer flooding performance and optimize field-wide deployment.
Explore the economic and environmental impact of polymer flooding.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Fundamentals and Field Selection

Introduction to Tertiary Recovery and its growing relevance.
Water injection vs. polymer flooding: Efficiency, energy impact, and CO2 credits.
Understanding polymer flooding operators and when to apply the method.
Cost considerations and investment requirements for successful implementation.
Key operational factors, including water quality, polymer stability, and logistics.
Common polymer flooding misconceptions and how to address them.

Day 2: Laboratory Analysis and Simulation

Laboratory testing expectations and how to translate results to field applications.
Comparing lab-based polymers with real-world solutions.
Understanding polymer flooding models: Historical accuracy and predictive reliability.
Building a strong business case for polymer flooding.
Mastering injection equipment for seamless field operations.
Constructing field history and learning from past projects.

Day 3: Implementation and Case Studies

Field implementation strategies: Defining success and scaling up pilots.
The role of wells in polymer flooding and optimizing production.
Balancing pressure and oil output for maximum efficiency.
Analyzing real-world field cases and identifying key takeaways.
Understanding administrative aspects: Project management, tendering, and vendor selection.

Day 4: Hands-On Field Case Work

Analyzing and optimizing field cases from participant portfolios.
Identifying potential improvements and action plans for polymer flooding implementation.
Feedback session: Addressing participant concerns and refining strategies.
Bonus topics: Conformance treatments, surfactant challenges, and ASP flooding fundamentals.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for reservoir engineers, production engineers, geologists, drilling engineers, completion engineers, and managers looking to enhance their expertise in polymer flooding implementation.

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For additional learning resources, check out our YouTube channel for expert insights. For advanced online training, explore the Polymer Flooding Academy. For more details, visit the Polymer Flooding Website.