Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to Completion Design

• Understand the basic concepts and significance of well completion design in oil and gas production.
• Learn about the role of well completions in optimizing well performance and maximizing production efficiency.
• Understand the different types of completions used for various reservoir conditions, such as open-hole, cased-hole, and slotted liner completions.

2. Overview of Wellbore Construction and Completion Phases

• Familiarize with the overall process of wellbore construction, from drilling through to the completion phase.
• Study the steps involved in well completion: casing installation, perforation, completion equipment selection, and well testing.
• Understand how completion design fits into the larger picture of well planning and reservoir management.

3. Types of Well Completions

• Learn about different completion types based on reservoir conditions:
• Open Hole Completion: Understand the advantages, limitations, and application in unconsolidated or fractured formations.
• Cased Hole Completion: Study the use of casing in completion designs and how it provides stability and protection in complex reservoir environments.
• Slotted Liner Completion: Learn how slotted liners are used for sand control and maximizing well productivity in certain formations.
• Smart Well Completion: Understand the role of intelligent completion systems in remotely controlling the production from individual zones.

4. Selection of Completion Equipment

• Learn about the various equipment used in well completions, including tubing, packers, safety valves, and artificial lift systems.
• Study how to select the right completion equipment based on reservoir pressure, temperature, fluid properties, and production objectives.
• Explore the factors affecting equipment selection, such as corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and flow rate requirements.

5. Wellbore Integrity and Pressure Management

• Understand the importance of wellbore integrity in ensuring safe and efficient production.
• Study pressure management techniques, including the selection of pressure relief systems, valves, and flow control mechanisms to prevent blowouts and equipment failure.
• Learn about wellbore isolation techniques and the use of packers for zonal isolation in multiple zone completions.

6. Sand Control Techniques

• Learn about the challenges of sand production and the need for sand control in certain reservoirs.
• Study different sand control methods, including:
• Gravel packing
• Resin-coated sand screens
• Slotted liners
• Expanded metal screens
• Understand how to choose the appropriate sand control method based on the well's specific conditions.

7. Perforating and Stimulating Techniques

• Study the process of perforating the casing to allow hydrocarbons to flow into the wellbore.
• Understand the different perforating techniques, including hydraulic and mechanical perforating.
• Learn about reservoir stimulation methods (e.g., acidizing, hydraulic fracturing) to enhance well productivity.

8. Completion Design for Multizone and Multilateral Wells

• Understand the complexities of multizone completions and how they can be designed to isolate and produce from different reservoir zones.
• Study the design and operation of multilateral completions, which involve creating multiple branches from a single wellbore to access different sections of a reservoir.
• Explore the challenges in managing production and ensuring isolation between zones in these advanced completion designs.

9. Well Completion Performance and Monitoring

• Learn how to monitor well performance using real-time data and surface measurements.
• Study the key performance indicators (KPIs) for well completions, such as production rates, pressure profiles, and fluid properties.
• Understand how to troubleshoot common completion issues, such as production decline, scale formation, and equipment failures, through continuous monitoring.

10. Environmental and Safety Considerations in Completion Design

• Understand the environmental risks associated with well completions and the importance of designing completions with safety and environmental protection in mind.
• Study the role of blowout preventers (BOPs), emergency shut-in systems, and pressure control systems in ensuring safe operations.
• Learn about regulatory compliance and best practices for well completion design that minimize environmental impact.

11. Emerging Technologies in Completion Design

• Explore the latest innovations and technologies in completion design, such as:
• Artificial lift methods (e.g., ESPs, gas lift)
• Remote monitoring and automation for well completions
• Advanced materials for completion equipment (e.g., corrosion-resistant alloys)
• Understand how new technologies can enhance well completion efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety.

12. Case Studies and Best Practices

• Review real-world case studies of successful and challenging well completion designs.
• Learn from industry best practices in designing and implementing well completions in a variety of reservoir environments.
• Understand how to avoid common pitfalls and improve the overall design and performance of well completions.

Target Audience

This training is designed for professionals involved in the planning, design, and execution of well completions. The target audience includes:

• Reservoir Engineers involved in planning and optimizing well completion designs.
• Production Engineers responsible for well operations and completion optimization.
• Wellsite Geologists assisting in the selection of completion techniques based on formation characteristics.

• Completion Engineers designing and implementing well completions.
• Field Technicians and Operators involved in the installation and monitoring of completion equipment.
• Wellsite Supervisors and Completion Specialists.

• Project Managers overseeing the design and execution of well completion projects.
• Wellsite Supervisors ensuring the successful and safe implementation of completion operations.

• Oilfield Service Providers specializing in well completion tools and equipment.
• Contractors involved in the execution of well completions, perforating, and stimulation services.