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DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
Course Description
The goal of the course is to enable participants to understand the operations carried out by directional drillers and contribute to the design of directional and horizontal wells. The course covers the fundamentals, design considerations and operational aspects of directional and horizontal drilling.

By the end of the course, participants will:
- Be proficient in planning and executing directional drilling operations.
- Understand the tools and technologies used in directional drilling.
- Be equipped to address challenges and optimize drilling efficiency.
- Design and implement effective directional drilling strategies.
- Utilize advanced tools and techniques to optimize operations.
- Solve complex drilling challenges and ensure operational safety

Drilling engineers, drilling supervisors, trainee drillers, rig engineers and service company personnel with basic drilling engineering

This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to prepare participants for
success in the dynamic field of directional drilling.

Introduction to Directional Drilling
• Fundamentals of directional drilling.
• Benefits and applications in oil, gas, and utility sectors.
Well Planning and Trajectory Design
• Methods for designing well paths.
• Tools for trajectory calculations and modeling.
• Understanding azimuths, inclinations, and displacements.
Drilling Tools and Technology
• Overview of drilling equipment: bits, motors, and BHAs.
• Measurement and Logging While Drilling (MWD/LWD) systems.
• Real-time data collection and decision-making.
Directional Drilling Techniques
• Kick-off and build methods.
• Horizontal and extended-reach drilling.
• Multilateral well designs.
Operational Challenges and Solutions
• Managing torque, drag, and wellbore stability.
• Avoiding and mitigating stuck pipe situations.
• Optimizing drilling efficiency and cost management

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
DE225-01
2026-04-12
Dammam
USD 5450
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DE225-02
2026-06-28
Manama
USD 5450
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DE225-03
2026-09-28
Istanbul
USD 5950
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DE225-04
2026-12-13
Cairo
USD 5450
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