🛠️ Advanced Well Drilling and Completion Training Course for Petroleum Engineers and Geoscientists

Module 1: Subsurface Planning and Well Design Fundamentals

ü  Reservoir data and its role in well planning

ü  Well trajectory planning and anti-collision

ü  Selecting appropriate drive pipes and conductor casing

ü  Introduction to stress regimes and pore pressure prediction

ü  Practical Session: Well Design Scenario Planning and Data Interpretation

 

Module 2: Rig Components and Drilling Equipment Technology

ü  Drilling rig types and selection criteria (onshore/offshore)

ü  Hoisting system components and operations

ü  Rotary and Power systems

ü  Circulating system components

ü  Practical Session: Rig Component Identification and Operational Checklist Exercise

 

Module 3: Casing Design and Selection

ü  Casing functions and industry standards (API)

ü  Design for burst, collapse, and tension loads

ü  Tallying and running procedures

ü  Thermal and wellhead considerations

ü  Practical Session: Casing String Design Calculation using Spreadsheet Tools

 

Module 4: Cementing Principles and Operations

ü  Objectives of primary cementing and zonal isolation

ü  Cement slurry design and additives

ü  Cementing equipment and placement techniques

ü  Cement evaluation (e.g., Cement Bond Log)

ü  Practical Session: Designing a Primary Cement Job for a Production Casing String

 

Module 5: Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics

ü  Functions and types of drilling fluids (WBM, OBM, SBM)

ü  Fluid property testing and control

ü  Hydraulic optimization and pressure drop calculation

ü  Impact of drilling fluid on formation damage

ü  Practical Session: Mud Properties Calculation and Optimization Simulation

 

Module 6: Directional and Horizontal Drilling

ü  Reasons for directional drilling (e.g., relief wells, cluster drilling)

ü  Directional drilling tools (e.g., RSS, downhole motors)

ü  Surveying methods and MWD/LWD tools

ü  Horizontal well profile design and challenges

ü  Practical Session: Plotting a Directional Well Trajectory and Calculating Kick-Off Points

 

Module 7: Well Control: Principles and Procedures

ü  Causes of kicks and warning signs

ü  Well control equipment (BOP stack, Choke manifold)

ü  Kill methods (Driller's Method, Wait and Weight)

ü  Regulatory standards and procedures

ü  Practical Session: Well Kill Sheet Preparation and Blowout Preventer (BOP) Drill Simulation

 

Module 8: Drilling Problems and Remedial Operations

ü  Lost circulation: detection and mitigation

ü  Stuck pipe: causes, prevention, and jarring

ü  Fishing operations and tools

ü  Torque and drag management

ü  Practical Session: Root Cause Analysis of a Stuck Pipe Incident

 

Module 9: Introduction to Well Completion

ü  Objectives of well completion and types of completions (e.g., open hole, cased hole)

ü  Completion equipment functions and integration

ü  Completion design considerations (reservoir, life cycle)

ü  Downhole environment factors (temperature, pressure)

ü  Practical Session: Evaluating Completion Types for Different Reservoir Scenarios

 

Module 10: Completion Equipment and Subsurface Tools

ü  Tubing string design and selection

ü  Packers: types, functions, and setting procedures

ü  Flow control devices (safety valves, chokes)

ü  Wellhead systems and Xmas tree components

ü  Practical Session: Tubing Movement and Stress Analysis Exercise

 

Module 11: Perforating Techniques and Practices

ü  Purpose of perforating and performance metrics

ü  Types of perforating guns and charges

ü  Perforating operations: TCP, wireline, and coiled tubing

ü  Optimization of shot density and phasing

ü  Practical Session: Designing a Perforating Strategy to Minimize Skin Damage

 

Module 12: Sand Control Completion Methods

ü  Causes of sand production and prediction methods

ü  Mechanical sand control techniques (e.g., gravel packing, frac-pack)

ü  Chemical consolidation methods

ü  Screen and filter media selection

ü  Practical Session: Selecting the Optimal Sand Control Method based on Formation Properties

 

Module 13: Stimulation Techniques (Acidizing and Fracturing)

ü  Matrix acidizing and fracture acidizing

ü  Hydraulic fracturing: design fundamentals and execution

ü  Fracturing fluids and proppants

ü  Post-stimulation evaluation

ü  Practical Session: Calculating Basic Fracture Geometry and Fluid Volume

 

Module 14: Multilateral and Intelligent Completion Systems

ü  Advantages and challenges of multilateral wells

ü  Types of multilateral junctions (Level 1-6)

ü  Intelligent well technology (downhole monitoring and control)

ü  Remote operation and data acquisition

ü  Practical Session: Analyzing the Economic Viability of a Multilateral Well

 

Module 15: Well Testing and Production Logging

ü  Objectives and types of well tests (DST, drawdown, buildup)

ü  Interpretation of pressure transient data

ü  Production logging tools (PLT) and data analysis

ü  Reservoir performance monitoring

ü  Practical Session: Basic Interpretation of a Drawdown Well Test Plot

 

Module 16: Well Completion Fluid Selection and Management

ü  Functions of completion and workover fluids

ü  Fluid selection criteria (density, compatibility, formation damage)

ü  Filtration and clean-up procedures

ü  Displacement mechanics

ü  Practical Session: Designing a Brine System for a High-Pressure Completion

 

Module 17: Well Integrity and Life Cycle Management

ü  Well integrity management systems

ü  Barrier philosophy and testing

ü  Corrosion mechanisms and mitigation

ü  Plug and abandonment (P&A) procedures

ü  Practical Session: Developing a Well Integrity Monitoring Program

 

Module 18: Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in Drilling and Completion

ü  Risk assessment and hazard identification

ü  Emergency response planning

ü  Environmental regulations and waste management

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About Our Trainers

 

Our instructors are seasoned industry veterans, each possessing an average of 15 to 25 years of hands-on experience in complex well drilling and completion projects across various global basins (e.g., deepwater, unconventional, and high-pressure/high-temperature environments). They hold advanced degrees in Petroleum Engineering or related fields and maintain current professional certifications (e.g., IWCF, IADC). Their expertise spans operational management, design engineering, and remedial work, ensuring the training is grounded in current best practices and real-world challenges.

 

Quality Statement

 

Armstrong Global Institute is committed to delivering premium well drilling and completion training courses that meet the highest international standards. We utilize up-to-date curricula, state-of-the-art simulation tools, and a rigorous quality assurance process to ensure participants receive accurate, relevant, and actionable knowledge that directly enhances their professional capabilities and contributes to their organization's operational excellence and safety record.

Tailor Made Courses

 

We recognize that organizational needs are unique. We offer customized well drilling and completion training courses designed to focus on specific operational challenges, regional geology, or technological requirements relevant to your team. Please contact us to discuss how we can tailor a program for maximum impact and relevance to your corporate objectives. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254737296202 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com  

 

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  Course Improvement: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com  and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254737296202 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254737296202 / +254725012095 / +254724452588