Introduction to Drilling Technology (US) Training

• Explain how oil and gas are formed and how oil and gas deposits are identified

• Give an overview of the origins of hydrocarbons

• Give an overview of oil and gas supply and demand

• Give an overview of the costs involved in oil and gas production

• Explain how exploratory activities are undertaken

• Identify global oil and gas fields

• Explain the difference between Upstream vs. Downstream

• Identify the types of drilling rigs

• Describe what is meant by shallow water and deep water developments

• Identify different types and positioning of drilling equipment

• Describe the ram rig system

• Describe the role of the drill string and loose handling equipment

• Identify different well types and drilling sequences

• Describe how drilling sequences and equipment are used to establish the wellhead

• Describe the role of drilling mud and the circulation system

• Explain the process of cementing the well

• Explain the process of well completion

• Explain reservoir production mechanisms

• Give an overview of artificial lift systems

• Explain what is meant by well stimulation

• Provide an overview of well workover operations

• Explain the steps involved in the production, storage and transportation of hydrocarbons

• Give an overview of decommissioning obligations and solutions

• Describe the process of well plugging and abandonment

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones