Precision Intervention: Coiled Tubing Operations Training Course

Introduction

Coiled tubing (CT) has emerged as a versatile and indispensable technology in the oil and gas industry, offering a rigless and efficient alternative for a wide range of well intervention, drilling, and completion operations. Its continuous, jointless pipe, deployed from a reel, allows for rapid deployment and retrieval, enabling complex downhole tasks to be performed under live well conditions, thereby minimizing non-productive time and enhancing operational safety. Mastery of CT operations is crucial for optimizing well performance and extending the economic life of hydrocarbon assets.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of coiled tubing operations, including its application in well stimulation. From exploring the fundamental principles of CT equipment and string design to mastering various intervention techniques, including acidizing and hydraulic fracturing, you will gain the expertise to plan and execute complex CT jobs. This empowers you to diagnose well problems, select appropriate CT solutions, optimize operational efficiency, and strategically contribute to maximizing hydrocarbon recovery from diverse well and reservoir conditions.

Target Audience

  • Well Intervention Engineers and Supervisors.
  • Coiled Tubing Field Engineers and Technicians.
  • Production Engineers and Production Technologists.
  • Completion Engineers.
  • Drilling Engineers (for CT drilling applications).
  • Well Service Company Personnel.
  • Operations Managers and Field Superintendents.
  • Petroleum Engineers and Asset Managers.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

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

  • Understand the fundamental principles and advantages of coiled tubing technology.
  • Grasp the components and operational characteristics of a coiled tubing unit.
  • Analyze the design considerations and fatigue management of coiled tubing strings.
  • Comprehend various coiled tubing applications, including drilling, cleanouts, and stimulation.
  • Evaluate the principles and application of acidizing and hydraulic fracturing with coiled tubing.
  • Develop practical skills in planning and executing coiled tubing operations.
  • Navigate the unique safety and well control challenges associated with coiled tubing.
  • Formulate robust strategies for optimizing well interventions and maximizing well productivity using CT.

Course Content

  1. Introduction to Coiled Tubing (CT) Operations
  • Definition and historical development of coiled tubing.
  • Advantages and limitations of CT over conventional workovers.
  • Overview of CT applications across the well life cycle.
  • Key components of a coiled tubing unit.
  • Basic safety considerations for CT operations.
  1. Coiled Tubing Equipment and Components
  • CT reel and injector head: functions, types, operation.
  • Control cabin and power pack.
  • Stripper assembly and blowout preventers (BOPs) for CT.
  • Downhole tools: motors, mills, fishing tools, packers.
  • Surface equipment setup and rig-up procedures.
  1. CT String Design and Fatigue Management
  • Coiled tubing manufacturing process and materials.
  • Stress analysis: tension, compression, bending, buckling.
  • Fatigue mechanisms and life prediction.
  • CT string selection for specific applications (e.g., depth, fluid type).
  • CT string inspection, maintenance, and repair.
  1. CT Drilling and Milling Operations
  • Principles of CT drilling: downhole motors, bits, hydraulics.
  • Applications: cleanouts (sand, scale), sidetracking, re-entry drilling.
  • CT milling operations: plugs, cement, casing windows.
  • Hole cleaning considerations in CT drilling.
  • Operational challenges and best practices.
  1. CT Stimulation: Acidizing
  • Principles of matrix acidizing with coiled tubing.
  • Acid types (e.g., HCl, HF) and additives for CT application.
  • Diversion techniques (e.g., ball sealers, viscous pills) with CT.
  • Acid fracturing principles and CT application in carbonates.
  • Real-time monitoring and post-job evaluation of CT acidizing.
  1. CT Stimulation: Hydraulic Fracturing
  • Principles of hydraulic fracturing using coiled tubing.
  • Applications: pinpoint fracturing, frac-and-pack, re-fracturing.
  • CT as a conduit for frac fluids and proppant delivery.
  • Design considerations for CT fracturing treatments.
  • Advantages of CT fracturing for selective stimulation and multi-zone treatment.
  1. CT Logging and Perforating
  • Coiled tubing as a conveyance for logging tools (e.g., production logging, cased hole logs).
  • CT perforating: through-tubing perforating guns, selective perforating.
  • Data acquisition and real-time interpretation for CT logging.
  • Advantages of CT for logging and perforating in highly deviated or horizontal wells.
  • Limitations and operational considerations.
  1. CT Fishing and Remedial Operations
  • Common downhole problems requiring CT intervention (e.g., stuck pipe, lost tools).
  • Fishing tools and techniques used with coiled tubing.
  • Plug setting and pulling operations with CT.
  • Cement squeezing with CT for zonal isolation and leak repair.
  • Other repair and remedial applications (e.g., patching, casing repair).
  1. CT Safety, Risk Management, and Well Control
  • Specific safety hazards associated with coiled tubing operations.
  • Well control procedures during CT operations: snubbing, stripping.
  • Barrier management and pressure control equipment for CT.
  • Emergency response planning for CT incidents.
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for CT jobs.
  1. Advanced CT Applications and Future Trends
  • Coiled tubing for intelligent well completions and smart well interventions.
  • CT for permanent well abandonment and decommissioning.
  • CT applications in unconventional resources (e.g., shale wells).
  • Automation and robotics in coiled tubing operations.
  • Emerging CT technologies, materials, and digital integration.

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

 

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