DE0985 : Introduction to Drilling

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. 

 

The course provides a non-technical overview of the phases, operations and terminology used in the drilling and completion of oil and gas well. It is intended for non-drilling personnel who work in the offshore drilling industry this includes marine and logistics personnel commercial, HSE, etc. No prior experience of knowledge of drilling operations is required. 

 

The course will provide participants with a better understanding of issues faced in all aspects of drilling operations with a particular focus on the unique aspects of offshore operations. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of drilling for non-drilling engineers. It covers the drilling techniques within the oil/gas industry and identify the various drilling platforms, equipment’s, mud, casing and cementing; the different operations involved in well drilling and illustrate drilling of a deviated or horizontal well; the drilling problems such as stuck pipe, kick, lost circulation, fishing etc and describe the managed pressure drilling techniques; the data collected during drilling operations such as drill cuttings and mud logging.