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Introduction to Drilling Fluids Technology

Introduction:

The demands placed upon drilling fluids have increased dramatically over the last two or three decades. The drivers include reducing environmental impact, maximizing well productivity, accessing high temperature reservoirs, extended reach drilling, and deep water drilling. Course participants will learn about the fluid systems and additives developed to meet these demands, as well as basic introductions to drilling fluids, clay chemistry, and polymer chemistry. The molecular structure and functionality of various fluid additives is presented to gain an insight into how things work and how fluid formulations are designed to meet specific well parameters.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

Have an understanding of the composition and properties of drilling and completion fluid systems and additives
Gain insights into how things work, and where they do not work
Have grounding in clay chemistry and polymer chemistry and their importance to drilling fluid design
Have an appreciation of the importance of efficient solids control
Acquire a background in the mechanisms of formation damage, reservoir fluid design to maximize productivity, completion fluid systems, and the field applications of completion brines.

Who Should Attend?

Drilling Engineers, Senior Drilling Engineers, Drilling Supervisors, Workover Engineers, Petroleum Engineers, Completion Engineers, Tool Pushers, Reservoir and Senior Reservoir Engineers, Geologists, Production Engineers & technologists, Wellsite Engineers, Lifting Personnel, Maintenance Engineers, Foremen, Industry Personnel

Course Outline:

Basic Geology

· Porosity & Permeability

· Reservoir properties

· Hydrocarbon reservoirs and origins

Pressure Detection

· Development & causes of Abnormal Pressure

· Overview evaluation of Abnormal Pressure

Fracture Gradient

· Introduction –What is a Fracture Gradient

· Fracture Gradients –Importance?

Introduction to Drilling Fluids

· History of Drilling Fluids (Mud)

· When / How ‘MUD’ came to be used in the Oil & Gas

· Industry, Functions of a drilling mud

Rheology & Hydraulics

· Physical properties of drilling ‘muds’, Bit hydraulics

Basic Chemistry & Drilling Fluids Chemistry

· Concepts & terminology

· Chemical types and reactions

· Water chemistry, pH and Alkalinity

· Control

Clay Chemistry

· Fundamental Clay Structure

· Interaction with water

· Control

Polymers

· Types

· Uses

Water Base Drilling Fluid (WBM)

· Components

· Miscellaneous Specialty Functions

· Clays

· Use

· Interaction

· Loss Circulation

· Why, Materials

· Different WBMs

· Classification

· Contaminates

· Salt, Solids

· Oils

· Acid gases

· Leading to property changes

· Common Calculations used in WBM

Oil Base Drilling Fluids or Non-Aqueous Fluids (OBM)

· Types, Inverts, Mineral, Common Calculations used in Oil Base Muds

Solids Control

· During drilling a well, Analysis, Equipment

Common Drilling Problems and Mud Remedies Used Today

· Formation Damage

· Causes

· Mechanisms

· Loss Circulation

· Stuck Pipe

· Differential

· Key Seating

· Undergauged

· Kick

· Blowout

· Corrosion

Environmental Concerns

Completion & Workover Fluids

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code	From	To	City	Fee
DE30	17 Feb 2020	28 Feb 2020	Madrid	US$ 8500	Book
DE30	27 Apr 2020	08 May 2020	New York	US$ 9000	Book
DE30	01 Jun 2020	12 Jun 2020	Brazilia	US$ 9500	Book
DE30	10 Aug 2020	21 Aug 2020	Beijing	US$ 8500	Book
DE30	19 Oct 2020	30 Oct 2020	Jakarta	US$ 8500	Book
DE30	14 Dec 2020	25 Dec 2020	Singapore	US$ 8500	Book

DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE
info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA
info@petrogas-training.com

EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt
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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.

TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.

ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies

PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well

FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.

SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.

REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s).

CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.

PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.

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