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

14 - 17 January
18 - 21 February
17 - 20 March
21 - 24 April
26 - 29 May
21 - 24 July
18 - 21 August
15 - 18 September
13 - 16 October
10 - 13 November
08 - 11 December

COST

UK £1075 + VAT

USA Available on request

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