Directional Drilling Course
This course provides hands-on training in directional drilling techniques tailored for West Texas operations, focusing on precise well trajectory planning, execution, and risk management to enhance safety and efficiency.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Directional Drilling Course equips you with practical skills to plan and execute precise well trajectories, from selecting the kick-off point to landing at the target. You'll learn about trajectory geometry, calculations for true vertical depth and measured depth, bottom hole assembly design, measurement-while-drilling surveys, build rates and dogleg severity compliance, as well as risk mitigation, well control, and straightforward planning processes adapted for West Texas to boost performance, safety, and regulatory compliance on every project.
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Develop skills
- Wellpath design: plan true vertical depth, measured depth, dogleg severity, and targets for safe and efficient trajectories.
- BHA optimization: select motors, rotary steerable systems, and tools to achieve directional objectives quickly.
- Survey mastery: apply measurement-while-drilling and gyro data, quality control, and corrections for accurate well placement.
- Risk control: manage torque, drag, stability, kicks, and community constraints.
- Integrated planning: deliver drilling programs ready for West Texas and clear reports.
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