COURSE OVERVIEW

 

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview on Offshore Drilling Operations. It covers the types of offshore drilling rigs and the key components of a drilling rig and their functions; the common terms and jargon used in the industry and drilling reports and documentation; the different offshore drilling platforms and the criteria for selecting a drilling rig; the drilling processes and well lifecycle; the drilling rig components and equipment; and the drill bits and bottom hole assemblies, drilling fluids and circulation systems. 

 

Further, the course will also discuss how to operate blowout preventers (BOPs) and the methods for maintaining well control; the offshore safety regulations and standards; identifying the risks and developing safety plans and emergency response procedures; the strategies for minimizing environmental impacts, waste management and pollution control; the techniques for handling and disposing drilling waste; the preparedness and response strategies for oil spills; and the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear. 

 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques; the challenges and technologies for deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling; the components and operation of subsea production systems; the installation and maintenance of subsea equipment; the use of automation and remote operations in offshore drilling; the drilling data management and analysis and the latest advancements and innovations; the future trends in offshore drilling technology; the offshore drilling project planning, budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation; the types of contracts and procurement strategies; managing contracts and relationships with suppliers; the software and tools for managing drilling projects; and the best practices for project management.