HPHT Operational Awareness And Drilling Challenges

Ref : OAG_HPHT_10
DURATION :
05 Days

This course covers all major aspects of HPHT well construction projects. It covers the theories, technicalities and practicalities of HPHT wells complete with impending risks and challenges. This course is also equipped with case studies on both successful HPHT well projects and the mistakes of past projects. Special emphasis is placed on Geopressure detection analysis. There are also practical exercises and assessments throughout this course with interactive discussion to meet the specific needs of all the participants.
This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and understanding on ways to overcome the challenges and risks in HPHT wells while elevating the effectiveness of their HPHT wells practices, giving special emphasis on methods to detect and analysis Geopressures in HPHT wells.
This focus of this training is more than merely imparting technical knowledge; it works on improving communications and personal focus. At the end of this HPHT training, the attendees will have obtained a much improved understanding of the challenges which will be faced and the mitigations required to minimize the probability of failure. Team building, safety leadership and communication skills are key elements addressed in the course.

Audience

Drilling Employees who will involve in drilling HPHT Wells

Prerequisites

At least 5 years of experience in well construction and understanding of HTHP well issues. Drilling Employees who will involve in drilling HPHT Wells

Day 1
• Introduction
• HPHT Overview - Defining the HPHT Environment
• Geological & Geophysical Aspects of Abnormal Pressures
• Highlights of Previous Challenges Faced in HPHT Wells
• Understanding the Differences Between HPHT Drilling and Normal Well Operations
• Domino Theory
Day 2
• Operational Front End Planning Requirements
• HPHT Drilling Practices
• HPHT Specific Equipment Overview
• Ensuring Mitigation of Challenges Faced in Earlier HPHT Wells
• Losses/Gains - Understanding Supercharging, Frac Fills, Ballooning
• HPHT Well Control - on bottom, while stripping, out of hole
Day 3
• Drilling Definitions
• Water versus Oil Based Muds
• Gas Solubility Effects in an Oil Based Mud
• Fingerprinting the Well
• Alternative Drilling Fluids
• Pit Discipline
Day 4
• Ensuring a Highly Visible Safety Culture
• Managed Pressure Drilling
• Applications in HPHT Operations
• Case History - Lessons Learned from Macondo
• WellCasing Design Considerations in HPHT Wells

Day 5
• HPHT New Technology for Formation Evaluation
• Cementing Practices
• HPHT Testing Practices
• Course Review and Wrap Up