This Oil and Gas – Petroleum Engineering course examines the technologies and operational methods involved in creating a safe, stable hole as part of drilling operations. Completions, formation evaluation, stimulation, production, decommissioning and reclamation are also discussed.

10 Module Lessons:

Module 1: Drilling Basics

Introduction to the Drilling Basics
Pad Construction
Rigging Up
The Basic Mechanics of Drilling
Drilling Rig Interactive

Module 2: Anatomy of a Drill Site Part 2

Introduction to Drilling Systems and Design
Tools of the Trade
The Power System
The Hoisting System
The Rotation System
The Circulation System
Well Control and the Role of Drilling Fluids
Well Design

Module 3: The Drilling Process in Detail

Introduction to the Drilling Process in Detail
Drilling
Making Connections
Tripping
Wireline Tools
Cementing Casing
Assessing the Cement Job
Directional Drilling

Module 4: Potential Problems While Drilling

Introduction to Potential Problems While Drilling
Wellbore Instability
Lost Circulation
Blowouts
Stuck Pipe
Fishing
Hydrogen Sulfide during Drilling

Module 5: Formation Evaluation

Introduction to Formation Evaluation
Sample Coring
Mud Logging
Well Logging with Downhole Sensors
Formation Invasion and the Depth of Investigation
The Logging Tools
Drill Stem Tests
Well Log Interpretation
Core‐Log Correlation
Evaluating Production Potential
Completions

Module 6: Well Stimulation

Introduction to Stimulation
Why Stimulate?
Formation Damage
Acidizing
Stimulation in Unconventional Formations
Hydraulic Fracturing

Module 7: Hydraulic Fracturing Details

The Theory of Fracturing
Fracture Design and Implementation
Assessing Conditions Underground
Proppants
Fracturing Fluids
Fracturing Zones
Surface Setup
Advanced Fracture Monitoring
Managing Environmental Risks During Fracturing
Waste Water Treatment

Module 8: Production

Introduction to Production
Stages of Extraction
Getting to Know the Reservoir
Reservoir Volume Estimation
Artificial Lift
Oil and Gas Sales Contracts
Production Equipment Design and Installation
Enhanced Recovery Techniques

Module 9: Problems Encountered During Production

Introduction to Problems Encountered During Production
Fire Hazards
Surface Spills
Tank Safety
Hydrogen Sulfide during Production
Methane Leaks
Sand Production
Subsidence
Induced Seismicity

Module 10: Decommissioning & Reclamation

Introduction to Decommissioning & Reclamation
Plugging the Well
Surface Reclamation
Abandoned and Orphan Wells

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