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

18 - 21 January
22 - 25 February
22 - 25 March
26 - 29 April
24 - 27 May
21 - 24 June
19 - 22 July

16 - 19 August
13 - 16 September
04 - 07 October
08 - 11 November
06 - 09 December

COST

£1355 + VAT

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