| Code | Date | Format | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person* |
Team of 7 Per Person* |
Early Bird Fee Per Person |
Normal Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE2250 | 28 Sep - 01 Oct 2026 | Lombok, Indonesia | SGD | 5,503 | 5,759 | 6,199 | 6,399 |
| PE2250 | 28 Sep - 01 Oct 2026 | Lombok, Indonesia | USD | 4,299 | 4,499 | 4,799 | 4,999 |
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Code
PE2250Date
28 Sep - 01 Oct 2026Format
Lombok, IndonesiaCurrency
SGDTeam of 10
Per Person*
5,503
Team of 7
Per Person*
5,759
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
6,199
Normal Fee
Per Person
6,399
Code
PE2250Date
28 Sep - 01 Oct 2026Format
Lombok, IndonesiaCurrency
USDTeam of 10
Per Person*
4,299
Team of 7
Per Person*
4,499
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
4,799
Normal Fee
Per Person
4,999
*Fee per person in a team of 7 or 10 participating from the same organisation, registering 6 weeks before the course dateRequest for a quote if you have different team sizes, content customisation, alternative dates or course timing requirements Request for in-person classroom training or online (VILT) training format
About this Training Course
Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) is an advanced drilling technique designed to precisely control the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore. As offshore wells become increasingly complex, conventional drilling methods often face limitations due to narrow pressure margins, wellbore instability, and formation-related challenges. MPD technologies allow drilling teams to manage these risks more effectively by dynamically controlling bottom-hole pressure, reducing the likelihood of kicks, losses, and other drilling complications.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles, planning, equipment, and operational practices involved in Managed Pressure Drilling. Participants will learn how MPD methods such as Constant Bottom Hole Pressure (CBHP), Pressurized Mud Cap Drilling (PMCD), and Dual Gradient Drilling (DGD) can be applied to maintain well control and improve drilling performance. The course also explores MPD equipment, system integration with offshore rigs, and modern technologies such as automated choke control and real-time pressure monitoring.
Through a combination of technical discussions, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, participants will develop the knowledge required to evaluate, plan, and implement MPD operations in challenging drilling environments. By the end of the course, participants will understand how MPD contributes to improved safety, operational efficiency, and cost control in complex offshore drilling projects.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and its role in maintaining precise wellbore pressure control during drilling operations.
- Evaluate candidate wells for MPD implementation using feasibility studies, planning methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Identify and understand key MPD equipment and systems, including Rotating Control Devices (RCD), choke manifolds, backpressure pumps, and monitoring systems.
- Apply different MPD methods such as Constant Bottom Hole Pressure (CBHP), Pressurized Mud Cap Drilling (PMCD), and Dual Gradient Drilling (DGD) in various drilling scenarios.
- Assess operational risks and implement mitigation strategies through hazard identification, contingency planning, and real-world case study analysis.
This course is designed for professionals involved in drilling engineering, well planning, and drilling operations, particularly those working in environments where well pressure management is critical. It is especially relevant for personnel responsible for designing, supervising, or executing drilling programs in challenging formations with narrow pressure margins.
- Drilling Engineers
- Well Engineers
- Drilling Supervisors / Drilling Superintendents
- Drilling Operations Managers
- MPD Specialists and MPD Operators
- Wellsite Leaders (Company Men)
- Petroleum Engineers
- Offshore Rig Engineers
- Well Control Specialists
- Drilling Project Engineers
- Basic
- Intermediate
This course uses a combination of technical lectures, real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and practical problem-solving exercises to ensure effective knowledge transfer. Participants will explore real drilling scenarios, analyze operational challenges, and apply MPD concepts through structured discussions and simulated exercises. The learning approach emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application, allowing participants to connect technical concepts with real operational situations encountered in complex drilling environments.
