Applied Drilling Engineering (DRL 341)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRL341 | 3 – 6 Nov 2026 | Online | 2640 |
| DRL341 | 7 – 10 Sep 2026 | Stavanger | 3520 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course covers a broad range of drilling and well optimization topics, including fundamental optimization concepts, various optimization techniques, hydraulic optimization, nozzle selection criteria, weight on bit (WOB) optimization for both diamond and roller cone bits, rotary speed optimization, and hydraulic optimization using specialized downhole tools. Additional subjects include well cost estimation and minimum-cost casing design. The program emphasizes the application of algorithms and optimization methods across different stages of drilling and well completion operations. It also introduces modern modeling approaches, including data-driven techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, applied to real-world drilling challenges. The course concludes with a team-based project presentation, where participants analyze and solve a practical problem assigned at the beginning of the program, integrating the concepts and tools covered throughout the course.
COURSE OUTLINE
4days
Day 1
o Optimization Overview
o Well Planning: Key in Drilling Optimization
o Bit & BHA records
o Drilling parameter records
oWellbore problems and non productive time events
o Stick diagrams
o Bits
oBHA and Drill Pipe
Day 2
o Drilling Rig- Major Factor in Drilling Optimization
o Wellpath Optimization
Day 3
oDrilling Fluid Optimization
oHydraulic Optimization
oConventional Managed Pressure Drilling
oDual Gradient Drilling
oRiserless Mud Recovery
oControlled Mud Level
Day 4
oDrilling Parameters Optimization
oShale Stabilization – Optimization
oReal-time Optimization
oInflux
oStuck Pipe
oWellbore Stability
oVibration
oInadequate Hole Cleaning
oWell Cost Optimization
oWellbore Size Optimization
oFlat Time Optimization
INSTRUCTOR
Dr.Robello Samuel
Dr.Robello Samuel is a Chief Technical Advisor and Senior Technology Fellow who has been with Halliburton since 1998. He began his career working on drilling rigs as a drilling engineer and has accumulated more than 40 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a research and engineering leader in well engineering, with broader expertise in cyber-physical systems and artificial engineering intelligence. He is a Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), an SPE Distinguished Lecturer, and a recipient of both the SPE Gulf Coast Drilling Engineering Award and the SPE International Drilling Engineering Award. He is also an SPE/AIME Honorary Member. In addition to his industry role, he has served as an adjunct professor for 18 years at the University of Houston and for 5 years at the University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles. He has authored more than 243 technical papers and holds 94 U.S. patents and 115 international patents.
Dr. Samuel is a frequent keynote speaker at major industry conferences and corporate forums and is widely recognized as one of the leading contributors to the advancement of drilling engineering research and practice. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Petroleum Engineering, all from the University of Tulsa.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
Drilling engineers, well operations personnel, who would like to gain greater understanding of mud motor design and, their applications in drilling.
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, participants will
oEnable to understand the general technics of drilling optimization
oLearn how to use algorithms to solve different types of optimization programs
oInvestigate the maximization and minimization of objective functions, and the role of drilling parameters.
oHelp to optimize the design drillstring and casings
oDesign considerations, and optimized operational aspects of drilling
oUnderstand the error modeling the optimization methodologies
oUnderstand the problems encountered for optimization during realtime operations
oAlso materials related to current technologies with real-world examples
REGISTER
Registration is now OPEN!
Ph.D. students, group and early bird registrants are eligible to DISCOUNT!
For more details and registration please send email to: register@petro-teach.com
REQUEST IN HOUSE
Would you like a PetroTeach training course delivered at a time or location to suit you?
click for request in house