Directional Drilling Course
Gain comprehensive skills in directional drilling, covering well trajectory planning, BHA selection, MWD surveys, DLS adherence, and risk management. Develop the ability to construct safer, more productive wells and take assured decisions in challenging oil and gas drilling scenarios across diverse environments.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire hands-on expertise in directional drilling to design and execute precise well paths, from kick-off point selection to target hit. Master trajectory calculations for TVD and MD, BHA configurations, MWD survey techniques, build rates, DLS standards, along with risk assessment, well control measures, and structured planning processes suited for West Texas operations to boost efficiency, safety, and compliance in all projects.
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Develop skills
- Wellpath planning: Design TVD, MD, DLS, and targets for secure and optimal trajectories.
- BHA enhancement: Choose motors, RSS, and tools to achieve directional goals swiftly.
- Survey proficiency: Utilise MWD/gyro data with quality checks for precise well positioning.
- Risk management: Handle torque, drag, stability, kicks, and local regulations effectively.
- Holistic planning: Create drilling programmes and detailed reports ready for West Texas.
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