Basic Drilling Technology

This “Basic Drilling Technology” training course will be presented using properly designed materials, some and animation on relevant issues. A manual containing all the slides and/or electronic form in PDF will be delivered to each attendant. Teaching methods include several examples of actual well drilling. Pre & Post Course Assessments are integrated in this course.

By the end of this Basic Drilling Technology training course, delegates will learn:

• Differences of Drilling onshore or offshore and the influence in the cost of well
• Describe the inherent risks while drilling and need for careful on time diagnostics, action under good supervision for safe drilling.
• Describe the possible implications while drilling high pressures zones.
• Selection of proper drilling fluid for each section of the well to be drilled
• Mud logging services
• List and describe the surface drilling equipment requirements, BOP, D/P and accessories
• Describe well pressure control and safety issues originated from geological anomalies
• Well control and circulation methods to kill the well
• The running of Open hole logging per each drilled section

This Gulf Rowad Basic Drilling Technology training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals and will greatly benefit:

• Drilling Engineers
• Drilling Supervisors
• Drilling Foremen
• Production supervisors and foremen
• Completion supervisors and engineers
• Workover and well service supervisors
• Service Co engineers
• Economists and procurement engineers
• Geologists
• Mud engineers
• Mud technicians

Organisational Impact

The organization will gain, in sending their employees to attend this Basic Drilling Technology training course, the following:

• To keep familiar with all phases for drilling a well keeping the expenses to minimum.
• Reduction in the cost of the well by proper selection of bits and ideal drilling BHA’S.
• Achieving good control of the well integrity in all aspects while drilling avoiding all risks.

Personal Impact

• Obtain deep knowledge of drilling and the selection of proper equipment, tools, rigs and services to fulfill the scope of work.
• Learn about LOT and FIT tests and apply what is best for the well and the company
• Improve the skills necessary to effectively and safely control a well during drilling
• Be familiar with well killing methods.