Ipims Profile

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International Petroleum Industry Multimedia System (IPIMS) “The e-Learning Solution for Building Competencies in Upstream Petroleum Technology” Geology

What is IPIMS? ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Geophysics

An award winning, interactive multimedia e-Learning system and E&P knowledge resource Covers all areas of Upstream Petroleum Technology Currently licensed by over 50 leading petroleum companies Provides a comprehensive and flexible learning system to build technical competencies A learning system tailored to meet each individual’s specific needs Developed through industry collaboration with 10 major Oil & Gas Corporations

Drilling & Completion Engineering Production Engineering Reservoir Engineering Formation Evaluation Facilities Evaluation Project Economics & Planning

IPIMS Competency Areas

Customized to Meet Individual Learning Needs

IPIMS flexibility allows IHRDC to link IPIMS content, courses and assessments with your competency models and personnel development plans. This cost-effective, integrated learning solution provides each individual with practical development programs that supplement and, in some cases, can replace other training. IPIMS can be tailored to meet your corporate training goals, whether you use your own competency models and personnel development plans, or IHRDC’s “generic” competency models.

IPIMS Courses and Competency Development IPIMS courses are designed around two levels of learning: Background Learning and Action Learning. Each level includes access to award-winning video, text and graphics and self-assessment questions. Background Learning ◆ Provides over 750 courses in 120 E&P topic areas ◆ Builds a foundation of core knowledge ◆ Satisfies Awareness and Basic Application levels of most competency models

Awareness

Basic Application

Skilled Application

Mastery

Background Learning Action Learning Typical Levels Found in Competency Models

Action Learning ◆ Covers 54 realistic E&P job assignments from initial discovery to field abandonment ◆ Challenges learners at higher levels of practical knowledge ◆ Requires users to apply Background Knowledge and practical skills to real world assignments ◆ Covers the Skilled Application level in typical competency models ◆ Provides opportunity for learners to work in teams -

Reservoir Engineering -

Reservoir Characterization and Modeling - Integrated Reservoir Characterization Distinguish among various type of reservoir engineering studies including Original Hydrocarbon in Place determination, reserve assessment, plan of development/depletion plan, well optimization – drainage architecture, waterflood/EOR feasibility. Establish study objectives and constraints. Gather, review, classify and validate the multidisciplinary information required for conducting integrated reservoir studies. Conduct reservoir surveillance.

Awareness:

Basic Application:

Skilled Application:

Mastery:

Know the types, objectives and limitations of different reservoir studies and the information required to conduct them.

Understand the various types of reservoir engineering information required for conducting an integrated reservoir management study (e.g. original hydrocarbon in place determination, reserves assessment, development / depletion plan, well optimizationdrainage architecture, EOR feasibility). Be able to gather, review, classify and validate this multidisciplinary information.

Design a comprehensive and efficient data acquisition, analysis, validation and management plan for integrated reservoir characterization. Establish objectives and constraints of different methodologies for conducting integrated reservoir studies and reservoir surveillance.

Supervise data management programs for reservoir characterization. Develop documentation for knowledge transfer on reservoir characterization. Identify training needs in integrated reservoir management and design development programs for young professionals.

Background Learning

IPIMS Resources

COMPANY Resources & Mentors

Action Learning

Integrated Reservoir Characterization

Interdisciplinary Data Acquisition

Introduction to Reservoir Characterization (In-house)

Data Acquisition Design Project

Reservoir Simulation Software Training (Vendor)

Field Data Acquisition Assignment

IPIMS e-Learning Courses Mapped to Competency Statements

IPIMS as a Knowledge Resource IPIMS’ technology database, Background Knowledge, provides users with a complete E&P desktop reference system. Its extensive content is divided into four major disciplines: Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering and Formation Evaluation. Text

Assessment

Video Graphics

Capture Your Best Practices Practical Knowledge, a knowledge management tool included within IPIMS, provides your company with a template to capture and access your recommended practices, lessons learned, processes or job related guidelines.

IPIMS Multimedia

Several Ways to Access IPIMS

Your users may access IPIMS from anywhere in the world using the internet, (www.ipims.com), or they may access it from your intranet. IPIMS can be integrated seamlessly into your Learning Management System (LMS) since it is SCORM certified.

