Course Overview

Day-by-Day Outline

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Stuck Pipe Mechanisms

• - Types of stuck pipe: differential, mechanical, pack-off
• - Causes of sticking in various formations
• - Early detection and warning signs
• - Risk factors contributing to stuck pipe incidents
• - Exercise: Analyze past stuck pipe events for root causes

Day 2 – Prevention Techniques & Best Practices

• - Hole cleaning and ECD management
• - Drilling practices to minimize sticking risk
• - Lubricants, mud additives, and their roles
• - Monitoring torque & drag trends
• - Workshop: Develop a stuck pipe prevention plan for a directional well

Day 3 – Freeing Stuck Pipe: Diagnosis & Techniques

• - Identifying sticking mechanisms based on surface indications
• - Jar operations: selection, placement, and execution
• - Working stuck pipe with torque and circulation
• - Application of spotting fluids and backoff procedures
• - Exercise: Determine optimal freeing methods for various stuck pipe scenarios

Day 4 – Fishing Tools & Operations

• - Overview of fishing tools: overshots, spears, magnets, junk baskets
• - Selecting fishing tools based on fish type and size
• - Fishing BHA design and deployment strategies
• - Planning fishing operations and safety considerations
• - Workshop: Prepare a fishing program for a lost BHA

Day 5 – Simulator-Based Stuck Pipe & Fishing Practice

• - Introduction to simulator setup and controls
• - Simulating stuck pipe scenarios and applying freeing techniques
• - Running fishing tools to retrieve downhole fish
• - Practicing decision-making under simulated pressure
• - Capstone Project: Execute a simulated fishing operation from diagnosis to successful recovery

Expected Learning Outcomes

•  Identify types and causes of stuck pipe and apply prevention strategies
•  Diagnose stuck pipe situations accurately and apply freeing techniques
•  Select and deploy appropriate fishing tools for various downhole situations
•  Plan and execute safe and effective fishing operations
•  Practice stuck pipe and fishing responses in a realistic simulator environment