Geothermal Drilling Technology (DRI13)

12-14 June 20233 daysVienna, AustriaCourse Fee: 2850 EUR + VAT

Description

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the technology and engineering required to successfully design and execute geothermal wells. It covers basic drilling principles analysed from the point of view of a geothermal developer. The geothermal aspects of drilling processes and how they affect the well plan, well construction and overall budget are also presented.

Course Level: Foundation
Instructor: Catalin Teodoriu

Designed for you, if you are...

An engineer with little or no background in drilling technology or petroleum science
A geologist or any professional involved in geothermal project planning and management

How we build your confidence

The course is structured by presenting the basic drilling technology and then linking it with the features of geothermal drilling activities.
The course will cover the following drilling aspects:

Design and evaluation of well drilling systems
Identification and solution of drilling problems associated with geothermal wells
Mud design for elevated temperatures, well control, casing design
Well cementing

Some exercises (drilling costs calculation, casing loads) will be used to highlight the most important aspects of geothermal well construction.

The benefits from attending

By the end of the course you will feel confident in your understanding of:

The basics of drilling engineering related to geothermal applications
The interdependency between geothermal well drilling and the oil & gas business
The specific tools needed to drill a well in general and specifically for geothermal drilling
The technologies involved to date for drilling at rig site
An overview of drilling costs