MPD and UBD incorporate important techniques that help operators to drill new wells safely, more efficiently, and in some cases, allows them to drill previously undrillable wells. This introductory course is an excellent opportunity to expand your understanding of advanced drilling technologies and how to conduct projects that are both successful and safe

This course will provide an introduction and overview of the current underbalanced and managed pressure drilling technology. The course will explain how and why UBD or MPD is carried out, highlight the differences between the two, and include the variations of MPD technologies in drilling and continuous circulation methods. It will provide a basic understanding of the equipment used in both drilling operations. The course highlights the relevant issues that need to be addressed in well planning and design as well as the well integrity and well control aspects for both UBD and MPD.

• An Introduction to Underbalanced Drilling /MPD
• Advantages & Disadvantages of Underbalanced Drilling
• An understanding of IDAC Classification & Pressure Control Techniques
• Drilling fluid systems, design goals, and considerations
• An understanding of common drilling problems and how to avoid them
• An outlook on downhole tools and surface equipment for underbalanced drilling
• Health & Safety measures to be kept in mind on the field
• Highlighting the prominent issues in the application of drilling technologies
• Potentials & Limitations of Underbalanced Drillings
• Range of informative case studies for a detailed understanding