Course Objectives:

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

1. Introduction to Well Integrity in Cased Hole

• Understand the importance of well integrity in oil & gas operations.
• Define cased hole well integrity and its role in ensuring safe and efficient production.
• Identify key components of a cased hole well, including casing, cement, and barriers.

2. Well Integrity Standards & Regulations

• Learn industry standards and best practices (API 90, ISO 16530-1, NORSOK D-010).
• Understand regulatory requirements for well integrity management.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

3. Cased Hole Well Design & Barrier Philosophy

• Understand primary and secondary barriers in a cased hole well.
• Learn how casing, tubing, and cementing contribute to well integrity.
• Identify failure modes and risk factors affecting well integrity.

4. Casing & Cement Evaluation Techniques

• Understand casing integrity challenges, including corrosion, wear, and deformation.
• Learn cement bond logging (CBL) and ultrasonic logging (USIT) for cement evaluation.
• Interpret log data to assess casing and cement conditions.

5. Well Integrity Monitoring & Diagnostics

• Implement real-time monitoring techniques for well integrity.
• Use pressure testing, temperature logging, and noise logging for diagnostics.
• Detect leaks, casing deformation, and annular pressure buildup.

6. Annular Pressure Management & Leak Detection

• Understand annular pressure sources and their impact on well integrity.
• Learn techniques for managing Sustained Casing Pressure (SCP) and Annular Pressure Buildup (APB).
• Use advanced diagnostic tools for leak detection and remediation planning.

7. Corrosion & Erosion Management in Cased Hole

• Identify common causes of casing corrosion and erosion.
• Learn material selection and protective coatings to prevent failures.
• Implement corrosion monitoring and chemical treatment strategies.

8. Well Intervention & Remedial Solutions

• Understand different well intervention methods for cased hole wells.
• Learn about well repair techniques, including casing patches, squeeze cementing, and liner deployment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different remediation approaches.

9. Risk Assessment & Well Integrity Management Systems (WIMS)

• Conduct risk assessments for well integrity threats.
• Learn how to develop and implement a Well Integrity Management System (WIMS).
• Use digital tools and databases for well integrity tracking and decision-making.

10. Case Studies & Best Practices

• Analyze real-world well integrity failures and lessons learned.
• Discuss industry best practices for maintaining long-term well integrity.
• Apply course concepts to practical scenarios through group exercises.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals responsible for ensuring well integrity in cased hole wells. The target audience includes:

• Drilling Engineers
• Completion Engineers
• Well Integrity Engineers

• Production Engineers
• Well Intervention Engineers
• Field Supervisors & Technicians

• Well Integrity Specialists
• Corrosion Engineers
• Reliability Engineers

• Logging & Well Intervention Service Providers
• Cementing & Well Integrity Consultants
• Oilfield Services Engineers