Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Reservoir, Petroleum, Production, and Completion Engineers
• Geologists, Geophysicists, and Subsurface Staff
• HSE, Operations, and Project Engineers
• Supply Chain, Logistics, and Planning Personnel
• Finance, Management, and Support Staff in drilling-related roles
• Anyone who needs to understand drilling operations without being a drilling specialist

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

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

• Understand key drilling engineering terminology and concepts
• Describe how drilling rigs, equipment, and systems function
• Recognize the stages of the drilling process from spud to TD
• Understand drilling fluids, bits, hydraulics, and well planning basics
• Identify common drilling challenges and safety considerations
• Communicate effectively with drilling personnel and understand drilling reports

DAY 1

Introduction to Drilling and Rig Systems

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• What Is Drilling Engineering? Overview for Non-Drillers
• Stages of Drilling a Well: Spud, Drilling, Casing, Completion
• Types of Rigs and Their Applications
• Major Rig Systems: Hoisting, Rotating, Circulating, Power, BOP System
• Basic Drilling Terminology and Concepts
• Exercise

DAY 2

Drill String, Bits, and Drilling Fluids

• Drill String Components and Functions
• Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) Basics
• Bits: Roller Cone, PDC, Function and Selection
• Purpose and Properties of Drilling Fluids
• Types of Mud Systems and Their Applications
• Drilling Hydraulics Basics and Hole Cleaning
• Exercise

DAY 3

Well Planning and Directional Drilling Concepts

• The Well Planning Process: Objectives and Constraints
• Casing Design Fundamentals for Non-Engineers
• Introduction to Directional Drilling
• Surveying and Wellpath Concepts
• Introduction to MWD/LWD Tools
• Basic Horizontal and Extended Reach Drilling Concepts
• Exercise

DAY 4

Operational Challenges and Drilling Optimization

• Common Drilling Problems Explained Simply: Stuck Pipe, Lost Circulation, Kicks
• Hole Stability and Formation Pressures
• Introduction to Casing and Cementing Operations
• Performance Drilling and Drilling Efficiency Concepts
• HSE Considerations in Drilling Operations
• Understanding Daily Drilling Reports
• Exercise

DAY 5

Well Control Awareness and Course Wrap-up

• Basic Well Control Principles for Non-Drilling Staff
• Kick Warning Signs and Preventive Measures
• Barriers and Pressure Control Equipment Overview
• Importance of Well Control Procedures and Training
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony