The Reservoir Simulation and Performance Evaluation in Brussels is a professional training course designed to equip participants with skills to model reservoirs, forecast performance, and enhance hydrocarbon recovery.
From:
16-03-2026
From:
01-06-2026
From:
27-07-2026
From:
07-09-2026
Course Overview
Accurate reservoir simulation is essential for predicting performance, planning field development, and optimizing hydrocarbon recovery. This Reservoir Simulation and Performance Evaluation Training Course equips participants with the knowledge to build and analyze static and dynamic models, apply numerical simulation techniques, and evaluate reservoir performance using field data.
Participants will explore material balance methods, decline curve analysis, pressure transient testing, and modern simulation software applications. Case studies will illustrate how simulation results drive key investment and operational decisions in oil and gas projects.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to design and interpret reservoir models, evaluate production strategies, and apply performance evaluation methods to maximize efficiency and recovery.
Course Benefits
Strengthen skills in building and analyzing reservoir models.
Learn material balance, decline curve, and pressure analysis methods.
Apply numerical simulation for production forecasting.
Improve decision-making with performance evaluation tools.
Optimize reservoir management and hydrocarbon recovery.
Course Objectives
Understand fundamentals of reservoir simulation.
Build and calibrate static and dynamic models.
Apply material balance and decline curve analysis.
Evaluate well test and pressure transient data.
Use numerical simulation for field development planning.
Assess production strategies through performance evaluation.
Integrate simulation results into decision-making processes.
Training Methodology
The course combines expert lectures, simulation workshops, case studies, and hands-on exercises. Participants will work with real-world data and simulation scenarios to enhance applied skills.
Target Audience
Reservoir and petroleum engineers.
Field development planners.
Production engineers and geoscientists.
Technical managers in oil and gas companies.
Target Competencies
Reservoir simulation and modeling.
Performance evaluation techniques.
Numerical analysis and forecasting.
Reservoir management and optimization.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Reservoir Simulation
Principles of static and dynamic reservoir modeling.
Reservoir rock and fluid properties.
Governing equations for fluid flow.
Introduction to simulation software.
Unit 2: Material Balance and Decline Curve Analysis
Applying material balance equations.
Types of decline curve models.
Estimating reserves and recovery factors.
Case studies in performance forecasting.
Unit 3: Well Testing and Pressure Transient Analysis
Principles of well test design and interpretation.
Pressure build-up and drawdown tests.
Analysis of transient pressure data.
Applications in reservoir performance evaluation.
Unit 4: Numerical Simulation and Forecasting
Numerical modeling approaches and workflows.
Calibration and history matching.
Forecasting production under different scenarios.
Using simulation for development planning.
Unit 5: Integrating Simulation and Performance Evaluation
Combining simulation with field data analysis.
Evaluating production optimization strategies.
Risk and uncertainty in reservoir simulation.
Decision-making with integrated models.
Unit 6: Advanced Applications in Reservoir Simulation
Simulation of unconventional reservoirs.
EOR simulation techniques.
Multiphase flow modeling.
Use of AI and digital tools in reservoir forecasting.
Unit 7: Case Studies and Best Practices
Real-world examples of simulation applications.
Lessons learned from performance evaluation.
Benchmarking global practices in reservoir studies.
Building sustainable reservoir management strategies.
Ready to enhance your reservoir modeling and evaluation expertise?
Join the Reservoir Simulation and Performance Evaluation Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the skills to optimize hydrocarbon recovery.
The Reservoir Simulation and Performance Evaluation Training Courses in Brussels equip professionals with the advanced analytical and modeling skills required to assess reservoir behavior and optimize hydrocarbon recovery across diverse subsurface environments. Designed for reservoir engineers, geoscientists, production engineers, and asset development planners, these programs focus on the use of simulation tools and performance data to support strategic reservoir management and field development planning.
Participants gain a strong foundation in reservoir simulation principles, including model construction, gridding techniques, fluid flow characterization, history matching, and forecasting under various operational scenarios. The courses emphasize the integration of geological data, petrophysical properties, and production performance indicators to build reliable simulation models that reflect reservoir conditions and guide decision-making. Through hands-on exercises and case-based workshops, attendees learn to interpret simulation outputs, evaluate uncertainties, and identify development strategies that maximize reservoir recovery while managing operational risks.
These reservoir performance evaluation training programs in Brussels also explore advanced modeling approaches, including compositional simulation, thermal and enhanced oil recovery simulation, and coupled surface–subsurface optimization models. Participants examine how production planning, well spacing, injection strategies, and pressure maintenance techniques influence long-term reservoir performance. The curriculum balances technical modeling skills with strategic planning insights, enabling professionals to support informed development decisions across the reservoir lifecycle.
Attending these training courses in Brussels provides access to a collaborative international learning environment, where participants engage with experts and peers across multiple reservoir and production disciplines. The city’s global role in energy research, technology development, and policy dialogue enriches discussions on innovation, digital reservoir workflows, and data-driven operational strategies.
By completing this specialization, participants will be prepared to build and interpret reservoir simulations confidently—strengthening reservoir performance evaluation, improving production planning, and supporting sustainable and effective resource recovery in complex field environments.