Directional Drilling Course
This course equips you with essential expertise in directional drilling, covering trajectory planning, BHA selection, MWD surveys, DLS adherence, and risk mitigation strategies. Develop the ability to construct safer, more productive wells and take assured decisions in demanding oil and gas drilling scenarios across various terrains.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in planning and executing precise well paths from kick-off point selection to target hit. Master trajectory calculations for TVD and MD, BHA configurations, MWD survey analysis, build rates and DLS standards, alongside risk management, well control measures, and streamlined planning processes adapted for challenging fields to boost efficiency, safety, and compliance in every operation.
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Develop skills
- Design well paths by calculating TVD, MD, DLS, and targets for secure and effective drilling.
- Optimise BHA components like motors, RSS, and tools to achieve directional goals swiftly.
- Master surveys using MWD and gyro data with quality checks for precise well positioning.
- Control risks including torque, drag, stability issues, kicks, and local regulations.
- Create comprehensive drilling programmes with detailed reports ready for field implementation.
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