BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Merlin ERD - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Merlin ERD X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://merlinerd.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Merlin ERD REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241108 DTSTAMP:20260425T132945 CREATED:20241203T120728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T120935Z UID:25014-1730764800-1731023999@merlinerd.com SUMMARY:Abu Dhabi\, UAE\, Classroom-based\, Horizontal and High Angle Engineering and Operations Course DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Discuss your training requirements now\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Upskill with Merlin and learn to drill further\, faster\, more efficiently.\nDue to the increased challenges and numerous procedural revisions associated with high angle wells\, educating personnel on how to identify issues before they become problems is crucial in delivering a successful deviated well. Invest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin’s Horizontal & High Angle Operations & Engineering Training Course. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Example Schedule\n\nTue: 8am – 16.30pm\nWed: 8am – 16.30pm\nThu: 8am – 16.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 8.5 hours including 3 short breaks and 1 hour for lunch. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Schedule\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nIntroduction & Objectives\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \nTorque & Drag & buckling\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \nRig Equipment & drill pipe\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n \n \n \nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n \n \n \nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIntroduction & Objectives\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \nTorque & Drag & buckling\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \nRig Equipment & drill pipe\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Highly recommended course\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Discuss your training requirements now URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/abu-dhabi-uae-classroom-based-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course/ LOCATION:Abu Dhabi CATEGORIES:English,ERD,Face to Face ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ABU-DHABI-F2F.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230511 DTSTAMP:20260425T132945 CREATED:20221026T155833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T132710Z UID:22736-1683504000-1683763199@merlinerd.com SUMMARY:Houston\, US\, Classroom Based\, Horizontal and High Angle Engineering and Operations Course DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Upskill with Merlin and learn to drill further\, faster\, more efficiently.\nOur industry-leading school is essential for anyone planning or drilling long lateral\, extended reach or complex wells – regardless of your basin or field. You will learn how to mitigate the key drilling risks associated with these types of wells\, as well as understanding the factors in planning and execution which drive success. We believe in education; being able to identify issues before they become problems is crucial for delivering successful wells. \nInvest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin’s Horizontal & High Angle Operations & Engineering Training Course. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 16.30pm\nTue: 8am – 16.30pm\nWed: 8am – 16.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 8.5 hours including 3 short breaks and 1 hour for lunch. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Schedule\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nIntroduction & Objectives\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \nTorque & Drag & buckling\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \nRig Equipment & drill pipe\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n \n \n \nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n \n \n \nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIntroduction & Objectives\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \nTorque & Drag & buckling\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \nRig Equipment & drill pipe\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/houston-us-classroom-based-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course/ LOCATION:Houston\, Texas CATEGORIES:English,ERD,Face to Face ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CLASSROOM-TRAINING-COMPLEX-DRILLING.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021 DTSTAMP:20260425T132945 CREATED:20211209T142234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T161228Z UID:20944-1665964800-1666310399@merlinerd.com SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Managed Pressure Drilling Course - East Hemisphere DESCRIPTION:Get In Touch\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n   \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Overview\nMerlin’s open seat MPD training course is designed to ensure that well construction personnel\, from the drilling engineer to the drilling manager are up to speed on the fundamental factors which lead to successfully planned and executed managed pressure drilling operations. We often see drilling teams bring in external parties to support or manage these operations\, commonly through lack of experience in the core team. Our course is designed to plug the gaps\, ensuring that the team is aware of the benefits of various MPD techniques\, how these apply to their specific well scenario and how to ensure the benefits are fully realised. \nThe course is delivered over a period of 5 half-days and taught online\, leaving some time available for your day job. Topics include deep dives into the drivers for MPD use\, types of MPD systems\, the design criteria associated with each type\, how to decide which system to use\, management of anchor points\, well control considerations\, equipment specifications and much more. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n What will I learn?