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Recording: Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining Economics

Recording: Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining Economics

| On Demand eLearning Course

The Petroleum Refining Economics course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of refining technology in combination with essential economics concepts to help participants better understand the main drivers of refinery competitive positioning and financial performance. A technical background is not necessary to understand course materials; the course should be useful to financing or marketing individuals who have some involvement with
refining or petroleum products. Similarly, the course may be helpful to refinery technical staff who are interested in learning how commercial and economic factors drive operating and investment decisions that affect their facilities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Review how location, configuration, and crude oil supply contribute to refining profitability 
  • Review the nature of petroleum markets, market cycles, and their global interconnectivity 
  • Explain how refinery configurations affect petroleum product prices worldwide 
  • Discover why refineries prefer different types of crude oils 
  • Discuss how refineries can be modified to become more profitable 
  • Improve understanding of the role logistics plays in refinery profitability 
  • Identify how to interpret published information on the refining industry and refining companies 
  • Identify key methods of comparing refinery competitive strength 
  • Realize how trends in petroleum demand force refineries to invest 
  • Review key issues driving refinery investment in the current market 

      Agenda

      Introduction to Refining  

      • History of the industry 
      • Macro refining trends and drivers 
      • Supply chain roles and contributors  

      Crude Oil Basics 

      • Bulk crude oil property relationships with refining value 
        • Signature properties: API gravity and sulfur content  
        • Other commercial value drivers: distillation range, Total Acid Number, etc. 
      • Crude oil assays  
        • Sources and types of assays (commercial / marketing versus project / planning quality) 
        • Interpreting assay data  
      • Understanding crude oil supply/demand trade 
        • Regional oil consumption growth  
        • Global crude oil trade flow  
        • Global battle for oil supremacy 

      Petroleum Products 

      • Product demand trends  
        • Gasoline  
        • Distillate  
        • Fuel oil (IMO 2020 developments)  
      • Product specification relationships with value 

      Crude Oil and Refined Product Pricing 

      • Basic petroleum market pricing concepts 
        • Benchmarks  
        • Quality / location drivers  
        • Crude oil refining values (Gross Product Worth)  
        • Key pricing differentials (light / heavy; sweet / sour, etc.)  
        • Overview of commercial pricing formulas  
      • Transportation / logistics costs  
        • Modes of transportation  
        • Worldscale tanker costs and pipeline tariffs  
        • Terminal and handling costs  

      Refinery Configurations and Complexity 

      • Refinery configuration types  
        • Topping / Hydro-skimming  
        • Cracking / Coking  
        • Relative margins 
      • Conversion processes  
        • Hydrocracking / Fluid catalytic cracking  
        • Coking  
        • Vis-breaking / Solvent de-asphalting  
      • Upgrading processes  
        • Hydrotreating / Benzene reduction  
        • Catalytic reforming & Isomerization  
        • Alkylation  
      • Other processes (offsites, utilities, renewable fuel)

      Fundamentals of Refining Economics 

      • Fundamentals of refinery economics and margin optimization overview 
        • Markets Price-Setting Mechanism 
        • Economic Evaluation Steps 
        • Linear Programming Basics 
      • Financial metrics  
        • Gross, variable, and net margins  
        • Fixed and variable cost development  
      • Capital costs  
        • Categories (sustaining, maintenance, environmental / regulatory vs. discretionary) 
        • Replacement Cost New (RCN) estimation and uses 
      • Working capital requirements 

      Instructor

      Mr. Tod D. McGreevy; Vice President/Director; Muse, Stancil and Co. 

      Mr. Tod McGreevy has 30 years of industry experience and a diverse background in petroleum refining and manufacturing. Mr. McGreevy currently serves as Vice President and Director of Muse, Stancil and Co., a global energy consultancy headquartered in Dallas, Texas. He has been with Muse since 2003 and is also a Director of Muse’s Singapore affiliate, Muse, Stancil & Co (Asia), PTE, LTD. During his career, Mr. McGreevy has held various positions that encompass many of the technical/managerial functions found in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. Previous work assignments have given him a wealth of experience in refinery economics including tactical planning and optimization, long-term, strategic planning, project evaluation, economic justification, and development, budgeting, financial performance measurement and benchmarking, and financial modeling. 

