INTRODUCTION TO DRILLING (DRL 328)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRL 328 | 2-3 Feb 2026 | Online | 1320 |
| DRL 328 | 23 – 24 Apr 2026 | Dubai | 1760 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
This two-day program is designed for professionals and non-drilling support executives who require a comprehensive introduction to drilling and well operations. It is particularly beneficial for new personnel and engineers seeking a solid foundation in drilling, including geologists, reservoir engineers, completion, production and process staff, and platform designers.
The course covers the fundamentals of drilling operations, including rig types, key procedures, and the roles of personnel involved in making drilling operations successful. It also provides an overview of well planning, target selection, well evaluation, and completion processes, with emphasis on maintaining safety and operational efficiency.
Common challenges encountered during drilling operations are examined, along with practical approaches to managing hazards and mitigating risks. In addition, the course introduces advanced drilling concepts, principles, and the latest technologies to provide participants with a broad and up-to-date understanding of the field.
COURSE OUTLINE
2 days
Day 1
o E&P Drilling Industry
o Petroleum Geology and Drilling Operations
o Organization of Drilling Operations
oDrilling Fundamentals
o Preliminaries of Well Design
o Types of Wells (Directional Profile)
o Basic/ Critical Drilling Equipment Used
Day 2
o The Drilling Process
o Evaluating and Completing the Well
o Well Integrity in Drilling Operations
o Well Cycle Problems/ Operations Risks
o Drilling Cost Calculations– Well Costing
o Supply Chain considerations
New Technology Adaptation
INSTRUCTOR
Peter Aird
Peter Aird, C.Eng, CMarEng, FIMarEST, has over 40 years of experience as a drilling, well engineering, and operations specialist. He began his career with Shell International (1980–1987) as a drilling supervisor, later moving into staff-based engineering roles with Shell and BP between 1987 and 1993. From 1993 to 2005, he expanded his expertise through global consultancy assignments, working on deepwater, HPHT, exploration and appraisal frontier wells, and complex deepwater horizontal development drilling projects. His international experience spans Southeast Asia (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and China), the North Atlantic (West of Britain, Norway, Faroe Islands, and Greenland), the Black Sea, the South Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and West Africa. From 2005 onward, he held senior staff, consultancy, and advisory leadership roles in specialist drilling engineering with operating companies including Kerr-McGee, Maersk, Marathon Oil, Cairn Energy (UK), ONGC (India), Centrica (Norway), and Providence Resources (Ireland). During this period, he further refined his expertise across subsea, horizontal, platform infill, HPHT, deepwater, and ultra-deepwater drilling projects.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
New Personnel and New Engineers requiring a solid grounding in drilling operations– such as Geologists, Reservoir Engineers, Completion, Production and Process Staff, Platform Designers.
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This course will ensure you are better skilled to:
o Know the drilling processes, language and role in the Oil and Gas industry.
o Learn the various roles and responsibilities such as the E&P team and on-site drilling team.
o Become familiar with the drilling operations.
o Have a greater awareness of the major cost components, logistical, technical and safety considerations.
o Examine typical uncertainties, risks and problems inherent in drilling operations.
o Gain invaluable insights into latest drilling techniques, technologies, ideas and market.
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Ph.D. students, group and early bird registrants are eligible to DISCOUNT!
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