INTRODUCTION TO DRILLING PRACTICES
COAL AND P&G EXPLORATION
SMRS has developed two one-day workshops specifically designed for new workers to the petroleum gas and coal exploration industries, who have little exposure to an operating drilling plant and want to improve their knowledge about drilling theories, drilling practices and safe work methods of drilling exploration holes/wells on Qld Petroleum and Qld Coal leases.
SMRS has identified the potential risks posed by inexperienced personnel, who may be somewhat unfamiliar with legislative requirements governing Qld's exploration drilling industry. This course is designed to minimise the risk posed to both personnel & new contractor companies to the industry through detailed explanation of P&G and Coal exploration drilling practices & legislative requirements.
COURSE CONTENT
- Drill plant explanation & familiarisation
- The use of down-hole circulation mediums in drilling - air and mud
- Drilling mud weight principles
- Hydrostatic head pressures
- Down hole formation characteristics & pressures
- The diamond core drilling process - from pre-spud to core presentation
- Well control practices, using annular blow-out preventers & wireline strippers
- Possible down hole problems and remedies
- Gas detection equipment - familiarisation, operation & scheduled testing practices
- Qld Petroleum & Gas, and Coal Mining legislation
- Personnel obligations under relevant legislation
- Safety management plans
- Work procedures
- Drill site safety equipment requirements
- Drill site exclusion zones
- Equipment certified inspection scheduling
Who should attend?
Any and all personnel and contractor companies who are unfamiliar with the protocols required by both QLD P&G and Coal Operators, and legislation with respect to exploration drilling operations.
