Well Control: Principles and Practice

Overview

Kick detection, shut-in and kill methods taught through pressure calculations and simulator-style scenarios.

Objectives

• Calculate hydrostatic and formation pressures in psi
• recognise kick warning signs
• apply Driller's and Wait & Weight methods
• complete a kill sheet

Who should attend

Drillers, toolpushers, drilling engineers and well-site supervisors.

Training methodology

Instructor-led sessions, worked field examples, case studies from operating assets, group exercises and a final assessment.

Programme outline

1. Day 1Pressure fundamentals and gradients
2. Day 2Kick causes and warning signs
3. Day 3Shut-in procedures and BOP equipment
4. Day 4Kill methods and kill sheet
5. Day 5Complications and case reviews