This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge to ensure safety during perforation, understand well perforation techniques, recognize key perforating gun components, and grasp factors impacting sand production. Participants will also learn about explosive properties, depth correlation methods, and deployment options for different well scenarios.
Perforating
In oil and gas production, the main corrosive constituent is CO2 and the corrosion rate increases initially with increase in its partial pressure and temperature and then decreases beyond a temperature due to film formation. The rate is also affected by characteristic of produced water, flow rate, oil/water ratio, oxygen, etc.
Course Objective
Course Content
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Recognize the significance of safety during perforation activities.
- Explain the process and rationale behind well perforation.
- Identify key components of a perforating gun.
- Comprehend different explosive properties.
- Understand depth correlation methods and their importance.
- Evaluate the influence of perforation design on sand production.
- Grasp the importance of phasing, shot density, and entry tunnel size.
- Appreciate the role of under-balance in perforation.
- Analyze the impact of perforation skin.
- Determine the most suitable gun deployment method for various well types: wireline, coil tubing, and pipe conveyed.
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
Your Instructor
Gordon Duncan is a highly experienced professional in the oil and gas industry with over 40 years of expertise. His specialization 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.
