Pumping - Pressure Pumping, Hydraulic Fracturing, Gravel Packing & Acidizing

Pumping: Pressure Pumping, Hydraulic Fracturing, Gravel Packing & Acidising

Pressure Pumping is an integral operation required both in establishing communication with the reservoir as well as ensuring various sand control methods are installed

COURSE LEVEL

AWARENESS

Duration

4 Hours

PREREQUISITE

NONE

Course Objective

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Following this course, participants will understand the equipment and materials utilised for hydraulic fracturing as well as an overview of job execution, key HSE issues, as well as potential problems.

Acid Stimulation is used during well operations, and this course offers an overview of acid fracturing, hydraulic fracture assistance, acid matrix treatments, scale removal and mud damage removal. The course will also focus on potential HSE risks. Gravel packing is a method of sand control which requires the pumping of sand in a controlled method using various carrying fluids, in this module we will look at the various types of gravel packing, such as OHGP, CHGP & HRWP.

Course Content

MODULE 1 – Overview & Hydraulic Fracturing

What is hydraulic fracturing
Hydraulic fracturing materials
Proppant selection

MODULE 2 – Equipment & Operations

Surface equipment
Job planning & execution
Common issues

MODULE 3 – Acid Stimulation – Gravel Packing

Types of acid and application methods
OHGP overview
CHGP & HRWP overview

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.