2013 Training Course Catalogue

2013
TRAINING COuRSe
CATAlOGue
what was the most beneficial part
of the CMG training course?
“I saw the applications to my work right away, especially in circulation and

in seeing the effects of trajectory issues.” (Advanced Wellbore Modelling
in STARS™, May 2012)
“The course had a lot of hands-on exercises. Instructor showed good knowledge
and enthusiasm for the subject matter. Very good course with great practical
value.” (SAGD Simulation using STARS, April 2012)
“The theory portion was very helpful. The tutorials were very effective
in demonstrating the concepts.” (Geomechanics, March 2012)
“This training covered most of my questions I had about simulating shale gas.
I feel more confident now.” (Simulation of Shale, Tight Oil and Gas Reservoirs,
January 2012)
“Showing the flexibility with which the dataset can be modified using Builder.
The instructor was knowledgeable about the new trends in industry.”
(Advanced Wellbore Modelling in STARS, April 2011)
“The applicability to my work was immediate. The concepts were simple,

and short run times for simulations allowed more time for learning.”
(Numerical Tuning Techniques for CMG Simulators, March 2011)
“Great overview of the program. Instructor was knowledgeable and interesting

and engaged the class. Really enjoyed the exercises at the end of the course,
it tied together everything that we learned.” (Introduction to CMG’s Simulation
Workflows, February 2011)
foreword
Oil and gas operators are facing challenges previously unknown - the need for trained reservoir engineers
and the enhanced recovery of increasingly complex reservoirs. By using CMG reservoir simulation software,
reservoir engineers are able to maximize productivity and confidently conduct economic forecasts with
reduced risk and uncertainty.
CMG software is the industry standard for advanced processes reservoir simulation. After attending one
of our hands-on, industry focused training courses, attendees will be better trained to use the reservoir
simulation tools in the most efficient way, ultimately leading to faster and more accurate engineering
decisions. CMG offers a variety of courses from beginner to advanced, covering the full CMG software
suite, advanced processes and the varying reservoir challenges, as appropriate. Our courses are
developed and taught by highly experienced, specialist reservoir engineers, who discuss latest
technology trends in the oil and gas industry and application to reservoir simulation.
At CMG, we have built world-class training facilities that are equipped with the latest hardware
to provide a pleasant and an excellent learning experience for all attendees. All courses can be
held in one of our dedicated training facilities or delivered at your office. Please contact one
of our training coordinators to discuss custom, on-site training courses in more detail.
CMG training courses are unique and effective:

1. Attendees have access to experienced instructors, drawn from our Consulting, Support
and Training engineering staff and software development team
2. Ability to hold courses in your offices or at a dedicated CMG facility
3. Ability to choose the course level according to your skill level (introductory,
intermediate, advanced)
4. Ability to customize the training, using your data, for immediate applicability to your
own projects
5. Offer a combination of lecture-type conceptual material with modular, hands-on labs
and tutorials building upon prior developed skills and knowledge; learn by practicing
within the software products on relevant projects
We invite you to attend one of our training courses to learn why CMG software continues
to be the industry standard for advanced reservoir simulation processes.
Best regards,
Ken Dedeluk
President & CEO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Available Courses 1
• heavy oil training 2
• unconventional oil & gas training 3
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) training 4
Builder, Simulation Model Building Application 6

Results, Visualization & Analysis Application
• introduction to cmg’s simulation workflows 7
• Advanced Features in Builder & Results 8
IMEX, Three-Phase, Black Oil Simulator 10

• conventional oil reservoir simulation (HOUSTON) 11
GEM, Compositional & Unconventional Reservoir SimulAtor 12

• simulation of Shale, tight oil and Gas RESERVOIRS 13
• Coal Bed Methane Simulation 14
• CO2 EOR simulation 15
• Geomechanics 16
w w w. c m g l . c a / t r a i n i n g
for CURRENT
scheDule • Numerical Tuning Techniques for CMG Simulators 17
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• Geochemistry 18
• CO2 Sequestration Simulation 19
• FORGAS 20
online
registration
now available
STARS, Advanced Processes & Thermal Reservoir Simulator 22
• Introduction to thermal eor simulation 23
• SAGD Simulation 24
• Thermal and ADVANCED Processes Simulation (VEnezuela) 25
• ADVANCED Wellbore Modelling 26
• Geomechanics 27
• Chemical EOR Simulation 28
• CHEMICAL FLOODING (VEnezuela) 29
• Numerical Tuning Techniques for CMG Simulators 30
• MODELLING OF CARBONATE NATURALLY FRACTURED RESERVOIRS 31
WinProp, Phase-Behaviour & Fluid Property Program 32

• Phase Behaviour Modelling and PVT Creation 33
CMOST, Enhance & Accelerate Sensitivity Analysis, History 34

Matching, Optimization & Uncertainty Analysis
• Assisted History Matching, Optimization 35
& Uncertainty Analysis
& Uncertainty Analysis USING stars (VENEZUELA)
& Uncertainty Analysis USING IMEX (VENEZUELA)
• CUSTOM TRAINING COURSES 38

• INSTRUCTORS 40
• Locations & Contact Information 43
AVAILABLE COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO
CMG’S SIMULATION
WORKFLOWS
PAGE 7
UNCONVENTIONAL EOR HEAVY OIL

OIL/GAS PROCESSES PROCESSES PROCESSES
SIMULATION OF SHALE, PHASE BEHAVIOUR INTRODUCTION

TIGHT OIL & GAS MODELLING & PVT TO THERMAL EOR
RESERVOIRS CREATION SIMULATION
PAGE 13 PAGE 33 PAGE 23
COAL BED METHANE CHEMICAL EOR

SAGD SIMULATION
SIMULATION SIMULATION
ADVANCED WELLBORE
ASSISTED HISTORY CO2 EOR SIMULATION
MATCHING, OPTIMIZATION
MODELLING
& UNCERTAINTY PAGE 15 PAGE 26
ANALYSIS PAGE 35
PHASE BEHAVIOUR CO2 SEQUESTRATION

MODELLING & PVT GEOMECHANICS
SIMULATION
CREATION PAGE 16
PAGE 33 PAGE 19
NUMERICAL TUNING MODELLING OF

CARBONATE NATURALLY
TECHNIQUES FOR CMG FRACTURED
SIMULATORS RESERVOIRS
PAGE 30 PAGE 31
ADVANCED FEATURES CUSTOM TRAINING

IN BUILDER & RESULTS COURSES
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heAvy OIl TRAINING
INTRODuCTION TO
CMG’S SIMulATION
WORKFlOWS
pAGe 7
OTheR ReCOMMeNDeD INTRODuCTION TO

TheRMAl eOR
COuRSeS SIMulATION
pAGe 23
ASSISTeD hISTORy
MATChING, OpTIMIzATION
& uNCeRTAINTy SAGD SIMulATION
ANAlySIS pAGe 35 pAGe 24
ADvANCeD FeATuReS
IN buIlDeR & ReSulTS
pAGe 8 GeOMeChANICS
pAGe 16
phASe behAvIOuR
MODellING & pvT
CReATION
pAGe 33
ADvANCeD WellbORe
MODellING
pAGe 26
NuMeRICAl TuNING
TeChNIqueS FOR CMG
SIMulATORS
pAGe 30
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uNCONveNTIONAl
OIl & GAS TRAINING
INTRODuCTION TO
CMG’S SIMulATION
WORKFlOWS
pAGe 7
OTheR ReCOMMeNDeD SIMulATION OF ShAle,

COAl beD MeThANe
TIGhT OIl & GAS
COuRSeS SIMulATION
ReSeRvOIRS
pAGe 14 pAGe 13
ASSISTeD hISTORy
MATChING, OpTIMIzATION
& uNCeRTAINTy
ANAlySIS pAGe 35
GeOMeChANICS
pAGe 16
phASe behAvIOuR
MODellING & pvT
CReATION
pAGe 33
NuMeRICAl TuNING
TeChNIqueS FOR CMG
SIMulATORS
pAGe 30
ADvANCeD FeATuReS
pAGe 8
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ENHANCED
OIL RECOVERY (EOR) TRAINING
INTRODUCTION TO
CMG’S SIMULATION
WORKFLOWS
PAGE 7
OTHER RECOMMENDED PHASE BEHAVIOUR INTRODUCTION TO

MODELLING & PVT THERMAL EOR
COURSES CREATION SIMULATION
PAGE 33 PAGE 23
CHEMICAL EOR
GEOCHEMISTRY CO2 EOR SIMULATION
SIMULATION
MODELLING OF
CO2 SEQUESTRATION CARBONATE NATURALLY
SIMULATION FRACTURED
PAGE 19 RESERVOIRS PAGE 31
ASSISTED HISTORY
MATCHING, OPTIMIZATION
& UNCERTAINTY
ANALYSIS PAGE 35
GEOMECHANICS
PAGE 16
NUMERICAL TUNING
TECHNIQUES FOR CMG
SIMULATORS
PAGE 30
ADVANCED FEATURES
IN BUILDER & RESULTS
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BUILDER, SIMULATION MODEL BUILDING
APPLICATION
RESULTS, VISUALIZATION & ANALYSIS APPLICATION
The combination of Builder™ and Results™ provides a framework for data integration and workflow
management between CMG’s reservoir simulators. Builder is a menu‐driven reservoir simulation model creation,
editing and visualization program for generating input data for all CMG software products – STARS, GEM™,
IMEX™, CMOST™ and WinProp™. The Builder interface is designed to enhance user productivity. Results,
a set of post‐processing applications, is designed to visualize and report CMG software – STARS, GEM, IMEX,
and CMOST – input and output data into 2D aerial maps, 2D cross‐sections, 3D perspectives and stereoscopic
3D formats. All Results files can be exported for use in MS Office† products. New users will benefit from
the ease of use for model creation and editing, while advanced users will appreciate the “simulator KEYWORD format”.
BENEFITS
• Faster and more efficient design and preparation of reservoir simulation models
• Enhance user productivity through an interactive and easy‐to‐use interface
• Quickly and easily create models using Builder’s advanced process wizards (chemical reactions, hydraulic fracturing,
geomechanics, rock-fluid interaction and phase behaviour and reactions)
• Increase data integration and workflow management using Builder and Results
• Easily and effectively analyze simulator input and output data
• Make fast and informed decisions about improving recovery and performance for a well or a field
• Input from and output to 3D geological software to complete the seismic‐to‐simulation‐and‐back workflow
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING...

