CDGA

The course objectives are to provide a comprehensive understanding of the technology and engineering required to successfully design and execute geothermal wells. The course is addressed to the personnel of those companies that deal with geothermal energy; having basic engineering basics knowledge. This course will cover the basic drilling principles which are now analyzed from the point of view of a geothermal developer. The course is structured by presenting the basic drilling technology and then linking it with the features of geothermal drilling activities. The course will cover the following drilling aspects: the design and evaluation of well drilling systems; identification and solution of drilling problems; wellbore hydraulics, well control, casing design; well cementing.

The Training Course Will Highlight ?

This course provides an overview of geothermal energy, particularly focusing on the concepts, equipment, materials, technologies, techniques and practices involved in drilling geothermal wells and how these differ from those used for drilling oil and gas wells. It is meant to provide insights into factors to consider in designing and engineering a geothermal well in relation to the type of geothermal system being developed. Geothermal well planning, with focus on rig selection, consumable materials and the tools/equipment that will be involved in the geothermal well construction process will also be discussed.

Training Objective

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

Understand the basics of drilling engineering related to geothermal applications
Understand the interdependency between geothermal well drilling and oil and gas business
Understand the specific tools to drill a well in general and specific for geothermal
Have a broad knowledge of the technologies involved to date at drilling rig side.
Have an overview about drilling costs
Get an overview of geothermal drilling and what makes it different from drilling operations for oil and gas wells
Acquire insights into factors to consider in planning, engineering and designing a geothermal well
Know the materials, equipment, technologies and methodologies required to be able to drill and construct geothermal wells
Gain familiarity with geothermal drilling practices as it pertains to the different phases of the drilling operation
Identify potential problems that can be encountered in geothermal drilling and how they are typically addressed
Learn about advanced and emerging technologies that are in the process of being deployed in drilling geothermal wells

Target Audience

Drilling Engineers, Senior Drilling Engineers, Drilling Supervisors, Petroleum Engineers, Completion Engineers, Tool Pushers, Reservoir and Senior Reservoir Engineers, Geologists, Production and Completion Engineers, Foremen, Industry Personnel

Training Methods

Daily Agenda