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      If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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      Recording: Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining Economics

      January , 2100 |
      Individual attendee(s) - $ 1195.00 each

      Recording: Petroleum Refining 101

      Recording: Petroleum Refining 101

      | On Demand eLearning Course

      “A great overview of refining, with great materials to refer back to.” – CHS McPherson Refinery

      “Well put together presentation and very knowledgeable. It was very interesting to watch and listen to.” – CHS

      “He was very knowledgeable and presented the information in an organized manner which was easy to understand.” – CHS McPherson Refinery

      The Petroleum Refining 101 course is designed to teach the fundamentals of refining technology, starting with the history of refining and diving into crude oil basics, petroleum products, product pricing, configurations, and more.

      Attendees will leave the course with an understanding of:

      • The supply chain and the relationships between bulk crude oil property and refining value
      • Sources and types of crude oil assays, as well as crude oil’s supply and demand trade (regional and global)
      • Petroleum products and basic market pricing concepts, including location drivers, key pricing differentials, and Gross Product Worth
      • Transportation and logistics costs when it comes to modes of transportation, pipeline tariffs, and handling
      • Configuration types, conversion processes, upgrading processes, and other processes to be aware of (offsites, utilities, and renewable fuel)
      • An in-depth review on refinery configurations and complexity

      Learning Outcomes  

      • Review the history of the refining industry, as well as its trends, drivers, roles, and contributors
      • Examine the differences between gasoline, distillate, and fuel oil
      • Review basic petroleum market pricing concepts (i.e., benchmarks, values, differentials, formulas, etc.)
      • Recognize the costs associated with transportation, logistics, tankers, terminals, and handling  
      • Study refinery configuration types (topping, cracking, etc.) and conversion processes

        Agenda

        Introduction to Refining

        • History of the industry
        • Macro refining trends and drivers
        • Supply chain roles and contributors

        Crude Oil Basics

        • Bulk crude oil property relationships with refining value
          • Signature properties: API gravity and sulfur content
          • Other commercial value drivers: distillation range, Total Acid Number, etc.
        • Crude oil assays
          • Sources and types of assays (commercial / marketing versus project / planning quality)
          • Interpreting assay data
        • Understanding crude oil supply/demand trade
          • Regional oil consumption growth
          • Global crude oil trade flow
          • Global battle for oil supremacy

        Petroleum Products

        • Product demand trends
          • Gasoline
          • Distillate
          • Fuel oil (IMO 2020 developments)
        • Product specification relationships with value

        Crude Oil and Refined Product Pricing

        • Basic petroleum market pricing concepts
          • Benchmarks
          • Quality / location drivers
          • Crude oil refining values (Gross Product Worth)
          • Key pricing differentials (light / heavy; sweet / sour, etc.)
          • Overview of commercial pricing formulas
        • Transportation / logistics costs
          • Modes of transportation
          • Worldscale tanker costs and pipeline tariffs
          • Terminal and handling costs

        Refinery Configurations and Complexity

        • Refinery configuration types
          • Topping / Hydro-skimming
          • Cracking / Coking
          • Relative margins
        • Conversion processes
          • Hydrocracking / Fluid catalytic cracking
          • Coking
          • Vis-breaking / Solvent de-asphalting
        • Upgrading processes
          • Hydrotreating / Benzene reduction
          • Catalytic reforming & Isomerization
          • Alkylation
        • Other processes (offsites, utilities, renewable fuel)

          Instructor

          Mr. Tod D. McGreevy, Vice President/Director; Muse, Stancil and Co.

