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Drilling and Wells
Directional and Horizontal Drilling Operations - Well Site Supervisor
This unit looks at directional and horizontal drilling from the supervisor's point of view, putting reservoir and production value ahead of pure speed in the lateral section. It explains how target requirements, drillability and anti-collision limits shape trajectory choices. Participants learn to optimise the whole drilling system rather than focusing only on the bit and formation.
- Discipline
- Drilling and Wells
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- Flexible length
- Formats
- Classroom, Live online, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Field and junior field supervisors being developed into well site supervisors, plus entry-level field staff and experienced personnel moving into supervisory roles.
What participants will be able to do
- Prioritise safety, reservoir and production goals in horizontal sections
- Explain how targets and anti-collision limits drive trajectory design
- Optimise the complete drilling system during directional work
- Support trajectory planning and execution at the well site
Topics covered
- Trajectory design
- Horizontal section priorities
- Anti-collision constraints
- Drilling system optimisation
- Directional drilling tools