By the end of this training course, participants should be able to learn:
• Formation damage mechanisms and their identification
• Acids and additives used in matrix stimulation
• Candidate well selection
• Acid treatment design
• Laboratory tests
• HSE and acidizing operations
• Safety & quality assurance technique

• Stimulation Engineers
• Well Intervention Engineers
• Petroleum and Production Engineers
• Production Technology Engineers
• Completion Engineers
• Reservoir Engineers
• Drilling Engineers
• Other Company engineers involved in stimulation operations
• Managers and Government Officials and others involved with stimulation operations
• Supervisors, Field Operators and Technicians involved with stimulation operations

The training instructor relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process.
The course material is rich with various training tools that ensure all participants gain a
complete understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly
stimulating, challenging, and effective for all trainees to participate, share their thoughts, and
inquire about their in-house challenges.

Module One: Formation Damage
• Production System Introduction
• Introduction to Formation Damage
• Effect of Formation Damage on Well’s Productivity Index
• Formation Damage Indicators and Consequences
• Causes and Sources of Formation Damage
• Classification of Formation Damage Problem
• Diagnosis of Formation Damage
• Best Practices to Avoid Formation Damage
Module Two: Introduction to Stimulation
• What is well stimulation?
• Objectives of Stimulation
• Types of Well Stimulation
• Actual Case Studies of Tubing Cleaning and Perforation Wash
• Stimulation Treatment Process
• Selection of Candidates for Stimulation
Module Three: Matrix Stimulation
• Selection of Candidates for Matrix Stimulation
• Definition of Matrix Acidizing
1. Carbonate Acidizing
2. Sandstone Acidizing
• Matrix Fluid and Acid Type Selection
1. Carbonate Acidizing
2. Sandstone Acidizing
• Matrix Acidizing Design, Treatment Selection, and Execution
• Real-time Monitoring of Matrix Acidizing Treatments
Module Four: Acid Fracturing and Stimulation Optimization
• Candidate Selection for Acid Fracturing
• Factors Causing Deeper Fracture Penetration
• Selection of Diversion Techniques
1. Mechanical Diverting
2. Ball Sealers
3. Coiled Tubing
4. Viscous Fluid
5. Other Diverting Methods
• Potential Formation Damage Caused by Matrix Stimulation Fluid
• Different Additives for Acid Jobs
• Actual Case Studies of Stimulation Jobs
Module Five: Hydraulic Fracturing
• Introduction into Hydraulic Fracturing
• Rock Mechanics Related to Hydraulic Fracturing
• Hydraulic Fracture Fluids and Chemicals
• Proppant Types and Selection
• Factors Affecting the Fracture Conductivity
• Hydraulic Fracture Design, Treatment Process, and Operation