About the Advanced Drilling Technology Course

​Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Advanced Drilling Technology course delivers a strategic and comprehensive approach to modern drilling operations.​ It equips you with the knowledge and skills to plan, execute, and optimize drilling projects in diverse and challenging environments.

Our Advanced Drilling Technology course covers well planning, drilling fluid management, advanced well control, and bottom hole assembly design. It highlights modern diagnostic methods and computer programs used in well design. This enables you to accurately assess wellbore conditions and develop effective drilling strategies. You can also develop practical expertise in resolving drilling problems such as stuck pipe, lost circulation, and well kicks, while optimizing drilling performance.

Through a mix of theory and practical case studies, our course helps you confidently manage complex drilling operations, mitigate risks, and apply cost-effective, durable solutions. It also equips you to extend well life and enhance operational safety while meeting today’s demand for efficient and sustainable resource extraction.

Advanced Drilling Technology Course Objectives

​By the end of this Advanced Drilling Technology training course, participants will be able to:​

• Apply advanced drilling techniques to maximize rate of penetration (ROP) while minimizing drilling costs.
• Identify and resolve stuck pipe issues through optimized hole cleaning and by addressing the impact of various drilling parameters on hole stability.
• Design and optimize drill strings, including proper selection and application of BOP systems, wellheads, and associated equipment.
• Develop bit and hydraulics programs, including nozzle selection and bit type optimization, to improve drilling efficiency.
• Effectively design bottom hole assemblies (BHA) for directional, horizontal, and deviated wells, ensuring optimal wellbore deviation control.
• Recognize well control issues and apply Mud Logging principles to monitor and address wellbore stability, kick detection, and well integrity.
• Optimize drilling fluid systems, including mud properties and circulation system design, to improve hole cleaning and wellbore stability.
• Reduce well costs and extend the life of the well by integrating best practices in well planning, drilling optimization, and risk management.

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Advanced Drilling Technology Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of drilling operations, including:

• Drilling Engineers
• Well Site Supervisors
• Drilling Contractors
• Drilling Supervisors
• Trainee Drillers
• Rig Engineers
• Operations Engineers
• Project Managers
• Mud Engineers
• Field Engineers involved in well planning, optimization, and well control.

Advanced Drilling Technology Course Outline

Module 1: Drilling Hole Problems and Practical Solutions

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Identifying and addressing drilling hole problems, including stuck pipe and lost circulation
• Causes and prevention of stuck pipe: formation, mechanical, and drilling parameter-related factors
• Recommended best practices for hole cleaning to prevent stuck pipe
• Overview of fishing tools and techniques for resolving stuck pipe issues
• Types of lost circulation, including severe and non-severe, and how to address them
• Materials used to control lost circulation and methods for preventing reservoir damage
• Advanced plug-setting techniques to heal severe loss issues
• Procedures and recommendations for managing losses in and outside the reservoir

Module 2: Preventing Washout and Twist-off

• Prevention of washouts and their impact on well integrity
• Analyzing true pressure loss during washouts and methods to prevent washout-related issues
• Optimizing bit selection for efficient hole cleaning and hydraulics, including nozzle selection
• Types of bits: rolling cutter bits, polycrystalline diamond bits (PDC), and their performance in various well conditions
• Running bits in the hole and drilling out cement plugs
• Terminology related to bit wear and optimizing bit performance
• Drill string dynamics, vibration control, and optimizing bit runs
• Key factors in BHA and drill string design, including casing seat selection and BOP equipment

Module 3: Drilling Fluids Planning and Control

• The role of drilling fluids in wellbore stability, hole cleaning, and hydraulic optimization
• Calculating lifting capacity and understanding pressure losses in the circulating system and ECD (equivalent circulating density)
• Evaluating drilling fluid properties, including mud weight, viscosity, and fluid loss, to optimize drilling performance
• Techniques for controlling seepage losses and preventing mud-related formation damage
• Addressing drilling fluid-related problems to enhance penetration rates and wellbore integrity

Module 4: Well Control and Hydro-dynamic Pressure

• Overview of well control phases and procedures for preventing well kicks
• Understanding the concept of hydro-dynamic pressure and its effect on drilling operations
• Calculating equivalent circulating density (ECD) and maintaining mud weight to prevent well kicks
• Techniques for kick detection during drilling and tripping operations
• Procedures for managing kicks, including diverter guidelines, well control kill procedures, and pressure monitoring
• Addressing underground blowouts and the application of the third-line defense mechanisms
• Practical exercises in kick detection, well control, and Mud Logging techniques for real-time monitoring

Module 5: Planning Including Mud Logging Requirements

• Introduction to modern Mud Logging units and their integration into drilling operations
• Importance of gas analysis, cutting evaluation, and shale bulk density in wellbore condition monitoring
• The role of drilling models and petrophysical measurements in optimizing drilling operations
• Selection criteria for Mud Logging services based on operational needs and well conditions
• Workshop to address common drilling problems, review drilling data, and develop solutions to optimize well performance

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.