Applications of Mini Frac (DFIT)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this one-day course is to offer the most practical applications of the Diagnostic Fracture Injection Test (DFIT). The DFIT has become a very important test for tight and unconventional reservoirs, which yields very essential reservoir information for reservoir management and also to optimize frac design at a low cost. Different techniques are used in the DFIT such as the G-Function. Several case studies are offered using commercial software to allow hands-on-experience. Also, the methods of designing the DFIT are discussed to ensure conclusive results are obtained. Excellent handout of the course notes are offered, which can be used as a good reference.

COURSE LEVEL

Intermediate

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Learn the theory of test analysis and techniques
  • Learn what information is obtained from DFIT
  • Understand the benefits of conducting DFIT
  • Learn step-by-step how to analyze DFIT and the use of commercial software
  • Learn the benefits of test design to ensure conclusive results are obtained.

COURSE REGISTRATION/DATE

March 14, 2024

Register at:pmg@petromgt.com

This course is designed for engineers, technologists involved in well fracing and the development of unconventional reservoirs

Section 1:

  • Why conduct FIT?
  • Brief summary of well test analysis techniques
  • DFIT options
  • Step down and step up testing options
  • Information obtained from DFIT
  • Well testing options

Section 2:

How to analyze DFIT:
  • The use of G-Function
  • Before closure analysis; How to determine closure pressure and leak-off types
  • After closure analysis; how to determine formation permeability and reservoir pressure

Section 3:

Case studies and the use of commercial software

Sections 4:

Cap rock testing and case study

Section 5:

DFIT test design

Mr. Saad Ibrahim
P. Eng, president of Petro Management Group Ltd.

He has over 35 years of diversified experience in the oil and gas Industry and known as a worldwide highly recognized engineering consultant and a distinguished instructor.

He also completed a post- graduate program with the University of Calgary in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. The focus of Mr. Ibrahim’s experience lies in the area of Reservoir management, and well test planning/analysis. Mr. Ibrahim is a member of APEGA and SPE.