Your expert course leader is a Chartered Marine Engineer (C.Mar.Eng) and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology with more than 50 years of professional experience in drilling, well engineering, and offshore operations. He has spent his career working across major offshore and exploration projects worldwide. His technical expertise includes deepwater drilling, HPHT wells, extended reach drilling, well control, and complex well construction.
During his early career, he worked with leading operators including Shell and BP, progressing from trainee to senior drilling supervisor. In these roles he participated in exploration, appraisal, and development drilling projects, including early deepwater exploration campaigns, HPHT wells, and high-angle offshore platform wells. These assignments provided him with strong operational expertise in both land and offshore drilling environments.
He later held senior engineering and operational roles with major international operators such as Cairn Energy, Marathon Oil, Maersk Oil, and Kerr-McGee. During this period, he contributed to benchmark offshore drilling campaigns and development wells, including subsea, horizontal, HPHT, and deepwater projects. His work helped deliver high-performance wells and optimize drilling efficiency in technically challenging environments.
He has also served as a deepwater drilling manager and technical advisor on pioneering projects. Notably, he supported ultra-deepwater exploration wells in the Porcupine Basin offshore Ireland for Providence Resources and worked on deepwater drilling operations offshore Norway. His career includes supervising more than a dozen ultra-deepwater exploration wells offshore India and contributing to early deepwater developments in the North Sea, including the Foinaven development project.
In addition to his operational career, your expert course leader has been an active drilling and well engineering instructor since 1998, delivering more than 100 professional training programs in over 35 countries. He has taught engineers and drilling professionals across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He is also the author of the technical publication Deepwater Drilling, which provides practical insights into modern deepwater well engineering practices. His training combines decades of field experience with practical engineering knowledge, enabling participants to understand how advanced drilling technologies such as Managed Pressure Drilling can be applied in real-world operations.
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Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) is an advanced drilling technique that gives operators precise control of wellbore pressure during drilling. It uses specialized equipment and clear procedures to manage annular pressure within a safe window. This window sits between pore pressure and fracture pressure. As a result, MPD helps reduce risks such as kicks, lost circulation, and wellbore instability. Therefore, it works especially well in complex wells where conventional drilling methods may not provide enough pressure control.
Offshore wells often have narrow pressure margins. In other words, pore pressure and fracture pressure sit very close together. Because of this, conventional drilling methods may struggle to keep pressure stable. MPD solves this problem by helping operators control bottom-hole pressure in real time. As a result, teams improve well control, reduce non-productive time, and drill more safely in challenging formations.
Several MPD methods support different well conditions and drilling goals. For example, the main methods include Constant Bottom Hole Pressure (CBHP), Pressurized Mud Cap Drilling (PMCD), and Dual Gradient Drilling (DGD). Each method controls wellbore pressure in a different way. Therefore, operators can choose the most suitable option for a specific drilling challenge.
MPD systems use specialized equipment to control pressure throughout the operation. For example, key components include Rotating Control Devices (RCD), choke manifolds, backpressure pumps, mud gas separators, and real-time monitoring systems. Together, these tools regulate annular pressure and help maintain the target bottom-hole pressure during drilling.
MPD helps operators solve several major drilling challenges. For instance, it addresses narrow drilling windows, lost circulation, wellbore instability, and early kick detection. By controlling pressure with greater precision, MPD allows safer drilling in difficult formations. As a result, operators can avoid many problems that conventional drilling techniques often face.
The oil and gas industry uses MPD technologies most often. In particular, companies rely on them in offshore drilling, deepwater exploration, and high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) wells. However, MPD also supports technically challenging onshore wells. In these cases, operators need precise pressure management to drill safely and efficiently.
Future MPD trends focus on automation, faster data analysis, and smarter drilling systems. For example, companies are investing in real-time pressure monitoring, advanced hydraulic modeling, and digital drilling technologies. In addition, stronger system integration will help teams make quicker decisions. As a result, MPD should improve safety, boost efficiency, and support drilling in more complex geological environments.
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