21DEC
21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
Professional training course · OG-038
Drilling Operations and Well Control Fundamentals
Drilling is one of the most expensive and hazardous activities in the oil and gas industry. Understanding drilling operations and well control principles is essential not…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Drilling is one of the most expensive and hazardous activities in the oil and gas industry. Understanding drilling operations and well control principles is essential not only for drilling engineers but also for geoscientists, managers and support staff involved in well delivery.
This LLMI course provides a structured introduction to drilling rigs and equipment, well planning, drilling fluids, casing and cementing, directional drilling, drilling problems and well control principles including kick detection and shut-in procedures. Participants also explore drilling performance, cost control and safety management.
The course is practical and illustrated with real drilling scenarios. It is an awareness course and does not replace accredited well control certification.
Course Objectives
Describe drilling rigs, equipment and operations
Explain the well planning process
Understand drilling fluids, casing and cementing
Recognise drilling problems and mitigation
Explain well control principles and kick response
Understand drilling performance and cost management
Target Audience
Junior drilling engineers
Geologists and petroleum engineers
Drilling support and logistics staff
Contracts and procurement staff supporting drilling
Managers needing drilling knowledge
HSE professionals
Course Methodology
Illustrated technical presentations
Well planning exercises
Drilling problem case studies
Well control scenario discussions
Daily knowledge checks
Course outline
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1Day 1: Drilling Rigs and Equipment
- Rig types onshore and offshore
- Hoisting, rotating and circulating systems
- Drill string components
- Rig personnel and roles
- Drilling operations sequence
- Exercise: Identifying rig components
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2Day 2: Well Planning
- Well objectives and design basis
- Pore pressure and fracture gradient
- Casing design basics
- Drilling programme
- Cost estimation
- Exercise: Outline well plan
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3Day 3: Drilling Fluids, Casing and Cementing
- Functions of drilling fluids
- Mud types and properties
- Casing running
- Cementing operations
- Cement evaluation
- Case study: Lost circulation event
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4Day 4: Drilling Problems and Directional Drilling
- Stuck pipe
- Hole instability
- Lost circulation
- Directional and horizontal drilling
- Measurement while drilling
- Workshop: Diagnosing drilling problems
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5Day 5: Well Control and Performance
- Causes of kicks
- Kick detection and shut-in
- Well control methods overview
- Blowout preventers
- Drilling performance and safety
- Capstone: Drilling scenario review
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
December 2026
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
January 2027
18JAN
18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
February 2027
15FEB
15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
March 2027
15MAR
15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
April 2027
19APR
19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
May 2027
17MAY
17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
June 2027
21JUN
21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
July 2027
19JUL
19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
August 2027
16AUG
16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
September 2027
20SEP
20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
October 2027
18OCT
18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
November 2027
15NOV
15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
December 2027
20DEC
20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Drilling Operations and Well Control Fundamentals course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Drilling Operations and Well Control Fundamentals course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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