          Mr. Tod McGreevy has 30 years of industry experience and a diverse background in petroleum refining and manufacturing. Mr. McGreevy currently serves as Vice President and Director of Muse, Stancil and Co., a global energy consultancy headquartered in Dallas, Texas. He has been with Muse since 2003 and is also a Director of Muse’s Singapore affiliate, Muse, Stancil & Co (Asia), PTE, LTD. During his career, Mr. McGreevy has held various positions that encompass many of the technical/managerial functions found in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry. Previous work assignments have given him a wealth of experience in refinery economics including tactical planning and optimization, long-term, strategic planning, project evaluation, economic justification, and development, budgeting, financial performance measurement and benchmarking, and financial modeling.

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          Recording: Petroleum Refining 101

          Individual attendee(s) - $ 1195.00 each

          Recording: Introduction to Pipeline Pressure Testing

          “This course provided a lot of useful information on when, why, and how to perform different types of pressure tests. It was a good introduction, but also provided useful information for experienced people.” – NiSource

          Any company that operates pipelines transporting various commodities needs to be well versed in the procedures for pressure testing in order to ensure pipeline integrity and the interruption-free movement of their contents.

          This course will provide insight to the testing process, whether using air, gas or a liquid, and how these tests measure the strength of the line and identify leaks.

          Attendees of this introductory course will learn:

          • Basic testing methodology including mechanical concepts
          • How test results are evaluated for validity
          • How environmental factors can affect testing validity
          • Safety procedures and proper documentation of test elements

          Learning Outcomes

          • Review the basic testing process and discuss the difference between pneumatic and hydrostatic tests
          • Run through the distinct phases of a test procedure
          • Acknowledge the environmental effects on a test
          • Evaluate how to normalize the test results
          • Describe the process to prepare the piping to be placed into service
          • Discuss documentation of test results

          Agenda

          Introduction

            • Welcome
            • Student introduction
            • Class agenda
            • Training objectives

          Basic Pressure Testing Principles

            • Why
            • How often
            • Standards
            • Basic procedure

          Pneumatic vs. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing

          • Pneumatic testing considerations
          • Hydraulic testing considerations

          Hydrostatic Testing

          • Understand environmental effects

          Testing Phases

          • Prepare line to be tested
          • Fill line with test medium
          • Connect test measurement equipment
          • Stabilize test facility
          • Pressure up line
          • Hold test pressure
          • Correct test discontinuities
          • Depressurize line
          • Clean line if required

          Analyze Test Results

          • Temperature and pressure effect on test medium
          • Temperature and pressure effect on pipe
          • Normalize any environmental effects

          Prepare Line to be Placed into Service

          • Remove residual liquid from line
          • Clean interior surface of line

          Recordkeeping and Documentation

          Instructor

          Thomas Lael, Formerly with ConocoPhillips Pipeline Company

          Mr. Lael has been involved with the pipeline industry for over 45 years. He has worked for various State Pipeline Regulatory agencies (Illinois, Connecticut, and California) and the Federal government (Transportation Safety Institute, now known as Training and Qualification’s [T&Q]).  More recently, Mr. Lael has worked for major petroleum pipeline operators as a code compliance officer and Operator Qualifications Administrator. He has been responsible for determining the operator’s compliance with Federal and State pipeline safety regulations and determining the intent of current and proposed PHMSA regulations.

          Mr. Lael spent 10 years working with ConocoPhillips as the OQ administrator for the company OQ program. His employment with ConocoPhillips evolved from his initial employment with Tosco Corporation starting in 1999, merged into Phillips Pipeline Company in 2001, and finally into ConocoPhillips in 2002. He was responsible for the OQ qualifications for approximately 950 employees and over 1,500 contract individuals.

          Mr. Lael has worked as an expert witness on legal cases concerning pipeline safety and accident/incident investigations. Mr. Lael has investigated numerous natural gas and petroleum pipeline explosion and fires.

