Well Stimulation and Formation Damage Course
Duration: 5 Days
Delivery: Online, In-House, or In-Class (Aberdeen)
Certification: Issued upon successful course completion
Course Summary
Master acidizing, hydraulic fracturing, and formation damage control to boost well productivity.
Course Description
This course provides a solid theoretical foundation in well stimulation techniques, focusing on
acidizing, hydraulic fracturing, and formation damage evaluation. Delivered through expert-led lectures
and real-world case discussions, it equips participants with the knowledge to assess, design, and
support stimulation operations.
Learning Objectives
- Mechanisms of formation damage and their impact on productivity
- Acidizing principles for sandstone and carbonate reservoirs
- Fluid selection, compatibility, and placement techniques
- Hydraulic fracturing fundamentals and treatment design
- Evaluation of candidate wells and stimulation job planning
- Safety and environmental considerations in stimulation work
Course Schedule
- Day 1: Fundamentals of Well Stimulation and Formation Damage
- Day 2: Matrix Acidizing – Concepts and Applications
- Day 3: Hydraulic Fracturing and Acid Fracturing Theory
- Day 4: Operational Optimization and Data Interpretation
- Day 5: Technical Review and Case Discussions
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers, supervisors, and technical personnel involved in well operations, reservoir management,
or production enhancement
- Professionals seeking strong theoretical knowledge to support field teams or make informed design
and operational decisions
