Course Details
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of artificial lift systems used in the oil and gas industry to enhance production from wells with insufficient reservoir pressure. Participants will explore various lift methods, including rod pumping, gas lift, electric submersible pumps (ESP), progressive cavity pumps (PCP), and hydraulic lift systems. Emphasis is placed on system selection, design criteria, operational efficiency, failure analysis, and performance optimization. The course combines theory with real-world case studies to ensure participants gain both conceptual and practical knowledge.
DATE | VENUE | FEE |
11 - 15 Oct 2026 | Doha, Qatar | $ 5000 |
This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:
- Production, reservoir, and petroleum engineers
- Well and field operations supervisors
- Artificial lift specialists and technicians
- Oilfield service and equipment providers
- Asset managers and planners involved in field development
- Anyone involved in well performance optimization and production operations
- Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
- Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
- Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
- Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the principles and applications of various artificial lift systems
- Evaluate the advantages, limitations, and selection criteria for each lift method
- Design and operate artificial lift systems based on well characteristics
- Identify and troubleshoot common operational issues and failures
- Apply optimization techniques to maximize production efficiency
- Interpret performance data and make informed decisions for lift system improvements
DAY 1
Overview of Artificial Lift Systems
- Pre-test
- Introduction to artificial lift: when and why it's used
- Types of artificial lift systems
- Comparison of lift methods: advantages and limitations
- Key considerations in lift system selection
- Matching lift systems with well/reservoir characteristics
DAY 2
Rod Pumping and Progressive Cavity Pumping
- Sucker rod pumping system components and design
- Failure mechanisms and maintenance strategies
- Introduction to Progressive Cavity Pumps (PCP)
- Applications and limitations of PCPs
- Case studies
DAY 3
Gas Lift Systems
- Principles of continuous and intermittent gas lift
- System design and gas lift valve operation
- Gas compression requirements and surface facilities
- Optimization and troubleshooting of gas lift systems
- Hybrid systems and deep gas lift
DAY 4
Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP) and Hydraulic Lift
- ESP components, installation, and well compatibility
- Design calculations and performance curves
- Causes of ESP failure and performance monitoring
- Overview of hydraulic lift systems: jet and piston pumps
- Applications in high-deviation and gassy wells
DAY 5
System Selection, Optimization and Case Studies
- Artificial lift selection workflow
- Nodal analysis and lift system integration
- Data-driven optimization strategies
- Field implementation and production monitoring
- Global case studies and lessons learned from artificial lift projects
- Post-test
Course Code
GDR-102
Start date
2026-10-11
End date
2026-10-15
Duration
5 days
Fees
$ 5000
Category
Geology, Drilling and Reservoirs Engineering
City
Doha, Qatar
Language
English
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