• I really enjoyed the visualization applications of the software and the quick reference tools
(Introduction to CMG’s Simulation Workflows, September 2012)
• The practical applications of the software made the course very useful
(Advanced Features in Builder & Results, July 2012)
• We covered all the main functions of the software. I liked the way we repeated use of Results by building onto
the same basic model several times. This repetition helped me navigate through the process on my own
by the end of the class (Introduction to CMG’s Simulation Workflows, February 2012)
• Very well organized notes and well‐constructed tutorials. Tutorials were pretty well focused on topics
of most interest. Good discussion of how options are implemented in the simulator
(Advanced Features in Builder & Results, July 2011)
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INTRODUCTION TO CMG’S
SIMULATION WORKFLOWS
ABOUT THE COURSE

This is the first course in any students’ training, upon which every subsequent course builds. Attendees will learn the
2-DAYS latest technology in pre- and post-processing capabilities for CMG simulators. These include Builder, which handles the
bulk of data preparation for black oil (IMEX), compositional (GEM) and advanced thermal/chemical process (STARS)
PREREQUISITES simulators. Basic raw data such as geological maps, PVT data, core analysis, production data, and perforation
• NONE /completion events are imported into Builder to create a complete dataset, initially for the IMEX simulator. Formats
for each type of data will be introduced.
NEXT STEPS
• ADVANCED BUILDER
Different methods of incorporating PVT data, relative permeability curves, well completions and injection/production
& RESULTS (pg.8) data etc. will be discussed in more detail. Participants will learn how to use the pre-processor to convert the raw data
• INTRODUCTION into an IMEX dataset. The converted dataset will be validated and processed by IMEX to generate output graphic files.
TO THERMAL EOR Participants will also learn how to use Results 3D, Results Graph, and Report Writer to view the simulation output.
SIMULATION (pg.23)
• ASSISTED HISTORY A similar approach could be used to create a compositional GEM dataset or a thermal STARS dataset.
MATCHING,
OPTIMIZATION
& UNCERTAINTY WHO SHOULD ATTEND
ANALYSIS (pg.35)
• SIMULATION OF SHALE, This two-day course is designed for engineers, geologists or other technical personnel who would like to build basic
TIGHT OIL & GAS black oil simulation models and at the same time use some advanced simulation technology, especially in terms
RESERVOIRS (pg.13)
of pre- and post-processing capabilities. A basic reservoir engineering background is required with little or no reservoir
• CBM SIMULATION (pg.14)
simulation experience.
• CO2 EOR SIMULATION
(pg.15)
• GEOMECHANICS (pg.16) COURSE CONTENT
• GEOCHEMISTRY (pg.18)
• Introduction to Builder, different map formats (Cartesian, orthogonal or non-orthogonal corner point grids)
• CO2 SEQUESTRATION
SIMULATION (pg.19) • Interpolation, editing of reservoir properties, adding/deleting wells including vertical and horizontal wells
• Adding aquifers, PVT data, relative permeability curves, and smoothing/adjusting data graphically
www.cmgl.ca/training/cmg-intro
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SCHEDULE • Analytical correlations used in preparing PVT data and rock/fluid properties
SCAN THE CODE • Defining fluid contacts, setting reference pressure, selection of different initialization methods
• Creation of recurrent well data and production history files based on general field production data
• Defining well perforations and creating restart records for prediction runs
• Validate data, test runs, and review results using Results 3D and Results Graph
• Create different Results - template files, multiple plots, and MS Excel† style reports
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ADVANCED FEATURES IN BUILDER
& RESULTS
2-DAYS ABOUT THE COURSE

PREREQUISITES Attendees will learn new advanced features and more sophisticated functions within Builder and Results
• INTRODUCTION to create complex datasets and reports. Existing datasets - IMEX, GEM, STARS - will be used to demonstrate
TO CMG’S SIMULATION the unique functions of CMG’s Builder/Results software.
WORKFLOWS (pg.7)
The course will provide participants with enough information and techniques to fully master the basic and advanced
NEXT STEPS features in Builder/Results to achieve optimum data designs and presentations.
• ASSISTED HISTORY
MATCHING,
OPTIMIZATION
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
& UNCERTAINTY
This two-day course is designed for engineers, geologists or other technical personnel who would like to learn the more
ANALYSIS (pg.35)
• NUMERICAL TUNING
advanced functions in CMG’s Builder and Results software. Basic CMG Builder/Results skills and an understanding for
TECHNIQUES (pg.30) one of CMG’s simulators - IMEX, GEM, STARS - are required.
• SAGD SIMULATION
(pg.24)
COURSE CONTENT
• GEOMECHANICS (pg.16)
• ADVANCED WELLBORE • Advanced Builder/Results applications
MODELLING (pg.26) • Use of formulae to create new variables, generate sectors, and assign different properties
• Use of different geostatistical methods to generate distributions based on Log data
• Grid upscaling
• Using build-up permeability estimation, relative permeability smoothing, and end point scaling
• Scripting for multiple geostatistical realizations
• Handling complex well configurations (e.g. multilateral wells, property modification,
and/or grid refinements around wells)
• Learning different process wizards and advanced presentation skills such as streamlines, iso-surfaces, vectors,
and color scaling
www.cmgl.ca/training/advanced-br
FOR CURRENT • Different plotting techniques will be discussed including rate versus cumulative production plots, axis scaling, property
SCHEDULE versus distance plots, report (tables) generation, customized reports and templates, etc.
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IMEX, THREE-PHASE, BLACK
OIL SIMULATOR
IMEX is one of the world’s fastest conventional reservoir simulators. IMEX is a full‐featured, three‐phase, four‐component,
black oil reservoir simulator for accurately modelling complex heterogeneous faulted structures, primary and secondary
recovery processes, horizontal and multilateral wells and reservoir subsidence. IMEX includes features such as local grid
refinement (LGR), comprehensive well management, a pseudo‐miscible option, polymer flooding, dual porosity/
permeability, flexible grids, gas adsorption and more. Reservoir engineers use IMEX to move from history-matched,
primary production and waterfloods to enhanced recovery processes in GEM and STARS, quickly and easily.
BENEFITS APPLICATIONS
• Quickly screen variety of recovery mechanisms before • Unconventional gas & liquids reservoir
moving to a more complex simulation • Primary depletion
• Accurate modelling of matrix‐fracture system in fractured • Naturally or hydraulically fractured reservoirs
reservoirs • Secondary recovery
• Seamless integration with CMOST for rapid, accurate • Gas storage fields
history matching

• The whole course was very helpful, particularly if there was no prior experience with Builder/Results.
(Introduction to CMG’s Simulation Workflows, July 2012)
• The instructor covered the course in a timely manner. He gave us enough time to follow and understand the underlying
concepts. He took time to answer all questions and enabled the class to participate in a lively exchange of ideas.
(Introduction to CMG’s Simulation Workflows, May 2011)
• Hands‐on experience valuable. Interspersing exercises with presentations helped reinforce concepts and workflow.
(Introduction to CMG’s Simulation Workflows, May 2011)
• Great course, very good at demonstrating the capabilities of the software, as well as, simulation in general.
(Introduction to CMG’s Simulation Workflows, February 2011)
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CONveNTIONAl
OIl ReSeRvOIR SIMulATION
NOTe: ThIS COuRSe IS ONly AvAIlAble IN hOuSTON
1-DAy AbOuT The COuRSe

pReRequISITeS The course will introduce the latest technology in black‐oil simulation capabilities using IMeX. CMG’s builder/
• INTRODuCTION Results software will be used extensively to create/modify data and analyze results. Several hands‐on exercises
TO CMG’S SIMulATION will be used to help students create an IMeX dataset and to apply several of the simulators capabilities.
WORKFlOWS (pg.7)
participants will use Results 3D and Results Graph to view simulation output.
NeXT STepS
• ADvANCeD buIlDeR WhO ShOulD ATTeND
& ReSulTS (pg.8)
• INTRODuCTION
This one‐day course is designed for engineers, geologists or other technical personnel who would like to build
TO TheRMAl eOR basic black oil simulation models and at the same time use some advanced simulation technology especially
SIMulATION (pg.23) in terms of pre- and post‐processing capabilities. Students should have completed the two‐day Introduction
• ASSISTeD hISTORy
MATChING,
to CMG’s Modelling Workflows training course or have hands‐on experience using builder/Results software.
OpTIMIzATION
& uNCeRTAINTy
ANAlySIS (pg.35) COuRSe CONTeNT
• SIMulATION OF ShAle, • Overview and application of several IMeX simulator features including:
TIGhT OIl & GAS
ReSeRvOIRS (pg.13) • under‐saturated/saturated oil reservoirs and gas condensate reservoirs
• CbM SIMulATION • Secondary recovery processes including waterflooding and dry gas injection
(pg. 14) • Naturally fractured reservoirs with horizontal hydraulically fractured wells
• CO2 eOR SIMulATION
• Reservoir/surface facilities coupled modelling
(pg. 15)
• GeOMeChANICS
(pg.16)
• GeOCheMISTRy (pg.18)
• CO2 SequeSTRATION
SIMulATION (pg.19)
www.cmgl.ca/training/conv-ressim
for CUrrENT
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GEM, COMPOSITIONAL
& UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIR
SIMULATOR
GEM is an advanced, general Equation‐of‐State (EoS) compositional simulator that models the flow of three‐phase,
multi‐component fluids. GEM will model any type of reservoir where the importance of the fluid composition and their
interactions are essential to understanding the recovery process. GEM can accurately model primary, secondary, and
tertiary recovery processes, including thermal effects, as well as complex heterogeneous faulted structures, horizontal
and multilateral wells, and geomechanical deformation. GEM is used extensively for modelling unconventional gas and
liquids‐rich shales, coal bed methane (CBM & E‐CBM) and CO2 processes.
BENEFITS APPLICATIONS
• Understand fluid property composition and behaviour • Unconventional oil & gas (shale oil/gas; tight oil/gas;
• Simulate recoverable reserves through advanced CBM; liquids rich)
simulation • Hydrocarbon & acid gas injection
• Simulate complex reservoirs to identify optimal recovery • Gas, gas condensate & volatile oil
processes • Greenhouse gas
• Increase estimated NPV through accurate phase • Fractured reservoirs
behaviour models
• Optimize field, surface operating conditions
and overall recovery

