HPHT Drilling Operation
The Course also covers both successful and unsuccessful Case Histories in HPHT drilling operations from around the globe as reported by Operators & Drilling…
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Classroom
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About Training
The Course also covers both successful and unsuccessful Case Histories in HPHT drilling operations from around the globe as reported by Operators & Drilling Contractors. New technologies available to the Industry are also covered. Provision is also made for delegates to discuss any aspect of HPHT Drilling Operations which are pertinent to their particular up-coming projects in order to secure maximum success first time. For each subject area, benefits of certain industry practices are covered in detail as well as why difficulties are encountered on the rig. Solutions are presented (e.g. optimal drilling and practices per IADC) so that the well to be drilled is a success first-time.
Training Objectives
To gain knowledge by understanding the key drivers behind successful HPHT Drilling Operations so that their wells are successful.
- Maximize success and minimize failure by reviewing the successful and unsuccessful Case Histories from around the globe.
- Improved Knowledge by acquainted with HPHT Drilling Operations and its advantages in order to improve work performance.
- Gain the knowledge of improve well productivity by learning how performance can be improved on your up-coming HPHT wells.
- Learn key aspects of HPHT Well Control in order to avoid an HPHT Well Control incident and why the Driller’s Method is typically used.
Audiences
This program was developed for, but not limited to, assistant drillers, drillers, toolpushers, oim’s, drilling engineers, senior drilling engineers, offshore drilling engineers, offshore supervisors, drilling superintendents, service company personnel
Instructor
Michael Gibson
Gibson’s performance is oriented Drilling and Well Engineering Professional with 34 years worldwide multi- national experience. He planned and managed semi-submersible, drill-ship, jack-up, platform and land projects and proven track record of consistently delivering maximum performance, maximum safety, maximum efficiency, maximum oil, gas, condensate production and maximum profitability on a wide variety of challenging projects both operated and non-operated. He is a specialist HPHT and Deepwater experience; and is certified with IADC WellCap Plus Certified. Gibson has combined experience in field, consulting, and training with the following background in:
Practical & Consulting :
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HPHT Technical Advisor to Shell Brunei
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HPHT Trainer to Shell Brunei, Seadrill & Service companies
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Fahud (Oman) Field Production Optimisation
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Shearwater (HPHT) North Sea Drilling Liaison Manager (Shell/Texaco / ELF Group)
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Independent Well Examiner Shell ( North Sea)
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Toolpusher (Test Rig) Stavanger, Norway (Shell Holland)
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PHD in HPHT Drilling in part with Shell UK
Training Delivery :
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One week session of HPHT JU Drilling Operations for Vantage Drilling in May 2011 –Topaz Rig Manager, Mr Ian Linden, was in attendance with most of his senior crew.
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One week session of HPHT Well Engineering Kuala Lumpur public courses held in March and April 2011 – attended by representatives of various Operators, Drilling Contractors and Service Companies.
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One week of HPHT Well Engineering for Talisman Kuala Lumpur in October 2010 –attended by management and senior staff of the HPHT team.
Daily Aims
Day 1:
- INTRODUCTION
- HPHT DRILLING PRACTICES OVERVIEW
- SPECIALISED HPHT PRACTICES 1: FINGER-PRINTING CONNECTIONS
- SPECIALISED HPHT PRACTICES 2: TRAPPED PRESSURE
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 1: FORMATION BALLOONING OR “CHARGING”
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 2: GAS BEHAVIOUR IN MUD
- (DRILLING FLUID)
- Teamwork Exercises & Case Studies Based Upon Past & Current Events & Incidents
Day 2:
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 3: PRESSURE INTEGRITY TESTING
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 4: LOST CIRCULATION
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 5: UNDERGROUNG BLOWOUTS / CROSS-FLOWS
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 6: THE COMMONEST CAUSE OF BECOMING STUCK: DIFFERENTIAL STICKING
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 7: JARRING IN HPHT WELLS
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 8: INDICATORS & CAUSES OF KICKS
- Teamwork Exercises & Case Studies Based Upon Past & Current Events & Incidents
Day 3:
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 9: MUD PIT MANAGEMENT
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 10: BOP SURFACE EQUIPMENT
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 11: KICK TOLERANCE
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 12: HPHT WELL CONTROL / KILL METHODS
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 12: CONTINUED: HPHT WELL CONTROL / KILL METHODS
Day 4:
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 13: CHOKE DRILL
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 14: STRIPPING
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 15: HYDRATES
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 16: MANAGING HPHT WELL OPERATIONS FROM DERRICKMAN TO DRILLER TO TOOLPUSHER TO OIM (INCLUDING OPERATOR’S DRILLING SUPERVISOR)
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 17: HPHT LESSONS LEARNED
- HPHT WELL DRILLING 18: HPHT LESSONS LEARNED
- HPHT WELL OPERATIONS: OPEN FORUM
Training Schedule
No upcoming session is scheduled yet. Send a quick inquiry and we will let you know the next date.
Why Choose This Training
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Align with API/ASME standards. Trusted by major operators.
Expert Instructors
Led by industry veterans with real field experience.
Real Case Studies
Practical application of concepts through real world scenarios.
Practical Skills
Hands on calculations and decision making for FFS outcomes.
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Delivered to Aramco, ADNOC, SABIC, and other major operators.
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