By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand Cementing Techniques
- Design Effective Cementing Programs
- Select & Optimize Cement Additives
- Interpret Laboratory & Field Data
- Ensure Well Integrity & Zonal Isolation
- Apply Industry Best Practices
DAY 1
Fundamentals of Primary Cementing
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- Introduction to primary cementing
- Cement job design principles
- Job planning and preparation
- Casing running procedures
- Selection of fluids and flow rates
- Cementing calculations
- Practical exercises: Basic cementing simulations
DAY 2
Cement Slurries & Placement Techniques
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- Cement and slurry properties
- Cement chemistry and hydration process
- Special slurries and additives
- Formulation and laboratory testing
- Rheology and slurry flow behavior
- Displacement in the centered annulus
- Challenges in salt zones and high-temperature wells
DAY 3
Specialized Cementing Techniques
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- Primary, surface, multistage, and liner cementing
- Cement plug placement and applications
- Gas zone cementing challenges and solutions
- Cementing in deviated and horizontal wells
- Remedial cementing techniques (squeeze jobs, plug backs)
- Hands-on case study: Designing a cement plug operation
DAY 4
Cementing Job Execution & Evaluation
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- Cementing project planning
- Designing a full-well cementing job
- Execution of cementing operations
- Troubleshooting common cementing problems
- Evaluation of cementing job success
- Interpretation of cement sheath integrity
DAY 5
Cement Log Analysis & Final Project
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- Principles and interpretation of cement logs
- Thermometry logging techniques
- Sonic logs (CBL – VDL)
- Ultrasonic logs (USIT)
- Real-world log analysis and troubleshooting
- Final project: Design and evaluation of a complete cementing job
- Q&A and course review
