Directional Drilling & Well Placement for High Angle & Complex Wells

The objective of this course is to provide participants with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to design, plan, and execute directional drilling operations for high-angle and complex wells. The course covers the principles of well placement, trajectory design, and management of drilling challenges in complex well profiles. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basics of directional drilling and its applications.
- Identify the tools and technologies used in high-angle and complex well drilling.
- Plan and execute well trajectories.
- Troubleshoot operational issues in directional drilling.
- Ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements in high-angle well operations.

1. Introduction to Directional Drilling
   - Overview of directional drilling principles.
   - Applications of directional drilling in oil and gas fields.

2. Directional Drilling Tools and Technologies
   - Types of bottom hole assemblies (BHAs).
   - Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and Logging While Drilling (LWD) tools.

3. Well Trajectory Design
   - Planning high-angle and complex well trajectories.
   - Survey calculations and well path monitoring.

4. Operational Challenges in Directional Drilling
   - Managing drilling challenges in complex well profiles.
   - Mitigating risks and optimizing drilling performance.

5. Safety and Compliance in Drilling Operations
   - Understanding safety protocols and regulations.
   - Ensuring well integrity and environmental safety.

Daily Breakdown

Day 1: Introduction and Basics
- Overview of directional drilling concepts.
- Basic tools and technologies used in directional drilling.
- Group discussion and case studies.

Day 2: Well Trajectory Design
- Principles of well trajectory design for high-angle wells.
- Practical exercises on trajectory planning and survey calculations.
- Hands-on group work.

Day 3: Drilling Tools and Equipment
- In-depth exploration of bottom hole assemblies and MWD tools.
- Practical session on drilling tool configurations.
- Field examples and troubleshooting.

Day 4: Operational Challenges and Solutions
- Identifying common issues in high-angle well drilling.
- Strategies for mitigating risks and enhancing performance.
- Interactive case studies and group problem-solving.

Day 5: Safety and Compliance
- Review of safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.
- Wrap-up discussion and course evaluation.