About this course
Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of reservoir rock and fluid properties and material balance and volumetrics, then builds the skills to apply decline curve analysis, reservoir drive mechanisms and reservoir management and recovery in real work. Technical oil and gas training covering upstream, midstream and downstream operations, integrity and production for engineers and operators.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
Engineers, operators, supervisors and technical staff in upstream, midstream, refining and petrochemical operations. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Reservoir rock and fluid properties
- Material balance and volumetrics
- Decline curve analysis
- Reservoir drive mechanisms
- Reservoir management and recovery
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Reservoir rock and fluid properties
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Material balance and volumetrics
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Decline curve analysis
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Reservoir drive mechanisms
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Reservoir management and recovery
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Reservoir rock and fluid properties
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Material balance and volumetrics and decline curve analysis
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Reservoir drive mechanisms
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Reservoir management and recovery
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 7 Dec 2026 to 18 Dec 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 10 Jan 2027 to 14 Jan 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 15 Feb 2027 to 19 Feb 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 8 Mar 2027 to 12 Mar 2027 | Barcelona | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 5 Apr 2027 to 16 Apr 2027 | London | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 16 May 2027 to 20 May 2027 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 7 Jun 2027 to 18 Jun 2027 | Barcelona | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 12 Jul 2027 to 16 Jul 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 2 Aug 2027 to 6 Aug 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Reservoir Engineering Fundamentals course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.