Course Objectives

• Plan a well from surface to target depth.
• Design casing and drilling fluid programs.
• Calculate hydraulics and optimize bit/BHA design.
• Understand directional drilling and well trajectory control.
• Implement well control procedures and risk management strategies.

Course Modules & Daily Breakdown

Week 1: Drilling Engineering Fundamentals

Day 1: Overview of Drilling Operations

• Rotary drilling process
• Rig components and classification
• Rig selection criteria

Day 2: Casing Design and Well Planning

• Casing functions and types
• Casing setting depth principles
• Burst, collapse, and tension design

Day 3: Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics

• Functions and types of drilling fluids
• Rheology and fluid properties
• Hydraulics and pressure loss calculations

Day 4: Bit Selection and BHA Design

• Bit types and selection criteria
• Drilling parameters (WOB, RPM, hydraulics)
• BHA components and configurations

Day 5: Pore Pressure & Fracture Gradient

• Pressure regimes: normal, abnormal, subnormal
• Methods for estimating pore pressure
• Fracture gradient and mud weight design

Week 2: Advanced Practices and Risk Control

Day 6: Directional and Horizontal Drilling

• Well profiles and trajectory design
• Dogleg severity and build rate
• Survey tools and error correction

Day 7: Well Control Principles

• Kick causes and indicators
• Shut-in procedures (Hard/Soft Shut-In)
• Kill methods (Driller’s, Wait & Weight)

Day 8: Blowout Prevention (BOP) Systems

• BOP types and control systems
• Testing and maintenance
• Emergency procedures

Day 9: Drilling Problems and Troubleshooting

• Lost circulation, stuck pipe, wellbore instability
• Hole cleaning and washouts
• Case-based troubleshooting

Day 10: HSE in Drilling and Final Project

• Drilling HSE hazards and mitigation
• Job safety analysis (JSA) and SIMOPS
• Group project: complete well plan

Deliverables

• Course textbook or digital manual
• Hydraulics and casing design worksheets
• BHA and well control exercises
• Certificate of Completion

Optional Customizations

• Deepwater or HPHT case studies
• Local well data integration
• Drilling software workshop (e.g., Landmark, WellPlan)

Delivery Format

Special Customization for Regional NOCs

Trainer Profile

Certification