Oil & Gas Extraction Training

Section 1: Introduction to Oil and Gas

• Describe the formation of oil and gas

• Identify the principal types of geological features that contain oil and gas

• Explain how oil and gas migrates through rock

• Explain how oil and gas becomes trapped

• Identify the different types of traps

• Describe the different types of traps

Section 2: Principles and Methods of Oil and Gas Exploration

• Explain the purpose of oil and gas exploration

• Identify the principal methods of exploration

• Describe the principal methods of exploration

• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods of exploration

• Describe the main environmental issues that arise when exploring for oil and gas

Section 3: Drilling

• Identify the different types of drilling rigs

• Describe the different types of drilling rigs

• Identify the main components of a drilling rig

• Describe the main components of a drilling rig

• Explain how the drilling process works

• Identify the principal types of drilling

• Describe the principal types of drilling

• Explain the benefits, constraints and limitations of the different drilling techniques

• Identify the people who are most active in the drilling operation process

• Identify some recent drilling techniques

Section 4: Well Completion

• Identify the steps that must be taken to complete a well

• Identify the different types of well casing

• Identify the different types of completions

• Explain how perforations are created in wells

• Identify the different well completion activities that must be considered

• Identify the factors that affect well completion design

• Describe the factors that affect well completion design

Section 5: Wellheads and Christmas Trees

• Explain the purpose of a wellhead

• Identify the main components of a wellhead

• Describe the main components of a wellhead

• Explain the functions of a Christmas tree

• Explain the operation of a Christmas tree

• Describe a subsea wellhead

• Explain the operation of a subsea Christmas tree

Section 6: Artificial Lift

• Identify the three main types of artificial lifts

• Describe a gas lift system

• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of gas lift

• Describe electric submersible pumps

• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of electric submersible pumps

• Describe the beam pumping system

• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of beam pumps

Section 7: Stimulation Methods and Enhanced Oil Recovery

• Define well stimulation

• Identify the different well stimulation methods

• Describe the different well stimulation methods

• Define enhanced oil recovery

• Identify the different EOR techniques

• Explain the operation of the different EOR techniques

• Explain the operational and commercial considerations of each of the EOR techniques

Section 8: Unconventional Oil and Gas Recovery

• Define unconventional oil and gas recovery

• Identify the various unconventional methods of recovery

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods of recovery

Once you have completed each section of 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 section and have a pass mark of 80%.

• Internet Access - Users will need a computer or device with a web browser and an internet connection.

• System - Runs on desktop computers and tablets. Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10 and MAC OS. Apple Tablets running IOS 11.

• Browser - Runs on Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari, no plug-ins required

• Minimum browser size - 1024x672

• Audio – Requires speaker or headphones.

• Notes - Not suitable for smartphones