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Drilling Optimization & Well Planning

OGC-1577

Course Code

5 Days

Duration

6

Upcoming Dates

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Oil, Gas and Chemical

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02 Nov 2026 | 06 Nov 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
$4,950
Limited Seats
22 Nov 2026 | 26 Nov 2026
Muscat, Oman
$4,250
Upcoming
15 Mar 2027 | 19 Mar 2027
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
Upcoming
19 Apr 2027 | 23 Apr 2027
Abu Dhabi, UAE
$4,250
Upcoming
19 Jul 2027 | 23 Jul 2027
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
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20 Sept 2027 | 24 Sept 2027
Online, Virtual
$2,150
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Course Introduction

Drilling is an essential and expensive part of the oil and gas industry. Improving the drilling operation carries the greatest interest for the oil and gas operating companies.
 

The oil and gas drilling industry is changing rapidly in the areas of technology, safety, environment, management, and contractual relationships. Drilling operations must confront extremely difficult technical, safety, and control problems. This course is designed to provide participants with an up-to-date overview of the practical applications of oil and gas drilling techniques. The course covers drilling programming and well control planning. Type of drilling (deviated,horzointaland multilateral) drill bit selection and hydraulics, drilling fluid program, casing and cement operations, well control operations, drilling problems& solutions, well completion and reporting procedures.

Course Objectives

  • Review drilling data and plan the well from spud to production phase.
  • Well-designed and optimized drilling & work-over schedule
  • Incorporate the completion plans into the drilling plan
  • Drill a well cost-effectively and maximize penetration rate.
  • Evaluate the stuck pipe problem and avoid potential problems
  • Evaluate and maintain drilling fluids
  • Optimize hole cleaning
  • Design casing, drill string, and BOP/Wellheads
  • Evaluate and implement cementing programs
  • Design and implement bit and hydraulics programs.
  • Incorporate directional drilling and deviation control
  • Recognize and evaluate well-controlled problems
  • Production system optimization.
Drilling Optimization & Well Planning | Career‑Ready