Course content

The course addresses internal and external energy sources for reservoir production, and analysis of their influence on recovery of oil and gas from the various types of reservoirs. Topics: Oil, gas and condensate reservoir systems; microscopic and macroscopic displacement efficiency; natural drive mechanisms; injection of water and gas; material balance analysis; flow equations; simplified recovery estimation methods.

Learning outcome

The course aims at giving the students extensive knowledge of physical parameters, behavior, principles and methods related to recovery of oil and gas from reservoirs.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, obligatory exercises and group project. Folder evaluation will be basis for grade, and includes final exam (60%) and exercises/group work (40%). Each element is %-based, while final grade is letter-based. The lectures are in English. Retake exams may be oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Recommended background is passed TPG4112 Geomechanics and Flow in Porous Media and TPG4115 Reservoir Properties, or similar.

Course materials

Course material will be given at semester start.

Credit reductions