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

12 - 15 January
16 - 19 February
16 - 19 March
20 - 23 April
18 - 21 May
22 - 25 June
20 - 23 July
17 - 20 August
14 - 17 September
12 - 15 October
09 - 12 November
07 - 10 December

COST

UK £1130 + VAT

USA Available on request

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