Basic Wireline Operations
Duration: 5 DaysFundamentals, Tools & Safety Target Audience: Junior Wireline Engineers, Field Operators, Well Intervention Personnel, Completion Engineers, Production Technicians Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual with Practical Exercises, Tool Demonstrations, and Case Studies Level: Foundation Course OverviewThis course provides participants with a solid foundation in wireline operations for oil and gas wells. It covers wireline equipment, basic logging and intervention techniques, operational planning, and essential safety practices. Participants will gain the skills needed to support wireline activities confidently and safely in field operations.Day-by-Day OutlineDay 1 – Introduction to Wireline Operations- What is wireline? Slickline vs. electric line- Wireline unit components and functions - Typical wireline operations and applications - Basic terminology, measurements, and wireline tool strings - Exercise: Identify and label key wireline equipment Day 2 – Wireline Tools & Accessories- Common tools: pulling tools, running tools, jars, stems, rope sockets- Pressure control equipment basics - Lubricators, grease injectors, BOPs - Tool string assembly and redressing - Workshop: Assemble a basic slickline tool string Day 3 – Basic Logging & Data Acquisition- Principles of cased hole logging- Common wireline logs: GR, CBL, temperature, production logs - Data acquisition basics: winches, depth control, tension monitoring - Introduction to memory vs. real-time logging tools - Exercise: Interpret simple wireline log examples Day 4 – Operational Planning & Procedures- Planning wireline interventions: objectives, equipment, logistics- Well preparation and pre-job checks - Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for common tasks - Managing depth correlation and tool calibration - Workshop: Prepare a wireline job program for a standard operation Day 5 – Safety, Troubleshooting & Best Practices- Wireline safety fundamentals: pressure control, H2S, dropped objects- Emergency procedures and contingency planning - Common wireline problems and basic troubleshooting - Field case studies: lessons learned from wireline incidents - Capstone Project: Develop a safety and operations plan for a basic wireline job Expected Learning OutcomesUnderstand wireline equipment, tools, and operational basicsPlan and execute simple wireline interventions safely Identify key wireline logs and their applications Apply safety best practices to wireline operations Support field activities confidently as part of a wireline team Training Methods- Classroom instruction and interactive discussions - Case studies and exercises with real-world data - Excel-based economic models and production forecasts - Software demonstrations Customization for Regional Needs- Examples from regional onshore/offshore fields - English delivery option available - Integration with national regulatory framework Trainer Profile- Multidisciplinary instructors (reservoir, production, drilling) - Regional NOC/IOC engineering advisors - Guest speakers from petroleum economics and HSE backgrounds CertificationCertificate of Completion and individual assessment report provided. |