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

• Identify mechanical, differential, and wellbore instability stuck pipe mechanisms.
• Conduct stuck pipe risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Interpret downhole indicators and surface trends for early detection.
• Apply advanced drilling practices to reduce stuck pipe exposure.
• Design and execute effective freeing, jarring, and back‑off operations.
• Analyze failure scenarios and implement lessons learned in future wells.

• Drilling Engineers
• Well Engineers
• Drilling Supervisors / Superintendents
• Toolpushers & Drillers
• Wellsite Engineers
• Mud Engineers
• Workover & Well Intervention Personnel

• Interactive technical presentations
• Case‑based problem solving
• Group workshops & engineering calculations
• Real stuck‑pipe event simulations
• Videos of actual incidents
• Daily Q\&A and knowledge checks

Day 1 – Fundamentals & Failure Mechanisms

• Introduction to stuck pipe incidents globally
• Mechanical stuck pipe mechanisms
• Differential sticking mechanisms
• Geomechanics & wellbore instability
• Drilling fluid impacts and poor hole-cleaning risks
• Group workshop: Identifying hidden risks

Day 2 – Early Warning Signs & Detection

• Real-time surface indicators
• Downhole vibration & torque/drag signatures
• Monitoring ECD and formation reactions
• Cuttings analysis & hole‑cleanliness assessment
• Interactive simulation: Detect early warning signs
• Daily wrap‑up assessment

Day 3 – Prevention Through Engineering Controls

• Hole cleaning design & optimization
• BHA design to reduce sticking potential
• Tripping, reaming & circulation practices
• Drilling fluid modifications (LGS, rheology, lubricity)
• Risk modeling and hazard mitigation planning
• Group exercise: Design a stuck‑pipe prevention plan

Day 4 – Stuck Pipe Remediation Techniques

• Immediate actions when stuck
• Jarring operations (hydraulic & mechanical)
• Working the string, torque & drag management
• Chemical spotting fluids (acid, surfactants, oil, nitrogen)
• Pipe freeing, fishing & back‑off techniques
• Engagement workshop: Select the right remediation method

Day 5 – Case Studies, Simulations & Best Practices

• Analysis of landmark stuck pipe events
• Interdisciplinary failure‑analysis methodology
• Developing well‑specific contingency plans
• Team simulation: “Stuck Pipe Crisis Room”
• Final assessment & certification

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