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Advanced Drilling A-Z of Best Practices

Advanced Drilling A-Z of Best Practices
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

04-08 Aug 2025
London
$5,950
08-12 Dec 2025
London
$5,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.

Training Overview

Training Overview

In the ever-evolving oil and gas industry, drilling personnel need a well-rounded understanding of multiple disciplines to successfully drill a well. The Advanced Drilling A-Z of Best Practices course is designed to provide participants with the critical knowledge and skills required to oversee drilling operations, from shallow wells to complex, high-pressure scenarios.

Targeted at engineers and field personnel involved in drilling program development and execution, this course covers all aspects of drilling technology, blending both theoretical principles and hands-on applications. Participants will engage with the computer tools used in modern well design, while also gaining a deep understanding of the underlying theories and practical implementations. The course further explores advanced Mud Logging techniques and operations.

By the end of the training course, participants will have a strong foundation in drilling and well planning. Topics covered include drilling fluids, drill string design, hydraulic optimization, and troubleshooting common drilling challenges. Additionally, participants will learn to evaluate drill string components, optimize their usage, assess weight on bit (WOB), choose the correct drill collar size, and apply practical approaches to analyzing drill string performance in both vertical and directional wells.

What are the goals?

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

  • Drill wells cost-effectively while maximizing penetration rates
  • Evaluate and avoid potential stuck pipe issues through optimized hole cleaning and rate of penetration (ROP)
  • Design drill strings, blowout preventer (BOP) systems, and wellheads, as well as implement bit and hydraulics programs
  • Create Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) designs for effective deviation, directional, and horizontal drilling control
  • Recognize and address well control challenges using Mud Logging principles and techniques

Who is this Training Course for?

This Advanced Drilling A-Z of Best Practices training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Drilling Engineers
  • Well Site Supervisors
  • Drilling Contractors
  • Drilling Supervisors
  • Trainee Drillers

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The facilitator will provide interactive presentation that incorporates slides, videos, group discussion, and practical exercises to examine all aspects of the topic.

The Course Content

Day One: Drilling Hole Problems and Practical Solutions
  • Overview of hole problems (e.g., stuck pipe, lost circulation)
  • Impact of hole cleaning on drilling issues
  • Types of stuck pipe and related formation challenges
  • Best practices for drilling and preventive measures
  • Fishing tools and their role in addressing stuck pipe
  • Types and management of lost circulation
  • Materials and techniques for problem-solving
  • Strategies for addressing severe losses, including new plug setting techniques
Day Two: Preventing Washout and Twist-off
  • Strategies to prevent washouts and analyze pressure loss
  • Bit selection and hydraulic application, including nozzle choices
  • Overview of bit types (Rolling Cutter Bits, Polycrystalline Diamond Bits)
  • Standard classification and preparation for bit runs
  • Drilling performance optimization and drill-off tests
  • Drill string dynamics and vibration management
  • BHA and drill string design, casing seat selection, BOP equipment considerations
  • Functions and design of drill pipes, drill collars, and BHAs
  • Strength properties and selection criteria for drill pipe grades and tool-joints
  • Basic design calculations based on drilling depth
  • Roles of stabilizers and roller reamers
Day Three: Drilling Fluids Planning and Control
  • Assessing drilling fluids' lifting capacity and pressure losses in the circulating system
  • Impact of hydraulic parameters on drilling optimization and penetration rates
  • Detailed examination of drilling fluid properties and their influence on drilling performance
  • Managing mud properties and addressing related challenges, including seepage loss control
Day Four: Well Control & Hydro-dynamic Pressure
  • Comprehensive overview of well control techniques
  • Phases of well control and hydro-dynamic pressure management
  • Maintaining mud weight and managing kicks during drilling
  • Kick detection and control teams, including guidelines for various kick scenarios
  • Procedures for removing trapped gas below the BOP and managing underground blowouts
  • Specific considerations for kick detection in oil-based muds and well control kill sheets
Day Five: Planning and Mud Logging Requirements
  • Introduction to modern mud logging units and petroleum engineering services
  • Gas analysis, cutting evaluation, shale bulk density, and shale factor considerations
  • Assessing flow line temperature and drilling models for optimized performance
  • Selection criteria for mud logging services and interpretation of petro-physical measurements
  • Workshop focusing on drilling problems and practical solutions

Providers and Associations

Aztech Training
Aztech Training