Course Description

A course in “Drilling for Non-Drillers” is a specialized program tailored for individuals who are not drilling professionals but work in industries closely associated with drilling operations, such as geologists, project managers, or environmental engineers. This course provides a foundational understanding of drilling processes, equipment, and safety protocols, allowing participants to communicate more effectively with drilling teams and make informed decisions in their respective roles. By offering insights into the fundamentals of drilling technology, well construction, and safety practices, this course helps non-drillers contribute to drilling projects more efficiently and collaboratively, promoting better project outcomes and safety across various industries.

Course Outlines

• Describe the hydrocarbons forming process.
• Describe how the hydrocarbons reservoirs are found.
• List the crude oil benchmarks.
• List the main parties involved in drilling oil & gas wells.
• List the top countries in terms of oil reserves, production and consumption.
• List the top petroleum companies (the seven sisters).
• List the main Drilling Rig Types in the oil & gas industry.
• List the 5 main systems of any drilling rig and their roles.
• Describe the organisation structure on onshore & offshore Rigs.
• Understand some of the most common terms used in the oilfield.
• Perform a drilling exercise on the DrillSim-5000 drilling simulator