Course Overview

Day-by-Day Outline

Day 1 – Fundamentals of HPHT Wells

• - Definition and industry thresholds for HPHT wells
• - Challenges associated with high pressures and temperatures
• - Regulatory and certification requirements
• - Historical HPHT well performance and lessons learned
• - Exercise: Identify HPHT conditions in well profiles

Day 2 – HPHT Well Design & Equipment

• - Casing and tubing design considerations for HPHT loads
• - Material selection: metallurgy, elastomers, sealing elements
• - HPHT wellhead and BOP equipment specifications
• - Testing and qualification standards for HPHT tools
• - Workshop: Design a casing program for an HPHT well scenario

Day 3 – HPHT Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics

• - HPHT mud properties: thermal stability, rheology, weight
• - HPHT pressure and temperature effects on ECD
• - Surge & swab calculations in narrow pressure windows
• - Managing gas solubility in HPHT fluids
• - Exercise: Calculate hydraulics and ECD for an HPHT drilling section

Day 4 – HPHT Well Control & Safety Management

• - Kick detection and shut-in procedures at HPHT conditions
• - Gas influx behavior at high temperatures and pressures
• - HPHT-specific blowout preventer considerations
• - Safety and contingency planning for HPHT operations
• - Workshop: Develop a well control response plan for an HPHT kick scenario

Day 5 – HPHT Case Studies & Risk Mitigation

• - Review of notable HPHT well incidents and successes
• - Integrated risk assessment for HPHT well planning
• - Mitigation strategies for thermal expansion, annular pressure buildup
• - Post-job evaluation and continuous improvement for HPHT wells
• - Capstone Project: Prepare a comprehensive HPHT well plan with risk analysis

Expected Learning Outcomes

•  Design casing, equipment, and mud programs for HPHT wells
•  Perform advanced hydraulics and well control calculations for extreme conditions
•  Identify and mitigate risks associated with HPHT operations
•  Apply industry standards and best practices to HPHT well execution
•  Develop comprehensive plans to safely drill and complete HPHT wells