This training course covers basic rotary drilling practices and rotary rig components.
Participants receive handouts and the PETEX book A Primer of Oilwell Drilling.

Length: 4 1/2 days

Course Content
Participants receive instruction in:

Introduction to petroleum
Defining
History
Planning the well
Drilling rigs
Types
Moving in
Power and power distribution systems
The hoisting system
The rotating system
The circulating system
The blowout preventer system
Special drilling techniques
Well completions

Recommended For
Entry-level personnel in the drilling industry; personnel not directly involved in drilling
but who need to know basic drilling principles and nomenclature.

Related Courses
Introduction to Offshore Operations
Petroleum Fundamentals

Dates
November 3–7, 2008
March 2–6, 2009
November 2–6, 2009
Cost: €2,000

Enrollment Instructions