By the end of the course, delegates will:
Have an overview of the process of designing wells;
Learn how the major systems of the rig operate and interact with each other;
Learn the purposes of drilling fluids and the various fluid types, etc;
Know how wells are evaluated to determine the presence and potential production of oil and gas;
Know the difference between floating and “bottom founded” MODUs
Overview of basic petroleum geology
The “well construction” process – “bottom to top design”
Drilling rig
Drill fluids (“Mud”)
Casing & cementing
Type of offshore drilling units
Special issues for offshore drilling operations
Offshore testing & production
