Qatar Shell and the Qatar Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) recently conducted a two-part education course on 'Introduction to Well Construction', at Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ).
Attended by over 30 professionals, the course explored the role of wells engineers, different types of rigs and wells and their various components as well as the diverse aspects of drilling and well completion operations.
It also included an introduction to the basics of geology, reservoir fluid and rock properties, drilling techniques, completion engineering and production technology.
Blake Stephenson, Qatar Shell's general manager of Wells Operations, introduced the programmne to participants from the energy sector, where he provided a technical overview of the management of drilling operations, including the engineering and installation of completions. In addition, he highlighted some of the key risks associated with process safety and management of hydrocarbons during wells operations.
"Facilitating the transfer of industry best practice through such events is integral to QSRTC (Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre)...Our support of educational initiatives such as this upholds our commitment to promoting best industry practice amongst our stakeholders in the oil and gas industry in Qatar and around the world," Maha al-Mannai, University Collaboration manager, said.
The SPE in Qatar has organised this continuing education event to bring together engineers and geoscientists to further their understanding and knowledge, which underpins safe operations in the oil and gas industry for the benefit of Qatar, according to Sheikh Faisal al-Thani, chairman of the Qatar Society of Petroleum Engineers Board.
Qatar Shell has a long-standing relationship with various local universities in an effort to increase the transfer of knowledge pertaining to technology relevant to the energy sector. Through its research arm at the QSRTC, Shell recently signed a memorandum of understanding with TAMUQ that strengthens a decade-old partnership in the fields of technology, science and research and development.
© Gulf Times 2014
