DE0969 : Preparation for Drilling Site Location (Site Levelling, Excavating & Trenching; Conductor Hole, Rat Hole & Mouse Hole; Transporting Equipment, etc.)

 

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 of preparation for drilling site location; it covers the criteria for criteria for location. Selection, including a good well construction; the surface footprint; the geological prognosis on spotting; the well and rig selection to achieve the scope of work; the AFE preparation, economics and early mobilization of materials with long delivery. 

 

At the completion of the course, participants will be able to apply RP as per API specs for site preparation course permits, authorizations and safety regulations; level .the site using geotechnical survey and location survey; illustrate excavation; the trenching of conductor hole, rathole, mousehole; the hammer driving; recognize conductor pipe, transportation of equipment; the materials to location; identify drill pad, truck transportation, for unloading goods in position for rig; determine mud and tanks at drill site; rig on site rigging up all components, safety rules; substructures; associated equipment; and recognize potential hazards, rig floor and mast or derrick erection.