Course Objective:

By the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Understand advanced methods of screening and valuation from a reservoir asset perspective. Also, planning and engineering methods as essential prerequisites to successful project implementation.
2. Have basic awareness of equipment, site management, rig modification and operational practices needed to implement the technology in an effective and safe manor.

Course Outline:

1. Overview of UBD technology drivers.
2. Methodology for screening and evaluating candidates.
3. Estimation benefits using advanced reservoir evaluation techniques.
4. Fundamentals of multi-phase flow modeling.
5. Use of NEOTECH’S WELL FLO to model operations.
6. Class examples.
7. Application to UBD well design-defining the operating envelope.
8. Selection of optimal technique.
9. Selection and sizing of bottom hole assemblies.
10. Selection and design of fluid systems.
11. Selection and sizing of surface equipment.
12. Safety, environmental and regulatory aspects.
13. Operational consideration – procedures and problems.
14. Well control principles.
15. Examples of successful projects.

Who Can Benefit:

Operators and service company personnel interested in transforming a basic awareness of underbalanced drilling into a comprehensive understanding of this emerging technology to improve their ability to optimize engineering well designs and effectively manage critical UBD projects.