Drilling & Completion Fluids - "As Clear as MUD"

Drilling & Completions Fluids: “As clear as MUD”

Drilling-fluid services cover various systems, products, personnel, and support for every well. With complex wells, costs can soar, but the proper drilling fluid selection can cut expenses across the well-construction process.

COURSE LEVEL

AWARENESS

Duration

4 Hours

PREREQUISITE

NONE

Course Objective

This course encompasses various systems, products, software, personnel specialisations, and logistical support. As wells become more complex, total drilling costs can increase dramatically. The drilling-fluid system comes in contact with almost every aspect of the drilling operation; proper drilling-fluid selection can help the operator minimise costs throughout the well-construction process.

Course Content

Module 1 – Overview

The Basic Functions of Drilling Fluids
Types of Drilling Fluids
The 3 Key Factors, Cost, Technical Performance & Environmental Impact

Module 2 – Drilling Fluid Considerations

The Fluid and its Functions
Surface Equipment
Common Issues

Module 3 – Completion Fluid Consideration

When to Change from Drilling to Completion Fluids
Critical Cleanliness
Common Issues & 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

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.