\n\nWhat is MPD? Where and how can I use it?\nBenefits and risks of using a particular MPD technique.\nData required to run MPD simulations.\nHow to select anchor points and design a well around them.\nHow does MPD impact fluid design and well control?\nUnderstand the equipment and the external standards associated with it.\nIssues associated with the design\, specification and management of an MPD equipment spread.\nDeepwater project planning and considerations.\nIn depth analysis of Constant Bottom Hole Pressure\, Pressurised Mud Cap\, Continuous Circulating and Controlled Mud Line MPD techniques.\nAnd much more….\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 12.30pm\nTue: 8am – 12.30pm\nWed: 8am – 12.30pm\nThu: 8am – 12.30pm\nFri: 8am – 12.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 4.5 hours. Actual start times will vary based on the geographical location of delegates. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nDrilling Engineers\, Superintendents and Managers involved in planning and executing MPD projects.\nKey third party personnel who are impacted by the use of MPD on their well or project.\nWellsite personnel planning to use MPD systems or who will be exposed to MPD systems on location.\nAnyone that wants a better understanding of MPD\, to learn more about the many applications available.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Schedule\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 4\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 5\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nConventional drilling vs. MPD / closed loop drilling / golden rules of MPD\nMPD applications / when and where to use them\nDrivers for MPD / pros and cons of using MPD\nMPD design objectives / MPD IADC classification system\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \nFluids Basics / rheology models / weighted fluid systems / clear fluid & 2-phase systems\nSurface back pressure (SBP) MPD design / data requirements / limitations / design steps / swab-surge / anchor point selection / design parameters\nAdvantages of SBP MPD – ballooning / constant bottom hole pressure (CBHP) / wellbore stability (WBS) / narrow windows / ERD / HPHT / pressure profiling\nWell control (WC) / MPD v conventional /  influx management envelope (IME) /challenges with  MPD WC (rig & operator)\nMPD standards and references / classifications & requirements\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \nMPD project planning / rig surveys / drawings and layouts / risk assessments / HAZID – HAZOP / equipment preparation / spares\nMPD equipment: RCDs / chokes / meters / valves / PRVs / NRVs\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \nDeepwater: above tension ring (ATR)  / below tenstion ring (BTR) / other equipment\nRig surveys / drawing and layout diagrams / temporary installation design and planning / standard operating procedures (SOPs) and limitations\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \nPressurised mud cap drilling (PMCD) / subsurface drivers / design and planning / limitations / SOPs\nTripping / completions with PMCD – gunk plugs / mud capping /  downhole deployment valve’s (DDV)\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nConventional drilling vs. MPD / closed loop drilling / golden rules of MPD\nMPD applications / when and where to use them\nDrivers for MPD / pros and cons of using MPD\nMPD design objectives / MPD IADC classification system\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nFluids Basics / rheology models / weighted fluid systems / clear fluid & 2-phase systems\nSurface back pressure (SBP) MPD design / data requirements / limitations / design steps / swab-surge / anchor point selection / design parameters\nAdvantages of SBP MPD – ballooning / constant bottom hole pressure (CBHP) / wellbore stability (WBS) / narrow windows / ERD / HPHT / pressure profiling\nWell control (WC) / MPD v conventional /  influx management envelope (IME) /challenges with  MPD WC (rig & operator)\nMPD standards and references / classifications & requirements\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nMPD project planning / rig surveys / drawings and layouts / risk assessments / HAZID – HAZOP / equipment preparation / spares\nMPD equipment: RCDs / chokes / meters / valves / PRVs / NRVs\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nDeepwater: above tension ring (ATR)  / below tenstion ring (BTR) / other equipment\nRig surveys / drawing and layout diagrams / temporary installation design and planning / standard operating procedures (SOPs) and limitations\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nPressurised mud cap drilling (PMCD) / subsurface drivers / design and planning / limitations / SOPs\nTripping / completions with PMCD – gunk plugs / mud capping /  downhole deployment valve’s (DDV)\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Get In Touch\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-managed-pressure-drilling-course-5/ LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,MPD,MPD,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MPD-images.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923 DTSTAMP:20260425T132945 CREATED:20211110T161013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T130718Z UID:20665-1663545600-1663891199@merlinerd.com SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Horizontal and High Angle Engineering and Operations Course - West Hemisphere DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Overview\nPainful experience has shown that even the most robust drilling programme can fail through incorrect implementation techniques. \nDue to the increased challenges and numerous procedural revisions associated with high angle wells\, educating personnel on how to identify issues before they become problems is crucial in delivering a successful deviated well \nInvest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin ERD’s Horizontal & High Angle Operations & Engineering Training Course. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 12.30pm\nTue: 8am – 12.30pm\nWed: 8am – 12.30pm\nThu: 8am – 12.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 4.5 hours. Actual start times will vary based on the geographical location of delegates. