• History and source of petroleum
• Systems of a drilling rig, their purpose and use
• Well planning overview
• The principles of the drilling process, fishing, and casing and cementing
• Principles of directional drilling
• Principles of well control and blowout prevention
• How established drilling practices interface with modern tools and technology

Course Outline:

• Introduction to the Oil And Gas Industry
  • The Geological Structures
  • Exploration phase
  • Appraisal phase
  • Development phase
  • Production phase
• Types Of Drilling Rigs
  • Land Rig
  • Fixed Platforms
  • Tension Leg Platforms
  • Semi-Submersible Rigs
  • Jack-up Drilling Rigs
  • Drill Ships and Barges
• Rig Equipment
  • Hosting system
  • Rotating system
  • Circulating system
  • Power system
  • Blowout prevention system
• Drilling Problems And Prevention
  • Lost circulation
  • Stuck pipe
  • Well control
  • Formation damage
  • Shale problems
  • Fishing operations
• Well Completion
  • Type of well completions
  • Well completion component
  • What is new in drilling technology