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          Recording: Introduction to Pipeline Pressure Testing

          Individual attendee(s) - $ 1195.00 each

          Recording: Pipelines 101 – Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines

          Recording: Pipelines 101 - Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines

          | On Demand eLearning Course

          “Each speaker gave an excellent presentation. All presentations were interesting, the speakers were articulate, and the pace was very good.” – Dominion Energy

          “A very in-depth look at DOT pipeline safety regulations by folks who know and have lived the regulations in their previous careers.” – CNX Resources

          “Great presentation. It was definitely worth the time spent to listen and learn.” – Contango Oil and Gas

          “The Pipelines 101 course was interactive and enjoyable. The ‘live’ program via Microsoft Teams made it more interesting.” – Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company

          This course is intended primarily for those individuals who may have a limited knowledge or experience with pipelines. It will provide a better understanding of how pipelines are constructed, how they are operated and maintained, and the applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

          Concentrating on natural gas and petroleum pipelines, the course will cover:

          • The history of pipelines
          • Pertinent definitions and terminology
          • How pipelines are designed and how they operate
          • Maintenance and safety practices

          This course is especially beneficial for anyone involved in land development, marketing, engineering, or insurance. It’s also of value for various local government agencies to help with zoning and location issues.

          Learning Outcomes

          • Compare the major differences in the types of pipelines and summarize how pipelines work
          • Recognize the vernacular related to pipeline terms of design, construction, and operation
          • Describe the route selection process and articulate the right of way acquisition process
          • Explain the types of pipeline equipment and types of pipeline facilities
          • Review the requirements for proper maintenance activities and discuss safety practices that need to be put in place
          • Demonstrate familiarity with the major codes and standards as well as pipeline regulatory agencies

          Agenda

          History of Pipelines

           

          Design of Pipelines

          • Design factors and class locations
          • Pipeline sizing
          • Road and water body crossings

          Pipeline Construction

          • Route selection and route survey
            • Traditional and emerging methods
          • Right-of-way/easement negotiations
          • Pipeline construction (Pictorial Display)
          • Other pre-construction actions

          Operations and Maintenance Activities

          • Cathodic protection (natural gas and liquid)
          • Odorization (natural gas)
          • Leak survey (natural gas)
          • Patrolling (natural gas and liquid)
          • Continuing surveillance (natural gas)
          • Line markers and signs (natural gas and liquids)
          • Pump stations (liquid)
          • Compressor stations (natural gas)
          • Regulator stations (natural gas)
          • Valve maintenance (natural gas and liquid)
          • Fences and station security (natural gas and liquid)
          • Pipeline pigging (natural gas and liquid)
          • Breakout tanks

          Forms of Government Oversite

          • Environmental permitting
            • US Army Corps of Engineers
            • US Fish and Wildlife Service
            • Migratory Bird Treaty Act
            • National Historic Preservation Act – Section 106 compliance
            • Pipelines on Tribal lands
            • Federal land management agencies (BLM, USFS, BOR)
            • NEPA compliance
          • State regulations

          Instructors

          Keith Coyle, Attorney, Babst Calland 

          Keith Coyle is a member of the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office and a shareholder in the Energy and Natural Resources, Environmental and Transportation Safety groups and Pipeline and HazMat Safety practice. Mr. Coyle advises clients throughout the United States on energy matters, but his practice focuses primarily on the regulation of pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and the transportation of hazardous materials. He has significant experience working on these issues for clients in the private sector, as a former government attorney, and through his participation in industry task forces and trade organizations.


          Chris Hoidal, Formerly with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

          Chris Hoidal is a non-attorney professional in the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office, where he serves as Senior Director of Safety in the Energy and Natural Resources, Environmental and Pipeline and HazMat Safety groups. Mr. Hoidal is a strategic advisor to clients throughout the United States on the regulation of transportation pipelines, LNG facilities and other regulated energy facilities. He has more than 30 years of experience in various senior roles with the US Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

          Mr. Hoidal guides industry stakeholders seeking to improve regulatory compliance and safety performance, conducting transactional due diligence, building remedial programs to address accidents and near-miss events. Mr. Hoidal also advises clients on special permits, inspection preparation, enforcement, rulemaking and policy development. Mr. Hoidal served as a Senior Technical Advisor in PHMSA’s Office of Pipeline Safety between 2018 and 2021. In this role, he supported PHMSA in the development of recent rules and implementing guidance, including the 2019 Gas “Mega Rule.” Mr. Hoidal worked with federal, state, industry, and public stakeholders to develop enforcement guidance and conduct informational seminars on these programs. Prior to this role, Mr. Hoidal served for 20 years as PHMSA’s Western Region Director for the Office of Pipeline Safety. As Director, he was responsible for administering the federal pipeline safety compliance and enforcement program in 12 western states.

