Drilling Problems

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This course is describing occurrences, preventive measures and remedial actions for common down
hole drilling problems. Addresses considerations involved in drilling abnormal pressures, working in sour gas environments and planning fishing operations. The course also discusses procedures for optimizing bit hydraulics, bit weight and rotary speed to attain minimum cost drilling, emphasizes importance of the mud system in meeting well objectives.

By the end of the course, the participants are able to:

Understanding and anticipating drilling problems, understanding their causes, and planning solutions are necessary for overall-well-cost control and for successfully reaching the target zone.
This chapter addresses these problems, possible solutions, and, in some cases, preventive measures.

Lost circulation of drilling fluid.
Sticking and torque pipe.
Blowouts of fluids and gases.
Controlling hole deviation.
Sloughing or caving shale.
Bridging.
Twist off.
Going back to bottom.
Vertical well drilling.
Pipe washout.
Drill string plug.

This course is suited for Oil and gas management, engineers involved in the design and management of offshore LNG facilities. This could also include finance personnel, field operational and maintenance staff, field evaluation engineers, financiers, legal staff and board members.