Optimising Drilling Efficiency through Geomechanics and Rock Mechanics

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Optimising Drilling Efficiency
through Geomechanics and Rock Mechanics

Enhancing Drilling Performance through Subsurface
Stress Understanding and Rock Behavior Analysis

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
07-11 Jul 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
09-13 Feb 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
06-10 Jul 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
Online sessions
DateVenueFee
13-17 Oct 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
24-28 Nov 2025Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
27 Apr-01 May 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
12-16 Oct 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
23-27 Nov 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

In today’s challenging drilling environments, a solid understanding of subsurface rock mechanics is essential for improving wellbore stability, reducing non-productive time, and enhancing the safety and efficiency of drilling operations. The Optimising Drilling Efficiency through Geomechanics and Rock Mechanics training course offers a thorough exploration of geomechanics and rock mechanics principles, focusing on their practical application to drilling optimization. Engineers will study in-situ stress regimes, the mechanical properties of rock formations, and real-life instances where inadequate geomechanical planning resulted in costly failures. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical examples, this course prepares field professionals and engineers with the expertise needed to design safer, more efficient wells in diverse geological environments.

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of geomechanics and rock mechanics
  • Analyze in-situ stresses and their impact on wellbore stability
  • Evaluate rock mechanical properties using lab and field data
  • Optimize mud weights and casing design based on geomechanical models
  • Mitigate drilling problems such as stuck pipe, lost circulation, and borehole collapse

Designed for

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Drilling Engineers
  • Wellsite Geologists
  • Reservoir Engineers
  • Geotechnical Engineers
  • Drilling Supervisors and Superintendents
  • Technical Professionals involved in well planning and execution

Learning Methods

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

The Course Outline

Day One: Introduction to Geomechanics in Drilling
  • Overview of geomechanics and its role in drilling
  • Stress fields in the earth: vertical, horizontal, pore pressures
  • Basics of rock mechanics: elasticity, failure criteria
  • Introduction to wellbore stability concepts
Day Two: Rock Properties and Data Acquisition
  • Rock testing methods: lab tests, wireline logs
  • Mechanical properties: UCS, Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio
  • Stress path analysis
  • Data integration for geomechanical modeling
Day Three: In-Situ Stress and Pore Pressure Estimation
  • Determining pore pressure using well logs
  • Overburden stress, minimum and maximum horizontal stresses
  • Fracture gradients and their impact on drilling
  • Stress analysis case studies
Day Four: Wellbore Stability Analysis
  • Borehole collapse and fracture mechanisms
  • Mud weight window and equivalent circulation density (ECD)
  • Designing for stability: trajectory, casing, and mud
  • Real-time monitoring techniques
Day Five: Drilling Optimization and Problem Prevention
  • Mitigation strategies for stuck pipe, kicks, and lost circulation
  • Integration with drilling software tools
  • Case studies from various basins (HPHT, unconventional)
  • Final assessment and knowledge wrap-up

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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