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Introduction

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Internet / Ipads / Laptops

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Introductions

Introductions
Instructor & Participants
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Objectives

Objectives are to:

Bring Awareness of
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Timetable

Day 1
HPHT Overview - Defining the HPHT Environment
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History   #)+
 
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Geological & Geophysical Aspects of Abnormal Pressures    #
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Highlights of Previous Challenges Faced in HPHT

Wells
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Understanding the Differences Between HPHT  and Normal Well Operations
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Day 2
Well design
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Wellbore stability  
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Pore and Fracture Pressures     



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Connection selection
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Shoe placement   !

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APD due to heat / thermal  expansion

  
Temperature deration  

 
Casing wear

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Day 3
Cementing Practices
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HPHT Testing Practices   #)+
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H2S and CO2 effects 
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Torque and drag


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HPHT well Testing
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Timetable

Day 4
Fluids
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Mud types and selection
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Fluid stability  "
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Elastomer compatibility
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Water versus Oil Based  Muds

   
Gas Solubility Effects

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Alternative Drilling Fluids
Pit Discipline

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Day 5
Well Control
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Formation charging / ballooning

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Dissolved gases in mud     ! 

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HPHT well controlprocedures

Stripping / Tripping   
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Ballooning /wellbore breathing

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Day 5
Rig selection
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Types of rigs and suitability
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Equipment
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HPHT Specific Equipment Overview   !

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Downhole equipment  
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Solids control equipment  

 

Torque andvibration mitigation
Logging tools
Managed Pressure Drilling

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Day 5
Well planning
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Fingerprinting the Well

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Decision trees   #$
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Contingencies    !

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Relief well planning   
  
New Technology for 
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 Hot and High Pressure

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