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          Recording: Pipelines 101 - Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines

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          Recording: Introduction to Pipeline Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

          Recording: Introduction to Pipeline Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

          | On Demand eLearning Course

          “They did a great job explaining the process, and I liked it even more when they talk about actual experiences too.” – SPEC Services

          “Excellent intro to the pipeline construction process.” – Department of Energy

          Metallic pipelines, both natural gas and petroleum, are subject to the process of corrosion unless protected by cathodic protection. Corrosion of pipelines leads to leaks, loss of service, and expense to the operator of the pipeline system. Many utility companies operate natural gas and petroleum pipelines and strive to prevent corrosion by utilizing cathodic protection.

          Through this understanding of the corrosion process, one can then understand how and why cathodic protection prevents the problems caused by corrosion. The program will also discuss the various cathodic protection methods used to stop or prevent the negative effects of corrosion on the metallic pipeline systems. Just about every natural gas and petroleum pipeline is subject to either Federal or State regulatory oversite, so the agenda also ensures understanding of the basic cause and prevention of corrosion in order to help the operator of the pipeline in complying with those government requirements.

          These basic elements not only apply to metallic pipelines but would also be applicable to any buried metallic structure such as water lines, electrical conduit, or otherwise.

          Learning Outcomes

          • Review the basic corrosion cell and how to prevent corrosion
          • Examine parts of a corrosion cell the effect on metallic structures
          • Describe the coating of metallic structures and rectifier systems
          • Discuss use of anodes and the interference problems and remediation
          • Explain the critical regulatory requirements

          Agenda

          Introduction

          • Welcome
          • Introduction of students and instructors
          • Class agenda
          • Training objectives

          Corrosion Cell

          • Anode
          • Cathode
          • Metallic path
          • Electrolyte

          Types of Corrosion

          • Galvanic
          • Electrolysis

          Cathodic Protection

          • What is it?
          • How it works and why
          • Measuring the level of cathodic protection

          Galvanic Systems

          • Anodes
          • Deep bed anodes

          Rectifier Systems

          • Rectifiers
          • Anode beds
          • Interference problems

          Inspection & Testing

          • Types of inspection/tests
          • Frequency of inspection/tests

          Record Keeping Requirements

          Q&A and Adjournment

          Instructors

          Thomas Lael, formerly with ConocoPhillips Pipeline Company

          Mr. Lael has been involved with the pipeline industry for over 45 years. He has worked for various State Pipeline Regulatory agencies (Illinois, Connecticut, and California) and the Federal government (Transportation Safety Institute, now known as Training and Qualification’s [T&Q]). More recently, Mr. Lael has worked for major petroleum pipeline operators as a code compliance officer and Operator Qualifications Administrator. He has been responsible for determining the operator’s compliance with Federal and State pipeline safety regulations and determining the intent of current and proposed PHMSA regulations.

          Mr. Lael spent 10 years working with ConocoPhillips as the OQ administrator for the company OQ program. His employment with ConocoPhillips evolved from his initial employment with Tosco Corporation starting in 1999, merged into Phillips Pipeline Company in 2001, and finally into ConocoPhillips in 2002. He was responsible for the OQ qualifications for approximately 950 employees and over 1,500 contract individuals.

          Mr. Lael has worked as an expert witness on legal cases concerning pipeline safety and accident/incident investigations. Mr. Lael has investigated numerous natural gas and petroleum pipeline explosion and fires.


