An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Well Completion Design
Optimised Well Completion Process Toward Optimal Operational & Productivity Performance
Course Overview
In the development of a hydrocarbon reservoir, many wells are drilled and required to be completed, to allow the structure to be depleted. However, the drilling and completion operations are crucial to the long-term viability of the wells in meeting the specified objectives.
The design and completion of both production and injection wells are required to satisfy several objectives including:
- Provision of optimum production/injection performance
- Ensure safety
- Maximize the integrity and reliability of the completion over the envisaged life of the completed well
- Minimize the total costs per unit volume of fluid produced or injected, i.e.
- Minimize the costs of initial completion, maintaining production and remedial measures
This GLOMACS training course on Well Completion Design will feature:
- The main functions of completion
- Developing a high-level completion strategy for wells in a variety of situations
- Select tubing, packers, and completion flow control equipment
- Understand different sand control techniques and their application
Training Outline
DAY 1: Well Completion Design, Practices and Strategies
- Introduction of Reservoir Drive Mechanism
- Introduction into Artificial lift methods and their application
- IPR and Productivity Index
- Vertical Lift Performance
- Well Outflow and Inflow Systems
- Typical Vertical Lift Performance (VLP) for Various Tubing Sizes
- Matching VLP Curves with an IPR Curve
- Well Completion Design Considerations
- Reservoir Considerations
- Mechanical Considerations
- Classification of Completions
DAY 2: Lower & Upper Completion String Components & Selection Consideration
- Production Packer functions
- Packers Types
- Packers Generic Mechanisms
- Permanent and Retrievable Packers
- Locator Seals and Anchor Seals
- Applications for Permanent and for Retrievable Packers
- Setting Packers
- Inflatable Packer Applications
- Sliding Side Door Function
- Gas Lift Mandrel
- Running the Completion
- Perforation Methods and Perforating Equipment
- Perforation Selection and Conveying Methods
DAY 3: Wellheads / Sub-Surface Safety Valves & Flow Control Equipment
- Wellheads Components, Function and Types
- Subsurface Safety Valves Function
- Safety Valves Types
- Setting Depth of Subsurface Safety Valves Consideration
- Surface Control Subsurface Safety Valves
- Flow Control Devices
- Nipple Profiles Types and Plug Selection
- Workover Reasons
- Well Killing Operations Technique and Consideration
- Example for Workover Operations (Gas lift wells, Natural gas well, ESP well)
DAY 4: Overview of Sand Control Completion
- Sandstone Formation Properties and Geology
- What causes Sand Production?
- Consequences of Sand Production Downhole and on Surface
- What is the mean of sand control?
- Perforation System for Non-sand Control Completion
- Sand Control Options
- Chemical Consolidation
- Mechanical Sand Control Methods
- Cased Hole Gravel Pack
- Open Hole Gravel Packing
- Expandable Screens
- Gravel Pack Design, Gravel Sizing and Slot Sizing
- Placement Methods
- Carrier Fluid Concept
- Choosing the Appropriate Method of Sand Control
- Losses Controlling during Sand Control Operations
- Perforating System for Sand Control
- Standalone Screen Applications
DAY 5: Fundamentals of Rigless Operations Theory & Stimulation
- Coiled Tubing Surface and Subsurface Components
- Coiled Tubing Applications
- Cleaning Operations with CT
- Well Back Flow (nitrogen lift)
- Wireline Types and Application
- Surface and Subsurface Components of Wireline
- Formation Damage Mechanisms and their Remediation
- Stimulation Design Considerations
- The Most Important Production Logging (PLT)
- Well Barrier Philosophy during Well Interventions
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.
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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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