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Schedule\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Session 1 – Introduction and Fundamentals\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2 – Fundamentals\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Session 3 – Operations\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Session 4 – Engineering and Stuck Pipe Avoidance\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nConnection Practices\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1 – Introduction and Fundamentals\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 2 – Fundamentals\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 3 – Operations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nConnection Practices\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 4 – Engineering and Stuck Pipe Avoidance\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course-5/ LOCATION:Western Hemisphere CATEGORIES:English,ERD,Online,Western Hemisphere ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Complex-drilling-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220811 DTSTAMP:20260425T132945 CREATED:20211111T095916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T081335Z UID:20704-1659916800-1660175999@merlinerd.com SUMMARY:Houston\, TX\, Open Seat\, Horizontal and High Angle Engineering and Operations Course DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Overview\nPainful experience has shown that even the most robust drilling programme can fail through incorrect implementation techniques. \nDue to the increased challenges and numerous procedural revisions associated with high angle wells\, educating personnel on how to identify issues before they become problems is crucial in delivering a successful deviated well \nInvest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin ERD’s Horizontal & High Angle Operations & Engineering Training Course. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 16.30pm\nTue: 8am – 16.30pm\nWed: 8am – 16.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 8.5 hours including 3 short breaks and 1 hour for lunch. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Schedule\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nIntroduction & Objectives\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \nTorque & Drag & buckling\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \nRig Equipment & drill pipe\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n \n \n \nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n \n \n \nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nIntroduction & Objectives\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \nTorque & Drag & buckling\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \nRig Equipment & drill pipe\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/houston-tx-open-seat-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course-2/ LOCATION:Houston\, Texas CATEGORIES:English,ERD,Face to Face ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Complex-drilling-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220610 DTSTAMP:20260425T132945 CREATED:20211110T141227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T090939Z UID:20633-1654473600-1654819199@merlinerd.com SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Horizontal and High Angle Engineering and Operations Course - East Hemisphere DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Overview\nPainful experience has shown that even the most robust drilling programme can fail through incorrect implementation techniques. \nDue to the increased challenges and numerous procedural revisions associated with high angle wells\, educating personnel on how to identify issues before they become problems is crucial in delivering a successful deviated well \nInvest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin ERD’s Horizontal & High Angle Operations & Engineering Training Course. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 12.30pm\nTue: 8am – 12.30pm\nWed: 8am – 12.30pm\nThu: 8am – 12.30pm\nFri: 8am – 12.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 4.5 hours. Actual start times will vary based on the geographical location of delegates. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Schedule\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 4\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 5\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nERD Well Planning\nKey considerations when designing any challenging well. \n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nRig Equipment\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \n\nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n\nVibration\nWhat are the causes of downhole vibration and their effect on the hole and BHA. Tips to avoid failures. \n\nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \n\nDirectional Surveying\nUnderstand the technology behind common survey tools and how to apply them to minimise positional errors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nERD Well Planning\nKey considerations when designing any challenging well. \n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nRig Equipment\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \n\nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n\nVibration\nWhat are the causes of downhole vibration and their effect on the hole and BHA. Tips to avoid failures. \n\nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \n\nDirectional Surveying\nUnderstand the technology behind common survey tools and how to apply them to minimise positional errors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course-2/ LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,ERD,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Complex-drilling-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520 DTSTAMP:20260425T132945 CREATED:20211209T141356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T143459Z UID:20948-1652659200-1653004799@merlinerd.com SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Managed Pressure Drilling Course - East Hemisphere DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Overview\nMerlin’s