Course Description

The Advanced Drilling Practices course focuses on contemporary drilling and well control technologies through an effective hands-on approach. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of drilling and well control equipment, aligned with API regulations for each component. The course emphasizes drill string design principles and calculations, Also equipping senior professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills needed as a preparations for well control and stuck pipe courses . Additionally, participants will engage in practical exercises and review critical documentation necessary for ensuring safe and professional operations, meeting industry standards across various drilling activities.

Course Outlines

• Petroleum Geology
• Rig Types
• Rig Math
• Drilling Calculations
• Rig Systems
• Rotating System
• Pipe Handling Tools
• Drilling Technology
• Drilling Fluids
• Circulating System
• Solid Control Equipment
• Directional Drilling
• Casing & Cementing
• Principles & Procedures (P & P)
• Well Control Barriers
• Kick Causes
• Warning Signs & Positive Indicators
• Shut In Procedure
• Introduction to Killing Methods
• Killing Methods Overview
• Well Control Equipment
• Choke Manifold
• Mud Gas Separator
• Connections
• BOP Control Unit
• Diverter
• Testing’s