Introduction of HPHT Field Development

This course is designed to provide the knowledge of HPHT field development. It will help you to understand the difference between HPHT and "normal".

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This course is designed to provide the knowledge of HPHT field development. It will help you to understand the difference between HPHT and "normal". Besides, it cover from HPHT field planning, drilling, completion and production phase. They will also learn the latest technology that being used by operator's in HPHT enviroment. Pratical exercise and video will be covered during the class.

Training Objectives

UNDERSTAND and DIFFERENTIATE the specific subsurface environment
UNDERSTAND the HPHT challenges during exploration and production phase
IDENTIFY the drilling problems are typically encountered in an HPHT well
LEARN what data should be accuired and how are the abnormalities identified
INCREASE efficiency on the inter-department project team communication

Audiences

This course is specifically designed for all employees who are associated with oil and gas industry. Such as New Graduated Engineer, Trainee Well Engineer, Trainee Subsurface Engineer, Trainee Production Engineer, Field Support, Financial, Accounting, Legal, Drafting, Procurement, Investors, Analysts.

Instructor

James King

James has an outstanding record in delivering a range of high-value and challenging sub-surface development projects. He is a professional Petroleum/Well Engineer, with nearly 30 years of experience in various aspects of subsurface engineering. Extensive project management experience in delivery of large scale oil and gas field development, abandonment, HPHT and subsea projects. Petroleum Engineering experience includes specialist skills in Petrophysics and Production Technology, Log Analysis (both Open and Cased hole), Nodal Analysis (Prosper/Gap/Mbal), Sand Control Management, Artificial-Lift Design, and Production Optimization (including Subsea). Well Engineering skills include Well Construction (conventional, HPHT and SMART), DST/Completion/Well Testing design and field supervision, and overseas well-site 'Company Man' experience.

Registered as a Chartered Physicist, Chartered Scientist and Chartered Engineer. BSc (Hons), and Post-Graduate Management Qualifications. He has work for major international, national and independent operator companies worldwide as Field Development Project Manager, Wells/Reservoir Team Leader and Drilling Manager for SHELL UK Limited, BP Expolraion Operationg, Perenco UK and so on. He has also previously trained and registered as a UKCS Offshore Installation Manager, and UKCS Statutory Duty Holder more than 350 wells.

Daily Aims

Introduction to HPHT Area
1.1 Defining an HPHT Enviroment - What is the difference between “normal” and HPHT?
1.2 Understanding HPHT Challenges - Why are things so different with HPHT?
1.3 Fluid Characteristics - What fluids need considering with HPHT activities?
1.4 Flow Assurance in HPHT fields - Is there a difference with Flow Assurance in HPHT, if so what and how is its managed?
1.5 Current Technology - What technology is currently being used by operator’s in HPHT enviroment?
1.6 Worldwide HPHT Fields and Facilities examples - What are HPHT fields worldwide, what are the field and facilities differences?

HPHT Drilling and Completion Operations
2.1 Well Completion Design - Why is an HPHT Completion different?
2.2 Drilling Technology - Why is a different level of Technology required for HPHT drilling operations?
2.3 HPHT Drilling Problems - What drilling problems are typically encountered in an HPHT well?
2.4 Subsea HPHT Development - When and why would an HPHT field be developed as a subsea infrastructure?
2.5 Dry Tree HPHT Development - How do surface trees differ n an HPHT well?

Facilities Design
3.1 Subsurface Considerations with Facilities Design - what challenges will the sub-surface enviroment intoduce to the surface facilities?
3.2 Impact of Wells and Workover on Facilities Design - Why is different level of Technology required for HPHT drilling operations?
3.3 Scaling and Production Chemistry - What should surface facilities expect?
3.4 Materials Selection - Is there a standard materials specification, if not how are difference managed?

Production Phase
4.1 Over Pressure Protection Systems - What different systems are required for HPHT enviroments?
4.2 Managing Topsides Facilities - Do HPHT assets have to be managed differently, if so how?
4.3 Identifying Data Abnormalities - What data shold be acquired. How are abnormalities identified?
4.4 Lessons Learn from Other HPHT Fields - What have operator learnt in developing HPHT assests?
4.5 Wellhead Maintenance - How is an HPHT Wellhead / Xmas Tree maintained?
4.6 Facilities Maintenance - How different is it performing wireline operatons in an HPHT enviroment?
4.7 Wireline Activities - Review what has been covered, and assess if training needs were met.

Pratical exercise and videos are included in this program
Recap and Summarize of the course

Training Schedule

Upcoming Trainings Past Trainings

Code	Start Date	End Date	Locations	Cost	Instructor
PST0006-201502	28 Sept, 2015		Bali, Indonesia	USD 3,295	James King
PST0006-201501	26 Jan, 2015		Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	USD 3,295	James King

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