• GEM can be customized in different ways for shale gas simulation. This is very important due to many unknown facts
of shale. (Simulation of Shale, Tight Oil and Gas Reservoirs, November 2012)
• We learned about WinProp and GEM updates. The operating guide was very informative, and very helpful
to improve our productivity. (Simulation of Shale, Tight Oil and Gas Reservoirs, October 2012)
• The theory portion was very helpful. The tutorials were very effective in demonstrating the concepts.
(Geomechanics in GEM and STARS, March 2012)
• The discussions with the instructor were directly related to what I needed to know to do my job as a reservoir
simulation engineer. (Geomechanics in GEM and STARS, March 2012)
• Covering all the theory behind the model was of great benefit. There are so many different reservoir and
fracture properties taken into account. (Simulation of Shale, Tight Oil and Gas Reservoirs, January 2012)
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SIMulATION OF ShAle, TIGhT OIl
AND GAS ReSeRvOIRS
2-DAyS AbOuT The COuRSe

pReRequISITeS Attendees will learn the latest technology in unconventional reservoir simulation using the CMG compositional simulator
• INTRODuCTION GeM. Shale, tight oil and gas reservoir theory and simulation concepts will be discussed. This course also includes
TO CMG’S instruction on CMG’s builder software, which handles the bulk of data preparation for compositional simulation in GeM
SIMulATION for unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. basic raw data such as geological maps, fluid composition data, core analysis,
WORKFlOWS (pg.7)
production data, perforation/completion events, and microseismic data are imported via builder to create a complete
NeXT STepS dataset for the GeM simulator. Formats for each type of data will be introduced. Concepts of uncertainty
• ASSISTeD hISTORy analysis/experimental design techniques, assisted history matching, and optimization will be discussed.
MATChING,
OpTIMIzATION WhO ShOulD ATTeND
& uNCeRTAINTy
ANAlySIS (pg.35) This two-day course covers shale, tight oil and gas reservoir simulation concepts using CMG’s compositional simulator
• GeOMeChANICS GeM. This course is designed for engineers, geologists and other technical personnel undertaking basic or advanced
(pg.16)
shale, tight oil or gas reservoir simulation. A basic reservoir engineering background in unconventional oil and gas
• phASe behAvIOuR
MODellING AND pvT
reservoirs is required with little or no reservoir simulation experience.
CReATION (pg.33)
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS COuRSe CONTeNT
(pg.8) • Introduction to builder pre-processor features
• NuMeRICAl TuNING • Grid creation using maps and Rescue import from geological software
TeChNIqueS (pg.17)
• Shale gas example case with input of reservoir characteristics including adsorption data for a multiple
component system
• Input data for multiple permeability system
• preparation of rock/fluid properties using analytical correlations
• Discussions on well configurations: vertical, horizontal, multilateral, etc.
• Illustration of hydraulic fracture and natural fracture network modelling using the hydraulic fracture wizard in builder
www.cmgl.ca/training/shale-tight
for CUrrENT
• Incorporating microseismic data into fracture modelling
sChEDUlE
sCaN ThE CoDE • using CMOST to aid in the modelling process (Sensitivity Analysis, history Matching, Optimization,
and uncertainty Analysis)
• validate data and run simulation datasets, review results using Results 3D & Results Graph
• Discussions on stress dependent natural and hydraulic fracture conductivity modelling
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COAl beD MeThANe SIMulATION

pReRequISITeS Attendees will learn the latest technology in coal bed methane (CbM) simulation using the CMG compositional simulator
• INTRODuCTION GeM. CbM reservoir theory and simulation concepts will be discussed. This course also includes instruction on CMG’s
TO CMG’S SIMulATION builder software, which handles the bulk of data preparation for compositional simulation using GeM for CbM and
WORKFlOWS (pg.7) enhanced CbM reservoirs. basic raw data such as geological maps, fluid composition data, core analysis, production
data, and perforation/completion events are imported into builder to build a complete dataset for the GeM simulator.
NeXT STepS
Formats for each type of data will be introduced. Field development concepts using group controls, automatic well drilling
MATChING, options, etc. will be discussed. Concepts of uncertainty analysis/experimental design techniques, assisted history
OpTIMIzATION matching and optimization will be discussed.
& uNCeRTAINTy
ANAlySIS (pg.35)
• GeOMeChANICS (pg.16) WhO ShOulD ATTeND
• phASe behAvIOuR This two-day course covers CbM reservoir simulation using CMG’s compositional simulator GeM. This course is designed
MODellING AND pvT
CReATION (pg.33) for engineers, geologists and other technical personnel undertaking basic or advanced CbM reservoir simulation.
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS IN A basic reservoir engineering background in CbM is required with little or no reservoir simulation experience.
buIlDeR & ReSulTS (pg.8)
• NuMeRICAl TuNING
TeChNIqueS (pg.17)
COuRSe CONTeNT
• Introduction to builder pre-processor features
• Grid creation using maps and Rescue import from geological software
• Input of CbM reservoir characteristics including adsorption data for a multiple component system
• Input data for multiple porosity system for CbM reservoirs
• preparation of rock/fluid properties using analytical correlations
• Discussions on well configurations: vertical, horizontal, multilateral, etc.
• CbM with CO2 injection
• effect of coal matrix shrinkage and swelling
www.cmgl.ca/training/cbm
for CUrrENT
sChEDUlE • validate data and run simulation dataset, review results using Results 3D & Results Graph
sCaN ThE CoDE
• Discussion of history matching techniques using manual and assisted history matching methods
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CO2 EOR SIMULATION

PREREQUISITES Attendees will learn the method of creating PVT data for miscible floods using the GEM simulator. Participants will learn
• INTRODUCTION how to create a 1D model to simulate core studies in GEM. Sensitivity studies and history matching workflows are
TO CMG’S explored with the 1D core model. Participants will then create a 3D compositional miscible flood model and run an EOR
SIMULATION case using miscible CO2 injection. Participants will learn how to tune the numerical parameters in GEM to reduce
WORKFLOWS (pg.7)
the run time and material balance error.
• PHASE BEHAVIOUR
MODELLING & PVT
CREATION (pg. 33)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
NEXT STEPS This three-day course is for engineers or other technical personnel who would like to learn the techniques of EOR
• ASSISTED HISTORY by CO2 injection in a miscible flood process. The knowledge of using WinProp and incorporating laboratory measured
MATCHING, data to create an EoS based fluid model is a prerequisite, as well as some simulation experience (preferably
OPTIMIZATION
& UNCERTAINTY compositional modelling). Participants must have taken the two-day Phase Behaviour Modelling & PVT Creation using
ANALYSIS (pg.35) WinProp (pg.28) course, and should be familiar with using CMG’s Builder/Results software.
• ADVANCED FEATURES
(pg.8) COURSE CONTENT
• NUMERICAL TUNING • PVT requirements for miscible floods in GEM
TECHNIQUES (pg.17)
• Examination of first contact and multi-contact miscibility situations
• Create a 1D simulation model in GEM and history match core studies for miscible floods
• Create a compositional miscible flood 3D simulation model in GEM
• Run EOR cases using CO2 miscible flood in GEM
• Tuning some numerical parameters in GEM to enhance the run performance
www.cmgl.ca/training/co2-eor
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GeOMeChANICS

pReRequISITeS Attendees will learn the geomechanical concepts from simple dilation/compaction table input to complex finite
• INTRODuCTION element strain/stress approaches. Attendees should be familiar with basic simulation work and have some practical
TO CMG’S SIMulATION experience in black oil, compositional, or thermal simulation. Stress-related phenomenon will be discussed including rock
WORKFlOWS (pg.7) deformation and subsidence. Caprock integrity and modelling of caprock failures will be discussed and illustrated.
• INTRODuCTION
Simple elasto-plastic yield to more complex cap models will be explained and demonstrated. Single well to full field
TO TheRMAl eOR
SIMulATION (pg.23) examples of geomechanics simulation in GeM and STARS will be illustrated. Analysis of the simulation runs will
be performed to have a better understanding of these geomechanical features. This course will provide participants
NeXT STepS with enough information and techniques to build a complex reservoir simulation dataset with geomechanical effects
• SAGD SIMulATION and explore the more complex functions of GeM and STARS simulators.
(pg.24)
MATChING, WhO ShOulD ATTeND
OpTIMIzATION
& uNCeRTAINTy This two-day course is designed for engineers, geologists, or other technical personnel who would like to learn
ANAlySIS (pg.35) the geomechanical features in CMG’s GeM and STARS simulators. basic knowledge of CMG simulator functions
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS IN is required to learn the geomechanical features and applications.
TeChNIqueS (pg.17)
COuRSe CONTeNT
• GeM and STARS simulator geomechanics features and applications including application of geomechanical
coupling to the simulators
• Simple dilation/compaction table input, application and limitation
• Concepts of complex stress-strain relationship, yielding criteria, linear elasticity, non-linear elasticity
(hypoelastic and hyperelastic), elasto-plastic behaviour and associated constitutive models
(Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker prager), and Generalized plasticity
• Keywords used in geomechanical models in GeM & STARS
www.cmgl.ca/training/geomech
for CUrrENT
example models of modelling caprock integrity in thermal simulation and CO2 sequestration simulation
sChEDUlE •
sCaN ThE CoDE for saline aquifers
• Review of builder & Results to input and analyze simulation data
• Implementation of a separate Geomechanical Grid (GeoGrid)
• use of post-process geomechanic capabilities (running geomechanics on a previously ran reservoir model)
• Other example simulation models related to geomechanical features in GeM and STARS applications
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NuMeRICAl TuNING TeChNIqueS
FOR CMG SIMulATORS
AbOuT The COuRSe

The course will introduce concepts of CMG simulators - IMeX, GeM, STARS - with emphasis on numerical tuning and
1-DAy diagnosis of numerical problems. The individual should be familiar with CMG simulation work and have some practical
experience in simulation. Specific analysis techniques - such as analyzing the numerical output parameters, fine tuning
pReRequISITeS of the input data, diagnosis of small time-step problems, and non-convergence - for CMG simulator outputs will be
• INTRODuCTION examined.
TO CMG’S
SIMulATION CMG’s builder/Results software will be used extensively to modify data and analyze results. A hands-on exercise will
WORKFlOWS (pg.7) be included to help users debug data files. The course will provide a participant enough information and techniques
• INTRODuCTION TO to fine tune and adjust their own dataset and improve the performance of more complicated simulation processes.
TheRMAl eOR
SIMulATION (pg.23) Key factors in tuning and managing dynamic gridding and parallelization will also be discussed.
NeXT STepS WhO ShOulD ATTeND

MATChING, This one-day course is designed for engineers, geologists, or other technical personnel who would like to learn more
OpTIMIzATION about the numerical tuning techniques for CMG simulators with emphasis on the advanced processes and thermal
& uNCeRTAINTy
ANAlySIS (pg.35) simulator, STARS. basic CMG builder/Results skills are required to learn the numerical tuning of CMG simulator
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS applications.
(pg.8)
COuRSe CONTeNT
• CMG simulator numerical features
• What to look for when numerical problems occur
• how to fine-tune the dataset by analyzing the output numerical variables
• Which parameters in the numerical section are more sensitive than others
• Systematic approach in solving numerical problems and improving calculation efficiency
www.cmgl.ca/training/numerical-tune
for CUrrENT • Reviewing of datasets before and after numerical tuning

sChEDUlE • hints on getting the most out of dynamic gridding and parallelization (including defining of custom planes)
sCaN ThE CoDE
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GeOCheMISTRy

pReRequISITeS Geochemical effects associated with CO2 in the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) process is an important trapping
• NONe mechanism which should be considered. Once CO2 is injected into a reservoir, the trapping mechanism progresses
through residual gas trapping, solubility trapping, ionic trapping, and finally to mineral trapping over 1000’s of years.
NeXT STepS At each step, the CO2 is trapped in a more secure form. The chemistry of produced fluids from the reservoir records the
• CO2 SequeSTRATION
geochemical processes taking place in the reservoir. These can be used to place appropriate constraints on reservoir
SIMulATION (pg. 19)
modelling if geochemical reactions are incorporated. because of the complexity and number of calculations required per
MATChING, grid block in GeM, the dominant reactions occurring in the reservoir must be identified through use of equilibrium and
OpTIMIzATION kinetic geochemical modelling software and then specified in GeM in order to calculate the amounts, types, and timing
& uNCeRTAINTy
ANAlySIS (pg.35) of the geochemical trapping efficiency.
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS IN The workshop will build up to the CO2 Sequestration in GeM course where it will be discussed how residual and
solubility trapping leads to interactions between the fluids and minerals in the reservoir, resulting in ionic and
TeChNIqueS (pg.17) mineral trapping.
WhO ShOulD ATTeND