open seat MPD training course is designed to ensure that well construction personnel\, from the drilling engineer to the drilling manager are up to speed on the fundamental factors which lead to successfully planned and executed managed pressure drilling operations. We often see drilling teams bring in external parties to support or manage these operations\, commonly through lack of experience in the core team. Our course is designed to plug the gaps\, ensuring that the team is aware of the benefits of various MPD techniques\, how these apply to their specific well scenario and how to ensure the benefits are fully realised. \nThe course is delivered over a period of 5 half-days and taught online\, leaving some time available for your day job. Topics include deep dives into the drivers for MPD use\, types of MPD systems\, the design criteria associated with each type\, how to decide which system to use\, management of anchor points\, well control considerations\, equipment specifications and much more. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n What will I learn?\n\nWhat is MPD? Where and how can I use it?\nBenefits and risks of using a particular MPD technique.\nData required to run MPD simulations.\nHow to select anchor points and design a well around them.\nHow does MPD impact fluid design and well control?\nUnderstand the equipment and the external standards associated with it.\nIssues associated with the design\, specification and management of an MPD equipment spread.\nDeepwater project planning and considerations.\nIn depth analysis of Constant Bottom Hole Pressure\, Pressurised Mud Cap\, Continuous Circulating and Controlled Mud Line MPD techniques.\nAnd much more….\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Example Schedule\n\nMon: 8am – 12.30pm\nTue: 8am – 12.30pm\nWed: 8am – 12.30pm\nThu: 8am – 12.30pm\nFri: 8am – 12.30pm\n\n*Daily sessions are typically 4.5 hours. Actual start times will vary based on the geographical location of delegates. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nDrilling Engineers\, Superintendents and Managers involved in planning and executing MPD projects.\nKey third party personnel who are impacted by the use of MPD on their well or project.\nWellsite personnel planning to use MPD systems or who will be exposed to MPD systems on location.\nAnyone that wants a better understanding of MPD\, to learn more about the many applications available.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Schedule\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 4\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 5\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nConventional drilling vs. MPD / closed loop drilling / golden rules of MPD\nMPD applications / when and where to use them\nDrivers for MPD / pros and cons of using MPD\nMPD design objectives / MPD IADC classification system\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \nFluids Basics / rheology models / weighted fluid systems / clear fluid & 2-phase systems\nSurface back pressure (SBP) MPD design / data requirements / limitations / design steps / swab-surge / anchor point selection / design parameters\nAdvantages of SBP MPD – ballooning / constant bottom hole pressure (CBHP) / wellbore stability (WBS) / narrow windows / ERD / HPHT / pressure profiling\nWell control (WC) / MPD v conventional /  influx management envelope (IME) /challenges with  MPD WC (rig & operator)\nMPD standards and references / classifications & requirements\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \nMPD project planning / rig surveys / drawings and layouts / risk assessments / HAZID – HAZOP / equipment preparation / spares\nMPD equipment: RCDs / chokes / meters / valves / PRVs / NRVs\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \nDeepwater: above tension ring (ATR)  / below tenstion ring (BTR) / other equipment\nRig surveys / drawing and layout diagrams / temporary installation design and planning / standard operating procedures (SOPs) and limitations\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \nPressurised mud cap drilling (PMCD) / subsurface drivers / design and planning / limitations / SOPs\nTripping / completions with PMCD – gunk plugs / mud capping /  downhole deployment valve’s (DDV)\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nConventional drilling vs. MPD / closed loop drilling / golden rules of MPD\nMPD applications / when and where to use them\nDrivers for MPD / pros and cons of using MPD\nMPD design objectives / MPD IADC classification system\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nFluids Basics / rheology models / weighted fluid systems / clear fluid & 2-phase systems\nSurface back pressure (SBP) MPD design / data requirements / limitations / design steps / swab-surge / anchor point selection / design parameters\nAdvantages of SBP MPD – ballooning / constant bottom hole pressure (CBHP) / wellbore stability (WBS) / narrow windows / ERD / HPHT / pressure profiling\nWell control (WC) / MPD v conventional /  influx management envelope (IME) /challenges with  MPD WC (rig & operator)\nMPD standards and references / classifications & requirements\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nMPD project planning / rig surveys / drawings and layouts / risk assessments / HAZID – HAZOP / equipment preparation / spares\nMPD equipment: RCDs / chokes / meters / valves / PRVs / NRVs\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nDeepwater: above tension ring (ATR)  / below tenstion ring (BTR) / other equipment\nRig surveys / drawing and layout diagrams / temporary installation design and planning / standard operating procedures (SOPs) and limitations\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nPressurised mud cap drilling (PMCD) / subsurface drivers / design and planning / limitations / SOPs\nTripping / completions with PMCD – gunk plugs / mud capping /  downhole deployment valve’s (DDV)\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-managed-pressure-drilling-course-3/ LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,MPD,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MPD-images.