Hydraulic Workover Units & Snubbing

Hydraulic Workover is a well intervention method for installing or removing pipes in non-flowing wells. A "dead" well lacks surface pressure, contains dense fluid or mud, or cannot maintain natural flow.

COURSE LEVEL

AWARENESS

Duration

4 Hours

PREREQUISITE

NONE

Course Objective

After completing this course, participants will grasp the equipment and methods employed with an HWU (HWO), alongside an overview of job execution, significant HSE concerns, and potential issues.

Course Content

MODULE 1 – Equipment

Overview of the main equipment
How the Hydraulic Jacking System Operates
The support equipment required for general operations

MODULE 2 – Pressure Control Equipment

BOP Stack (HWU v Snubbing)
Support Equipment
Troubleshooting

MODULE 3 – Types of Operation

Job Planning & Execution
Common Issues
Case Studies
Reservoir Souring and Mitigation

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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.

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