Sustained Casing Pressure

Sustained casing pressure is excessive pressure in wells that persistently rebuild after bleed-down. It is defined as the pressure in any good annulus that is measurable at the wellhead and rebuilds when bled down, not caused solely by temperature fluctuations or imposed by the operator.

COURSE LEVEL

AWARENESS

Duration

4 Hours

PREREQUISITE

NONE

Course Objective

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This course is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of well design considerations, encompassing various designs tailored to specific well types. Participants will learn strategic planning for TAP and effective management techniques for annulus pressure. The course will delve into the intricacies of dealing with SCP, navigating relevant legislation, recording and reporting practices, diagnosing SCP issues, implementing solutions, and conducting post-repair monitoring.

Course Content

MODULE 1 – Well Design

Types of designs based on well types
Planning for TAP (Trapped Annulus Pressure)
Annulus pressure management

MODULE 2 – Managing & Dealing with SCP

Legislation (API, ISO, NORSOK)
Recording and reporting
SCP diagnostic

MODULE 3 – SCP Solutions

The “fix”: band-aid v major surgery
Post “repair” monitoring
Case studies
Reservoir souring and mitigation

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 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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