Our Workshop Events
Enhanced Petroleum Recovery Processes: Priorities, Challenges and Opportunities
The IITG SPE Student Chapter successfully hosted a comprehensive four-day workshop from 30th October to 2nd November 2023, focusing on Enhanced Petroleum Recovery (EPR) processes. The workshop was conducted by Prof. Hemanta Sarma from the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada.
This intensive workshop provided participants with an in-depth understanding of advanced recovery techniques used in the petroleum industry, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods, chemical flooding, thermal processes, and reservoir management strategies. Prof. Sarma shared cutting-edge insights into current research trends, operational challenges, and innovative approaches that are shaping the future of petroleum recovery.
- Advanced EOR methodologies and their applications
- Chemical and thermal recovery processes
- Reservoir management and optimization strategies
- Case studies on successful EPR implementations
- Future trends and opportunities in petroleum recovery
Through interactive sessions, practical case studies, and hands-on discussions, participants gained exposure to cutting-edge methodologies, simulation tools, and decision-making strategies essential for optimizing recovery and improving reservoir performance. The workshop emphasized the critical importance of integrating fundamental reservoir engineering concepts with innovative recovery technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability in the petroleum sector.
The IITG SPE Student Chapter expresses sincere gratitude to Prof. Hemanta Sarma for delivering an insightful and highly engaging workshop. This event continues to strengthen the chapter's mission of fostering technical expertise, research excellence, and industry-relevant skills among students in petroleum engineering.
Applied Statistical Modeling & Data Analytics for Petroleum Engineering
The IITG SPE Student Chapter successfully organized a three-day workshop from 22nd to 24th November 2022, focusing on Applied Statistical Modeling and Data Analytics for Petroleum Engineering and related applications. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Srikanta Mishra, Honorary Faculty at IIT Guwahati and Technical Director at Geo-Energy Modeling & Analytics, Battelle Memorial Institute, USA.
This comprehensive workshop provided participants with an in-depth understanding of how statistical modeling, data analytics, and computational techniques can be applied to solve complex problems in petroleum engineering. Participants explored practical applications of data-driven methods in areas such as reservoir modeling, production forecasting, and optimization of petroleum operations.
- Statistical modeling techniques for reservoir characterization
- Data analytics applications in production optimization
- Machine learning approaches for petroleum engineering
- Practical case studies and hands-on exercises
- Integration of domain knowledge with advanced analytics
Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, attendees gained exposure to modern analytical tools, statistical methodologies, and data visualization techniques that are increasingly critical in the evolving landscape of petroleum and energy engineering. The workshop emphasized the importance of integrating domain knowledge with advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in real-world scenarios.
The IITG SPE Student Chapter expresses sincere gratitude to Dr. Srikanta Mishra for sharing his expertise and guiding the participants through a highly engaging and informative workshop. Events like these continue to strengthen the chapter's mission of fostering technical excellence, research skills, and innovation among students in the petroleum and energy sector.
