Course Content
Day 1
Introduction & Basic Principles of Gas Lift
Gas Lifting
Basic Features of Gas Lifting
Some of the primary limitations and disadvantages
Well Inflow Performance…Some Basic concepts
- Pressure Loss in the Reservoir
- Reservoir fluid flow fundamentals
- IPR from test points
- Darcy's law
- Skin effect
GAS LIFT EQUIPTMENT
- Gas lift valves
- Injection Pressure-Operated Valves
- Production Pressure-Operated Valves (PPO)
- Throttling Valves
- Pilot Valves
- Dome Charge Pressure Corrections
- Valve parts terminology
- Gas Lift Valve Selection
- Pressures to Operate a Valve
- Valve spread
- Test Rack Opening Pressure (TRO)
- Production Pressure Effect (PPE)
Day 2
Continuous Gas Lift
- Physical Limit GLR
- The effect of injecting gas (GL valves) in the production
- Optimal GLR
Formation Deliverability: Considerations
- Critical considerations
- System Design Example
Design Procedure
- Unloading in Continuous Gas Lift Wells
- Unloading Design Procedures
- Unloading Process Considerations
Gas Injection Control on Surface
- Determination of the injection point depth assuming constant wellhead production pressure
- Procedure using equilibrium curves
- Finding the optimum injection point with computer programs
- Effect of the different system's components and fluid properties on the liquid production of a well producing on gas lift
Day 3
TYPES OF COMPLETIONS FOR GAS LIFT INSTALLATIONS
- Single completions
- Completions for annular flow
- Use of coiled tubing
- Gas lift valve mechanics
- Force balance equations
- Injection-pressure-operated valves
- Calculation of the Nitrogen pressure at different conditions
- Determination of the port and bellows areas
- Gas flow through gas lift valves
Day 4
Design of continuous gas lift installations
- Gas lift mandrel spacing procedures
- Mandrel spacing for IPO valves
- Valve calculations
- The analytical way of calculating the depth of the valve
- Unloading liquid flow rate and required injection gas flow rate at each unloading valve
Continuous gas lift troubleshooting
- Difficulties encountered when trying to perform troubleshooting analyses
- Causes and corrective actions for possible corrective actions for possible failures and or loos of lifting efficiency
- Failures or malfunctions of gas lift and completion equipment
- Deterioration of the reservoir, production tubing, gas injection line, or the flowline
- Possible causes and solutions when unloading the well cannot be completed
- Multiple points of injection
- Handling problems associated with emulsion generation
- METHODOLOGY FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ANALYSES
FIELD TECHNIQUES FOR TROUBLESHOOTING A GAS LIFT WELL
- Communication tests
- Downhole pressure and temperature surveys
- Use of sonic devices
- Use of CO2 injection to determine the point of injection
- Downhole pressure and temperature measurements using permanent downhole sensors
- Total well depth and liquid level measurements using wireline tools
- Use of injection gas flow rate measurement charts
- Use of wellhead pressure charts
- AUTOMATED SYSTEMS TO DETECT AND ANALYZE WELLS WITH OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS IN GAS LIFT FIELDS WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF WELLS (I-FIELD SOLUTION)
Day 5
TROUBLESHOOTING EXAMPLES
- GAS LIFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- Quick look for Gas Lift Prosper
- Gas Lift Design with Prosper
- Well Problem Examples
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals working in the oil and gas industry who are involved in or responsible for the design, operation, and optimization of gas lift systems. This includes, but is not limited to:
- 1. Petroleum engineers involved in well completion, production engineering, or reservoir management.
- 2. Production engineers responsible for maximizing production rates and optimizing artificial lift systems.
- 3. Operations personnel involved in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of gas lift systems.
- 4. Reservoir engineers seeking to enhance their understanding of artificial lift techniques and their impact on reservoir performance.
- 5. Facilities engineers involved in the design and installation of surface facilities related to gas lift operations.
- 6. Technical professionals working in roles related to production optimization, reservoir surveillance, and field development planning.
- 7. Managers and supervisors overseeing production operations and seeking to improve efficiency and profitability through optimized gas lift systems.
- 8. Consultants and service providers offering expertise in artificial lift technologies and production optimization solutions.
This course is suitable for both experienced professionals looking to deepen their knowledge and skills in gas lift systems, as well as for those new to the field who wish to gain a solid foundation in this important aspect of oil and gas production operations.
Focus Areas
The course Gas Lift Systems Design, Operation, and Optimization aims to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand, design, operate, and optimize gas lift systems in oil and gas production operations.
By the end of the course, participants will:
1. Gain a deep understanding of gas lift systems, including their principles, components, and functions within oil and gas production operations.
2. Learn the fundamentals of gas lift system design, including the selection of appropriate equipment, optimization of injection rates, and consideration of well and reservoir characteristics.
3. Develop proficiency in the operation and maintenance of gas lift systems, including troubleshooting common issues and ensuring efficient and safe operation.
4. Explore advanced topics such as gas lift optimization techniques, including analysis of production data, modeling, and simulation to maximize system performance and enhance production rates.
5. Acquire practical skills through hands-on exercises, case studies, and real-world examples, allowing participants to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life scenarios.
6. Understand the economic implications of gas lift system design and optimization, including cost analysis, return on investment considerations, and risk assessment.
7. Collaborate with peers to solve complex problems and engage in discussions on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in gas lift systems design and optimization.
8. Develop a comprehensive understanding of safety and environmental considerations associated with gas lift operations, including regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
By achieving these objectives, participants will be well-equipped to contribute effectively to the design, operation, and optimization of gas lift systems, thereby enhancing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in oil and gas production operations.
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6 July, 2026 - 10 July, 2026