Upholding Wellbore Integrity: Advanced Well Control and Blowout Prevention Training Course

Introduction

In the high-stakes environment of oil and gas drilling and well operations, the ability to effectively manage formation pressures and prevent uncontrolled fluid influx into the wellbore—a "kick"—is paramount. A loss of well control can escalate rapidly into a catastrophic blowout, posing severe risks to personnel, equipment, the environment, and company reputation. Advanced well control knowledge goes beyond basic procedures, delving into complex scenarios, advanced equipment, and the critical decision-making required to maintain well integrity under challenging conditions.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of advanced well control and blowout prevention techniques. From exploring complex kick detection methods and mastering various well killing procedures to analyzing advanced well control equipment and managing critical well control situations, you will gain the expertise to respond effectively to downhole pressure anomalies. This empowers you to ensure the highest standards of operational safety, mitigate significant risks, and strategically contribute to incident-free drilling and well interventions.

Target Audience

  • Drilling Engineers and Well Planners.
  • Drilling Supervisors and Rig Managers.
  • Wellsite Geologists and MWD/LWD Personnel.
  • Completion and Workover Engineers.
  • Well Intervention Specialists.
  • Petroleum Engineers involved in Operations.
  • Technical Staff responsible for Well Integrity.
  • Company Representatives overseeing Drilling and Completions.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand advanced kick detection methods and early warning signs.
  • Grasp the principles of well control in complex drilling and completion scenarios.
  • Analyze various well killing methods and their application in different situations.
  • Comprehend the operation and maintenance of advanced Blowout Preventer (BOP) systems.
  • Evaluate well control considerations for horizontal, deepwater, and high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) wells.
  • Develop practical skills in conducting well control calculations and simulations.
  • Navigate critical well control situations and emergency response procedures.
  • Formulate robust well control plans and enhance safety culture on drilling operations.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Advanced Well Control Principles
  • Review of basic well control concepts: primary, secondary, tertiary barriers.
  • Pressure fundamentals: pore pressure, fracture gradient, hydrostatic pressure.
  • Causes and consequences of kicks and blowouts.
  • Importance of advanced well control in complex drilling environments.
  • Regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., IADC, API).
  1. Advanced Kick Detection and Monitoring
  • Early kick indicators: pit gain, flow rate increase, pump pressure decrease, ROP increase.
  • Advanced detection techniques: flow-out vs. flow-in monitoring, real-time pressure analysis.
  • Understanding gas influx behavior and gas cut mud.
  • Detection challenges in horizontal, deepwater, and managed pressure drilling.
  • Role of MWD/LWD data in kick detection.
  1. Well Killing Methods and Procedures
  • Driller's Method: principles, advantages, disadvantages.
  • Engineer's Method (Wait and Weight): principles, advantages, disadvantages.
  • Volumetric Method: application for closed-in wells.
  • Concurrent Method and Reverse Circulation Method.
  • Strip-in/Strip-out operations under pressure.
  1. Blowout Preventer (BOP) Systems
  • Types of BOPs: ram preventers (blind, pipe, shear), annular preventers.
  • BOP stack configurations and pressure ratings.
  • Control systems: accumulator, Koomey unit.
  • BOP testing procedures and maintenance requirements.
  • Subsea BOP systems and their unique challenges.
  1. Choke Manifold and Kill System Design
  • Components of the choke manifold: chokes, valves, pressure gauges.
  • Functionality of the choke: controlling back pressure, circulating kicks.
  • Kill line and choke line considerations.
  • Pressure losses through the choke manifold.
  • Design principles for effective well killing systems.
  1. Well Control Calculations and Simulations
  • Kick volume and influx height calculations.
  • Kill mud weight determination.
  • Bottomhole pressure calculations during well control operations.
  • Casing pressure and drill pipe pressure calculations.
  • Use of well control simulators for training and scenario planning.
  1. Well Control in Complex Drilling Scenarios
  • Horizontal and extended reach well control.
  • Deepwater well control: hydrates, riser gas, subsea BOPs.
  • High-Pressure/High-Temperature (HPHT) well control challenges.
  • Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) well control.
  • Well control during cementing and completion operations.
  1. Advanced Well Control Equipment and Technology
  • Automatic choke systems and control loops.
  • Real-time well control monitoring systems.
  • Early kick detection systems (e.g., Coriolis flow meters).
  • Advanced cementing for improved zonal isolation.
  • Well integrity management systems.
  1. Critical Well Control Situations and Emergency Response
  • Blowout contingency planning and emergency procedures.
  • Bridging materials and dynamic kill operations.
  • Underground blowouts and their mitigation.
  • Well intervention for blowouts (relief wells).
  • Crisis management and communication during well control incidents.
  1. Human Factors and Safety Culture in Well Control
  • Importance of human factors in well control incidents.
  • Crew resource management (CRM) and communication.
  • Training and competency assessment for well control personnel.
  • Developing a strong safety culture and fostering a reporting environment.
  • Lessons learned from major well control incidents globally.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

Upholding Wellbore Integrity: Advanced Well Control And Blowout Prevention Training Course in France
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