Course Code: OGC 3120
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Advanced Drilling operation
Course Sector:
Oil, Gas and Chemical
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13 - 17 Jul 2025
5 Days
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
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06 - 10 Oct 2025
5 Days
Abu Dhabi, UAE
$4,250
Introduction
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Advanced Drilling Operations

Advanced Drilling Operations are critical for enhancing efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in complex drilling projects within the oil and gas industry. As drilling environments become more challenging, it is essential to apply advanced techniques, innovative technologies, and strategic problem-solving to optimize operations. Understanding the complexities of directional drilling, deepwater operations, and high-pressure environments is crucial for reducing operational risks and maximizing productivity. Mastery in advanced drilling practices ensures sustainable operations and contributes to long-term project success. 

This 5-day training program provides an in-depth exploration of Advanced Drilling Operations. Each day is dedicated to a key topic, from advanced drilling techniques and equipment to well control, risk management, and emerging technologies. The course blends theoretical insights with practical applications, ensuring participants develop the skills needed for high-performance drilling.

Training Course Methodology 

This course is designed to be interactive and participatory, and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to function effectively and efficiently. The course will use sessions, exercises, and case applications, and presentation about proven-by-practice methods, new insights and ideas about the topic and its effects in a corporate world.

Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
  • Understand advanced drilling techniques and their applications.
  • Develop skills for managing complex and high-risk drilling operations.
  • Gain knowledge of advanced drilling equipment and technologies.
  • Learn strategies for effective well control and risk mitigation.
  • Explore future trends and innovations in drilling operations.
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Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes

Advanced Drilling Techniques

  •          Overview of advanced drilling methodologies.
  •         Directional and horizontal drilling fundamentals.
  •         Extended reach drilling (ERD) concepts.
  •         Managed pressure drilling (MPD) techniques.
  •         Underbalanced drilling operations.
  •         Challenges and solutions in complex well paths.
  •         Case studies of successful advanced drilling projects.

Drilling Equipment and Technology

  •          Overview of advanced drilling rigs and components.
  •         Innovations in drill bit technology.
  •         Automation and digitalization in drilling.
  •         Advanced mud systems and fluid management.
  •         Casing and cementing technologies for complex wells.
  •         Real-time data acquisition tools.
  •         Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting strategies.

Well Control and Safety Management

  •          Principles of well control in advanced drilling.
  •         Blowout prevention systems (BOP) and operations.
  •         Well control techniques for high-pressure environments.
  •         Emergency response planning and execution.
  •         HSE protocols and regulatory compliance.
  •         Simulation exercises for well control scenarios.
  •         Continuous improvement strategies for safety management.

Risk Management in Drilling Operations

  •          Identifying and assessing operational risks.
  •         Strategies for risk mitigation and hazard control.
  •         Contingency planning for complex drilling projects.
  •         Managing environmental risks and sustainability considerations.
  •         Stakeholder communication and risk reporting.
  •         Analyzing past incidents for proactive risk reduction.
  •         Building resilient and adaptable drilling plans.

Emerging Technologies and Future Trends

  •          Introduction to AI and machine learning in drilling operations.
  •         Utilizing big data for drilling optimization.
  •         Robotics and remote operations in complex drilling environments.
  •         Innovations in deepwater and ultra-deepwater drilling.
  •         Sustainable drilling technologies and practices.
  •         Preparing for future challenges in drilling operations.

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BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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