CSE Hosts Fifth Well Injectivity and Productivity in Carbonates Workshop

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Science and Engineering (CSE), in collaboration with the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), hosted the Fifth EAGE Well Injectivity & Productivity in Carbonates (WIPIC) Workshop.

Held under the theme ‘Innovative Technology for Reservoir Optimization,’ the workshop convened 211 delegates from 29 organizations across 15 countries with representatives from oil companies, service providers, universities, and research institutes to discuss related advancements and developments. Participants also engaged with a variety of new topics covering digitalization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Their inclusion reflects these technologies’ growing ability to shape well and reservoir management by enhancing data analytics, predictive modelling, and decision-making processes.

HBKU was primarily represented by Dr. Ahmad Abushaikha, Associate Professor, CSE, and Co-chair of the Workshop’s Technical Committee. Dr. Abushaikha’s contributions began on day one, with the delivery of a short course on the application of machine learning for reservoir characterization. This was followed on day two with his moderation of a panel discussion concerning the use of AI and machine learning for reservoir optimization. Dr. Abushaikha’s research and collaboration with fellow academics was also prominently featured in poster sessions, additional panel discussions, and other activities.

The Fifth EAGE Well Injectivity & Productivity in Carbonates (WIPIC) Workshop was sponsored by Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council, TotalEnergies, SLB, and STR.