CO2 Storage Reservoir Engineering Training Course

CO₂ Storage Reservoir Engineering Training Course

Introduction

CO₂ Storage Reservoir Engineering Training Course is designed to equip participants with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills in carbon capture and storage (CCS), geological carbon sequestration, reservoir characterization, subsurface CO₂ containment, and long-term carbon storage management. This course explores the fundamental principles of reservoir engineering for CO₂ injection and storage, including geological site screening, reservoir petrophysics, porosity and permeability assessment, pressure management, fluid-rock interactions, caprock integrity, and storage capacity estimation. Participants will examine how depleted oil and gas reservoirs, deep saline aquifers, and other suitable geological formations can be evaluated and developed for safe, efficient, and sustainable carbon dioxide storage.

Participants will explore the influence of reservoir heterogeneity, multiphase flow, pressure buildup, geochemical reactions, and geological uncertainty on long-term storage performance. Through practical exercises, industry-based case studies, reservoir modeling scenarios, and technical discussions, learners will develop the ability to assess storage site suitability, optimize injection strategies, predict reservoir behavior, and design effective monitoring programs. The course integrates emerging approaches such as digital reservoir modeling, data-driven storage optimization, predictive analytics, and integrated CCS project management to support technically sound and environmentally responsible carbon storage projects across the petroleum, energy, and industrial sectors.

Course Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

1. Explain the fundamentals of CO₂ geological storage, carbon sequestration, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
2. Evaluate geological formations for safe and economically viable CO₂ storage.
3. Conduct reservoir characterization using geological, petrophysical, and geophysical data.
4. Estimate theoretical, effective, and practical CO₂ storage capacity using appropriate engineering methods.
5. Analyze CO₂ multiphase flow behavior and fluid-rock interactions under reservoir conditions.
6. Assess caprock sealing capacity, fault behavior, and subsurface containment integrity.
7. Develop CO₂ injection strategies that optimize storage efficiency and pressure management.
8. Apply reservoir simulation techniques to forecast CO₂ plume migration and pressure distribution.
9. Evaluate geomechanical risks associated with injection-induced pressure changes.
10. Identify potential leakage pathways and implement CCS risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
11. Design monitoring, measurement, and verification programs for long-term storage performance.
12. Apply reservoir engineering data analytics and digital modeling to improve storage predictions.
13. Develop integrated CO₂ storage management plans aligned with environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements.

Target Audience

1. Reservoir engineers and petroleum engineers.
2. Geological and geophysical specialists.
3. Carbon capture and storage project engineers.
4. Geoscientists and subsurface modeling professionals.
5. Drilling, completion, and well integrity engineers.
6. Environmental engineers and carbon management specialists.
7. Energy transition, sustainability, and decarbonization professionals.
8. Project managers, technical consultants, and regulatory personnel involved in CCS projects.

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of CO₂ Geological Storage

• Principles of geological carbon sequestration and CCS value chains.
• CO₂ properties, phase behavior, density, and compressibility.
• Overview of deep saline aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Storage mechanisms: structural, residual, solubility, and mineral trapping.
• Global CCS developments, project economics, and technical challenges.
• Case Study: Compare the suitability of a depleted gas reservoir and a deep saline aquifer for a proposed industrial CO₂ storage project.

Module 2: Geological Site Screening and Reservoir Characterization

• Geological screening criteria for CO₂ storage site selection.
• Reservoir lithology, stratigraphy, porosity, and permeability analysis.
• Interpretation of well logs, core samples, and seismic datasets.
• Reservoir heterogeneity, faults, fractures, and connectivity assessment.
• Integration of geological models and petrophysical data for site characterization.
• Case Study: Evaluate a hypothetical offshore saline formation using well logs, seismic interpretation, and core analysis to determine its preliminary suitability for CO₂ storage.

Module 3: CO₂ Storage Capacity Estimation

• Principles of theoretical, effective, and practical storage capacity.
• Volumetric estimation methods for saline aquifers and depleted reservoirs.
• Assessment of pore volume, storage efficiency, and reservoir connectivity.
• Influence of pressure limits, fluid properties, and geological uncertainty.
• Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification in capacity estimates.
• Case Study: Estimate the effective CO₂ storage capacity of a saline aquifer using reservoir volume, porosity, CO₂ density, and storage-efficiency assumptions.

Module 4: CO₂ Flow Dynamics and Fluid-Rock Interactions

• Multiphase flow principles in CO₂-water-rock systems.
• Relative permeability, capillary pressure, and wettability effects.
• CO₂ dissolution, residual trapping, and mineralization mechanisms.
• Geochemical reactions involving formation water, minerals, and injected CO₂.
• Impact of reservoir temperature, pressure, and salinity on storage behavior.
• Case Study: Investigate how variations in formation-water salinity and reservoir permeability influence CO₂ migration and trapping efficiency.

Module 5: Reservoir Simulation and Injection Optimization

• Fundamentals of numerical reservoir simulation for geological CO₂ storage.
• Construction of static and dynamic reservoir models.
• Simulation of CO₂ plume migration and pressure propagation.
• Injection-rate optimization and multiwell injection planning.
• History matching, sensitivity analysis, and predictive scenario development.
• Case Study: Build a conceptual reservoir simulation scenario to compare injection rates and identify a strategy that balances storage efficiency with acceptable pressure buildup.

Module 6: Geomechanics, Caprock Integrity, and Leakage Prevention

• Geomechanical behavior of reservoir formations and sealing rocks.
• Caprock integrity, fracture pressure, and fault reactivation risks.
• Injection-induced pressure changes and stress redistribution.
• Wellbore integrity, abandoned wells, and potential leakage pathways.
• Risk-based mitigation strategies and operational pressure limits.
• Case Study: Assess a hypothetical storage site where injection pressure approaches the estimated fracture-pressure limit, and develop an appropriate pressure-management and risk-reduction plan.

Module 7: Monitoring, Measurement, Verification, and Regulatory Compliance

• Design of monitoring, measurement, and verification (MMV) programs.
• Seismic monitoring, pressure surveillance, and well-based measurements.
• Geochemical sampling and CO₂ plume tracking techniques.
• Leakage detection, anomaly interpretation, and corrective-action planning.
• Regulatory reporting, environmental safeguards, and long-term stewardship.
• Case Study: Develop an MMV plan for a storage project using baseline seismic surveys, observation wells, pressure measurements, and periodic geochemical sampling.

Module 8: Integrated CO₂ Storage Management and Emerging Technologies

• Integrated reservoir management throughout the storage project lifecycle.
• Digital twins, data analytics, and predictive reservoir performance tools.
• AI-assisted anomaly detection and storage-risk screening.
• Economic evaluation, operational planning, and project performance indicators.
• Closure planning, post-injection monitoring, and long-term liability management.
• Case Study: Prepare an integrated management plan for a proposed CCS project, combining storage-capacity estimates, injection schedules, monitoring requirements, risk controls, and post-closure responsibilities.

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
• Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
• Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
• Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
• Expert-led Q&A sessions.
• Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.