Well Drilling and Completion

About the Course

Well drilling, construction, and completion in the oil and gas industry mean designing, executing, and delivering wells for commercial development of subsurface resources. This 5-day interactive Well Drilling and Completion training course provides delegates with a fundamental understanding of petroleum well drilling procedures, drilling mechanics, design methodology, and calculation methods for accessing underground hydrocarbon resources.

After the completion of successful drilling operations, well completion operations are required to move the well to the production phase. Well Completion involves designing and implementing all operations needed to prepare the well for production. The objective of well completion is to prepare the well for production to obtain maximum recovery safely and most economically. Successful applications of well completion are critical to the well life of the field, adaptability to future changes in production requirements (increased water production due to flooding), future changes in production method (installation of artificial lift), and conductivity to stimulation requirements.

Delegates attending this training program will gain a basic understanding of the operations of well drilling and completion activities, including practical activities and laboratory exercises to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.

Core Objectives

Delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand key aspects of drilling operations and drill rig types and equipment
• Explain the mechanics and design of well drilling and construction
• Select the appropriate completion method, configuration, and equipment
• Design and implement all operations needed to prepare the well for production 
• Prepare the well for production to obtain maximum recovery in a safe the most economical manner

Training Approach

This training course is a participatory, hands-on, and interactive learning experience that provides the delegates with many opportunities to advance their opinions and ideas. It will be facilitated in a supportive environment, ensuring that the concepts introduced during the course are well understood and comprehended. It will utilise various proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented.

The Attendees

Successful well drilling and competition operations are critical to the good life of the field.

Thus, this training course will be valuable to professionals, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Geoscientists
• Drilling and Workover Teams
• Oil & Gas Well Completion Operators
• Well Completion, Production, and Reservoir Engineers
• Well Completion and Production Supervisors
• Safety and Loss Prevention Specialists and Engineers
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineers
• Anyone interested in learning about Drilling and Well Completion Operations

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: INTRODUCTION TO DRILLING A WELL

• Overview of Drilling
• Basics of Casing and Simining
• Four Main Drilling Rig Systems
• Circulation System
• Power Generation
• Rotary System
• Hoising System

DAY TWO: WELL CONSTRUCTION

• Drilling Hydraulics
• Hydraulic Optimisation
• Drill String Design
• Casing Design
• Cementing Design
• Driectional Drilling
• Drilling Realtime Drilling Optimisation

DAY THREE: WELL COMPLETION

• Overview and Definitions
• Well Completion and Workover Objectives
• Well Completion Design Factors
• Reservoir Considerations
• Mechanical Considerations
• Completion Fluids
• Technological Applications

DAY FOUR: WELL COMPLETION DESIGN – TYPES AND APPLICATIONS

• Methods of Completion
• Casing‐tubing Configurations
• Tubing Design
• Loading Analysis
• Formation Damange
• Well Stimulation
• Hydraulic Fracturing

DAY FIVE: UNCONVENTIONALS

• Unconventional Resources
• Well Design to Facilitate Fracturing
• Well Design to Facilitate Artificial Lift
• Multi-Well Pad Drilling
• Casing Deformation
• Multistage Fracing
• Project Optimisation and Presentation