| Code | Date | Format | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person* |
Team of 7 Per Person* |
Early Bird Fee Per Person |
Normal Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE2246 | 27 - 29 Jul 2026 | Yogyakarta, Indonesia | USD | 4,041 | 4,229 | 4,499 | 4,699 |
| PE2246 | 27 - 29 Jul 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | SGD | 5,245 | 5,489 | 5,899 | 6,099 |
| PE2246 | 27 - 29 Jul 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD | 4,041 | 4,229 | 4,499 | 4,699 |
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Code
PE2246Date
27 - 29 Jul 2026Format
Yogyakarta, IndonesiaCurrency
USDTeam of 10
Per Person*
4,041
Team of 7
Per Person*
4,229
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
4,499
Normal Fee
Per Person
4,699
Code
PE2246Date
27 - 29 Jul 2026Format
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCurrency
SGDTeam of 10
Per Person*
5,245
Team of 7
Per Person*
5,489
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
5,899
Normal Fee
Per Person
6,099
Code
PE2246Date
27 - 29 Jul 2026Format
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCurrency
USDTeam of 10
Per Person*
4,041
Team of 7
Per Person*
4,229
Early Bird Fee
Per Person
4,499
Normal Fee
Per Person
4,699
*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
While subsea well interventions share fundamental principles with land and platform operations, the subsea environment introduces significantly greater technical, logistical, and operational complexity. Accessing the subsea tree via intervention risers or conducting riserless operations requires specialized vessels, dynamic positioning systems, ROV support, and advanced control systems – all of which substantially increase operational costs. As a result, non-productive time (NPT), equipment failures, or procedural errors can quickly escalate costs and risk, potentially outweighing the production gains the intervention was intended to deliver.
This intensive 3-day course focuses on the critical aspects unique to subsea well intervention, including subsea wellheads and trees, control systems, intervention riser systems, riserless technologies, vessel operations, well integrity, and well control in a subsea environment. Emphasis is placed on operational risk management, contingency planning, disconnect scenarios, and lessons learned from real case studies to help participants understand both technical challenges and decision-making processes.
Through structured lectures, detailed system walkthroughs, animations, and real-world case studies, participants will develop a practical understanding of how subsea interventions are planned, executed, and managed safely and efficiently. This course is designed for professionals who already possess foundational knowledge of conventional well intervention techniques (wireline, coiled tubing, pumping, and stimulation) and aims to bridge that knowledge into the more complex and high-stakes subsea environment.
Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the main types of riser systems used for subsea well interventions.
- Understand the use, capabilities, and limitations of ROVs in subsea operations.
- Recognize the role and limitations of diver support in subsea interventions.
- Identify the key challenges and complexities associated with intervening in subsea wells.
- Understand the function and application of subsea wireline lubricator systems.
The course is aimed at:
- Intervention, production, completion, and well integrity engineers who are responsible for planning, designing, or executing subsea well interventions.
- Offshore supervisors, well services personnel, and subsea engineers involved in operational decision-making during subsea campaigns.
- Drilling and completion engineers transitioning from land or platform operations into subsea environments.
- Operations and asset team members seeking a deeper understanding of subsea intervention systems, risks, and cost drivers.
- Technical professionals who have not previously worked on subsea wells but expect to support or manage subsea intervention activities in the future.
- Intermediate
This course will be delivered through interactive classroom sessions combining technical presentations, practical examples, and real-life case studies from subsea operations. Participants will engage in comparative analyses (land vs. subsea), group discussions, and scenario-based learning to reinforce well integrity, intervention methods, and risk management concepts. Visual aids, system schematics, and operational workflows will be used to enhance understanding of equipment, vessels, riser systems, and control technologies.
Your expert course leader is a Well Completions and Interventions Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specialising in well completions, interventions, and well control. He began his oilfield career as a slickline operator, working for several service companies before joining BP as an offshore well service supervisor, where he managed day-to-day well intervention operations across BP’s North Sea platforms and subsea wells — including coiled tubing, e-line, slickline, stimulation, and well testing.
