An intensive professional development training course on
Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Technologies and Operations
Advanced Drilling Control Techniques for Challenging Formations and Narrow Pressure Windows
Why Choose Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Technologies and Operations Training Course?
As oil and gas exploration ventures into increasingly complex geological environments, conventional drilling practices are often inadequate to manage unpredictable pressure regimes and formation integrity challenges. Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) has emerged as a critical technology that allows operators to precisely manage annular pressure profiles, reduce non-productive time, and enhance safety and efficiency in high-risk wells. This Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Technologies and Operations training course offers technical professionals an in-depth understanding of MPD principles, equipment, operational procedures, and real-world applications. Through detailed analysis and case studies, participants will gain the skills needed to plan, operate, and troubleshoot MPD systems in onshore and offshore environments.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles, classifications, and benefits of MPD
- Identify and operate key components of MPD systems
- Analyze pressure profiles and determine correct pressure control strategies
- Apply MPD techniques to mitigate common drilling hazards (kicks, loss circulation, etc.)
- Evaluate the economic and operational feasibility of MPD in field operations
Who is this Training Course for?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Drilling Engineers
- Well Control Engineers
- Rig Supervisors and Toolpushers
- Wellsite Operations Engineers
- Mud Engineers and Pressure Control Technicians
- Technical specialists involved in complex or HPHT well planning
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.
The Course Content
- Introduction to MPD and its evolution
- Key differences between MPD and conventional drilling
- Types of MPD (CBHP, PMCD, DGD, PRMP)
- Overview of MPD applications and benefits
- Rotating control devices (RCDs)
- Choke manifold systems
- Backpressure pumps and control software
- Data acquisition and automation in MPD systems
- Pressure management concepts
- Annular pressure profile and control
- Equivalent circulating density (ECD) modeling
- Integration of MPD with real-time monitoring systems
- MPD planning, implementation, and commissioning
- Transitioning to MPD from conventional drilling
- Well control considerations and kick detection
- Safety protocols, risk management, and HAZOPs
- MPD in HPHT and narrow margin wells
- Lessons learned from failures and successful implementations
- Economics of MPD: cost vs benefit
- Group exercise: MPD design and operations plan
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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