Advanced Reservoir Engineering

In this course, reservoir engineering methods will be addressed which are of use in the daily reservoir engineering practice. The focus will be on practical applicability. Use is made of practical and actual reservoir engineering problems and examples to illustrate relevant subjects. By attending this course, participants will have a deeper knowledge of modern reservoir engineering practices for reservoir development and production, including the construction and use of reservoir models.

The course is intended for experienced reservoir engineers with prior technical or engineering exposure to production activities. Petroleum engineers and geoscientists who require more than general knowledge of reservoir engineering will also find this course useful. Participants are invited but not obliged to bring a short presentation (max of 15 minutes) on a practical problem they encountered in their work. This will then be explained and discussed in the this class. A short test or quiz will be held at the end the this course.

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The Advanced Reservoir Engineering course utilizes a comprehensive classroom-based, instructor-led learning method designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. Participants engage in structured lectures covering key concepts in reservoir engineering, complemented by hands-on virtual exercises that simulate real-world scenarios. Case studies and problem-solving activities provide practical examples to deepen understanding, while interactive discussions foster collaborative learning and the exchange of ideas. Attendees are encouraged to present real-life challenges they’ve encountered in their work, facilitating peer-to-peer learning and practical problem resolution. The course concludes with a recap session and a quiz to assess understanding, ensuring that participants leave with a robust and actionable grasp of modern reservoir engineering practices.

Your expert course instructor is a senior energy consultant with over two decades of comprehensive experience spanning technical, commercial, and leadership roles in the global energy industry. Recognized for his unique ability to bridge technical excellence with business strategy, he has made impactful contributions across the entire value chain, from field operations and petroleum engineering to strategic advisory and energy consulting.

His expertise has been honed through a distinguished career at Shell, where he held multiple senior roles including Principal Technical Expert and Excellence Manager for Well, Reservoir, and Facility Management (WRFM). Your expert course instructor successfully led multi-disciplinary teams across Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., delivering innovative solutions in both greenfield and brownfield developments. His leadership helped drive integration of development technologies and optimization of production strategies across upstream and integrated assets.

Highlights of his career experience include:

• Leading Shell’s global reservoir management initiatives to enhance upstream asset performance.
• Managing early-phase maturation of unconventional resources in Europe.
• Driving business development strategies in Shell Qatar and XTL & CO₂ projects, with a focus on sustainability and value generation.
• Serving as a Senior Reserves Consultant responsible for hydrocarbon volume assurance and reserves compliance.

He holds three Master’s degrees in Mineral Economics (Colorado School of Mines), Petroleum Economics & Management (IFP School, France), and Industrial Engineering (Karlsruhe University, Germany). Fluent in German, English, Dutch, Spanish, and (limited) French, he brings a strong multicultural and multilingual dimension to his engagements.

As a trainer, he combines deep technical knowledge with real-world strategic insight. His teaching approach is interactive, multidisciplinary, and grounded in decades of hands-on global experience, empowering participants to navigate complex energy challenges with confidence and clarity.

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