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Drilling Operations & Techniques

Drilling Operations & Techniques

1 Weeks
Professional Level
Certificate Included
Course Content

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Available Events
CityDatePriceStatus
LondonUnited Kingdom
September 28, 2026
£4,800
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ParisFrance
October 3, 2026
€4,900
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TunisTunis
October 5, 2026
€4,400
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IstanbulTurkey
October 6, 2026
€4,400
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LisbonPortugal
October 21, 2026
€4,800
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Kuala LumpurMalaysia
November 4, 2026
€4,800
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OnlineOnline
November 7, 2026
€2,400
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DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
November 11, 2026
€4,400
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Course Information

Duration

1 Weeks

Category

Oil & Gas

Level

Professional Level

Certificate

Included

INTRODUCTION

Drilling operations represent one of the most critical and complex phases in the oil and gas industry because they transform geological targets into accessible wells for exploration and production. Successful drilling requires the integration of engineering knowledge, operational discipline, equipment reliability, safety awareness, and real-time decision-making. This course introduces participants to the essential concepts and advanced techniques used in planning and executing drilling operations across different well types and field conditions. It explains how drilling programs are developed, how rig systems function, how drilling fluids support well stability, and how well control principles protect personnel, assets, and the environment. Participants will explore the relationship between geology, pressure regimes, well design, drilling parameters, and operational performance. The course also examines common drilling problems such as stuck pipe, lost circulation, kicks, borehole instability, poor hole cleaning, and equipment limitations. Special attention is given to drilling optimization, directional drilling, performance monitoring, and risk-based operational planning. The content is structured to support both technical understanding and practical application for professionals working in upstream oil and gas operations. This training course provides a strong foundation for improving drilling performance, reducing non-productive time, and supporting safer well delivery.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants will achieve the following objectives by this course:

  • Understand the core principles, terminology, and workflow of drilling operations and techniques.
  • Explain the main components, functions, and operational roles of drilling rig systems.
  • Analyze drilling programs, well plans, and operational procedures used in well construction.
  • Evaluate drilling fluid functions, properties, selection criteria, and impact on well performance.
  • Identify common drilling problems and apply practical prevention and mitigation strategies.
  • Understand well control fundamentals, kick detection, pressure control, and emergency response principles.
  • Assess casing, cementing, and well integrity requirements throughout drilling operations.
  • Apply directional drilling concepts, trajectory planning, and measurement technologies effectively.
  • Improve drilling efficiency through parameter optimization, performance tracking, and cost control.
  • Strengthen safety, environmental awareness, communication, and risk management in drilling operations.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program targets a professional audience seeking to improve knowledge and skills:

  • Drilling engineers involved in well planning, execution, monitoring, and performance improvement.
  • Rig supervisors, toolpushers, and drilling personnel responsible for operational coordination and safety.
  • Petroleum engineers seeking stronger understanding of drilling operations and well construction.
  • Geologists and geoscientists supporting drilling decisions, formation evaluation, and subsurface interpretation.
  • HSE professionals working with drilling teams in high-risk oil and gas environments.
  • Operations managers overseeing drilling campaigns, contractors, budgets, schedules, and field performance.
  • Service company professionals supporting drilling fluids, cementing, directional drilling, or well control.
  • Graduate engineers and technical staff preparing for upstream oil and gas drilling assignments.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1: Fundamentals of Drilling Operations and Well Planning

  • Overview of drilling operations within upstream oil and gas projects.
  • Key drilling terminology, workflow, phases, and technical documentation.
  • Well objectives, geological targets, and drilling program development.
  • Rig selection criteria based on depth, environment, and well complexity.
  • Main rig components and their operational functions.
  • Drilling crew roles, reporting lines, and field responsibilities.
  • Well design basics, hole sections, casing points, and depth planning.
  • Operational planning, permits, logistics, and readiness requirements.
  • Introduction to drilling cost drivers and non-productive time.
  • Safety culture and communication during drilling operations.

