Course Description

This course is designed to cover the topics of drilling optimization and well planning process. It puts all the pieces together for an integrated systems view of well planning and construction. Technical concepts are reviewed, and specific design steps and tools are used for the key planning processes of casing design, drilling fluid, hydraulics, bit selection/ running conditions, and cementing program. Case studies are analyzed and worked as team projects, and participants are encouraged to bring case studies to class. Participants leave the course with a thorough understanding of the entire well planning implementation and analysis process, and specific design steps, processes, and checklists
The intent is that participants in this class should satisfy some of the requirements for Well Engineering, Drilling Fluid Engineering and Well Construction Engineering.

Course Goal

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to identify, apply and implement drilling optimization techniques.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Understand the well planning process.
• Identify the factors influence of drilling optimization.
• Have a thorough understanding of well control and performance monitoring.

Who Can Benefit

• Drilling Managers and Superintendents
• Drilling Engineers
• Intervention, Completion and Production Engineers
• Reservoir and Geology Engineers
• Field Maintenance Supervisors and Operators
• Service Companies and Equipment Manufacturing Engineers
• Safety Engineers and Personnel