Directional Drilling And Well Planning Training Course

Introduction

Master the intricacies of complex drilling operations with our comprehensive Directional Drilling and Well Planning Training Course. This program is meticulously designed to equip you with the essential skills to plan and execute directional wells, ensuring optimal reservoir access and efficient drilling operations. In today's challenging drilling environments, mastering directional drilling and well planning is crucial for organizations seeking to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and minimize drilling risks. Our directional drilling training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply advanced engineering techniques for practical, real-world applications.

This directional drilling and well planning training delves into the core concepts of well trajectory design, directional drilling tools, and advanced planning techniques, covering topics such as survey calculations, anti-collision analysis, and torque and drag modeling. You’ll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to directional drilling and well planning, meeting the demands of modern oil and gas operations. Whether you're a drilling engineer, well planner, or operations supervisor, this Directional Drilling and Well Planning course will empower you to drive strategic drilling decisions and optimize well construction.

Target Audience:

• Drilling Engineers
• Well Planners
• Operations Supervisors
• Drilling Superintendents
• Project Engineers
• Geologists
• Surveyors

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of directional drilling and well planning.
• Master well trajectory design and survey calculations.
• Utilize directional drilling tools and techniques.
• Implement anti-collision analysis and risk assessment.
• Design and build torque and drag models.
• Optimize well planning using advanced software and simulations.
• Troubleshoot and address common challenges in directional drilling.
• Implement well integrity and safety standards.
• Integrate well planning with geological and reservoir models.
• Understand how to manage complex directional drilling projects.
• Explore advanced directional drilling applications (e.g., automated drilling, geosteering).
• Apply real world use cases for directional drilling in various drilling scenarios.
• Leverage directional drilling tools and frameworks for efficient operations.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Directional Drilling and Well Planning

• Fundamentals of directional drilling and well planning.
• Overview of directional drilling principles and methodologies.
• Setting up a well planning and design workflow.
• Introduction to directional drilling software and tools.
• Best practices for directional drilling and planning.

Module 2: Well Trajectory Design and Survey Calculations

• Mastering well trajectory design and survey calculations.
• Utilizing minimum curvature, radius of curvature, and other survey methods.
• Implementing well path design and optimization.
• Designing and building well trajectory models.
• Best practices for trajectory design.

Module 3: Directional Drilling Tools and Techniques

• Utilizing directional drilling tools and techniques.
• Implementing measurement while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD).
• Utilizing rotary steerable systems (RSS) and mud motors.
• Designing and building directional drilling programs.
• Best practices for directional drilling tools.

Module 4: Anti-Collision Analysis and Risk Assessment

• Implementing anti-collision analysis and risk assessment.
• Utilizing proximity calculations and collision avoidance techniques.
• Implementing risk management and contingency planning.
• Designing and building anti-collision models.
• Best practices for anti-collision.

Module 5: Torque and Drag Modeling

• Designing and build torque and drag models.
• Utilizing friction factors and pipe mechanics.
• Implementing wellbore hydraulics and stress analysis.
• Designing and building torque and drag simulations.
• Best practices for torque and drag.

Module 6: Advanced Software and Simulations

• Optimizing well planning using advanced software and simulations.
• Utilizing drilling engineering software and tools.
• Implementing drilling simulations and modeling.
• Designing and building automated planning workflows.
• Best practices for software applications.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Directional Drilling Challenges

• Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in directional drilling.
• Analyzing drilling data and operational issues.
• Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
• Resolving common directional drilling errors.
• Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Well Integrity and Safety

• Implementing well integrity and safety standards.
• Utilizing well control and pressure management.
• Implementing safety protocols and risk assessment.
• Designing and building well integrity programs.
• Best practices for well integrity.

Module 9: Integration with Geological Models

• Integrating well planning with geological and reservoir models.
• Utilizing geological data and reservoir simulations.
• Implementing geosteering and formation evaluation.
• Designing and building integrated well planning models.
• Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Complex Directional Drilling Projects

• Understanding how to manage complex directional drilling projects.
• Utilizing project management tools and techniques.
• Implementing program evaluation and reporting.
• Designing scalable drilling solutions.
• Best practices for project management.

Module 11: Advanced Directional Drilling Applications

• Exploring advanced directional drilling applications (automated drilling, geosteering).
• Utilizing automated drilling systems and technologies.
• Implementing geosteering and real-time formation evaluation.
• Designing and building advanced drilling systems.
• Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
• Best practices for advanced applications.

Module 12: Real-World Directional Drilling Use Cases

• Applying real world use cases for directional drilling in various drilling scenarios.
• Utilizing directional drilling in offshore operations.
• Implementing directional drilling in unconventional reservoirs.
• Utilizing directional drilling in extended reach drilling (ERD).
• Implementing directional drilling in complex geological formations.
• Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Directional Drilling Tools Implementation

• Leveraging directional drilling tools and frameworks for efficient operations.
• Utilizing industry-standard drilling engineering software.
• Implementing data visualization and reporting tools.
• Designing and building automated planning workflows.
• Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

• Implementing directional drilling monitoring and metrics.
• Utilizing drilling performance indicators and KPIs.
• Designing and building monitoring systems for drilling projects.
• Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
• Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in Directional Drilling

• Emerging trends in directional drilling technologies and applications.
• Utilizing digital drilling technologies and automation.
• Implementing advanced sensor and monitoring systems.
• Best practices for future directional drilling.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 14 working days before commencement of the training.