RESERVOIR ENGINEERING

Created By : Eng.Abdallah Ayman

Eng.Mahmoud Abdelnaser
 Reservoir
Engineering
is a branch of petroleum engineering that applies scientific
principles to the fluid flow through a porous medium during
the development and production of oil and gas reservoirs
so as to obtain a high economic recovery. The working
tools of the reservoir engineer are subsurface geology,
applied mathematics, and the basic laws of physics and
chemistry governing the behavior of liquid and vapor
phases of crude oil, natural gas, and water in reservoir
rock.
Reservoir Engineering is a branch of petroleum science
that focuses on understanding, analyzing, and designing
the exploitation of oil and natural gas fields. Reservoir
engineering involves studying the geological reservoirs that
contain hydrocarbons, analyzing the behavior of fluids and
gases within the reservoirs, and designing effective
petroleum extraction strategies to maximize field recovery.
 A Reservoir
Engineer

is a professional who specializes in the

study, evaluation, and management of oil
and gas reservoirs. They are responsible for
understanding the characteristics of
underground reservoirs, estimating the
amount of recoverable hydrocarbons, and
designing strategies to optimize the
extraction and production of oil and gas.
A Reservoir
Engineer
Reservoir engineers work closely with
geoscientists, drilling engineers, and
production engineers to analyze geological
and geophysical data, develop reservoir
models, and make informed decisions
regarding well placement, production rates,
and reservoir management techniques.
They utilize computer modeling and
simulation tools to predict reservoir
behavior, evaluate different production
scenarios, and optimize the recovery of
hydrocarbons.
A Reservoir
Engineer
The primary goal of a reservoir engineer is
to maximize the economic recovery of oil
and gas while ensuring efficient and
sustainable reservoir management. They
analyze data, monitor production
performance, and continuously assess
reservoir conditions to make adjustments
and improvements as needed.
 A Reservoir
Engineer
Reservoir engineers play a crucial role in
the petroleum industry, working in oil and
gas companies, consulting firms, and
research institutions. They contribute to
the exploration, development, and
production of hydrocarbon resources,
employing their expertise to optimize
reservoir performance and ensure the
efficient extraction of oil and gas
reserves.
 AREA OF
INTERESTING
Fluid and Gas Behavior: The flow of oil and gas
and their behavior within the reservoir are studied
using principles of hydrodynamics and
mathematical physics. The aim is to understand
how fluids and gases move within the reservoir,
and to determine patterns of pressure,
temperature, and density changes.

Extraction Strategy Design: This involves

analyzing available data and information to
design efficient extraction methods for petroleum
and gas. Appropriate techniques such as water or
gas injection, secondary recovery, or enhanced
oil recovery are selected and analyzed to achieve
the highest possible extraction rates.
AREA OF
INTERESTING

Reservoir Modeling: Computer modeling programs

are used to create three-dimensional models of
reservoirs and simulate the behavior of fluids and
gases within them. This helps predict reservoir
behavior, analyze the effects of different production
methods, and develop sustainable production
strategies.

Numerical reservoir modeling, production

forecasting, well testing, well drilling and workover
planning, economic modeling, and PVT analysis of
reservoir fluids.
 Role of reservoir
Engineer
The primary responsibilities of a
reservoir engineer include:
Reservoir Characterization: Reservoir
engineers analyze geological and
geophysical data to understand the
properties and behavior of subsurface
reservoirs.
Reservoir Modeling: Reservoir engineers
use computer-based models to simulate
the behavior of reservoirs over time.
Well Testing and Production
Optimization: Reservoir engineers
design and analyze well tests to assess
reservoir properties, such as
permeability and reservoir pressure.
Role of Reservoir
Engineer
Reservoir Management: Reservoir
engineers work with interdisciplinary
teams to develop and implement
strategies for reservoir management.
Economic Analysis: Reservoir engineers
conduct economic evaluations to assess
the economic viability of oil and gas
projects.
Reserves Estimation: Reservoir engineers
estimate the amount of recoverable oil
and gas reserves in a reservoir
 Role of Reservoir
Engineer
One the most important job is production simulation.The production simulation process involves using
various simulators to optimize oil and gas production. A reservoir engineer uses static and dynamic data to
input into a reservoir simulator, which analyzes fluid flow through porous media and calculates production
profiles for the wells. These profiles are then passed to a production engineer who develops well models
and a surface network simulator, which models the flow of fluids from the reservoir to surface facilities. A
facilities engineer uses the data from the surface network simulator to build a process plant model using a
process simulator, representing the equipment involved in processing the produced fluids. Finally, an
economic simulator combines data from all the simulators to evaluate the project's profitability and guide
decision-making.
 Role of reservoir
Engineer.
Reservoir engineers are responsible for
understanding and classifying reservoir types
based on various factors. Here are the steps
involved in determining reservoir type:
Data Collection: Reservoir engineers gather
relevant data, including geological and
geophysical information, well logs, core samples,
and production data.
Reservoir Characterization: Reservoir
characterization involves analyzing the collected
data to determine the reservoir's properties and
behavior.
Classification based on Fluid Type: Reservoirs are
initially classified based on the fluid present in the
reservoir and information about fluid flow and
mechanism
 Type of
reservoir
Reservoirs can be classified into different
types based on their fluid system, rock
properties, trap mechanism, and drive
mechanism. Some common reservoir types
are oil, gas, gas-condensate, volatile oil, and
retrograde gas. Each reservoir type has its
own characteristic PVT parameters, such as
bubble point, dew point, critical point,
saturation pressure, formation volume factor,
solution gas-oil ratio, gas deviation factor,
and compressibility.
 Type of
reservoir
Reservoirs can also be categorized as conventional
or unconventional, which includes various types like
tight-gas sandstones, coalbed methane, shale gas
and oil, heavy oil and tar sands, and gas hydrates.
To assess reservoir potential and maximize
economic benefits, characteristics such as porosity,
permeability, fluid saturations, net formation
thickness, pressure, fluid properties, and reservoir
structure must be determined. This is achieved
through direct measurements on fluid and rock
samples, as well as indirect measurements using
wireline logs and pressure transient tests.
These parameters determine the phase behavior,
density, viscosity, and compressibility of the
reservoir fluids, and how they change with pressure
and temperature.