          Don McCoy, formerly with PHMSA’s Office of Pipeline Safety

          Don is a native of Georgia and a graduate of Georgia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering. After several years in the aerospace industry, Don changed careers to the natural gas industry and pipeline safety, including regulatory stints with the Georgia Public Service Commission and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration – Office of Pipeline Safety. Don’s pipeline industry experience included 40+ years at Oklahoma-based companies Mustang Fuel Corporation, Enogex Inc., Chesapeake Energy, Chesapeake Midstream, and Access Midstream.

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          Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

          If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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          Recording: Introduction to Pipeline Corrosion & Cathodic Protection

          January , 2100 |
          Individual attendee(s) - $ 1195.00 each

          Recording: Oilfields 101

          Recording: Oilfields 101

          | On Demand eLearning Course

          “Great course. Broad understanding of the oilfield.” – Senior Civil Engineering Manager, Antero Resources

          “Pete did a great job of explaining the fundamentals of oil and gas in a vocabulary for non-technical people.” – Discovery Natural Resources

          “Pete was a great speaker and made the course engaging and enjoyable. As someone who is new to the oil and gas industry, it was incredibly helpful to learn from an industry expert.” – Antero Resources

          The Oilfields 101 course provides both new hires and those needing a refresher with a fundamental, well-rounded understanding of oilfields and all their moving parts. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of oilfield history and essentials (terms, composition, important organizations, etc.) and building up to the oil industry’s current challenges and its future, this course is a deep dive into the ins and outs of the industry:

          • Geology
          • Drilling wells
          • Completions
          • Market value chain
          • Storage
          • Importing and exporting
          • Oilfield tools
          • Environmental regulations
          • And everything in-between

          Attendees will leave the program feeling more confident and comfortable when it comes to deeper conversations about oilfield reservoirs, production, midstream activities, decommissioning, and more. Special discounts apply if you bring your team, so register today!

          Learning Outcomes

          • Review oilfield fundamentals and history, including composition, refined oil products, types of oils, regulations, and planning
          • Examine the role of reservoir engineers and geologists in terms of technical and leadership expectations in economics, analysis, evaluation, and more
          • Discuss drilling wells and how the mechanical process is performed
          • Define “completions” and their types and tools
          • Discover how oil is produced from a reservoir and discuss the testing, acidizing, drilling, and fracking processes
          • Analyze the oil market value chain and how it plays into US, Canada, and Global markets
          • Review the different types of crude oil storage and midstream activities when it comes to locations, above vs. below ground, operations, and environmental reviews
          • Realize today’s challenges and how oilfields fit into discussions on climate change, environmental regulations and reforms, and decarbonization

          Agenda

          Oilfield Fundamentals

          • Oil Composition
          • Oil, Wet Natural Gas, and Dry Natural Gas
          • Distinguishing Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream
          • LPGs – Liquid Petroleum Gases
          • NGLs – Natural Gas Liquids
          • Refined Oil Products – Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, etc.
          • Types of Organizations Involved in the Oilfield
          • Various Types of Oils
          • Benefits, Global Market, and Terminology
          • Measurements and Conversions

          Oil Industry History & Overview

          • Spindle Top
          • 1800’s – Standard Oil – Breakup to the Current Oil Giants
          • OPEC
          • Oil Tankers
          • US Importing and Exporting
          • US and Global Regulations
          • Recognizing Surface Facilities and Subsurface (Downhole) Activities
          • Schedules and the Planning Processes Used in the Industry

          Oil Reservoirs and Geology

          • Role of Reservoir Engineers and Geologist: Both Technical and Leadership
          • Economics, Planning, CAPEX, and OPEX
          • Determining Where to Drill, Infill Spacing, Injection, and Similar Activities
          • Logging, Reservoir Evaluation, Correlation, and Log Analysis
          • What Data Do We Get from Logs and What Is It Used for?
          • 3D Models and New Technology
          • Reserves Estimation and Secondary Recovery
          • Why Do We Need It and What Does It Entail?