Day 2: Drilling Equipment, Rig Systems, and Operational Execution

  • Hoisting system components, functions, limitations, and safe operation.
  • Rotary system principles, drill string components, and bit mechanics.
  • Circulation system layout, pumps, flow paths, and surface equipment.
  • Power systems, control systems, and rig instrumentation basics.
  • Drill bits, bit selection, wear analysis, and performance evaluation.
  • Bottom-hole assembly components and their drilling applications.
  • Tripping operations, connections, pipe handling, and operational hazards.
  • Drilling parameter control, weight on bit, torque, and rotation speed.
  • Rig floor safety, equipment inspection, and procedural discipline.
  • Daily drilling reports and operational performance indicators.

Day 3: Drilling Fluids, Hole Cleaning, and Drilling Problems

  • Drilling fluid functions in cooling, cleaning, stability, and pressure control.
  • Mud properties, density, viscosity, filtration, and rheology fundamentals.
  • Water-based, oil-based, and synthetic drilling fluid applications.
  • Hole cleaning principles, cuttings transport, and annular velocity.
  • Lost circulation causes, warning signs, and mitigation techniques.
  • Stuck pipe mechanisms, prevention practices, and freeing methods.
  • Borehole instability, shale problems, and formation-related challenges.
  • Differential sticking, pack-off, tight hole, and drag management.
  • Solids control equipment and drilling fluid maintenance practices.
  • Troubleshooting drilling problems using data and operational observations.

Day 4: Well Control, Casing, Cementing, and Well Integrity

  • Formation pressure, fracture pressure, pore pressure, and mud weight window.
  • Kick causes, early detection indicators, and immediate crew response.
  • Blowout preventer components, testing, operation, and reliability requirements.
  • Shut-in procedures, pressure readings, and basic kill method concepts.
  • Well control responsibilities, communication, drills, and emergency preparedness.
  • Casing design objectives, loads, grades, connections, and setting depths.
  • Cementing objectives, slurry placement, zonal isolation, and cement evaluation.
  • Well integrity barriers, verification practices, and operational assurance.
  • Pressure testing, leak-off testing, and formation integrity testing principles.
  • Safety and environmental consequences of well control failures.

Day 5: Directional Drilling, Optimization, Safety, and Performance Management

  • Directional drilling objectives, applications, terminology, and planning factors.
  • Well trajectory design, inclination, azimuth, dogleg severity, and targets.
  • Measurement while drilling and logging while drilling technology overview.
  • Motors, rotary steerable systems, stabilizers, and directional control tools.
  • Drilling optimization through parameters, hydraulics, bit selection, and data.
  • Real-time monitoring, drilling dashboards, and operational decision support.
  • Risk assessment, hazard identification, and mitigation planning for drilling.
  • Contractor coordination, service quality, and multidisciplinary communication.
  • Environmental management, waste handling, and regulatory compliance awareness.
  • Final review of safe, efficient, and optimized drilling operations.

COURSE DURATION

Duration: 1 Weeks

The recommended duration for this training course is five days, with each day structured to combine technical instruction, practical examples, case discussions, operational interpretation, and guided exercises relevant to drilling operations and techniques. The program can be delivered in classroom, online, or blended format depending on organizational requirements, participant profiles, and operational schedules. Each training day may be adjusted to include additional workshops, field case studies, group discussions, or assessment activities while maintaining the core learning outcomes of the course.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

The training will be delivered by a team of experts specialized in drilling engineering, well construction, upstream oil and gas operations, well control, drilling fluids, rig operations, and operational risk management, with practical experience in field execution, technical planning, contractor coordination, performance optimization, and safety leadership across diverse drilling environments.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This course is suitable for engineers, supervisors, managers, geoscientists, HSE professionals, service personnel, and technical staff involved in drilling operations.

CONCLUSION

Drilling Operations & Techniques Training Course provides a practical and structured pathway for understanding how modern wells are planned, drilled, controlled, and optimized. The program strengthens technical knowledge while emphasizing safety, teamwork, operational discipline, and performance improvement. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of drilling equipment, fluids, well control, casing, cementing, directional drilling, and optimization practices. The course supports better decision-making across drilling projects and helps organizations reduce risks, costs, delays, and operational inefficiencies. It is a valuable training investment for professionals and companies seeking safer, more efficient, and more reliable drilling operations

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