Gas Production Optimization

Background & About the Course

The Indonesia Oil Fields need to obtain more reserves, gas can be the second backbone for national energy reserves. Hence, the existing ones need to be optimized. The Gas Production Optimization training is to help participants understand the considerations involved in designing and selecting gas well production operation methods. This includes aspects from the reservoir, wellhead, separator, gas processing, pumps, piping, to gas metering. Participants will learn the theory, applications, and calculations starting from the fundamentals of reservoir engineering and production engineering, as well as gas properties, equipment for gas production, pipeline design, and production problem-solving.

The training will cover how reservoir rock, porosity, permeability, and fluid properties are measured in the laboratory, and how these fluid properties affect fluid flow from the reservoir to the surface and ultimately to the end user. Participants will also learn about gas well testing methods, including Pressure Build-up Tests, Drawdown Tests, and other gas well testing techniques, supported by various field case studies. With years of experience, Prof. Herianto continuously updates and enhances the training material. By the end of this training, participants will be equipped to optimize natural gas production effectively.

Course Objectives

1. Understand reservoir and resource fundamentals.
2. Acquire technical knowledge in production.
3. Optimize production systems.
4. Develop field management strategies.
5. Achieve operational excellence.

Who Should Attend

This training is recommended for:

• Petroleum Engineers and Reservoir Engineers
• Gas Plant Supervisors and Engineers
• Production Operators, Supervisors, and Engineers
• Gas Engineers and Equipment Engineers
• Maintenance Managers and Supervisors
• Piping and Pipeline Supervisors and Engineers

Course Outline

1. Reservoirs of Oil and Natural Gas
2. Reserve Forecasting and Decline Curve Analysis
3. Fundamentals of Production Engineering
4. Physical Properties of Gas
5. Gas Processing Techniques
6. Gas Piping Systems
7. Compressors and Pumps
8. Measurement of Natural Gas and Liquids
9. Gas Measurement under AGA Standards
10. Pigging Operations
11. Fluid-Rock Interactions
12. Water Injection Techniques
13. Gas Field Management

About the Course Leader

Prof. Herianto, Ir, M.Sc., Ph.D. is a distinguished professor with a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering. He has been a senior lecturer in the undergraduate and graduate Petroleum Engineering programs at UPN Veteran Yogyakarta since 1983 and has taught in various postgraduate programs. He has extensive experience as a senior trainer and consultant for several oil companies. 

Prof. Herianto has worked as a Support Manager at GeoQues Schlumberger and has consulted for various organizations, including Indonesia Power, PLN Geothermal, BP Migas, and the National Energy Council. He has been involved in numerous energy resilience projects and has served as an instructor for drilling certification programs. He continues to conduct training related to petroleum engineering for companies across Indonesia, including Pertamina, Chevron, and Total Indonesia. Prof. Herianto has also led the Petroleum Engineering Department at UPN Veteran from 2016 to 2020 and has published and presented research in both national and international forums.