This one-day course is designed for engineers, geologists, or other technical personnel to precede the 2-day CO2
Sequestration in GeM course.
COuRSe CONTeNT
The course covers the fundamental and the practical aspects of preparing appropriate geochemical datasets for GeM
using two geochemical software applications, SOlMINeq† and GAMSpATh†.
The topics covered include:
• Assessing reliability of water analyses (SOlMINeq)
www.cmgl.ca/training/geochem
for CUrrENT
sChEDUlE • Correction of water analyses to down-hole conditions (SOlMINeq)
sCaN ThE CoDE
• Mixing of waters (SOlMINeq)
• Saturation state of minerals (SOlMINeq)
• Kinetics of mineral reactions (GAMSpATh)
• Assessing probable mineral reactions within a grid block (GAMSpATh)
• Incorporation of water chemistry and mineral reactions in GeM
oNliNE • GeM case study of short-term and long-term geochemical trapping
rEgisTraTioN
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ThIS COuRSe IS TAuGhT by AlbeRTA INNOvATeS

– TeChNOlOGy FuTuReS (AITF) peRSONNel.
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CO2 SequeSTRATION SIMulATION

pReRequISITeS Carbon dioxide is emitted in vast quantities through the burning of coal and other fossil fuels for transport, heat, and the
• INTRODuCTION production of electricity. CO2 capture and storage is a practical method for reducing the amount of CO2 released into
TO CMG’S the atmosphere. There are presently four accepted methods for storing CO2 in underground geological formations:
SIMulATION • Storage in depleted oil & gas reservoirs
WORKFlOWS (pg.7)
• use of CO2 in enhanced Oil Recovery (eOR)
• GeOCheMISTRy (pg.18)
• use of CO2 in enhanced Coal bed Methane (eCbM) recovery
NeXT STepS • Storage in deep aquifers (saline or fresh)
• ASSISTeD hISTORy This training will address the latest methods of CO2 storage. Deep saline aquifers seem to offer the most promise for CO2
MATChING,
OpTIMIzATION storage, as they are widely distributed, underlie most point sources of CO2 emission and are not limited by the reservoir
& uNCeRTAINTy size, as in the case of depleted oil and gas reservoirs. Also, saline water is not seen to have a use at present or the
ANAlySIS (pg.35) foreseeable future due to the associated dissolved solid contents.
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS
(pg.8) WhO ShOulD ATTeND
TeChNIqueS (pg.17) This two-day course is designed for engineers, geologists, or other technical personnel who would like to learn about
CO2 Sequestration in GeM. Advanced knowledge of CMG simulator functions is required.
COuRSe CONTeNT
This course covers the fundamentals and the practical aspects of the simulation of CO2 storage in saline aquifers with
the eoS geochemical compositional simulator, GeM, developed by CMG. Three important aspects of CO2 storage are
covered: CO2 solubility in brine, residual gas trapping, and mineralization of CO2 over a long period.
The topics covered include: Case studies with GeM:

use of CMG’s Winprop to generate fluid data for GeM use of vertical and horizontal wells
www.cmgl.ca/training/co2-seq
for CUrrENT • •
sChEDUlE • Geochemistry • Injection locations
sCaN ThE CoDE
• Modelling gas solubility in the aqueous phase • Investigation of Water-Over-Gas Injection schemes and
• Relative permeability effects on residual gas trapping associated benefits
(hysteresis) The hands on section of the class will cover:
• Simulation of flow and convection in aquifers • building CO2 sequestration simulation models
• Conversion of CO2 into minerals in saline aquifers
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FORGAS

pReRequISITeS This course introduces the capabilities of SpT Group Canada ltd.’s FORGAS† coupled to GeM for modelling
• NONe the unconventional gas field system, from reservoir to the plant gate. each participant will learn how to use FORGAS
to model pipelines, wells, and field facilities and how to couple the FORGAS surface model to the GeM reservoir model.
participants will learn how to use the predicted field performance to determine how to optimize the field and will gain
“hands-on” experience in field optimization.
WhO ShOulD ATTeND

This one-day course covers surface facility network modelling using FORGAS. This course is designed for engineers
or other technical personnel who would like to model the reservoir and the surface facility network as a single system.
Reservoir performance and the effect of gathering systems and compression facilities for unconventional gas fields will
be analyzed. FORGAS will be used to model the pipelines, wellbores and compressors, in conjunction with CMG’s
compositional reservoir simulator, GeM.
COuRSe CONTeNT
• Introduction to FORGAS features and how it couples with GeM
• Creating a FORGAS model
• link the FORGAS model to an existing GeM CbM model
• Run the coupled FORGAS/GeM model to predict field performance over several years
• Optimization challenge, evaluating different pipeline sizes, compressor configurations
and enhanced CbM using CO2 injection (eCbM)
ThIS COuRSe IS TAuGhT by SpT GROup CANADA lTD.

www.cmgl.ca/training/forgas
for CUrrENT
sChEDUlE
sCaN ThE CoDE
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STARS, ADvANCeD pROCeSSeS
& TheRMAl ReSeRvOIR SIMulATOR
STARS, a k‐valued (Kv) based, advanced process reservoir simulator, can be used to model virtually any recovery
process. STARS is especially suited to non‐isothermal, light and heavy oil recovery processes as well as those that
require the modelling of chemical reactions and alkaline‐surfactant‐polymer (ASp) flooding, foamy heavy oil production
and cold heavy oil production. In addition, STARS can model the in-situ formation of emulsions, wax precipitation
and thermal desorption. STARS includes a rigorous, iteratively‐coupled geomechanics module, as well as, integration
with third‐party packages for modelling subsidence and related effects that may occur during recovery.
beNeFITS ApplICATIONS
• Robust modelling for dispersed components • Thermal recovery (steam flooding, CSS, SAGD,
• Model single wells, to multi‐well pad and/or field‐scale projects vApeX, air injection, electrical heating etc.)
• Simulate formation of emulsions and foams, and predict • Geomechanics (subsidence & uplift)
asphaltene precipitation/deposition • Chemical (emulsions, gels, foams, ASp,
• Accurately visualize changing reservoir dynamics microbial, foamy oil)
• Design accurate SAGD well pairs • Solids transport & deposition
• Decrease GOR process while increasing OOIp • Asphaltenes
recovery with accurate simulation of foamy oil models • Sand production
WhAT STuDeNTS ARe SAyING...

• The instructor was fantastic at giving real life examples and answering questions with additional theory
from outside the course content. (Introduction to Thermal eOR Simulation, September 2012)
• This class was very helpful for my work. We covered many of the issues that I was having with my own models
and I believe that I will be able to run my models more efficiently after having taken this course.
(Numerical Tuning Techniques for CMG Simulators, September 2012)
• A good introduction to chemical assisted recovery processes both in terms of physical/chemical background
and in how CMG software seeks to model the scenarios. (Chemical eOR Simulation, June 2012)
• The practical work was quite helpful. I thought the information regarding ES‐SAGD was quite interesting as well.
(SAGD Simulation, June 2012)
• I saw the applications to my work right away, especially in circulation and in seeing the effects
of trajectory issues. (Advanced Wellbore Modelling, May 2012)
• Very comprehensive course. A lot of extra information that is not in the tutorial.
Great job! (SAGD Simulation, December 2011)
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INTRODuCTION TO TheRMAl
eOR SIMulATION

pReRequISITeS The course will introduce concepts of the STARS simulator with emphasis on component design and other advanced
• INTRODuCTION features available in STARS. The individual should be familiar with simulation work and have some practical experience
TO CMG’S SIMulATION in simulation. CMG’s builder/Results software will be used extensively to create and modify datasets and analyze results.
WORKFlOWS (pg.7)
A hands-on exercise will be included to help new users build a 2-component thermal simulation.
NeXT STepS The course will provide participants enough information and techniques to build a simple STARS dataset and explore the
• SAGD SIMulATION more complex functions of the STARS simulator.
(pg.24)
• GeOMeChANICS
(pg.27) WhO ShOulD ATTeND
• ADvANCeD WellbORe
MODellING (pg.26) This two-day course is designed for engineers, geologists or other technical personnel who would like to learn the basics
• CheMICAl eOR of CMG’s Advanced process and Thermal Simulator STARS. participants should be familiar with using CMG’s
SIMulATION (pg.28) builder & Results software to learn the STARS simulation applications.
TeChNIqueS (pg.30)
• CO2 eOR SIMulATION COuRSe CONTeNT
(pg.15)
• STARS simulator features and applications
MATChING, • Component concepts and specific functions including reaction kinetics, solid handling, adsorption and others
OpTIMIzATION • Review of builder/Results to input and analyze simulation data
& uNCeRTAINTy
ANAlySIS (pg.35) • exercise on building a 2-component thermal model
• phASe behAvIOuR • exercise on converting an existing black oil dataset into a 3-component STARS dataset
MODellING AND pvT • Implementation of Steam Flood, Cyclic Steam, and Water flooding simulation techniques in exercises
CReATION (pg.33)
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS IN
• Review of more typical advanced STARS datasets including chemical, air injection, foamy oil
buIlDeR & ReSulTS (pg.8) and other advanced processes
www.cmgl.ca/training/thermal-eor
for CUrrENT
sChEDUlE
sCaN ThE CoDE
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SAGD SIMulATION

pReRequISITeS The course will review the basic concepts of Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) recovery and how to simulate this
• INTRODuCTION process using STARS. After the review of basic concepts the course will provide detailed instruction on the complexities
TO CMG’S SIMulATION of simulating this extensively used bitumen recovery process. From laboratory design to actual field implementation,
WORKFlOWS (pg.7) using the proper numerical simulation technology will greatly enhance the planning and operation of a successful SAGD
• INTRODuCTION TO
implementation. CMG’s builder/Results software will be used extensively to create, modify, and analyze simulation
TheRMAl eOR
SIMulATION (pg.23) datasets and their results. participants will learn when/how to use sink-source wells (with heaters and heater wells) as
well as the very robust Flexible Wellbore (FlexWell) in modelling circulation and SAGD phases. The use of CMG’s Semi
NeXT STepS Analytical wellbore Model (SAM) will also be discussed and applied to assist in calculation of heat and frictional losses
• ADvANCeD WellbORe in wellbores. Dataset optimization and tuning will also be discussed with practice on a single well pair model. hands-on
MODellING (pg.26)
exercises and examples will be included to assist participants in building a series of typical SAGD simulation datasets.
• GeOMeChANICS (pg.27)
MATChING, WhO ShOulD ATTeND
OpTIMIzATION
& uNCeRTAINTy This four-day course is designed for engineers, geologists or other technical personnel who would like to learn the details
ANAlySIS (pg.35) or enhance their knowledge of SAGD simulation using CMG’s advanced process and thermal simulator STARS.
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS IN basic CMG builder/Results skills and an understanding of CMG’s STARS application are required to maximize your
understanding of the SAGD simulation course material.
TeChNIqueS (pg.30)
• phASe behAvIOuR
COuRSe CONTeNT
MODellING AND pvT
CReATION (pg.33)
• General STARS simulator features and applications
• SAGD process review and key aspects of the design
• building of a K-value fluid model in CMG’s Winprop software (based on tuning of an equation-of-state
to laboratory data) and its implementation in the creation of a STARS SAGD dataset
• building STARS dataset for SAGD using simple and advanced approaches
www.cmgl.ca/training/sagd
for CUrrENT
Sink/source well, FlexWell, and SAM applications
sChEDUlE •
sCaN ThE CoDE • 2D and 3D examples are created and utilized
• Incorporation of geological features into full field models
• Results analysis using Results Graph, Results 3D, and subsequent tuning of simulation runs
• Dynamic gridding (DynaGrid) and SAGD parallelization
• eS-SAGD, what to look for and how to incorporate into STARS
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THERMAL AND ADVANCED
PROCESSES SIMULATION
NOTE: THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN VENEZUELA