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTSTAMP:20260425T132945 CREATED:20211110T142555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T145831Z UID:20640-1648425600-1648771199@merlinerd.com SUMMARY:Online Open Seat\, Horizontal and High Angle Engineering and Operations Course - East Hemisphere DESCRIPTION:Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Overview\nPainful experience has shown that even the most robust drilling programme can fail through incorrect implementation techniques. \nDue to the increased challenges and numerous procedural revisions associated with high angle wells\, educating personnel on how to identify issues before they become problems is crucial in delivering a successful deviated well \nInvest in yourself\, your team and ultimately your results by attending Merlin ERD’s Horizontal & High Angle Operations & Engineering Training Course. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n What will I learn?\n\nHow to determine the maximum reach from your location\nKey planning considerations to delivering trouble free wells\nRoot cause of problems encountered in high angle wells\nIdentifying minimum equipment specifications for ERD projects\nWhat others are doing around the world to assure success\nLatest tools and techniques used to reliably deliver ERD projects\nHow to minimise downtime due to 3rd party tools\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Timings (UK / UTC+1)\n\nMon: 07:00 – 11:30hrs\nTue: 07:00 – 11:30hrs\nWed: 07:00 – 11:30hrs\nThu: 07:00 – 11:30hrs\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nAll Drilling professionals involved with high angle wells\nDrilling Managers\, Superintendents & Engineers\nDrilling Supervisors\, Drillers\, Tool Pushers\, AD & Derrickmen\nDirectional Drillers\, MWD\, Mud Engineers & Mud Loggers\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Course Schedule\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 4\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 5\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nERD Well Planning\nKey considerations when designing any challenging well. \n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nRig Equipment\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \n\nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n\nVibration\nWhat are the causes of downhole vibration and their effect on the hole and BHA. Tips to avoid failures. \n\nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \n\nDirectional Surveying\nUnderstand the technology behind common survey tools and how to apply them to minimise positional errors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nIntroduction & Objectives\n\nIntroduction and overview of course objectives\, schedule course resources. \n\n\n\nIndustry Achievements\nLatest Industry achievements in deviated\, complex and ERD wells. \n\n\n\nDifferences to low angle wells\nImportant differences between high angle and low angle wells. \n\n\n\nHole Cleaning\nExplanation of fundamentals\, how material is removed and why we can assume the hole is never fully clean. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nERD Well Planning\nKey considerations when designing any challenging well. \n\nTorque & Drag\nExplanation of T&D fundamentals\, their impact in high angle wells and options for reducing T&D loads. \n\nRig Equipment\nHow to determine minimum rig requirements for your well and necessary safety factors for success. Options to drill further without rig upgrades. \n\nTripping & Back-reaming\nHow to clean up a deviated hole. Fit for purpose tripping procedures and avoiding pack-offs and stuck pipe while back-reaming. \n\nHydraulics & ECD Management\nECD definition\, influencing factors and options for reducing ECD. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSwab & Surge\nWhy swab and surge effects are amplified in ERD wells. Techniques for managing cyclic loading. \n\nConnections\nOutline of procedures for making safe connections in high angle wells. Techniques to avoid damage to the wellbore and prevent stuck pipe. \n\nHole Conditioning Monitoring\nHow to interpret downhole conditions from surface measurements to provide objective repeatable indication of hole condition. Dynamic changes in cuttings\, torque\, drag and PWD. How to get early warning of approaching problems. \n\nWellbore Stability\nCauses of instability. Solutions for preventing and/or recovering from a wellbore stability problem. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nCasing & Cementing\nKey risks installing casing in ERD and high angle wells. Latest techniques to get tubulars predictably to depth. Cementing issues for high angle wells. \n\nCasing Wear\nTypes of casing wear\, identifying a problem\, consequences and risk reduction options. \n\nWell Trajectory Design\nUnderstand what’s important in trajectory design when planning how to meet the well’s subsurface objectives. \n\nBit & BHA\nBit and BHA design considerations for high angle wells over and above ROP\, data collections and directional control. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nDifferential Sticking\nUnderstanding the problem\, the risk factors and how to manage the risk of differential pressure sticking on high angle wells. \n\nStuck Pipe Avoidance\nFundamentals of stuck pipe\, identification and avoidance. \n\nVibration\nWhat are the causes of downhole vibration and their effect on the hole and BHA. Tips to avoid failures. \n\nDrilling Limiters\nIdentification of common drilling limiters and a methodical approach to extending limiters while managing risk. \n\nDirectional Surveying\nUnderstand the technology behind common survey tools and how to apply them to minimise positional errors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Book This Course\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Multiple Booking Enquiries URL:https://merlinerd.com/course/online-open-seat-horizontal-and-high-angle-engineering-and-operations-course-3/ LOCATION:Eastern Hemisphere CATEGORIES:Eastern Hemisphere,English,ERD,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://merlinerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Complex-drilling-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Miles Long":MAILTO:Miles.Long@MerlinERD.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR