Offshore drilling explored in a comprehensive part-time distance education training course

Understanding offshore oil and gas drilling equipment and operations in oil and gas field exploration and development

More than a third of oil and gas currently comes from offshore developments. This will increase in the future, as the search for hydrocarbons extends into deeper and more remote subsea fields. In fact deepwater activities are the fastest growing sector of offshore oil and gas.

Marine drilling is a central part of any offshore development, both in the exploration and production phases. In offshore projects, drilling may represent 25 to 40% of the total spend, with some new deepwater fields having up to 100 wells. Rig day rates are high and it is therefore essential to reduce drilling times by using efficient approaches and automated equipment.

Download the latest Fundamentals of Marine Drilling distance learning training course brochure here.

This distance learning course delivers a comprehensive explanation of offshore drilling as part of the full subsea field development process. All the major rig drilling types are defined and their operations described in detail, including:

• Jack-up drilling rigs
• Semi-submersible drilling rigs
• Drillships
• Drilling barges
• Tender assisted drilling rigs

Drilling rig components and marine drilling systems are explained in detail, as well as methods of rig mooring and positioning, issues of drilling safety and blowout prevention. New drilling approaches and highly automated rigs are discussed, with examples and case studies from field developments around the world.

Over 12 weeks, this distance learning programme demystifies the hardware involved in marine drilling, and how it is used in the exploration and production of offshore oil and gas. It will benefit anyone involved in land drilling needing an introduction to marine operations; those new to the field seeking an introduction to key equipment and terminologies; or non-technical professionals in the oil and gas industry wanting an overview of the technology and principles of offshore drilling.

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The Fundamentals of Marine Drilling course materials, available online and for download to study offline, are filled with up-to-date, practical knowledge, richly illustrated with case studies, images and diagrams. The distance learning format lets you extend your knowledge wherever you are in the world, without taking time away from work.

Expert tutorial support is available throughout the course via the online forum, where you can ask questions, participate in discussions and network with your fellow students from across the globe, as well as the course director.