Course Overview:
Drill stem testing (DST) and completion are critical aspects of oil and gas well construction, ensuring accurate formation evaluation, wellbore productivity, and long-term well performance
This comprehensive 5-day professional training course will provide a thorough understanding of DST principles, completion techniques, and best practices to optimize well productivity and maximize hydrocarbon recovery

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1
Grasp the fundamental principles of drill stem testing (DST) and its role in formation evaluation and well performance assessment
2
Identify the key components of DST equipment and their functions, including DST tools, test strings, and data acquisition systems
3
Understand the different types of DST configurations, such as single-zone DSTs, multiple-zone DSTs, and openhole DSTs
4
Discuss the procedures for planning, executing, and interpreting DST results to determine formation permeability, fluid properties, and reservoir potential
5
Apply completion principles and techniques to select appropriate completion methods, design wellbore configurations, and optimize well productivity
Course Agenda:
Day 1: Introduction to DST and Completion
• Delve into the importance of DST and completion in oil and gas well construction and their impact on well productivity and reservoir management
• Explore the history of DST and completion technologies and the evolution of DST and completion practices
• Discuss the regulatory framework and safety standards governing DST operations and completion design
• Analyze the environmental considerations and regulations associated with DST fluids and completion materials
Day 2: DST Equipment and Configurations
• Understand the fundamental principles of DST equipment and its components
• Identify the major components of a DST tool string, including DST flowlines, packers, and test tools
• Discuss the functions and operation of different types of DST tools, such as pressure gauges, fluid samplers, and flowmeters
• Explore the different types of DST configurations, such as single-zone DSTs, multiple-zone DSTs, and openhole DSTs
Day 3: DST Planning, Execution, and Interpretation
• Delve into the procedures for planning DST operations, including well selection, zone identification, and tool selection
• Discuss the techniques for executing DSTs, including wellbore preparation, tool deployment, and data acquisition
• Explore the methods for interpreting DST results, including pressure transient analysis, fluid property determination, and reservoir evaluation
• Analyze case studies of successful DSTs and identify key lessons learned for future planning and execution
Day 4: Completion Principles and Wellbore Configurations
• Understand the fundamental principles of wellbore completion and its impact on well productivity
• Discuss the different types of completion methods, such as cased hole completions, openhole completions, and gravel-packed completions
• Explore the factors influencing completion design, such as reservoir characteristics, production objectives, and economic considerations
• Analyze the design of wellbore configurations, including tubing selection, perforation strategies, and fluid lift systems
Day 5: Completion Optimization and Well Performance Enhancement
• Discuss techniques for optimizing completion designs to enhance well productivity and maximize hydrocarbon recovery
• Explore the application of advanced completion technologies, such as multilateral completions, horizontal completions, and intelligent completions
• Analyze the use of completion monitoring systems to assess well performance and identify optimization opportunities
• Discuss best practices for well performance enhancement, including reservoir management, artificial lift, and production optimization strategies

Who Should Attend:
• Reservoir engineers and geoscientists involved in formation evaluation, well planning, and completion design
• Petroleum engineers responsible for drilling operations, well completions, and well performance optimization
• Completions engineers and supervisors focused on completion planning, execution, and wellbore configuration design
• Students and individuals interested in pursuing a career in oil and gas well construction, completions, or reservoir engineering
Course Benefits:
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of DST principles, equipment, configurations, and interpretation methods
• Gain hands-on experience in DST planning, execution, and data acquisition techniques
• Enhance your ability to interpret DST results and evaluate formation permeability, fluid properties, and reservoir potential
• Apply completion principles and techniques to optimize wellbore configurations, select appropriate completion methods, and maximize well productivity
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in completion technologies, well performance optimization strategies, and industry best practices
• Network with other professionals from diverse backgrounds within the oil and gas industry