PREREQUISITES The course will review the basic concepts of enhanced oil recovery using thermal processes and how to simulate them
• INTRODUCTION by using STARS. After the review of basic concepts, the course will provide detailed instruction on the complexities
TO CMG’S of simulating these extensively used oil recovery processes. During the course, participants will receive detailed
SIMULATION instruction on the STARS fluid model and the phenomena involved in thermal recovery process and how to represent
WORKFLOWS (pg.7)
them in a simulation model. Participants will have the opportunity to generate a simulation model for each of the studied
• INTRODUCTION TO
THERMAL EOR processes and analyze and visualize the results of each case. CMG’s Builder/Results software will be used extensively
SIMULATION (pg.23) to create, modify, and analyze simulation datasets and their results. Paradyne (Dynamic Gridding + Parallel Processing)
will be used to efficiently reduce the simulation run times when using STARS.
NEXT STEPS
• ADVANCED WELLBORE
MODELLING (pg.26) WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• GEOMECHANICS
This five‐day course is designed for engineers, geologists or other technical personnel who would like to learn about
(pg.27)
the details or enhance their knowledge on simulation of thermal processes such as: CSS, Steam Flooding, SAGD,
MATCHING, ES-SAGD and Air Injection using CMG’s Advanced Process and Thermal Simulator, STARS. Participants should have basic
OPTIMIZATION Builder/Results skills and/or experience using STARS to maximize your understanding of the thermal simulation course
& UNCERTAINTY
ANALYSIS (pg.35) material.
• ADVANCED FEATURES
IN BUILDER & RESULTS COURSE CONTENT
(pg.8)
• NUMERICAL TUNING • General STARS simulator features and applications
TECHNIQUES (pg.30) • Thermal processes review and key aspects of the design
• PHASE BEHAVIOUR • Building a black oil simulation file and convert it into thermal simulation model (K-values)
MODELLING AND PVT
CREATION (pg.33) • Building simulation cases for CSS, Steam Flooding, SAGD & ES-SAGD cases
• Building an In Situ Combustion model by using Builder (Wizard)
• Detailed explanation for the fluid model representation in STARS
www.cmgl.ca/training/thermal-vz
FOR CURRENT
SCHEDULE • Sink/source well, discretized well and Semi Analytical wellbore Model (SAM)
SCAN THE CODE
• Sensibility analysis for parameters to consider when doing thermal simulation models
• Results analysis using graphs, 3D and tuning of simulation runs
• Dynamic gridding (DynaGrid) and SAGD run parallelization
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ADvANCeD WellbORe MODellING

pReRequISITeS This course focuses on advanced wellbore modeling capabilities in STARS. FlexWell, which is a fully-coupled implicit
• INTRODuCTION wellbore model can accurately calculate the pressure and flow profiles in the wellbore and accurately handle the inflow/
TO CMG’S SIMulATION outflow between the wellbore and the reservoir. Flexwell is designed to model accurately the fluid pressure transience
WORKFlOWS (pg.7) in the wellbore, flow rates, flowing liquid fractions, flowing gas fractions, subcools, phase density, and gravity
• INTRODuCTION TO
segregation etc. for each wellbore segment. It can handle accurate well trajectories and can model numerous
TheRMAl eOR
SIMulATION (pg.23) wellbore configurations (including concentric tubulars, etc.) commonly used in the industry.
This course will use Flexwell to model circulation, start up and SAGD phase using a typical bitumen reservoir model.
NeXT STepS
effect of various wellbore configurations on production will be analyzed. Comparative analysis of different types
• SAGD SIMulATION
(pg.24) of wellbore models available in STARS and its impact on the SAGD well performance will be performed.
• GeOMeChANICS (pg.27)
• ASSISTeD hISTORy WhO ShOulD ATTeND
MATChING,
OpTIMIzATION This two-day course is designed for engineers, geologists, or other technical personnel who would like to learn about
& uNCeRTAINTy advanced wellbore modelling in CMG’s STARS simulator. expertise using CMG simulator functions is required to learn
ANAlySIS (pg.35)
FlexWell and SAM features and applications.
• NuMeRICAl TuNING COuRSe CONTeNT
TeChNIqueS (pg.30)
• phASe behAvIOuR • Overview of general STARS simulator features and applications
MODellING AND pvT • Steam properties overview
CReATION (pg.33) • basic theory on FlexWell and SAM in STARS
• how to set FlexWell and SAM definitions/keywords in the STARS dataset directly and through CMG’s
builder application
• practical exercises using FlexWell and SAM to model thermal recovery processes including SAGD
www.cmgl.ca/training/wellbore
for CUrrENT
sChEDUlE
sCaN ThE CoDE
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GeOMeChANICS

pReRequISITeS Attendees will learn the geomechanical concepts from simple dilation/compaction table input to complex finite
• INTRODuCTION element strain/stress approaches. Attendees should be familiar with basic simulation work and have some practical
TO CMG’S experience in black oil, compositional, or thermal simulation. Stress-related phenomenon will be discussed including rock
SIMulATION deformation and subsidence. Caprock integrity and modelling of caprock failures will be discussed and illustrated.
WORKFlOWS (pg.7)
Simple elasto-plastic yield to more complex cap models will be explained and demonstrated. Single well to full field
• INTRODuCTION
TO TheRMAl eOR examples of geomechanics simulation in GeM and STARS will be illustrated. Analysis of the simulation runs will
SIMulATION (pg.23) be performed to have a better understanding of these geomechanical features. This course will provide participants
with enough information and techniques to build a complex reservoir simulation dataset with geomechanical effects
NeXT STepS and explore the more complex functions of GeM and STARS simulators.
• SAGD SIMulATION
(pg.24)
• ASSISTeD hISTORy WhO ShOulD ATTeND
MATChING,
OpTIMIzATION This two-day course is designed for engineers, geologists, or other technical personnel who would like to learn
& uNCeRTAINTy the geomechanical features in CMG’s GeM and STARS simulators. basic knowledge of CMG simulator functions
ANAlySIS (pg.35)
is required to learn the geomechanical features and applications.
(pg.8) COuRSe CONTeNT
• GeM and STARS simulator geomechanics features and applications including application of geomechanical
TeChNIqueS (pg.30)
coupling to the simulators
• Simple dilation/compaction table input, application and limitation
• Concepts of complex stress-strain relationship, yielding criteria, linear elasticity, non-linear elasticity
(hypoelastic and hyperelastic), elasto-plastic behaviour and associated constitutive models
(Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker prager), and Generalized plasticity
• Keywords used in geomechanical models in GeM & STARS
www.cmgl.ca/training/geomech
for CUrrENT
• example models of modelling caprock integrity in thermal simulation and CO2 sequestration simulation
sChEDUlE
sCaN ThE CoDE for saline aquifers
• Review of builder & Results to input and analyze simulation data
• Implementation of a separate Geomechanical Grid (GeoGrid)
• use of post-process geomechanic capabilities (running geomechanics on a previously ran reservoir model)
• Other example simulation models related to geomechanical features in GeM and STARS applications
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CheMICAl eOR SIMulATION

pReRequISITeS The course will introduce the basic concepts of chemical flooding and how to simulate this process using the advanced
• INTRODuCTION reservoir simulator STARS. The topics will progress from laboratory design through simulations to field implementation.
TO CMG’S SIMulATION Combining laboratory evaluations with the proper numerical simulation technology will greatly enhance the planning
WORKFlOWS (pg.7) of a successful chemical flooding process. CMG’s builder and Results packages will be used extensively to create,
• INTRODuCTION TO
modify data, and analyze the results. hands-on exercises from laboratory matching to field-scale simulation
TheRMAl eOR
SIMulATION (pg.23) will be included to assist users in building a typical chemical flooding dataset.
MATChING,
OpTIMIzATION
WhO ShOulD ATTeND
& uNCeRTAINTy
This three-day course is designed for engineers, geologists, or other technical personnel who would like to learn about
ANAlySIS* (pg.35)
the details of chemical flooding simulation with alkaline, surfactants, and/or polymers (ASp) using CMG’s advanced
NeXT STepS process and thermal simulator STARS. participants should have basic CMG builder & Results skills and/or experience
• ASSISTeD hISTORy using CMG’s STARS to maximize understanding of the processes.
MATChING,
OpTIMIzATION
& uNCeRTAINTy COuRSe CONTeNT
ANAlySIS (pg.35)
• basic theory of chemical flooding
buIlDeR & ReSulTS (pg.8) • Concepts of laboratory evaluations
• NuMeRICAl TuNING • Water/oil relative permeability curve changes (interpolation based on composition)
TeChNIqueS (pg.30) • phase behaviour and interfacial tension lowering
• Coreflood design and evaluation
* Recommended prerequisite,
not mandatory • Construct a STARS simulation dataset to history match an actual laboratory experiment of an ASp core flood
• use of CMOST, CMG’s assisted history matching tool, to match the ASp core flood experiment
• Scale up to field size simulation models
www.cmgl.ca/training/chemical-eor
for CUrrENT
sChEDUlE
sCaN ThE CoDE
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CHEMICAL FLOODING

