By the end of this course, you will gain an understanding of the well life cycle, P&A standards, and be able to plan and apply new technology to old designs. Additionally, you will learn about available technologies, current best practices, and innovative solutions for P&A verification and long-term planning.
This Micro VILT will benefit staff involved in drilling and workover, with 2-3 years of experience in the design of wells and/or drilling or workover operations. It is recommended for the following staff to attend: Well Engineers Drilling Engineers Drilling Supervisors Workover Supervisors Production Engineering Well decommissioning Engineers * Prior experience in Plug & Abandonment is not required.
A basic understanding of drilling and completion principles and some industry exposures are desirable for participants before enrolling in this course. However, if this is not the case, the system will be adapted to meet the needs of all attendees.
Gordon Duncan is a highly experienced professional in the oil and gas industry with over 40 years of expertise. His specialisation lies in well integrity, completions, and well interventions. Throughout his career, he has provided technical training and peer reviews to operators, service companies, and government regulators worldwide.
Gordon has worked with renowned companies such as Shell, Santos, Petro-Canada, Petroleum Development Oman, and BP, establishing himself as a well-rounded drilling, completions, intervention, and well integrity expert. He has developed and delivered popular training courses on various topics related to the industry and has contributed to the development of industry standards and well integrity management systems. Gordon's field experience and dedication to sharing knowledge with the next generation of oil and gas professionals make him a valuable asset to the industry.
