| Code | Date | Format | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person* |
Team of 7 Per Person* |
Early Bird Fee Per Person |
Normal Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE2261 | 21 - 25 Sep 2026 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America | USD | 5,761 | 6,029 | 6,499 | 6,699 |
*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
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Code
PE2261Date
21 - 25 Sep 2026Format
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of AmericaCurrency
USDTeam of 10
Per Person*
5,761
Team of 7
Per Person*
6,029
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
6,499
Normal Fee
Per Person
6,699
*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
Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) presents unique engineering and operational challenges that require specialized planning and execution. This course delivers an advanced understanding of high angle well construction, hole cleaning, well monitoring, and directional drilling techniques, ensuring safe and efficient drilling of extended reach and complex wells.
This is an operationally focused course that goes beyond the basics of ERD well planning. Participants will gain a deep understanding of risk factors, operational hazards, and best practices to ensure successful well delivery while minimizing wellbore instability, nonproductive time (NPT), and well cost escalation.
The curriculum follows the latest research and addresses the highest risk areas associated with high angle and complex well drilling operations. The course also critically evaluates how proposed tools and techniques may impact project risk, ensuring informed decision making for complex wells.
Participants will gain practical knowledge that can be directly applied to ongoing drilling operations or future well planning. This training has been proven to deliver dramatic improvements in drilling performance, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
All topics are placed in their operational context, ensuring that each subject is interrelated with the overall ERD drilling process.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand and mitigate risks in high-angle drilling and hole cleaning
- Analyze torque and drag to extend lateral reach
- Design and optimize Bottom Hole Assemblies (BHA) for ERD wells
- Improve surveying accuracy and reduce positional uncertainty
- Develop ERD-specific operational procedures (tripping, back-reaming, etc.)
- Apply geomechanics principles for wellbore stability and pressure control
- Optimize shock and vibration management
- Apply advanced ERD techniques to enhance drilling performance
This course is suitable for professionals involved in ERD and complex well operations, including:
- Drilling Engineers / Wellsite Supervisors
- Toolpushers / Rig Managers / Field Personnel
- Geoscientists & Reservoir Engineers
- Operations Teams focused on drilling optimization
- Professionals aiming to improve drilling performance and reduce costs
- Intermediate
- Advanced
The course is delivered through a combination of instructor-led interactive sessions, real-world case studies, operational modelling exercises, and simulator-based training using a DS5000-type simulator. Extensive Q&A and open discussion sessions are included throughout to reinforce key concepts and ensure participants can apply the learning to real ERD challenges.
Your expert course instructor, based in UK, brings over three decades of drilling expertise and a unique combination of operational and educational leadership to this course. His career spans roles from directional drilling supervisor to training program manager for international energy companies. With extensive hands-on experience at rig sites across multiple continents, he has developed an exceptional understanding of the challenges and solutions in both oil and gas and geothermal drilling.
He has spearheaded the creation and delivery of advanced training programs for drilling, fluids, and well intervention supervisors, including global initiatives for Total. His ability to design competency frameworks and implement skills gap analysis programs has positioned him as a trusted advisor to operators and service companies transitioning into geothermal energy.
His influence extends beyond the classroom. He was a founding member of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Deep Geothermal, advising government policymakers on strategies for renewable energy development. He also serves on the IADC Geothermal Standards Steering Group and regularly collaborates with industry bodies like OEUK to advance geothermal technology and workforce transition.
In addition to consulting, he actively contributes to industry thought leadership through technical papers, conference keynotes, and ongoing research collaborations. His recent work focuses on leveraging oil and gas technologies for geothermal well design, a subject he has presented at London, Taipei, and upcoming Indonesian geothermal conferences.
Recognized for his exceptional teaching skills, your expert course instructor was consistently rated as the highest-graded drilling instructor at Schlumberger NExT. He combines technical rigor with an engaging delivery style, making complex topics accessible and practical. His track record includes authoring critical operational guidelines, pioneering vibration measurement tools, and setting world records in directional drilling—all of which enrich the real-world insights participants will gain during this training.
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To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized “One to One” coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.
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Extended Reach Drilling is a method for drilling wells over long horizontal distances from one surface location. It helps engineers reach targets far from the rig. Because the well path runs at a high angle, teams must control direction, trajectory, and drilling conditions closely. As a result, this method supports efficient access to offshore, remote, and space-limited fields.
Operators use Extended Reach Drilling to reach more reservoir area from fewer surface locations. For example, one rig can often access targets that would otherwise need extra wells or structures. In addition, this approach can reduce surface impact and improve field development efficiency. However, teams only gain these benefits through careful planning and strong execution.
Extended Reach Drilling becomes harder as well length and inclination increase. Common issues include poor hole cleaning, higher torque and drag, and wellbore instability. These problems can increase nonproductive time and raise costs. They can also lead to stuck pipe or tool damage. Therefore, ERD projects need strong planning, clear procedures, and close real-time monitoring.
Torque and drag directly affect ERD performance. Long, high-angle sections create more friction along the drillstring. Torque rises during rotation, while drag increases when crews run or pull pipe. If these forces grow too high, they can limit reach and slow drilling. Therefore, engineers model them early and use the results to improve the well profile, equipment, and drilling practices.
Extended Reach Drilling relies on tools that improve control and accuracy. These tools include Measurement While Drilling systems, gyro surveys, rotary steerable systems, and real-time monitoring. They help engineers track the well path and reduce positional uncertainty. In addition, modeling and simulation improve planning before drilling starts. During operations, these tools also help crews respond faster to changing conditions.
Teams maintain stability through geomechanics, mud design, and pressure control. First, they study in-situ stress, pore pressure, and rock strength. Then they manage equivalent circulating density, swab and surge pressures, and fluid losses during drilling. In some cases, they also use Managed Pressure Drilling or Underbalanced Drilling. As a result, good stability control helps prevent collapse, losses, and other costly drilling problems.
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