Production Engineering

Production Engineering is a specialized branch of petroleum engineering that focuses on maximizing the economic recovery of hydrocarbons from a reservoir after a well has been drilled and completed. This discipline manages the interface between the reservoir and the wellbore, designing and implementing systems to lift oil and gas to the surface, such as artificial lift methods like pumps and gas injection. Production engineers are responsible for monitoring well performance, diagnosing production problems, recommending workovers or stimulation treatments like hydraulic fracturing, and designing the surface facilities required to separate the produced oil, gas, and water for processing and transport.

1. Introduction to Production Engineering
   1. Definition and Scope
      1. Historical Development of Production Engineering
      2. Core Objectives and Goals
      3. Role in Petroleum Industry
   2. Production System Overview
      1. System Components Integration
      2. Flow Path from Reservoir to Surface
      3. Production Optimization Principles
   3. Interface with Other Engineering Disciplines
      1. Reservoir Engineering Integration
      2. Drilling Engineering Coordination
      3. Facilities Engineering Collaboration
      4. Geology and Geophysics Applications