          Drilling Wells

          • How is the Mechanical Process Performed?
          • Circulation and Drilling Mud
          • Casing and Cement – What Are They Used For?
          • What is an Annulus, Fluidity, and Isolation?
          • Data Acquisition and Deciphering Reports
          • How and Why Do They Drill Horizontal Laterals?

          Completions

          • What is a “Completion”?
          • Types of Completions
          • Perforated or Cased?
          • Fractured, Slotted Liners, and Gravel Pack
          • Oilfield Tools: Hammers and Wrenches
          • Packers and Bridge Plugs
          • Sleeves and Frac Ports

          Production

          • How is Oil Produced from a Reservoir?
          • Operations Examples
          • Oil Well Testing and Pulling Wells
          • Mechanical and Operation Reliability and Failures
          • Acidizing
          • Waterflood, Steam, and Carbon Dioxide Injection
          • Artificial Lift and Why It Is Needed
          • Types of Pumping Units
          • Long Stroke and Traditional Units
          • Rods, Balls, and Seats
          • Plunger Lift and Gas Lift
          • Submersible Electric Pumps
          • Drilling Technology
          • Hydraulic Fracking

          The Oil Market Value Chain Overview

          • The Oil Industry Value Chain
          • Major Oil Plays in US, Canada, and Global
          • Oil Wells and the Different Types of Standards of Oil
          • LPGs and Their Importance
          • Conventional and Unconventional Drilling
          • Costs of Drilling and Fracking

          Decommissioning

          • What is a “Completion”?
          • Plugging and Abandonment
          • Well Summary and Well History Reports
          • Squeeze Cementing Reports

          Crude Oil Storage and Midstream Activities

          • Different Types of Storage and Location
          • Above Ground and Below Ground
          • Operations and Storage Development
          • Oil Gathering, Transportation, and Refining
          • US Oil Reserve
          • Regulatory Issues
          • Pipeline Planning, Shippers, and Construction Costs
          • Environmental Reviews of Oil Pipelines and Federal & State Regulators

          Oil Industry Challenges Today

          • Climate Change
          • Presidential Election and Ban on Drilling in Federal Lands
          • FERC’s 1999 Pipeline Policy Statement
          • Landowner Opposition and Eminent Domain
          • Opposition by the States and Environmental Groups
          • Keep It In the Ground and the Green New Deal
          • Environmental Regulation and Reforms
          • Decarbonization

          Instructor

          Pete Berzins, Energy Market Leader, WGA Consulting Engineers 

          Pete Berzins has broad experience in various sectors of the energy Industry. This includes project management and design from preliminary engineering report (PER) preparation to design of meter stations, compressor facilities, processing plants, pipelines containing natural gas or liquid petroleum products, HDD’s, and underground utilities. Mr. Berzins has also performed specification preparation, subcontractor oversight, utility coordination, inspections, and construction oversight/support.

          Prior to his time at WGA Consulting, Mr. Berzins worked as the Senior Director of Oil & Gas at TTL. He has received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA in Finance and International Business from University of Houston.

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          Recording: Oilfields 101

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          Recording: Enhanced Oil Recovery Fundamentals

          Recording: Enhanced Oil Recovery Fundamentals

          | On Demand eLearning Course

          Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) is considered to be a huge steppingstone in the energy transition, due to its carbon capture ability. Now with new funding from President Biden to help reach emission reduction goals, EOR is—and will continue to be—a major topic of discussion in the coming years. To help with understanding the need, process, and expectations for EOR, this introductory course will tackle the following:

          • The window of opportunity for EOR and its crucial timing
          • The necessity of pilots, the risks they address, and single-well vs. inter-well pilots
          • How to optimize composition, tackle operational issues, consider enhanced surveillance, and understand value streams
          • Reservoir characterization and data requirements for EOR

          This program will also include case studies that will help attendees to apply this knowledge to practical, real-world situations. Whether you are already implementing EOR tactics, getting ready to onboard EOR, or just curious about the process and why it’s important moving forward, this event will help attendees hold deeper, more informed conversations regarding the future of EOR.

