Oil and Gas Well Integrity Design, Analysis and Management

Course Category : Oil & Gas Management

An advanced technical programme focused on the design, analysis, and management of oil and gas well integrity, strengthening barrier systems, risk control, and lifecycle integrity in line with international standards and best practices
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Introduction

Well integrity is fundamental to the sustainability of oil and gas operations, as any failure in barriers, design, or operations can result in severe safety, environmental, and economic consequences. With the advancement of drilling technologies and the growing complexity of directional wells, well integrity management has evolved into a specialised engineering discipline
This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of well integrity principles, design, analysis, and management across the entire well lifecycle, focusing on barrier systems, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and Well Integrity Management Systems (WIMS), supported by real-world case studies and modern technologies.

Targeted Audience

Drilling engineers
Drilling superintendents
Drillers
Wellsite drilling engineers
Well integrity and integrity management professionals

Targeted Skills

Well integrity principles and design
Barrier systems and verification
Risk assessment and control
Lifecycle well integrity management
Monitoring, diagnostics, and remediation

Expected Outcomes

Apply well integrity principles in design and execution
Design and verify effective well barrier systems
Well safety risk analysis and management.
Operate Well Integrity Management Systems effectively
Maintain well integrity throughout the well lifecycle

Training Topics Index

Definition of well integrity and barriers
Barrier types and acceptance criteria
Regulatory frameworks and standards
Barrier schematics and concepts
Well integrity responsibilities

Offset well analysis
Kick tolerance calculations
Casing point selection and design
Mud and cementing design
Integrity-focused completion design

Causes of well integrity failure
Response to compromised integrity
Well integrity equipment and calculations
Operational standards and procedures
Macondo well case study

WIMS fundamentals
Operational phase integrity management
Risk assessment and change management
Emergency response planning
Documentation and handover

Continuous integrity monitoring methods
Integrity testing and diagnostics
Non-destructive testing techniques
Data analysis and remote monitoring
Maintenance, remediation, and optimisation

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code