The narrow margins between pore pressure and formation breakdown gradient encountered when drilling in deepwater add to the already significant challenges and high costs. This course focuses on the deepwater application of managed pressure drilling (MPD) to meet those challenges and control costs. We explain current MPD methods, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each approach to determine which is most suitable for a particular well section. You will learn how to determine a well section’s “anchor point” and then to select the appropriate fluid system, set operating boundaries, specify the correct equipment, and prepare the drilling program. We will also discuss project economics and analyze numerous case studies. By the end of the course, you will be able to understand and apply screening criteria for MPD candidate selection, design principles for MPD wells, and the basic principles of operating an MPD well.

This course targets operating and service company managers, engineers, and supervisory personnel who are tasked with evaluating, designing, implementing, and managing deepwater MPD projects.

Highly Qualified Instructors
Blade's highly experienced instructors have planned and executed some of the most challenging MPD wells in the industry and are regarded by their peers as being at the forefront of MPD technology

Customizing this Course

This course can also be customized to meet client needs for in-house training

Please contact training@blade-energy.com for additional information