COURSE OVERVIEW:

Advanced drilling technology encompasses the cutting-edge tools, digital systems, engineering approaches, and operational innovations used to drill complex wells more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This course provides participants with in-depth exposure to modern drilling advancements including automated drilling systems, rotary steerable technologies, real-time downhole measurements, drilling digitalization, high-performance drilling equipment, MPD integration, advanced fluids engineering, and geomechanics-supported drilling optimization.

Participants will explore the technological evolution of drilling systems, how modern tools interface with engineering workflows, how real-time data improves decision-making, and how advanced algorithms and automation enhance drilling accuracy and efficiency. The course uses case studies from complex wells (ERD, HPHT, deepwater, ultra-long horizontals, and depleted reservoirs) to demonstrate practical technology integration and improvement of overall drilling performance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Understand modern drilling technologies and their applications in complex wells.
• Evaluate advanced rotary steerable systems and directional drilling tools.
• Identify how digital drilling technologies improve operational efficiency.
• Interpret real-time MWD/LWD data for optimized decision-making.
• Apply geomechanics-supported drilling solutions for stability and drilling window expansion.
• Integrate MPD systems and automated choke control with drilling operations.
• Analyze high-performance drill bits, BHAs, and drilling mechanics technologies.
• Use drilling automation platforms to optimize ROP and limit dysfunction.
• Design and apply advanced drilling fluids for challenging reservoirs.
• Utilize drilling hydraulics and ECD management tools for bottom-hole stability.
• Recognize drilling dysfunctions and deploy technological mitigation methods.
• Integrate digital twins, predictive analytics, and AI-driven optimization.
• Evaluate new drilling technologies from a cost, risk, and performance perspective.
• Prepare technology-enhanced drilling programs and operational guidelines.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Drilling Engineers
• Directional Drillers and RSS Specialists
• Drilling Optimization Analysts
• Rig Managers and Wellsite Supervisors
• Drilling Fluids and Geomechanics Engineers
• Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC) Personnel
• Professionals seeking to upgrade their expertise in advanced drilling technologies

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.