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Well Integrity Management Training Course

Introduction

Safeguard your well operations with our Well Integrity Management Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to ensure the long-term integrity and safety of oil and gas wells, preventing costly failures and environmental incidents. In today's stringent regulatory environment, mastering robust well integrity management is crucial for organizations seeking to maintain operational excellence and public trust. Our well integrity management training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply advanced integrity principles for real-world applications.

This well integrity management training delves into the core concepts of well design, construction, and maintenance, covering topics such as barrier management, corrosion control, and regulatory compliance. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to well integrity management, meeting the demands of modern well operations. Whether you're a well engineer, operations manager, or integrity specialist, this Well Integrity Management course will empower you to drive proactive integrity management and protect your organization's assets.

Target Audience:

  • Well Engineers
  • Operations Managers
  • Integrity Specialists
  • Drilling Supervisors
  • Production Engineers
  • HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Professionals
  • Regulatory Compliance Officers

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of well integrity management.
  • Master well design and construction integrity principles.
  • Utilize barrier management and verification techniques.
  • Implement corrosion control and mitigation strategies.
  • Design and build robust well integrity monitoring systems.
  • Optimize well integrity programs using risk-based assessments.
  • Troubleshoot and address common challenges in well integrity.
  • Implement regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
  • Integrate well integrity into operational workflows and maintenance programs.
  • Understand how to manage large-scale well integrity programs.
  • Explore advanced well integrity applications (e.g., digital twins, AI for monitoring).
  • Apply real world use cases for well integrity management in various well types.
  • Leverage well integrity tools and frameworks for efficient implementation.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Well Integrity Management

  • Fundamentals of well integrity management.
  • Overview of well integrity principles and standards.
  • Setting up a well integrity management framework.
  • Introduction to well integrity tools and methodologies.
  • Best practices for well integrity implementation.

Module 2: Well Design and Construction Integrity

  • Mastering well design and construction integrity principles.
  • Utilizing well design standards and best practices.
  • Implementing material selection and quality control.
  • Designing and building well construction integrity plans.
  • Best practices for well design and construction.

Module 3: Barrier Management and Verification

  • Utilizing barrier management and verification techniques.
  • Implementing primary and secondary barrier testing.
  • Designing and building barrier verification programs.
  • Optimizing barrier management for safety and reliability.
  • Best practices for barrier management.

Module 4: Corrosion Control and Mitigation

  • Implementing corrosion control and mitigation strategies.
  • Utilizing corrosion monitoring and inspection techniques.
  • Implementing chemical treatment and cathodic protection.
  • Designing and building corrosion management plans.
  • Best practices for corrosion control.

Module 5: Well Integrity Monitoring Systems

  • Designing and building robust well integrity monitoring systems.
  • Utilizing pressure and temperature monitoring.
  • Implementing acoustic and ultrasonic testing.
  • Designing and building real-time monitoring dashboards.
  • Best practices for monitoring systems.

Module 6: Risk-Based Integrity Assessments

  • Optimizing well integrity programs using risk-based assessments.
  • Utilizing risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA, HAZOP).
  • Implementing risk-based inspection and maintenance.
  • Designing and building risk assessment models.
  • Best practices for risk-based assessments.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Well Integrity

  • Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in well integrity.
  • Analyzing integrity monitoring data and inspection results.
  • Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
  • Resolving common well integrity errors.
  • Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices

  • Implementing regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
  • Utilizing API and ISO standards.
  • Designing and building compliance reporting systems.
  • Optimizing compliance monitoring and documentation.
  • Best practices for regulatory compliance.

Module 9: Integration into Operations and Maintenance

  • Integrating well integrity into operational workflows and maintenance programs.
  • Utilizing integrity management systems (IMS).
  • Implementing well integrity in workover and intervention operations.
  • Designing and building integrated integrity programs.
  • Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale Well Integrity Programs

  • Understanding how to manage large-scale well integrity programs.
  • Utilizing project management tools and techniques.
  • Implementing program evaluation and reporting.
  • Designing scalable integrity solutions.
  • Best practices for program management.

Module 11: Advanced Well Integrity Applications

  • Exploring advanced well integrity applications (digital twins, AI for monitoring).
  • Utilizing digital twins for well integrity simulation.
  • Implementing AI and machine learning for integrity prediction.
  • Designing and building advanced integrity systems.
  • Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
  • Best practices for advanced applications.

Module 12: Real-World Well Integrity Use Cases

  • Applying real world use cases for well integrity management in various well types.
  • Utilizing integrity management for offshore wells.
  • Implementing integrity management for high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) wells.
  • Utilizing integrity management for unconventional wells.
  • Implementing integrity management for aging wells.
  • Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Well Integrity Tools Implementation

  • Leveraging well integrity tools and frameworks for efficient implementation.
  • Utilizing integrity management software and databases.
  • Implementing simulation and modeling tools.
  • Designing and building automated integrity workflows.
  • Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

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

Module 15: Future Trends in Well Integrity

  • Emerging trends in well integrity technologies and applications.
  • Utilizing predictive analytics for integrity forecasting.
  • Implementing advanced sensor and monitoring systems.
  • Best practices for future well integrity.

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.orgtraining@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.orgtraining@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.

Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $3500 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $5500 Johannesburg
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $3500 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $4500 Dar es Salaam
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $4500 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $3500 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi