Directional Drilling and well placement for high angle and complex wells

This specialized course focuses on the principles and practices of directional drilling and well placement for high-angle and complex wells. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques, tools, and technologies essential for planning and executing directional drilling operations. The program emphasizes best practices for achieving optimal well placement, mitigating risks, and addressing the unique challenges of drilling in complex reservoirs.

Country:

Vienna

• Understand the fundamentals of directional drilling and well placement.
• Learn to plan and execute high-angle and complex well trajectories.
• Explore the tools and technologies used in directional drilling operations.
• Address challenges and risks associated with high-angle and extended-reach drilling.
• Enhance decision-making skills for well placement optimization.

• Introduction to directional drilling and well placement concepts
• Well trajectory design for high-angle and complex wells
• Tools and equipment used in directional drilling
• Surveying and measurement techniques for wellbore positioning
• Challenges in drilling complex reservoirs
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Advanced technologies for real-time monitoring and control
• Case studies on high-angle and complex well projects

5-DAY BREAKDOWN

Day 1: Fundamentals of Directional Drilling

• Overview of directional drilling concepts
• Types of directional wells and their applications
• Key principles of wellbore trajectory control
• Understanding deviation and inclination

Day 2: Tools and Techniques for Well Placement

• Overview of directional drilling tools (MWD, LWD, motors, and rotary steerable systems)
• Well trajectory planning and optimization
• Surveying methods and accuracy considerations
• Managing tool selection for specific well designs

Day 3: Drilling High-Angle and Complex Wells

• Techniques for drilling high-angle and extended-reach wells
• Challenges in maintaining wellbore stability
• Addressing formation pressure and stress
• Real-world examples of complex well trajectories

Day 4: Risk Management and Troubleshooting

• Common risks in directional drilling operations
• Identifying and mitigating drilling hazards
• Addressing stuck pipe and wellbore instability issues
• Strategies for optimizing drilling performance

Day 5: Advanced Technologies and Case Studies

• Innovations in directional drilling technologies
• Real-time data acquisition and decision-making tools
• Analyzing case studies of successful complex wells
• Practical exercises in well placement and troubleshooting

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Drilling engineers and supervisors
• Directional drilling specialists
• Petroleum engineers and geoscientists
• Project managers and technical team leaders

METHODOLOGY

• Expert-led lectures and interactive discussions
• Hands-on exercises in trajectory planning and optimization
• Real-world case studies and problem-solving sessions
• Group activities to simulate drilling scenarios

CONCLUSION

Participants will leave this course with a thorough understanding of directional drilling techniques and the expertise needed to manage high-angle and complex well operations. They will be prepared to tackle drilling challenges effectively and contribute to the success of advanced well placement projects.