Qatar Shell, QSPE hold course on well construction at TAMUQ

June 05, 2014 - 6:51:45 am Participants attending the course. DOHA: Qatar Shell and Qatar Society of Petroleum Engineers (QSPE) recently conducted a two-part education course, ‘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, types of rigs and wells, their components, and 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, General Manager, Wells Operations, Qatar Shell, delivered the programme to participants from the energy sector, including engineers, technical managers, geologists, geophysicists and chemists. On Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre’s collaboration with SPE, Maha Al Mannai, University Collaboration Manager, said: “It is with great pride that Qatar Shell continues to support the growth of professionals in the energy industry through collaborations with top-class academic institutions such as SPE and TAMUQ, facilitating the transfer of industry best practice through such events is integral to the centre. “Our support for educational initiatives such as this upholds our commitment to promote best industry practices among our stakeholders in the oil and gas industry in Qatar and around the world,” she added. Stephenson also provided a technical overview of the management of drilling operations, including the engineering and installation of completions. He highlighted key risks associated with process safety and management of hydrocarbons during wells operations. “SPE 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,” said Sheikh Faisal Al Thani, Chairman, Qatar Society of Petroleum Engineers Board. Qatar Shell supports universities and other education institutes by sharing skills and expertise, linking its scientists with professionals in the field to increase the transfer of knowledge pertaining to technology relevant to the energy sector.