Drilling & Workover Training
This comprehensive training program is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in drilling and workover operations within the oil and gas industry. The course covers a wide range of topics from basic drilling principles to advanced techniques and best practices for workover operations, ensuring participants are well-equipped to handle various challenges in the field.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Drilling Operations: Gain a thorough understanding of the drilling process, including planning, execution, and problem-solving.
- Workover Techniques: Learn about workover operations, including the maintenance and enhancement of existing wells.
- Safety and Environmental Practices: Emphasize the importance of safety and environmental considerations in both drilling and workover operations.
- Problem Solving: Develop the ability to identify, analyze, and solve common problems encountered during drilling and workover activities.
- Technology and Innovations: Stay updated on the latest technologies and innovations in drilling and workover operations.
- Drilling engineers
- Workover engineers
- Field supervisors
- Petroleum engineers
- Rig personnel
- Operations managers
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours :
- Lectures
- Workshops, work presentations ,
- Group Work in case study & Practical Exercises.
- Videos and general discussions
- Pre-Test and Post Test
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Drilling Operations
- Overview of the drilling process
- Types of drilling rigs and their components
- Drilling equipment and tools
- Drilling fluids and their functions
- Drilling techniques and methods
Module 2: Planning and Design
- Well planning and design considerations
- Site preparation and logistics
- Casing and cementing operations
- Directional drilling and horizontal wells
- Drilling cost estimation and management
Module 3: Drilling Operations and Procedures
- Spud-in and rig-up procedures
- Drilling practices and procedures
- Monitoring and controlling drilling parameters
- Hole problems and their mitigation
- Stuck pipe prevention and recovery methods
Module 4: Introduction to Workover Operations
- Definition and purpose of workover operations
- Types of workover rigs and equipment
- Workover planning and preparation
- Well completion and re-completion techniques
Module 5: Workover Techniques and Procedures
- Wellbore cleanout and maintenance
- Sand control and gravel packing
- Well stimulation techniques (acidizing, fracturing)
- Well control during workover operations
- Fishing operations and tools
Module 6: Safety and Environmental Considerations
- Safety protocols and best practices
- Environmental impact and management
- Emergency response planning
- Regulatory compliance and standards
Module 7: Advanced Drilling and Workover Technologies
- Innovations in drilling technology
- Advances in workover equipment and methods
- Digital technologies and automation in drilling and workover
- Case studies on successful drilling and workover projects