IPIMS Certificate, Diploma, Master Degree and Blended Learning Programs You can further increase the value you obtain from IPIMS by using our structured e-Learning programs. These include our Certificate and Diploma Programs, which are mentored by IHRDC Specialists, a Master ’s Degree program offered in conjunction with Penn State University, and Blended Learning Programs that integrate Action Learning, mentoring and business games. Why e-Learning? ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Cost-effective Accessible – 24/7 Self-paced Flexible Immediate feedback Increased retention Custom-tailored

Paying for IPIMS If your company does not already have access to IPIMS please contact IHRDC for further information.

For More Information on IPIMS: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

For a brief overview go to www.ipims.com To schedule a remote 30-minute “guided tour” of IPIMS at your desktop contact us at [email protected] To have an in-house presentation and demonstration of IPIMS contact [email protected] To request a 30-day trial of IPIMS contact [email protected]

IHRDC Corporate Offices IHRDC/Boston 535 Boylston Street, 12th Floor Boston, MA 02116 USA Tel: (1-617) 536-0202 Fax: (1-617) 536-4396 Email: [email protected]

IHRDC/Amsterdam Nieuwehaven 68A 1135VM Edam, The Netherlands Tel: (31-299) 373480 Email: [email protected]

IHRDC/Cairo 55, Road 206 Digla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt Tel: (20-2) 519-7275 Fax: (20-2) 519-7274 Email: [email protected]

IHRDC/Caracas Calle T. Res. Saint Moritz, Apto. 82–A Urb. La Alameda Baruta, Edo. Miranda Caracas 1080 Venezuela Tel/Fax: (58-212) 975-8873 Email: [email protected]

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IPIMS.ep IPIMS Content

Petroleum Geology: Introduction and Overview: Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology, Hydrocarbon Properties, Subsurface Environment, Hydrocarbon Generation & Migration, Reservoirs, Traps, Habitat of Hydrocarbons in Sedimentary Basins. Basic Skills of the Petroleum

Geologist: Geologic Cross-Sections, Subsurface Mapping, Prospect Generation. Reservoir Characterization: Subsurface Facies Analysis, Sequence Stratigraphy, Nonmarine Sandstone Reservoirs, Shelf Marine Sandstone Reservoirs, Marginal Marine Sandstone Reservoirs, Deepwater Marine Sandstone Reservoirs, Porosity Evolution in Sandstone Reservoirs, Exploration in Carbonate Rocks, Porosity Evolution in Carbonate Rocks, Evaporites & their Role in Petroleum Exploration. Structural Geology and Global Tectonics: Structural Geology, Plate Tectonics & Sedimentary Basins, Divergent Margins & Rift Basins, Convergent Margin Basins. Geochemistry: Introduction to Petroleum Chemistry, Applications of Petroleum Geochemistry. Petroleum Technology for the Non-Engineer: Drilling & Well Completion, Production Technology, Reservoir Management, Geosteering: Fundamentals, Planning & Implementation. Other Geological Techniques: Photogeology & Remote Sensing, Basin Analysis, Play Analysis, Basic Geostatistics, Geographical Information Systems.

Petroleum Geophysics: Introductory Topics and Seismic Signals: Fundamentals of Exploration Geophysics, Geological Messages in the Seismic Trace, Signal Theory: A Graphical Introduction, Seismic Pulse Generation & Transmission, Seismic Reflection, Seismic Instruments and Field Techniques, Introduction to Field Work, Surveying & Mapping on Land, Positioning & Mapping at Sea, Multiple Coverage, Array Design, Vibroseis, Choosing the Field Variables, Quality Control in the Field, Multicomponent Seismic Applications. Seismic Processing: Basic Processing, Initial Processes, Velocities, Static Corrections, Deconvolution, Stacking, Filtering & Display, Seismic Migration. Seismic

Interpretation: Basic Seismic Interpretation, Fault Interpretation, Seismic Contouring, Velocity Interpretation & Depth Conversion, Hydrocarbon Indicators, Seismic Stratigraphic Modeling. 3-D Seismic and Other Geophysical Methods: 3-D & 4-D Seismic, Gravity & Magnetics, Crosswell Seismology, Vertical Seismic Profiles, Other Geophysical Techniques.

