Integrated Drilling & Workover Operations: SIMOPS, Digital Enablement, and Performance Excellence

Introduction:

This high-level training course addresses the increasing complexity of integrated drilling and workover operations, particularly in multi-well environments where simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), digital workflows, and real-time optimization are critical for success. Participants will gain advanced knowledge in planning, executing, and evaluating integrated operations using modern digital tools while minimizing risks and non-productive time (NPT).

Objectives:  

Participants in this course will learn to:

ü  Enhance technical and operational knowledge of integrated drilling and workover operations.

ü  Apply SIMOPS planning and execution strategies with a focus on safety and efficiency.

ü  Utilize digital tools for real-time drilling and workover optimization.

ü  Evaluate and design effective PAD layouts to reduce operational interference.

ü  Foster integrated thinking among teams to reduce NPT and maximize field performance.

ü  Develop performance KPIs and continuous improvement strategies for multi-activity operations.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

ü  Senior Drilling Engineers & Workover Engineers

ü  SIMOPS Coordinators & HSE Engineers

ü  Field Development Specialists

ü  Production Optimization Engineers

ü  Digital Oilfield and Real-Time Monitoring Engineers

ü  Project Managers involved in rig and site coordination

Course Outline:

Day 1 – Advanced Concepts in Integrated Drilling & Workover

• Integration of drilling and workover activities: challenges and solutions
• Organizational structures for collaborative operations
• Equipment compatibility and logistical coordination in integrated operations
• Risk analysis of uncoordinated workover and drilling events

Day 2 – Mastering SIMOPS: Simultaneous Operations in Complex Environments

• Fundamentals of SIMOPS: What, Why, and How
• SIMOPS Risk Assessment: Isolation management, PTW, and Emergency Response
• Planning multi-activity PAD operations and identifying interference points
• PAD layout evaluation techniques and case comparisons
• Practical Case Study: SIMOPS failures and mitigation planning

Day 3 – Digital Enablement & Real-Time Optimization Tools

• Overview of digital enablement in drilling and workover environments
• Real-time analytics and dashboards for drilling operations
• Integration of SCADA, WITSML, and real-time monitoring platforms
• Applications of AI and machine learning in drilling performance forecasting
• Digital twins and operational simulation

Day 4 – Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establishing KPIs for drilling and workover performance
• Non-Productive Time (NPT) analytics: root cause analysis and trends
• Linking digital insights with operational improvement plans
• Incremental vs. transformative performance optimization strategies
• Cross-functional team alignment for operational excellence

Day 5 – Case Studies, Simulations & Application

• Case studies: Offshore and onshore examples of integrated drilling/workover
• Live simulation of a digitally-enabled SIMOPS scenario
• Failure analysis of a SIMOPS execution and recovery planning
• Participant presentations: Operational Roadmap to apply lessons learned