An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Material Selection in Oil and Gas Upstream
Well Construction & Completion
Course Overview
Material selection for oil and gas well equipment is a critical aspect of well construction and completion design. Selecting the incorrect material can lead to premature failures, resulting in significant costs associated with equipment replacement and productivity loss. This training course is a complete package of topics that cover all aspects in relation to oil and gas well construction and completion material selection; fundamental knowledge, well integrity management, standards, downhole corrosion, metallic & non-metallic material selection strategies and case studies. In addition, the delegates get familiar with two software for evaluation and determination of corrosion in steels (PREDICT®) and CRA material selection for corrosive oil and gas applications (SOCRATES®).
This GLOMACS Material Selection in Oil and Gas Upstream training course will highlight:
- Well construction & completion components, well integrity management system and basic metallurgy
- Downhole corrosion mechanisms and failure case studies
- Casing and tubing standards, grades & manufacturing
- Strategies for metallic and non-metallic material selection
- Material selection case studies and software simulation
Training Outline
DAY 1: Well Construction & Completion Components, Well Integrity Management System and Basic Metallurgy
Part I: Review of Completion Components and Well Assemblies
- Downhole elements
- Casing components
- Completion accessories
- Wellhead and X-mass tree
- API temperature class
- API material class
- Product Specification Level (PSL)
Part II: An Introduction to Well Integrity Mangement System (WIMS)
- What is well integrity?
- Well Integrity Management System (WIMS)
- Well integrity failures
- Well barriers
Part III: Basic Metallurgy and Mechanical Properties of Steels
- Engineering materials
- International standards
- Mechanical properties
- Downhole steels and alloys
DAY 2: Downhole Corrosion
Part I: Fundamentals of Corrosion & Material Degradation
- Corrosion basics
- Cost of corrosion
- Typical corrosion types
Part II: Downhole Corrosion Mechanisms and Failure Case Studies
- Downhole corrosion mechanisms
- Corrosion prediction
- Standards and tests
- Corrosion failures case studies
DAY 3: Casing and Tubing Standards, Grades & Manufacturing
- API Standards
- API 5CT Grades
- API 5CT/ISO 11960
- API 5CRA/ISO 13680
- Manufacturing process
- Basics of API & premium connections
- Connection Assessment Levels (CAL)
DAY 4: Material Selection Strategy
- The main criteria for material selection
- Factors affecting materials selection
- Material selection required information
- Material selection examples
- Non-metallic material functional requirements
- Thermoplastic materials
- Elastomers in downhole completion
DAY 5: Material Selection Case Studies and Software Simulation
Part I: Case Studies
- Casing string material selection
- Production string & completion equipment material selection
- Material class selection of wellhead and X-mas tree
Part II: Software Simulation
- Evaluation and determination of corrosion in steels using PREDICT®
- CRA material selection for corrosive oil and gas applications using SOCRATES®
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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