Offshore Drilling and Production
| Code | Date | Time | Duration | Location | Currency | Team of 10 Per Person | Team of 7 Per Person | Early Bird Fee Per Person | Normal Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL-ODP26 | 20 - 24 Jul 2026 | 9 PM Indian Time |
4 Hours Per Day
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Zoom Online
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USD
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1100
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1350
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1500
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1850
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The classes will be conducted online via Zoom from Monday to Friday, for 4 hours per day excluding breaks.
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Offshore Drilling and Production
This course provides participants with a complete overview of offshore drilling and production operations. It covers the key principles, technologies, and systems used in offshore exploration, well construction, and hydrocarbon production—equipping professionals with the essential knowledge to work safely and efficiently in offshore environments.
Description
Offshore operations are among the most complex and technically demanding activities in the oil and gas industry. The Offshore Drilling and Production course delivers a thorough understanding of offshore exploration, drilling, and production systems, focusing on both engineering and operational perspectives.
Participants will learn about offshore rig types, subsea well systems, drilling techniques, completion designs, and production facilities. The course also discusses project planning, safety management, and environmental considerations that are crucial for successful offshore field development.
Through practical case studies and visual examples, participants will gain insights into the complete offshore value chain—from exploration and well construction to production processing and transportation.
The offshore oil and gas industry plays a vital role in global energy supply, demanding high levels of technical expertise and operational excellence. Offshore projects involve unique challenges such as deepwater environments, high pressures, and harsh weather conditions.
This course introduces participants to offshore exploration and production concepts, focusing on the integration of drilling, subsea, and surface production systems. It bridges theory with real-world operations, enabling professionals to understand how offshore wells are drilled, completed, and produced safely and efficiently.
Understand the fundamentals of offshore exploration, drilling, and production operations.
Identify various offshore rig types, platforms, and subsea systems.
Explain the process of offshore well construction, completion, and testing.
Recognize the components and functions of offshore production systems.
Understand offshore project planning, logistics, and safety management.
Gain awareness of environmental and regulatory requirements in offshore operations.
Apply best practices for efficiency and safety in offshore field development.
The course combines lectures, interactive sessions, and case studies supported by illustrations, videos, and real-world examples. Participants will engage in discussions on current offshore technologies, safety case studies, and operational problem-solving exercises. The approach ensures both technical learning and practical understanding.
Builds in-house capability for offshore project planning and execution.
Improves safety awareness and compliance in offshore operations.
Enhances operational efficiency and risk management.
Strengthens cross-disciplinary understanding between drilling, production, and marine teams.
Supports workforce readiness for offshore assignments and projects.
Gain solid technical knowledge of offshore drilling and production systems.
Develop confidence in understanding offshore operations and workflows.
Learn the roles and responsibilities of key offshore personnel.
Enhance professional competence for offshore career advancement.
Strengthen understanding of offshore safety culture and best practices.
Drilling and Production Engineers
Offshore Field Engineers and Supervisors
Subsea Engineers and Marine Operations Personnel
Geologists, Petrophysicists, and Reservoir Engineers
HSE and Project Management Staff
Introduction to offshore drilling rigs, marine drilling activities and floating production
Global energy review
Drilling technologies offshore drilling rigs
Jack-up rigs
Semi-submersible drilling rigs
Drill ships
Drilling barges & tender assisted drilling
Position and station keeping for floating drilling rigs
Drilling rig components (rig equipment / drill strings / muds
Marine drilling systems
Offshore drilling components
Blowout preventors
Marine riser tensioners
Rig motion compensators
Drilling offshore wells
Drilling requirements for platforms & production hosts
(spars & tlps)
Drilling a subsea well
Well design
Examples of drilling activities
Drilling example - drill thru xmas tree
Drilling example - batch drilling with dual activity rig
Review of deepwater horizon incident in gom
Offshore production technologies
Bottom founded platform production hosts
Field layout requirements
Fpso / floating system requirements
Summary of subsea production building blocks
Risers (flexible dynamic / towers / steel catenary)
Introduction to topsides processing systems
Case study: gas fields
Case study: deepwater oil fields
Safety and environmental issues
Drilling and production safety and environmental requirements
Q&a
On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
Dr. Behzad Elahifar Associate Professor at NTNU (Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering Department)
Education
Ph.D. in Drilling Engineering, University of Leoben, Austria, 2013
MEng in Petroleum Well Engineering, Curtin University of Technology, Australia, 2006
BSc in Drilling Engineering, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran, 2004
Working Experience
2019 - Present: Associate Professor, Geoscience and Petroleum Eng Department (NTNU)
2019: Project Manager, NOV (National Oil Well Varco) Company
2014 - 2019: Project Manager/Drilling Engineer (MPD), Enhanced Drilling Company
2013 - 2014: Drilling Engineer, Advanced Drilling Solutions Company (TDE)
2009 - 2013: Drilling Instructor/Researcher, University of Leoben
2006 - 2009: Drilling Supervisor, NIOC (National Iranian Oil Company
2006: Night Drilling Supervisor, PPZ (Pars Petro Zagros)
Frequently Asked Questions
All course bookings made through PEA are strictly non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that all fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including changes in personal or professional commitments or partial attendance.
PEA reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Comprehensive details of each course — including objectives, target audience, and content — are clearly outlined before enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure the course's suitability prior to booking.
For any inquiries related to cancellations or bookings, please contact our support team, who will be happy to assist you.
