Basic Drilling Technology and Equipment

 
     
 

DURATION

4 days

DESIGNED FOR

Non-drilling and drilling personnel who wish to enhance their understanding of the drilling
process.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Introduction to drilling technology (equipment, terminology and operations), providing non-drilling personnel with the knowledge required for effective teamwork and communication with their drilling colleagues.

COURSE CONTENT

• History and source of petroleum
• The multi-level interdependent composition of the petroleum industry
• The five systems of a drilling rig, their purpose and use
• Well planning overview
• The principles of the drilling process, fishing, and casing and cementing
• Principles of directional drilling
• Principles of well control and blow out prevention
• Differences between onshore and offshore drilling rigs and drilling practices
• How established drilling practices interface with modern tools and technology
• Causes and prevention practices of lost circulation
• Practical hands-on site visits

DATES

UK

15 - 18 January
19 - 22 February
19 - 22 March
23 - 26 April
28 - 31 May
02 - 05 July
30 July - 02 August

27 -30 August
01 - 04 October
05 - 08 November
03 - 06 December

COST

UK £985 + VAT

USA Available on request

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