PREREQUISITES The course will introduce the basic concepts of chemical flooding and how to simulate this process using the advanced
• INTRODUCTION reservoir simulator STARS. The topics will progress from laboratory design through simulation to field implementation.
TO CMG’S Combining laboratory evaluations with the proper numerical simulation technology will greatly enhance the planning
SIMULATION of a successful chemical flooding process. Individuals should have some practical numerical simulation experience using a
WORKFLOWS (pg.7)
reservoir simulator. CMG’s Builder and Results packages will be used extensively to create, modify data, and analyze the
• INTRODUCTION TO
THERMAL EOR results. Hands‐on exercises from laboratory matching through to field scale simulation will be included to assist users
SIMULATION (pg.23) in building a typical chemical flooding dataset.
NEXT STEPS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
MATCHING, This five‐day course is designed for engineers, geologists or other technical personnel who would like to learn about
OPTIMIZATION
& UNCERTAINTY chemical flooding simulation with gels, foams, alkaline, surfactants and/or polymers using CMG’s advanced process
ANALYSIS (pg.35) and thermal simulator STARS. Participants should have basic CMG Builder/Results skills and/or experience using
• ADVANCED FEATURES CMG’s STARS to maximize your understanding of the processes.
(pg.8)
COURSE CONTENT
• Introduction to the approximation of K‐value from the fluid model representation in STARS
• Most relevant/important theoretical aspect of the chemical injection: Alkali, Surfactant, Polymers (ASP), gels
and foams. Application/simulation of these processes using STARS
• Generating and comparing cases of injection of polymers/gels
• History Match techniques for a 2D model from a core flooding with laboratory data
• Scaling of a laboratory core flood in a 2D model to a field scale model
• Generating a simple model for a foam injection case
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NuMeRICAl TuNING TeChNIqueS
FOR CMG SIMulATORS

pReRequISITeS The course will introduce concepts of CMG simulators - IMeX, GeM, STARS - with emphasis on numerical
• INTRODuCTION tuning and diagnosis of numerical problems. The individual should be familiar with CMG simulation work
TO CMG’S SIMulATION and have some practical experience in simulation. Specific analysis techniques - such as analyzing the numerical
WORKFlOWS (pg.7) output parameters, fine tuning of the input data, diagnosis of small time-step problems, and non-convergence
• INTRODuCTION TO
- for CMG simulator outputs will be examined.
TheRMAl eOR
SIMulATION (pg.23) CMG’s builder/Results software will be used extensively to modify data and analyze results. A hands-on exercise will
be included to help users debug data files. The course will provide a participant enough information and techniques
NeXT STepS
to fine tune and adjust their own dataset and improve the performance of more complicated simulation processes.
MATChING, Key factors in tuning and managing dynamic gridding and parallelization will also be discussed.
OpTIMIzATION
& uNCeRTAINTy
ANAlySIS (pg.35) WhO ShOulD ATTeND
• ADvANCeD FeATuReS IN This one-day course is designed for engineers, geologists, or other technical personnel who would like to learn more
about the numerical tuning techniques for CMG simulators with emphasis on the advanced processes and thermal
simulator, STARS. basic CMG builder/Results skills are required to learn the numerical tuning of CMG simulator
applications.
COuRSe CONTeNT
• CMG simulator numerical features
• What to look for when numerical problems occur
• how to fine-tune the dataset by analyzing the output numerical variables
• Which parameters in the numerical section are more sensitive than others
• Systematic approach in solving numerical problems and improving calculation efficiency
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sChEDUlE • hints on getting the most out of dynamic gridding and parallelization (including defining of custom planes)
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MODELLING OF CARBONATE NATURALLY
FRACTURED RESERVOIRS
ABOUT THE COURSE

The course will start by covering the geological aspects of carbonate fractured reservoirs, NFRs, in terms of matrix and fractures
characterization and determination of its intrinsic and effective properties needed for reservoir modelling. The course will explore
3-DAYS
the concepts of Wettability, Pc and Kr curves of carbonate reservoirs. Based on the type of the Carbonate NFR, the course
demonstrates the modelling of oil recovery process via dual continua modelling with its variations depending on secondary and
PREREQUISITES
tertiary recovery method. The application of these models will be demonstrated through practical tutorials addressing the variable
• INTRODUCTION
TO CMG’S
oil recovery mechanisms.
SIMULATION CMG’s Builder/Results software will be used extensively to create, modify, and analyze simulation datasets and their results.
WORKFLOWS (pg.7)
Participants will learn on how to setup and design modelling data sets using IMEX, GEM and STARS of dual porosity, MINC,
• INTRODUCTION TO
THERMAL EOR Subdomain, dual permeability and SD-DK problems.
SIMULATION (pg.23)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
NEXT STEPS
• PHASE BEHAVIOUR This three-day course is designed for engineers, geologists or other technical personnel who would like to learn the details or
MODELLING AND PVT enhance their knowledge of modelling of Carbonate Naturally Fractured Reservoirs with CMG’s Black Oil Simulator, IMEX,
CREATION (pg.33) Geochemical EOS Compositional Simulator, GEM, and Advanced Process and Thermal Simulator, STARS. Basic CMG Builder/
• ASSISTED HISTORY Results skills and an understanding of CMG’s Black Oil, Compositional and Thermal simulation is required.
MATCHING,
OPTIMIZATION
& UNCERTAINTY COURSE CONTENT
ANALYSIS (pg.35)
• ADVANCED WELLBORE • Characterization of Carbonate Naturally Fractured Reservoirs • Enhancement of Dual Porosity Modelling
MODELLING (pg.26) • Characterization of Fractures • Multiple Interacting Continua Dual Porosity Modelling
• NUMERICAL TUNING • Intrinsic vs. Effective properties • Subdomain or Vertical Refinement Dual Porosity Modelling
TECHNIQUES (pg.30) • Wettability, Pc and Kr curves of Carbonate Reservoirs • Dual porosity-dual permeability modelling
• Types and Identification of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs • Subdomain Dual Permeability Modelling with and
• Modelling of Carbonate Naturally Fractured Reservoirs Without Reinfiltration.
• Single vs Dual Continua Modelling • Thermal Recovery of Carbonate Naturally Fractured
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• Recovery Mechanisms of Carbonate Naturally Fractured • Effect of Temperature on IFT, Wettability, Pc
Reservoirs and Relative Permeability
• Displacement Mechanisms • Oil Recovery Mechanisms During Steam Flooding
• Gravity Drainage in O-W and G-O Systems Carbonate Reservoirs
• Capillary Forces in O-W and G-O Systems • Application of Steam injection in Carbonate Reservoirs.
ONLINE • Combination of Gravity and Capillary Forces
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WINpROp, phASe-behAvIOuR
& FluID pROpeRTy pROGRAM
Winprop, an equation‐of‐State (eoS) engineering tool, clarifies property distribution within the reservoir fluid system
under various depletion scenarios, and the interaction with injected fluids, from small‐scale lab experiments
to large‐scale field projects. Winprop is a fluid property characterization application for creating tuned fluid property
descriptions for IMeX, GeM and STARS. Winprop accurately characterizes reservoir fluid systems through matching
or laboratory pvT experiments; miscibility studies; wax prediction and asphaltene deposition; and surface separation
facility simulation. Winprop incorporates a user friendly graphical interface that makes preparing data and interpreting
results more effective and efficient.
• Tune eoS to accurately model your lab experiments • laboratory analysis
& predict fluid behaviour • eoS parameter regression
• Improve understanding of reservoir exploitation process • Simulator fluid sections
• Reservoir fluid characterization
• Miscibility prediction

• The course material is well planned, very informative
(phase behaviour Modelling & pvT Creation using Winprop, September 2012)
• The instructor did a great job explaining portions of theoretical aspects of this course (EoS, EOR processes, PVT
modelling…). I also found the exercises to be quite helpful
(phase behaviour Modelling & pvT Creation using Winprop, January 2012)
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phASe behAvIOuR
MODellING AND pvT CReATION

pReRequISITeS This course will discuss techniques for characterizing the heavy end of a petroleum fluid, lumping of components,
• NONe matching laboratory pvT data through regression, simulation of first and multiple contact miscibility, and phase
diagram generation. This course will present a comprehensive description of the steps involved in tuning an eoS
NeXT STepS to obtain a fluid model suitable for inclusion in CMG’s GeM, STARS, or IMeX simulator datasets. participants will
• GeOCheMISTRy (pg.18) learn how to use laboratory measured data to tune the eoS for use in reservoir simulation. All this will be followed
• CO2 SequeSTRATION by discussions on the analysis of the results generated by Winprop.
SIMulATION (pg. 19)
IN buIlDeR & ReSulTS WhO ShOulD ATTeND
(pg.8)
This two-day course is for engineers or other technical personnel who would like to use Winprop to predict phase
TeChNIqueS (pg.30) behaviour of reservoir fluids as well as characterize these fluids for reservoir simulation. enhanced oil recovery
background and some knowledge of phase behaviour modelling are required.
COuRSe CONTeNT
pvT lab experiment matching using regression technique. using tuned eoS to create pvT data file for IMeX, GeM
and STARS simulators.
• Introduction to Winprop to be used as phase behaviour calculations
• Techniques in splitting, lumping and grouping of heavier hydrocarbons
• use of Multi-phase Flash calculations and creation of phase envelopes
• Matching of various laboratory experiments and eoS tuning by regression, including:
• Saturation pressure
• Gas-Oil Ratio (GOR)
• Swelling Test
• Determination of Minimum Miscibility pressure (MMp) and Multi-Contact Miscibility (MCM)
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• viscosity as a function of pressure and/or Temperature
• Output of different Fluid Model types for black-Oil (IMeX), K-value (STARS), and Compositional (GeM)
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CMOST, eNhANCe & ACCeleRATe
SeNSITIvITy ANAlySIS, hISTORy MATChING,
OpTIMIzATION & uNCeRTAINTy ANAlySIS
CMOST, in conjunction with CMG reservoir simulators, enhances and accelerates the four key tasks of reservoir
simulation: sensitivity analysis; history matching; optimization; and uncertainty assessment. Done properly, the results
from these four tasks will dramatically increase confidence in the simulation model. CMOST uses experimental design
(eD) methodologies and algorithms to automatically build, run and analyze simulations built for IMeX, GeM and STARS.
• Optimize Npv through reservoir uncertainty • Sensitivity Analysis
• Increase confidence in forecasts • history matching
• Increase asset team effectiveness through optimization • uncertainty Assessment
• Improves efficiency of reservoir engineers • Optimization
• Create more accurate models in dramatically less time
• Optimize a field development plan with reduced time
• Speed up history matching
• quantify uncertainty and sensitivity

• With all the time you could save efficiently using CMOST, it becomes a powerful tool
(Assisted history Matching, Optimization & uncertainty Analysis, August 2011)
• Going through each type of task for CMOST, I am able to look at the program more as a whole and understand
how they relate together (Assisted history Matching, Optimization & uncertainty Analysis, August 2011)
• Use of live examples and hands‐on techniques were useful. Ability to show applicability and knowledge base
of the instructor was also impressive (Assisted history Matching, Optimization & uncertainty Analysis, April 2011)
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ASSISTeD hISTORy MATChING,
OpTIMIzATION & uNCeRTAINTy ANAlySIS

pReRequISITeS CMOST is CMG’s assisted history Matching, Optimization, Sensitivity Analysis, and uncertainty Assessment software
• INTRODuCTION which has been designed to work with all of CMG’s reservoir simulation products. This course introduces the participant
TO CMG’S to these four components of CMOST, from a practical, applied approach. The theoretical basis of optimization algorithms
SIMulATION is introduced with the focus being on the application of the software to real world problems.
WORKFlOWS (pg.7)
NeXT STepS WhO ShOulD ATTeND

