Introduction Horizontal Directional Drilling
Instructors: SMEs in Directional Drilling, well engineering & IWCF – (Speaking English and Arabic)
This course is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of directional drilling, starting from foundational principles and progressing through planning, design, and execution phases. Through a structured blend of theoretical instruction and practical simulation, candidates will develop the core competencies required to navigate complex well trajectories with confidence and precision.
Key topics include:
- Directional Drilling (DD) principles and applications
- Well, planning (Designing Well Trajectories)
- Directional Drilling Measurements (Survey and logging)
- Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) design and bit selections
- Directional drilling Tools (mud motors, Rotary Steerable, Jars)
- Directional drilling measuring Tools (MWD, LWD)
- Hole Cleaning and Hydraulic
- Horizontal drilling techniques and operation (Horizontal drilling, sidetracking, hole cleaning, Challenges, case histories)
Building on these fundamentals, the course will introduce horizontal drilling concepts, addressing key techniques, operational challenges, and industry best practices. Participants will explore critical topics such as hole cleaning, sidetracking operations, and an overview of geo-steering, enabling them to understand and apply advanced directional strategies in real-world scenarios.
This program is ideal for engineers, technicians, and drilling professionals seeking to strengthen their technical foundation and operational readiness in directional and horizontal drilling environments.