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 ?

Introduction to Basic Geothermal Drilling Principles
Analyze basic drilling principles from a geothermal developer's perspective. Present fundamental drilling technology and link it to geothermal drilling activities. Drilling Aspects Covered
Design and evaluation of well drilling systems.
Identification and resolution of drilling problems.
Wellbore hydraulics, well control, casing design, and well cementing.
Geothermal Energy Overview
Focus on concepts, equipment, materials, technologies, techniques, and practices involved in drilling geothermal wells.
Highlight differences between drilling geothermal wells and oil and gas wells.
Designing and Engineering Geothermal Wells
Insights into factors to consider in designing and engineering geothermal wells.
Geothermal well planning with a focus on rig selection, consumable materials, and tools/equipment involved in the geothermal well construction process.

Training Objective

By the end of this Geothermal Drilling Course, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of drilling engineering specific to geothermal applications.
Grasp the interdependency between geothermal well drilling and the oil and gas industry.
Identify and utilize specific tools for drilling wells, both general and geothermal-specific.
Gain extensive knowledge of current technologies involved in drilling rig operations.
Obtain an overview of drilling costs and their implications.
Distinguish the differences between geothermal drilling and oil and gas drilling operations.
Acquire insights into planning, engineering, and designing a geothermal well.
Learn about the materials, equipment, technologies, and methodologies essential for drilling and constructing geothermal wells.
Familiarize themselves with geothermal drilling practices across different phases of drilling operations.
Identify potential problems encountered in geothermal drilling and understand how to address them.
Explore advanced and emerging technologies being deployed in geothermal drilling.

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, project management personnel

Training Methods