Overview
This course provides focused training in fundamental engineering decisions in drilling a petroleum well. It addresses practical requirements encountered in conventional onshore well construction and drilling operations. Participants explore the technical principles behind reliable decision-making and day-to-day execution. The learning experience uses relevant field examples, guided exercises and technical discussions. The program is intended for engineers, technical specialists, supervisors and related operational personnel. Content depth, case studies and delivery methods can be adapted to the client’s equipment, priorities and participant experience.
Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the drilling lifecycle and major rig systems.
- Recognize formation pressure and wellbore stability concepts.
- Explain drilling fluid and casing functions.
- Interpret basic drilling parameters and reports.
- Identify common drilling risks and nonproductive time causes.
- Support safe and efficient drilling program discussions.
Course outline
Drilling overview
- Well planning
- Rig equipment
- Drilling sequence
- Operational roles
Subsurface basics
- Pore pressure
- Fracture gradient
- Formation stability
- Well trajectory
Drilling systems
- Drill string
- Bits and hydraulics
- Mud circulation
- Solids control
Well construction
- Casing strings
- Cementing
- Formation evaluation
- Completion interfaces
Performance and safety
- Drilling KPIs
- NPT causes
- Kick awareness
- Daily drilling reports
Customised for your team
After you accept the proposal, an online customisation session adapts content, examples and exercises to your participants, standards and equipment.