Stuck Pipe Prevention and Fishing Operations Training Course

Stuck pipe is one of the common challenges in drilling operations. It happens when the drill string or drill pipe becomes immobilized and cannot be readily extracted from the wellbore due to several factors like differential pressure, wellbore geometry, formation conditions, or mechanical problems.

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On the other hand, a fishing operation refers to a formal procedure conducted to recover equipment or tools that have been lost or become stuck in the wellbore during drilling operations. Both stuck pipe prevention and fishing operations aim to address challenges encountered during drilling operations in the oil and gas industry, ensuring the continuity of the drilling process.

What Is Stuck Pipe Prevention and Fishing Operations Training Course Objective?

The stuck pipe prevention and fishing operations training course covers a comprehensive explanation of the modules, providing detailed practical information supplemented with video clips showcasing real-life field cases. Additionally, you will engage in group discussions and daily quizzes to ensure active retention of the information. The objectives of the training course are listed below:

Understand the importance of hole cleaning in avoiding stuck pipes and be able to describe hole cleaning practices for vertical, deviated, and horizontal wells.
Explain essential principles of rock mechanics as it relates to stuck pipe
Describe and explain various mechanisms of stuck pipe
Identify the symptoms leading to the stuck pipe using a range of case studies
Understand and describe how stuck pipes can be avoided through proper well design
Learn how to predict and detect early signs of stuck pipe
Learn the basic principles for a successful fishing operation of stuck pipe
Learn how to design a step-by-step fishing program & procedures to recover a stuck pipe, along with the selection of fishing tool string.

What Is Stuck Pipe Prevention and Fishing Operations Training Course Outline?

The outline regarding PetroSync’ Stuck Pipe Prevention and Fishing Operations training course is as follows. For a more detailed and complete outline, you can refer to PetroSync’s Stuck Pipe Prevention and Fishing Operations course brochure.

Day 1

Pre-Course Test

Module 1: Drilling Operations, Well Design & Downhole Drilling Problems

Overview of drilling operations and completion equipment
Direction and multi-lateral hole
Extended reach drilling
Downhole drilling problems
Hole cleaning
Poor hole cleaning
Different transport mechanisms along the wellbore
Drilling Fluid Viscosity & Velocity
Cuttings Characteristics
Recognizing cuttings and carvings
Drilled cuttings and carvings
Monitoring cuttings volume over the shakers
Well design and operations
The stuck pipe can be avoided through sound planning and operations
Variables that influence the wellbore conditions that lead to stuck pipes at the planning stage and during operations
Pipe conditions
Case Study: New Hole Cleaning Criteria and Impact of fluid velocity and viscosity on hole cleaning

Day 2

Quizzes & recap

Module 2: Rock Mechanics & Stuck Pipe Mechanisms

Essentials of rock mechanics
Principles of rock mechanics
The implications of rock stress and well planning
Hole cleaning and well integrity
Introduction to Stuck Pipe
Solids Pack Off
Differential Pressure
Case History, Exercise, and group discussion
Wellbore Geometry
What is the pipe sticking problem?
Causes of pipe sticking
Types of pipe sticking
Differential sticking
Mechanical sticking
Stuck pipe mechanisms
Understanding mechanisms leading to stuck pipe
Differential Sticking & Fluid Spotting Technique
Mechanical Sticking
Shales
Case Study: General literature, Case stuck pipe well-A, Case stuck pipe well-B and
Conclusion & lessons learned

Day 3

Quizzes & recap

Module 3: Stuck Pipe Warning Signs & Prevention Measures

Definition of Reservoir
Reservoir Characteristics (Porosity, Permeability, Reservoir Pressure, Reservoir Temperature, Formation Damage, etc)
Factors Affecting Reservoir Flow
Super-Saturated Reservoir
Reservoir rock properties
Reservoir fluids properties
Factors affecting water flooding
Case Study: Stuck pipe in heavy mud (mechanism, handling, and fishing)

Day 4

Quizzes & recap

Module 4: Stuck Pipe Management & Free Point Determination

Connection Practices
ECD Management
Tripping Practices
Reaming and Back Reaming Procedures
Case History, Group Exercise, and Discussion
Jar Placement and Operation
String Separation Options: Cutting and Back-Off
Fishing Operations
Differential freeing
Case Study: 3 Case Studies by you

Day 5

Module 5: Stuck Pipe Fishing Operations

Hole Trends
Causes of Deviation Problems
Kick-Off Plugs
Fishing Operations
Fishing Tools Overview
Post-course Test

Who Should Attend Stuck Pipe Prevention and Fishing Operations Training Course?

PetroSync’s Stuck Pipe Prevention and Fishing operation training course is designed to be advantageous for but not limited to:

Drilling Engineers with 0-10 years of experience
Drilling supervisors with 0-10 years of experience
Completion Engineers with 0-10 years of experience
Production Engineers with 0-10 years of experience
Well Site Engineers with 0-10 years of experience
Rig Staff with 0-10 years of experience
Well Planners with 0-10 years of experience
Well Engineers with 0-10 years of experience

Joining PetroSync’s Stuck Pipe Prevention and Fishing Operation training course can equip engineers with invaluable knowledge and skills to effectively address the challenges posed by stuck pipe incidents and lost or stuck equipment from the wellbore. This gained proficiency saves not only significant costs associated with equipment damage and operational delays but also enhances overall operational efficiency.

By swiftly resolving stuck pipe incidents, engineers can contribute to reducing non-productive time, maximizing productivity, and driving financial success for drilling companies. Reserve your training seat and gain the ability to identify potential risks and implement strategies to minimize the occurrence of pipe immobilization and lost drilling equipment with PetroSync!

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