Completion Design Introduction

COMPLETION DESIGN INTRODUCTION

Well-completion is making a well ready for production after drilling operations. This principally involves preparing the bottom of the hole to the required specifications, running in the production tubing and its downhole tools and perforating and stimulating as required.

COURSE LEVEL

AWARENESS

Duration

4 Hours

PREREQUISITE

NONE

Course Objective

Following this course, participants will understand why several keys exist to designing a successful completion system and selecting components suitable for the downhole environment and application. Consideration must be given to the various modes under which the completion must operate and the effects any temperature or differential pressure changes will have on the tubing string and packer. The system must be efficient and cost-effective to achieve production and financial goals.

Course Content

MODULE 1 – Overview

The Operational mode of the well (production/injection)
Design & Selection
Equipment standards and grades, ISI, API

MODULE 2 – Completion Types

Upper & lower completions
Cased hole vs. open hole
Single zone vs. multiple zones

MODULE 3 – Connecting to The Reservoir

Perforation vs stimulation
Remedial treatments
Artificial lift, WSO, EOR

Audience

This Micro VILT will benefit engineers and field-based personnel such as completion supervisors and production engineers. It is also suitable for completion vendors, specialists such as chemists and subsurface personnel including geologists, reservoir engineers and petrophysicists.

Prerequisite

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

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.