12 November 2013 - 14 November 2013
Manila, Phillippines

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Stuck Pipe Prevention & Fishing

Stuck pipe is one of the most common and serious drilling problems. It can range in severity from minor inconvenience, which can increase costs slightly, to major complications, which can have significantly negative results, such as loss of the drill string or complete loss of the well. To avoid stuck pipe and correct it efficiently, it is important to understand the various causes and symptoms so that proper preventive measures and treatments can be taken. Preventing stuck pipe incidents can save thousands of dollars in non-productive time!

The 5 day Stuck Pipe Prevention & Fishing Training Course is broken up into a 3 day session on Stuck Pipe Prevention and a 2 day session on Fishing.

The 3 day session on Stuck Pipe Prevention focuses on key mechanisms which pipe becomes stuck and how the sticking mechanisms can be prevented through proper planning an operational procedures. It also covers driller’s first actions to maximize the chances of becoming free. Instead of loaded with theoretical information, participants will work through actual stuck pipe case histories, and receive hands-on practice of setting prevention measures and what needs to be done to get free. Delegates work through actual Stuck Pipe case histories, identifying the sticking

The 2 day session on Fishing focuses upon how it can be a success first time. To maximize their learning, delegates work through actual fishing case histories and follow proven procedures and methodologies.

By attending this training course, you will gain the following

Find out why and how drill pipe becomes stuck and what you need to do to prevent it
Understand what a driller needs to do during “First Actions” upon becoming stuck
Understanding high risk conditions and causes of stuck pipe
Understand completely the content of the Driller’s Stuck Pipe Prevention Handbook
How can you fish successfully the first time – be equipped with information, tools, techniques, practices and procedures required
Driller’s Fishing Handbook – understanding and applying the techniques
Actual fishing case histories and proven procedures and methodologies

Key Topics Covered

Stuck Pipe Prevention
24-26 February 2014

Types of stuck, Causes of stucks
Rock type characteristics and relationship to hole problems
Hole Pack Off & Bridging
Differential Sticking
Formulation & Wellbore Geometry Related Problems
Hole Cleaning
Mud engineering responsibilities & drilling muds
Tools, Equipment & Systems
Operational Optimization
First & Prevention Actions
Case histories of stuck pipe prevention

Fishing Course
27-28 February 2014

Situational Assessment
Downhole Operations
Inventory
Fishing Coiled Tubing
Cost effective choices in planning fishing operations
Tubing punchers and tubing cutters.
Freeing pipe detection and back off
Pipe cleaning tools
Fishing tools
Casing Patch

Who Should Attend

Drilling Engineers
Drilling Supervisors && Superintendents
Tool Pushers
Drilling Contractors and Service Company Personnel

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The objectives of the PIC Scheme are the same as those of Equip Global. Both support investment in innovation, productivity and continuous training.

If you are a registered business in Singapore, you can enjoy huge huge tax savings in the form of cash payouts and/or tax deductions when you invest in training of employees. Your attendance at any Equip Global conference or training course is eligible for PIC credits, either as a 40% cash refund or 400% tax deduction. We will provide you with full supporting documentation after the event and assist you in getting the claim completed.

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