• SIMulATION OF ShAle,
TIGhT OIl & GAS
This two-day course is for the experienced reservoir simulation engineer or other technical personnel who would like
ReSeRvOIRS (pg.13) to learn the techniques of history Matching, Optimization, Sensitivity Analysis, and uncertainty Assessment.
• CbM SIMulATION The knowledge of how to use all of CMG’s reservoir simulation products - IMeX, GeM, STARS - is a prerequisite.
(pg.14) participants should be familiar with using CMG’s builder/Results software.
• CO2 eOR SIMulATION
(pg.15)
• CheMICAl eOR COuRSe CONTeNT
SIMulATION (pg.28)
• Introduction to the four components of CMOST
• Sensitivity analysis
• history matching
• Optimization
• uncertainty assessment
• Introduction to the CMOST Studio, explain how to create the CMOST data files, i.e. master data set, and task file
• exercises which demonstrate each of the four CMOST components
• Discussion on experimental design theory and implemented correlations
• Optimization by way of a classic approach (running of different datasets determined by experimental design)
• Optimization by way of a proxy-modeling approach
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ASSISTED HISTORY MATCHING, OPTIMIZATION
& UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS USING STARS

PREREQUISITES During this course the participants will create a Black Oil simulation model using the pre-processing tool, Builder.
• INTRODUCTION They will perform a sensitivity analysis using some reservoir parameters that allows the final selection of the best options
TO CMG’S SIMULATION for applying an assisted history match process with CMOST. The participants will perform a conversion of this history
WORKFLOWS (pg.7) matched black oil case to a STARS thermal model (K‐values). At the end, the participants will use the Optimization function
options available in CMOST for selecting the best strategy for the application of a CSS at the reservoir model.
NEXT STEPS
• INTRODUCTION TO
THERMAL EOR WHO SHOULD ATTEND
SIMULATION (pg.23)
This three‐day course is for the experienced reservoir simulation engineers or other technical personnel who would like
to learn the techniques of Sensitivity Analysis, History Matching, Optimization, and Uncertainty Assessment
and also its applicability in a thermal simulation model using STARS. Participants should be familiar with using CMG’s
Builder/Results software.
COURSE CONTENT
• Building a simulation model by using Builder: Import Rescue Model, PVT, SCAL, Recurrent Data, etc.
• Introduction to the four components of the CMOST: Sensitivity analysis, History matching, Optimization
& Uncertainty assessment
• Using the Builder options for generating automatic cyclic injection
• Conversion of a Black Oil model into a STARS model (K‐value)
• Optimizing a Cyclic Steam Stimulation case by using CMOST
• Analyze/Visualize results from the optimized thermal model
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ASSISTeD hISTORy MATChING, OpTIMIzATION
& uNCeRTAINTy ANAlySIS uSING IMeX
NOTe: ThIS COuRSe IS ONly AvAIlAble IN veNezuelA

pReRequISITeS During this course the participants will create a black Oil simulation model using the pre-processing tool, builder.
• INTRODuCTION They would perform a sensitivity analysis using some reservoir parameters that allows the final selection of the best option
TO CMG’S for applying an assisted history match process with CMOST. At the end, an Optimization would be applied
SIMulATION to the forecast in order to select the optimum operating strategy for the application of an alternate water and gas
WORKFlOWS (pg.7)
injection process (WAG).
WhO ShOulD ATTeND

This three‐day course is for the experienced reservoir simulation engineers or other technical personnel who would like
to learn the techniques of Sensitivity Analysis, history Matching, Optimization, and uncertainty Assessment. participants
should be familiar with using CMG’s builder/Results software.
COuRSe CONTeNT
• Create a simulation model using the black‐oil pre‐processor builder: Import a geological model in Rescue formats,
include information of fluids, fluids and rock recurring data available
• Introduction to the four components of the CMOST: Sensitivity analysis, history matching, Optimization &
uncertainty assessment
• perform a sensitivity analysis on reservoir parameters and later assisted history matching using CMOST
• Generating a restart of the simulation to proceed to make predictions
• Generating a WAG process using the automated injection cycles in builder
• use available CMOST Optimization feature to generate the optimal strategy for implementing WAG
• use the options available in Results Graph and Results 3D to analyze / visualize the results
• exercise and tutorial
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custom training courses
Air Injection Simulation

This course will review the basic concepts of the In‐Situ Combustion recovery process and its simulation using STARS. After the review of basic
concepts, the course will provide detailed instruction on the complexities associated with modelling this process. CMG’s Builder/Results software
will be used extensively to create, modify, and analyze simulation datasets and their results. Combustion reaction kinetics with examples using
the In-situ combustion wizard in Builder will be discussed. Hands‐on exercises and examples will be included to assist participants in building
combustion tube experiments and field scale combustion models for both heavy and light oil reservoirs.
Gas Hydrate Simulation USING STARS

This course will review the basic concepts of Gas Hydrates with emphasis on gas hydrate simulation in porous media. Phase behaviour of gas
hydrates, kinetics of formation and dissociation of gas hydrates, gas hydrates distribution in porous media and its effects on reservoir properties
(porosity/permeability) as it forms or dissociates will be discussed. Simulation models for different recovery methods like depressurization and
hot water cycling etc. will be constructed and analyzed using hands-on examples in STARS.
Asphaltene Modelling
This course covers the phase behaviour and numerical modelling of asphaltenes using GEM and STARS. Fluids are first characterized with
the use of CMG’s fluid modelling package WinProp to match data from laboratory experiments. The course then guides the user through the
process of transferring the fluid model into the simulation model. Additional simulation scenarios and case studies are performed and analyzed
to see the effects of asphaltene flocculation, deposition and permeability reduction etc. using the STARS models.
Foamy Oil Simulation

This course covers an overview and basic concepts of foamy oil fluid behaviour. The mathematical framework for modelling this behaviour using
a numerical simulator and comparison with experimental data will be discussed. The three approaches of modelling foamy oil (i.e. Psuedo
single phase model, two phase model and the kinetic model) will be discussed in detail. Real field case studies will be used to illustrate the
foamy oil modelling concepts. Students are guided through the process of matching simulation results to laboratory data then going from
laboratory size simulation to full field simulation using STARS.
Fines Migration Simulation

The pores of reservoir rocks often have small clay particles attached to their walls. These particles are harmless as long as they stay there.
If a change in chemical properties of the pore fluid makes them lose their grip, a rapid degradation of permeability may occur. In serious
cases, the increased pressure gradients near the well caused by the permeability reduction may generate stress fields high enough to fracture
the rocks. Migration is caused by a change in ionic strength of the water in the pores, or mechanical dislodgement due to drag forces exerted
on the particles. This course covers an overview of fines migration behaviour. Concepts such as wettability shift due to temperature changes are
also discussed. A numerical method of modelling the effect of fines plugging and wettability shift is explored with hands on examples.
Reservoir Simulation Fundamentals

Note: This course is only available in HOUSTON
The course’s primary focus is on simulation fundamentals, capabilities, and weaknesses but the student should be able to write their own simple
1D or 2D black‐oil simulator by the end of the class. The course covers the basic equations for single phase flow, mass balances, Darcy’s
law, and the Diffusivity equation. Numerical, finite difference techniques for solving these equations are then presented with an emphasis on
implicit versus explicit techniques and methods for solving systems of the linear and nonlinear equations that arise. Several interactive, hands‐on
examples are completed in class.
Multiphase flow equations, formation volume factors, PVT and phase behaviour, petrophysical relationships, and well models
are reviewed. Methods for solving these equations (IMPES and Fully Implicit) are introduced with more hands‐on
examples. Finally, a number of special topics are discussed including compositional models, natural
and hydraulic fractures, history matching, the finite element method, and stability.
Instructor: Matt Balhoff, Assistant Professor of Petroleum Engineering, UT‐Austin
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INSTRUCTORS
• 423 years Anjani Kumar, Calgary

Anjani, Manager ‐ Consulting, Support and
Abe Doroudi, Dubai
Abe, Regional Manager – Central Africa, has
Amir Moradi, Dubai
Amir, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has over
combined Training, has over 12 years of reservoir 25 years of reservoir simulation experience. Abe 10 years of reservoir engineering experience,
reservoir engineering experience both in the field and specializes in thermal and chemical EOR both in the field and at CMG. Amir’s expertise
simulation at CMG. Anjani is an expert in heavy oil
recovery processes, chemical EOR and
processes. He holds a Master’s of Science,
Industrial Engineering and two Bachelor
lies in advanced thermal EOR processes (steam
flooding, CSS, SAGD, ES-SAGD) and PVT
experience unconventional oil and gas reservoir of Science degrees in Petroleum Engineering analysis. He holds a Master of Engineering,
• PhD 4
simulation. He holds a Master of Science, Chemi- and Mathematics. Abe currently manages all Reservoir Engineering from the University of
cal Engineering from the University technical services for the Middle East region and Calgary and a Bachelor of Science, Mining
• Masters15 of Calgary and a Bachelor of Technology, conducts public and customized training Engineering from Azad University in Iran.
Petroleum Engineering from the Indian School of at various locations throughout the Eastern
• Bachelor Mines. Anjani and his team are responsible for Hemisphere. Amin Badamchizadeh, Calgary
of Science 9 providing unparalleled support to our Amin, a Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer,
customers in the Consulting, Support and Training ADRIAN THOMAS, Calgary is an expert in the simulation of heavy oil and
• Other 3 department. Adrian, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has bitumen recovery techniques, enhanced oil
over six years industry experience. Adrian is recovery, advanced wellbore modelling,
Fraser Skoreyko, Dubai specializing in unconventional gas (tight gas, asphaltene precipitation and phase behaviour
Fraser, Chief Reservoir Engineer – Major shale gas & liquids rich), hydraulic fracturing modelling. He holds a PhD in Petroleum Reservoir
Projects, has over 30 years of industry and reserves evaluation. He holds a Bachelor Engineering and Master of Engineering,
experience, with a particular expertise in heavy of Science, Oil and Gas Engineering from Petroleum Reservoir Engineering, both from the
oil and enhanced oil recovery reservoir simula- the University of Calgary. University of Calgary. In addition, he holds a
tion. Fraser’s knowledge and expertise is vast; Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering from
however, he is focused on chemical EOR, steam Alex Novlesky, Calgary the Sahand University of Technology in Iran.
flooding, and in‐situ combustion. Fraser holds a Alex, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, is an
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical expert in the simulation of unconventional oil or Argenis Alvarez, Bogota
Engineering from the University of Calgary. gas (CBM, shale & tight), hydraulic fracturing, Argenis, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, recently
Throughout his 20‐year career at CMG, Fraser microseismic, optimization and uncertainty joined CMG and brings over 12 years of
remains focused on providing technical expertise analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Science, Oil industry experience in medium and heavy oil
and guidance on customer field study projects. & Gas Engineering degree from the University simulation to the company. Argenis specializes in
of Calgary. Alex started with CMG in the thermal EOR processes, cyclic steam stimulation
Allan Hiebert, Calgary visualization team, assisting with the development (CSS), steam flooding, and in-situ combustion. He
Allan, an Advisory Engineer, brings over 25 and testing of Builder, Results, CMOST and holds a Bachelor of Science, Petroleum
years of CMG experience to the consulting, Launcher before joining the Consulting, Support Engineering and an Integrated Reservoir
support and training team. Allan is an expert and Training team. Alex is currently the training Management Specialist degree, both from the
in pre- and post-processing and the simulation coordinator for the Calgary office. Universidad Central de Venezuela.
of electrical and steam EOR processes. He holds
a PhD, Master of Science and a Bachelor Alireza Qazvini Firouz, Calgary Arnaldo VeLasquez, Caracas
of Science, all in Electrical Engineering from Alireza, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, recently Arnaldo, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has
the University of Alberta, plus an MBA from the joined CMG and brings over six years of oil and eight years’ experience providing support and
University of Manitoba. Throughout his career at gas experience to the company. Alireza training throughout Latin America and the
CMG, Allan has been integral to the specializes in PVT modelling, SAGD recovery Caribbean, with a particular expertise in heavy
development of Builder and Results and processes and compositional simulation. He oil reservoir simulation. Arnaldo specializes in
significantly contributed to the development holds a Master of Science, Petroleum Systems thermal EOR processes, CSS, steam flooding,
of DRMS, the next generation reservoir Engineering, from the University of Regina and in‐situ combustion, chemical EOR and
simulation platform. a Bachelor of Applied Science, Petroleum geomechanics. He holds a Bachelor of Science,
Engineering, from the Petroleum University Petroleum Engineering from the
of Technology in Iran. Universidad de Oriente
in Venezuela.
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INSTRUCTORS
Bob Brugman, Houston Dwarak Uthayashankar, Dubai Jeremy Walter, Calgary

Bob, a Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has Dwarak, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has Jeremy, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has
over 30 years of industry experience, with a over five years industry experience, both in close to five years of industry experience, with a
specialty in enhanced oil recovery simulation. the field and at CMG. Dwarak specializes in particular focus on SAGD and thermal simulation
Bob’s expertise encompasses primary recovery advanced wellbore modelling, thermal recovery for heavy oil reservoirs, geomechanics, CO2
processes, and compositional simulation. He processes, unconventional reservoirs (CBM), EOR recovery processes, CO2 sequestration and
holds a PhD and Master of Science both in chemical flooding, numerical tuning and steam optimization. Jeremy has used his expertise
Chemical Engineering from the University of flooding. He holds a Master of Science, in these areas to develop many of the current
Florida and a Bachelor of Science, Chemical Petroleum Engineering from Heriot‐Watt University training courses CMG offers. He holds a Bach-
Engineering from the University of North Dakota. and a Bachelor of Technology, Applied elor of Science, Petroleum Engineering from the
Petroleum Engineering from the University of Colorado School of Mines.
Carlos Granado, Caracas Petroleum and Energy Studies in India.
Carlos, Manager ‐ Venezuela and Trinidad, has Juan Mateo, Rio de Janeiro
over 15 years of industry experience, both in the Erykah Bityutsky, Dubai Juan, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has 20
field and at CMG. Carlos’ expertise includes Erykah, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, years of industry experience, both in the field
reservoir characterization and thermal recovery started her oil and gas career with CMG in and at CMG, with a particular emphasis on
processes, including CSS and steam flooding. Calgary. She now brings her expertise in primary the simulation of thermal enhanced oil recovery
He holds a Master of Science, Reservoir recovery, SAGD, steam flooding, advanced techniques. He holds a Master of Science,
Evaluation and Management from Heriot‐Watt wellbore modelling, heavy oil reservoir Science and Petroleum Engineering from the
University and a Bachelor of Science, Petroleum simulation, optimization and uncertainty analysis State University of Campinas in Brazil and a
Engineering from the Universidad Central de to customers in the Eastern Hemisphere. She Master of Science, Petroleum Engineering from
Venezuela. Carlos applies his extensive holds a Bachelor of Science, Oil and Gas the Russian State University.
experience in heavy oil reservoir simulation and Engineering from the University of Calgary.
fluid characterization to provide unparalleled Juan Carlos VILLAR, Caracas
support and training to his customers. Gary Lifshits, Calgary Juan Carlos, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer,
Gary, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, recently has 14 years of industry experience, both
COLIN CARD, Calgary joined CMG and brings a background in in the field and at CMG, with a particular focus
Colin, a Senior Advisor – CST, has over 45 consulting support to customers working on heavy on numerical simulation. Juan’s expertise lies in
years of industry experience. Throughout his oil waterflood projects. Gary is specializing in thermal EOR processes, CSS, steam flooding,
career, Colin has worked at a Super Major, the simulation of SAGD and thermal recovery insitu combustion, chemical EOR and
a Major Independent, CMG while also processes. He holds a Bachelor of Science, geomechanics. He holds a Master of
balancing an Adjunct Professor role at the Mechanical Engineering from the University of Engineering, Integrated Reservoir Management
University of Calgary. Colin’s knowledge and Calgary. and a Bachelor of Science, Petroleum
expertise is vast; however, he is focused on Engineering, both from the Universidad Central
thermal recovery processes, numerical tuning, Helen Ha, Calgary de Venezuela.
wellbore modelling, and geological model Helen, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, recently
optimization. He holds a Bachelor of Science, joined CMG and brings over four years of Kanhaiyalal Patel (K.P.), Houston
Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D, Chemical industry experience in enhanced oil recovery KP, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has over
Engineering both from the University College simulation. Helen is a specialist in thermal re- eight years of industry experience, with a
of Swansea, Wales. covery processes, chemical EOR simulation and particular focus on unconventional gas on
optimization. She holds a Bachelor of Science, unconventional gas reservoir simulation and
Chemical Engineering, with a minor in Petroleum fracture modelling design. His expertise
Engineering, from the University of Calgary. encompasses primary recovery processes,
waterflooding, optimization, shale and tight
oil and gas. He holds a Master of Science,
Petroleum Engineering from the University of
Alaska and a Bachelor of Science, Petrochemical
Engineering from the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Technological University in India.
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INSTRUCTORS
Khayyam Farzullayev, Dubai Shawket Ghedan, Calgary Victor Lara, Caracas

Khayyam, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, Shawket, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer Victor, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has
has over eight years of industry experience Advisor, has extensive industry experience over 10 years of industry experience
working as a reservoir engineer for an working at the Petroleum Institute, a national specializing in cold production simulation
operator throughout Europe. He holds a oil company, and an oilfield service and thermal EOR techniques for heavy and
Master of Science, Petroleum/Reservoir company. Shawket’s expertise encompasses extra heavy oil reservoirs, including CSS,
Engineering from the Norwegian University reservoir characterization, waterflooding, steam flooding, and in‐situ combustion. He
of Science and Technology and a Bachelor carbonate fractured reservoirs, CO2 holds a Bachelor of Science, Chemical
of Science, Petroleum/Reservoir compositional simulation, chemical flooding Engineering from the Simon Bolivar
Engineering from the Azerbaijan State Oil and recovery from tight formations. He University in Venezuela.
Academy. holds a PhD in Reservoir Engineering,
and a Master of Engineering, Reservoir Victor Salazar, Bogota
Marco Misenta, London Engineering both from the Colorado School Victor, Manager – Latin America, has spent
Marco, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, of Mines and a Bachelor of Science, the majority of his 20 year career with
has over six years of industry experience Petroleum and Minerals Engineering from CMG working throughout Latin America.
working as a reservoir engineer throughout the University of Baghdad. Shawket was He holds a Master of Science, Petroleum
Europe, with a particular focus on an SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2005-06), Engineering from the Universidade Esadual
unconventional reservoir studies. His and received the SPE MENA Reservoir de Campinas in Brazil and a Bachelor of
expertise encompasses thermal recovery Description and Dynamics Award (2009), Science, Petroleum Engineering from the
studies for heavy and extra heavy oil fields. the SPE Outstanding Editor award (2010), Universidad de America in Colombia.
He holds a Master of Science in Physics and the SPE MENA Distinguished Petroleum Victor and his team are committed to
from the Universita’ degli Studi dell’Insubria Engineering Faculty award (2011). providing all customers in Latin America
in Italy. and the Caribbean with unparalleled
Thanh Nguyen, Houston support and delivering superior software
Oscar Cortes Martinez, Calgary Thanh, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has technologies.
Oscar, a Senior Petroleum Engineer, brings over 10 years of industry experience
over 15 years of industry experience, working with NOCs throughout Asia and Vikram Chandrasekar, Houston
working with a national oil company the USA. Thanh specializes in Vikram, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer,
to CMG. Oscar’s expertise includes geomechanics, chemical EOR and has over five years of industry experience
clastic and carbonate fractured reservoirs, optimization. Thanh holds a Bachelor of with a particular focus on the modelling of
simulation of chemical EOR projects, CSS Science, Civil Engineering from the chemical flood processes. Vikram’s expertise
and steam flooding. He holds a Master University of Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, a encompasses low salinity waterflooding,
of Science, Petroleum Engineering and a Master of Science, Petroleum Engineering reservoir geochemistry, microemulsions,
Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa. He’s currently chemical flooding, waterflooding, CO2
both from the National University of working on his PhD, Petroleum Engineering sequestration and thermal recovery
Mexico. dissertation at the University of Texas, processes. He holds a Master of Science,
Austin. Petroleum Engineering from the University of
Sergio Cilento, Caracas Texas, Austin and a Bachelor of Technology,
Sergio, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, has Varun PathAk, Calgary Chemical Engineering from Anna University
15 years of industry experience working Varun, a Reservoir Simulation Engineer, in India.
in Latin America with a particular focus on has 5 years of industry experience working
the simulation of thermal heavy oil projects throughout India and Canada. Varun’s
including CSS, steam flooding, in‐situ expertise includes fractured carbonate
combustion, chemical EOR and reservoirs, geomechanics and
geomechanics. He holds a Master of unconventional reservoir simulation,
Science, Exploration and Production from specifically for shale, tight oil and gas
the Instituto Superior de la Engeria in Spain, reservoirs. He holds a Bachelor of
in conjunction with his Masters, Sergio Technology, Petroleum Engineering from
has a Geology Mention from Heriot Watt the Indian School of Mines and a Master
University. In addition, he has a Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering from the
of Science, Petroleum Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Universidad Central de Venezuela.
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