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 Istanbul provide professionals with an in-depth and technical understanding of how to model, analyze, and forecast reservoir behavior to support effective field development planning and production optimization. These programs are designed for reservoir engineers, geoscientists, production engineers, simulation specialists, and asset managers who are responsible for evaluating subsurface performance and guiding strategic recovery decisions.
Participants develop a strong foundation in reservoir simulation principles, including data integration, grid generation, rock and fluid property modeling, boundary condition selection, and history matching techniques. The courses emphasize the importance of combining geological, petrophysical, and production data to build representative reservoir models. Through hands-on simulation exercises, attendees learn how to set up, run, calibrate, and interpret simulation outputs to evaluate reservoir performance under different production conditions and development scenarios.
These reservoir simulation training programs in Istanbul also highlight performance evaluation methodologies, including material balance assessments, pressure and rate transient analysis, well test interpretation, and production forecasting. Participants examine how operational strategies such as well placement, lift optimization, water or gas injection, and secondary or tertiary recovery plans influence reservoir performance over time. Case studies illustrate how simulation results support decision-making in field development, infill drilling planning, and reservoir management adjustments.
The curriculum blends technical rigor with practical application, enabling participants to translate simulation insights into actionable development strategies that enhance recovery efficiency and field value. Interactive workshops encourage collaborative problem-solving, model interpretation discussions, and scenario-based evaluation of reservoir behavior.
Attending these training courses in Istanbul provides access to a collaborative and globally informed professional environment enriched by expert-led instruction and industry knowledge exchange. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to construct reliable simulation models, evaluate reservoir performance confidently, and support optimized production planning throughout the reservoir lifecycle.