WELLHEAD & XMAS TREE MAINTENANCE & TESTING

The wellhead is the crossover between a BOP or Christmas tree and the various casings of the well. For design purposes, the wellhead and xmas tree and casings should be considered pressure vessels, which must be hydrocarbon tight​.

COURSE LEVEL

AWARENESS

Duration

4 Hours

PREREQUISITE

NONE

Course Objective

This course is coupled with the understanding of general wear and tear of mechanical assemblies and additional unforeseen damage. Field operators must have suitable plans for routine well-maintenance operations so that problem areas can be identified and remedied quickly and effectively.

Course Content

MODULE 1Overview

  • Types of equipment
  • The differences between wellheads & xmas trees
  • When do we need to maintain & test?

MODULE 2Wellheads

  • Understanding what is below the wellhead
  • Why we maintain and test
  • How do we maintain and test?

MODULE 3 – Xmas Tree

  • Split gates vs. Slab Gates
  • Horizontal vs. Vertical
  • Common Issues and Solutions

Audience

Invaluable for production, operations, and integrity professionals involved in implementing & managing well integrity and seeking to improve performance. It is also essential for those who need to develop and implement such systems, or who require an understanding of well integrity management.

This micro VILT will also provide a fresh approach for senior professionals and managers. Designed for professionals in the oil and gas industry who are involved in the design, construction and operation of wells from the following disciplines:

  • Production maintenance
  • Production operations
  • Drilling engineering
  • Safety engineering
  • Well intervention
  • Well integrity engineering
  • Asset management

Prerequisite

A basic understanding of drilling and completion principles and some industry exposures are desirable for participants before enrolling in this course. However, this course can be adapted to meet the needs of all attendees.

Gordon Duncan

Gordon Duncan

Your Instructor

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.

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