          Learning Outcomes

          • Review the basics of EOR, including its history, current processes, and physics for different oil targets
          • Examine differences between EOR processes (polymer flooding, low salinity waterflooding, thermally active polymers, etc.)
          • Discuss timing of response, project phasing, screening criteria, and value streams
          • Explain the different types of pilots, why they’re necessary, associated risk, and how we can learn from EOR surprises
          • Study reservoir and well design considerations, and operational issues
          • Review how EOR is modelled, including optimization of composition, slug-size, and phasing

          Agenda

          Overview of EOR

          • What is EOR
          • Historic and Current EOR Schemes
          • Motivation for EOR in the Energy Transition
          • Distribution of Remaining Oil and How it Dictates EOR
          • Assessing the Ongoing Process

          Fundamentals of EOR Processes

          • Polymer Flooding
          • Gell Treatments and Thermally Active Polymers
          • Surfactant Polymer Flooding/ASP
          • Low Salinity Waterflooding
          • CO2 and Miscible Gas Flooding
          • Huff’n Puff

          Screening of EOR Processes & Analogues

          • Typical Screening Criteria
          • Limitations of Screening Criteria
          • Picking an Analogue
          • Dimensionless Curves

          Window of Opportunity and Timing of EOR Processes

          • Secondary vs. Tertiary Processes
          • Timing of Response
          • Phasing of EOR projects
          • Case Study: Timing of Gas Injection

          The Role of Pilots and Learning from EOR Surprises

          • Why Would We Need a Pilot?
          • Risks Addressed by Pilots
          • Kinds of Pilots
          • Single-Well Pilots
          • Observation Wells
          • Inter-well Pilots
          • Small-Scale EOR
          • Learning from Case Histories

          Understanding Value Streams, Energy Consumption/GHG, & Economics

          • Synergistic Impacts of Low Salinity Water
          • CO2 Retention
          • Sources of Injectant
          • Timing Impact on Economics
          • Energy Consumption

          How EOR is Modeled

          • Koval’s Method
          • Spreadsheet Tools
          • Reservoir Simulation
          • Type Pattern Modelling
          • Upscaling
          • Uncertainty Modelling

          Data Requirements & Reservoir Characterization for EOR

          • Understanding the Baseline
          • Polymer Flooding
          • Low Salinity Waterflooding
          • CO2 and Miscible Gas Flooding

          Well Design Considerations

          • Pattern Conversion
          • Spacing
          • Corrosion
          • Horizontal vs. Vertical Wells

          Optimization of Composition, Slug-Size, & Phasing

          • Slug-Size Considerations for Chemical Flooding
          • Over-Enrichment of Miscible Gas Floods and Separation of Produced CO2
          • Tapered WAG in Miscible Floods
          • Solvent Supply and Phasing

          Surveillance

          • Need for Enhanced Surveillance
          • Tracers
          • Composition of Produced Fluids
          • Coring Behind the Flood

          Operational lssues

          • Quality Control of Chemical Supply
          • Disposal of Produced Water in LoSal
          • Treatment of Produced Water in Polymer Flooding and Chemical Flooding
          • WAG Conversion

          Review & Wrap-up

          Instructor

          Gary Jerauld, Advisor—Enhanced Oil Recovery & Reservoir Engineering

          Gary is a seasoned advisor and mentor to technical professionals in the areas of oil and gas E&P, reservoir management, EOR, and reservoir simulation and worked at BP for over 16 years as their Reservoir Engineering Advisor with a focus on EOR and Dynamic Displacement.

          As a Reservoir Engineer in ARCO and BP, he had the opportunity to work on a diverse range of new developments, as well as produce fields encompassing different geographies and environments on five continents. The range includes some of the world’s largest waterfloods, massive offshore and deepwater projects, gas developments, and especially advanced recovery technologies. He devoted much of his early career to the fundamentals of multiphase flow in porous media and developed the three-phase relative permeability correlation that was used for over twenty years to design and model three-phase processes at Prudhoe Bay. He received the SPE IOR Pioneer award for his work on Brightwater and Low Salinity waterflooding.

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