Participants will learn to:

• Conduct advanced stuck pipe forensic investigations
• Use torque & drag and hydraulics modeling for risk prediction
• Integrate real‑time drilling data for early warning
• Optimize BHA and drilling fluid systems for complex wells
• Develop operational response plans for stuck pipe scenarios
• Apply best practices for deviated, horizontal & HPHT wells

• Senior Drilling Engineers
• Real-Time Operations Center (RTOC) Engineers
• Well Integrity & Well Control Engineers
• Drilling Supervisors & Superintendents
• Directional Drillers
• Completion & Workover Engineers

• Hands-on modeling using torque & drag and hydraulics software
• Real-time monitoring simulations
• Group calculations & engineering design challenges
• Case study investigations
• Expert-led technical sessions
• Daily practical exercises

Day 1 – Stuck Pipe Engineering & Failure Analysis

• Advanced classification of stuck pipe incidents
• Root-cause failure analysis methodology
• Review of stuck pipe mechanics using engineering models
• Data requirements for accurate diagnosis
• Group exercise: Analyze a previous failure
  
  
  

Day 2 – Torque & Drag, Hydraulics & Hole Cleaning Modeling

• Torque & Drag modeling principles
• Hydraulics fundamentals for stuck pipe prevention
• ECD management & surge/swab pressure calculations
• Hole cleaning simulations for deviated wells
• Workshop: Build a model for a horizontal well

Day 3 – Real‑Time Monitoring & Early Warning Systems

• Integrating surface sensors and downhole tools (MWD/LWD)
• Detecting real‑time deterioration signals
• Pressure‑while‑drilling (PWD) trends & interpretation
• Data analytics & digital surveillance dashboards
• Simulation: Triggering alarms & responding in time

Day 4 – Prevention Strategies & Advanced Drilling Practices

• BHA & drillstring optimization
• Drilling fluid engineering for challenging formations
• Tripping, back‑reaming & circulation optimization
• Best practices for ERD, HPHT & depleted formations
• Field workshop: Design a mitigation plan

Day 5 – Freeing Stuck Pipe & Contingency Planning

• Advanced freeing techniques
• Jarring engineering (impact force, energy transfer)
• Fishing planning and decision checkpoints
• Designing well-specific contingency plans
• Final group project: Full stuck pipe response plan
• Certification Exam

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.