Petroleum Drilling Engineering
Training Program

Duration: 2 Weeks (10 Working Days)
Delivery Mode: In-Person / Live Online / Hybrid
Target Audience:
- Drilling Engineers
- Petroleum Engineers
- Well Site Supervisors
- Operations and Rig Engineers
- NOC and Regulatory Authority Technical Staff

Program Overview

This 2-week hands-on training program equips petroleum drilling engineers with the technical and operational knowledge required to safely and efficiently design,
plan, and execute well drilling operations. Designed for both new and mid-career engineers, it emphasizes both theoretical understanding and real-world application.

Program Objectives

- Develop expertise in well design, casing, and drilling fluid selection
- Understand drilling hydraulics, rig systems, and directional drilling
- Master safety practices and well control fundamentals
- Prepare engineers to troubleshoot operational problems and optimize performance

Program Structure

Week	Module Area	Focus
1	Well Design & Drilling Principles	Casing Design, Fluids, BHA, Hydraulics
2	Operations, Safety & Directional Drilling	Rig Systems, Well Control, Deviated Wells

Detailed Course Content

Week 1: Drilling Engineering Fundamentals

- Overview of Drilling Engineering Workflow
- Casing and Cementing Design
- Drilling Fluid Types and Properties
- Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) Design
- Drilling Hydraulics Calculations
- Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient Estimation
- Well Planning and Risk Assessment

Week 2: Drilling Operations and Advanced Practices

- Rig Types, Components, and Operations
- Directional and Horizontal Drilling Techniques
- Well Control Principles (Kick Detection, Shut-in Procedures)
- Blowout Prevention (BOP) Equipment and Testing
- Drilling Problem Prevention and Troubleshooting
- Real-time Drilling Monitoring and Optimization
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Standards

Training Methods

- Instructor-led lectures and interactive workshops
- Real-world case studies and team exercises
- Drilling simulation software demonstration (Landmark/Drillbench/WellPlan)
- Pre/post-assessments and knowledge checks

Customization for Regional NOCs

- Case studies from regional fields and high-pressure formations
- Arabic-English bilingual delivery option
- Customized sessions on local regulatory compliance and drilling codes

Trainer Profile

- Senior Drilling Engineers with international and regional rig experience
- Former drilling managers and well control experts
- HSE advisors and operational safety specialists

Certification

Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants, including individual assessment results and performance reviews.