He later moved into an office-based engineering role, where he was responsible for planning, programming, and organising intervention activities for numerous offshore wells, including those in the Bruce and Magnus fields. In 1995, he transitioned into completion design, becoming responsible for the design and installation of platform and subsea completions in several of BP’s North Sea developments, frequently travelling offshore to oversee installation work.
A highly experienced technical trainer, your expert course leader has delivered over 200 courses on completions, interventions, and well control worldwide for leading operators such as BP, Shell, and Chevron. He also authored Shell’s internal advanced well control manual (Completions and Interventions), which remains in use today, and was involved in the development of an MSc course in Mature Field Management at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.
He is the author of the book Well Control for Completions and Interventions (Elsevier, 2018), a widely referenced text in the industry, and has also served as an expert witness before the International Court of Arbitration.
Previous participants include the following companies:
Premier Oil Indonesia * UNSW – University New South Wales * PTT EP * Hoang Long Hoan Vu JOC * Talisman Malaysia * Kebabangan Petroleum Operating Co. (KPOC) Petronas Carigali * PCPP Operating Company * BP Vietnam * Medco Energi * OMV * Qatar Petroleum * Pearl Energy * Salamander-energy * Carigali Hess * Kangean Energy * Aramco * Welltec *WNPOC * VICO * UMW oil and Gas * Neural * VRJ Petroleum * Woodside Petroleum and many others
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Subsea well intervention involves performing maintenance, diagnostics, or stimulation work on offshore wells located on the seabed. Operators use these interventions to restore production, improve reservoir performance, or protect well integrity. Unlike land-based operations, offshore intervention requires specialized vessels, subsea control systems, and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Water depth, pressure, and limited physical access significantly increase technical complexity and operational risk.
Offshore well intervention requires marine vessels equipped with dynamic positioning systems instead of fixed rigs. Engineers must access the well through intervention risers or riserless lubricator systems. Crews rely on ROVs for subsea valve operation and equipment installation. Weather conditions, vessel motion, and water depth directly affect safety and efficiency. These constraints demand detailed planning, contingency procedures, and strict well control management.
The configuration of the subsea Christmas tree determines how engineers access the well. The three main designs are dual-bore vertical trees, mono-bore vertical trees, and horizontal trees. Dual-bore trees provide separate production and annulus access. Mono-bore systems simplify completion architecture. Horizontal trees allow tubing hanger installation within the wellhead, which can improve intervention flexibility. Tree design influences riser selection, pressure control systems, and operational procedures.
An intervention riser system creates a pressure-controlled conduit between the surface vessel and the subsea well. It enables through-riser wireline, coiled tubing, pumping, and well testing operations. The riser allows fluid returns to surface and supports full well control barriers. Systems typically include an emergency disconnect package to protect the well during vessel drift-off or severe weather. Riser-based intervention suits high-pressure or complex offshore operations.
Riserless well intervention eliminates the need for a full marine riser. Instead, operators deploy a subsea lubricator system directly onto the tree using a light intervention vessel. This approach works well for wireline logging, production logging tools (PLT), and selected stimulation treatments. Riserless systems reduce equipment footprint and cost. However, they limit circulation capability and require strong contingency planning to manage well control risks.
Remotely operated vehicles play a critical role in subsea intervention systems. They provide visual inspection, hydraulic power, torque application, and valve manipulation. Work-class ROVs install lubricators, operate tree valves, and assist with emergency disconnect procedures. Without ROV support, most deepwater interventions would not be feasible. ROV capability directly affects operational efficiency, safety, and response time during abnormal events.
Operators increasingly adopt digital monitoring and real-time data analytics to reduce non-productive time. Lightweight intervention vessels improve flexibility and lower mobilization costs. Advances in electrohydraulic and multiplex control systems enhance reliability. The industry continues expanding into deeper and more complex reservoirs. As offshore developments mature, efficient and lower-risk intervention strategies will remain essential for asset performance.
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