Petroleum Engineering:

Petroleum Production Performance: Fluid Flow & the Production System, Artificial Lift Methods, Production

Performance Evaluation. Production Equipment and Operations: Wellheads, Flow Control Equipment & Flowlines, Wireline Production Operations, Fluid Separation & Treatment, Oilfield Safety, Cased Hole Logging. Production Facilities Design: Oil Systems and Equipment, Gas Systems and Equipment, Water Systems and Equipment, Utility Systems and Equipment, Instrumentation, Platform and Structural Design Considerations. Drilling Engineering: Well Planning, Drill String Components, Drill Bits, Drilling Fluids & the Circulating System, Directional & Horizontal Drilling, Underbalanced Drilling, Drilling Problems & Drilling Optimization. Well Completion and Stimulation: Basic Completion Design & Practices, Completion Equipment, Cementing, Perforating, Acidizing & Other Chemical Treatments, Hydraulic Fracturing, Sand Control, Horizontal Wells: Completion & Evaluation. Reservoir Engineering: Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Environments & Characterization, Improved Recovery Processes, Reservoir Modeling & Reserves Evaluation, Issues in Reservoir Management. Other Petroleum Engineering Topics: Natural Gas Fluid Properties, Risk Analysis Applied to Petroleum Investments, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Integrated Reservoir Characterization.

Formation Evaluation: Wireline Well Logging: Formation Evaluation Overview, Logging Equipment and Procedures, Well Logging Tools and Techniques, Well Log Interpretation, Dipmeter Surveys, Borehole Imaging. Well Testing and Analysis: Fundamentals of Well Testing, Gas Well Testing, Oil Well Testing, Drillstem Testing, Advanced Pressure Transient Analysis. Rock and Fluid Sampling and Analysis: Fluid Sampling & Analysis, Coring & Core Analysis, Sampling & Analysis of Drilled Cuttings, Mud Logging.

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(Corporate Office) 535 Boylston Street, 12th Fl., Boston, MA 02116 USA • Tel: 1-617-536-0202 • Fax: 1-617- 536-4396 • Email: [email protected]

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IPIMS.ep Action Learning Plans

IHRDC’s Action Learning System is built around Learning Plans that allow individuals and teams to develop their competencies in key areas of E&P technology. These eleven Learning Plans are described below:

Learning Plan 1: Modules:

Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals

Learning Plan 7:

1. Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties

Modules:

Reservoir Surveillance 1. Data Acquisition

2. Rock Mechanics Fundamentals

2. Geologic/Seismic Integration

3. Stability and Rock Deformation Models

3. Geological Model Updating

4. Reservoir Drive Mechanisms

4. Petrophysical Model Updating

5. Reservoir Engineering Computer Applications

5. Reservoir Model Updating

6. Multidisciplinary Reservoir Management

Learning Plan 2: Modules:

Drilling, Workover and Well Servicing Fundamentals

Learning Plan 8:

1. Well Planning

Modules:

Reservoir Development Strategies 1. Economic Evaluation

2. Well Completion Design

2. Permitting for Well Operations

3. Drilling and Workover Fluids

3. Health, Safety and Environment

4. Drilling and Workover Hydraulics

4. Reservoir Management and Control

5. Cementing

5. Improved Recovery

6. Directional, Horizontal and Multilateral Wells

Learning Plan 3: Modules:

Production Fundamentals

Learning Plan 9:

1. Production Methods

Modules:

2. Production Optimization

Learning Plan 4: Modules:

Reservoir Management Practices 1. Implementation of Reservor Development Strategies

3. Production Facilities

2. Reservoir Surveillance and Control

4. Well Testing

3. Contracts

Well Logging and Subsurface Mapping

Learning Plan 10:

1. Interdisciplinary Data Acquisition

Modules:

Drilling and Well Completion Practices 1. Initial Well Planning

2. Wireline Well Logging

2. Well Design

3. Well Log Quality Control

3. Drilling Program Planning & Implementation

4. Well Log Interpretation

4. Drilling Operations

5. Subsurface Mapping

5. Well Completion Operations

6. Reserves Definitions, Reporting and Mapping

Learning Plan 5: Modules:

Reservoir Characterization and Modeling

Learning Plan 11:

1. Compaction and Subsidence 2. Pressure/Production Data Analysis

Modules:

Production and Operating Practices 1. Flowing Well Performance & Production System Analysis

3. Flow Unit Determination

2. Artificial Lift Methods

4. Reservoir Simulation

3. Well Stimulation and Sand Control 4. Workover Planning and Operation

Learning Plan 6: Modules:

Geology and Geophysics Applied to Reservoir Management (*)

5. Surface Production Operations

1. Geophysical Processing and Interpretation 2. Geological and Seismic Integration 3. Sedimentary Sequences 4. Depositional Environments 5. Paragenetic Sequences 6. Geostatistics

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(*) To Be Developed

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