Name: Selecting & Testing Zonal Isolation Materials Training Course
Rating: 4.7 (1076 reviews)

Scheduled Dates

Classroom

11 - 15 May 2026

Dubai - UAE

$5,950

23 - 27 Nov 2026

Istanbul - Turkey

$5,950

10 - 14 May 2027

Dubai - UAE

$5,950

22 - 26 Nov 2027

Istanbul - Turkey

$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

Cementing is the most critical operation for well integrity and zonal isolation. Cementing fluids pumped in the well must have the correct hydraulic properties for mud removal and safe placement, good transition properties from liquid to solid state to prevent gas or fluid migration during the setting time and engineered mechanical properties to withstand wellbore stresses during the life of the well.

To design and place a cement well barrier safely and efficiently, laboratory tests are conducted according to industry standards.

This PetroKnowledge training course will allow engineers and field supervisors to have an in-depth knowledge of cementing additives, cement properties and laboratory procedure to select cost efficient cement formulations that are fit for the well condition.

This PetroKnowledge training course will highlight:

Selection of cementing additives.
Laboratory test procedures and equipment.
Laboratory calculations.
Laboratory auditing including calibration, sampling and personnel competency
Laboratory reporting quality

What are the Goals?

By the end of this PetroKnowledge training course, participants will learn to:

Understand the role of cementing additives, how they work in the slurry and be able to select the correct additives to achieve desired slurry properties at downhole pressure and temperature conditions
Identify all cementing laboratory equipment, their function and operation, as well as calibration requirements
Conduct or verify laboratory testing performed to industry standards (API/ISO)
Perform laboratory calculation and temperature simulations
Inspect a cementing laboratory (equipment, personnel competency, sampling and procedures)

Who is this Training Course for?

This PetroKnowledge training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Drilling and Completion Engineers
Well Site leaders and Superintendents
Service Company Technical personnel
Operation and Field Management Personnel
Oilfield Chemical Supplier personnel with a desire to better understand oil well cementing chemistry

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Participants to this PetroKnowledge training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the seminar outline with the Tutor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Seminar methodology includes classroom presentations, video illustrating testing methods, hands-on exercises and calculations and group workshops.

Organisational Impact

Cementing fluids and Cementing laboratory testing are critical for the safety of the well, companies attending the course will be able to:

Dramatically reduce the risk of cementing failure due to poor cementing or laboratory practice
Provide assurance that laboratory tests and cement formulations have been designed according to industry standards and best practices
Engage technically to come up with cost effective and simple cement formulations and reduce overall well costs
Increase well life due to the selection of fit for purpose cements
Increase well production and reduce well repair due poor cement zonal isolation

Personal Impact

Personnel attending this PetroKnowledge training course will gain and enhance knowledge in a highly technical field of expertise and become valuable assets for their organizations by:

Getting an in-depth knowledge of cement and cementing additive chemistry
Be able to share their knowledge and develop cementing fluid best practices
Becoming a better team player in an integrated wells team
Be confident with regards to cementing additive selection and cementing properties
Identifying opportunities for improvement in terms of well integrity and zonal isolation
Identifying opportunities for improvement in terms of cost efficiencies

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Cementing Principles & Cementing Chemistry

Introduction to Primary Cementing
Introduction to Remedial Cementing
Objectives of Cementing
Cementing Slurry Properties
Cementing Additive Selection

Day 2: Cementing Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory Overview
Mixers
Consistometers
Rheometers & Gel Strength Testers
Ultrasonic Cement Analyzers
Free Fluid and Sedimentation Testers
Spacer testers (Compatibility / Wettability)
Set Cement Testers (Permeability/ Mechanical Properties / Expansion rings

Day 3: Cementing Laboratory Procedures

Rheological Properties
Thickening Time
Fluid Loss Control
Free Fluid & Sedimentation
Compressive Strength
Spacer Testing
Static Gel Strength
Other Tests (Density / Foam Cementing / Expansion / Gas Migration / Mechanical Properties)

Day 4: Cementing Laboratory Calculations

Laboratory Analysis Request
Laboratory Mass Calculations
Temperature and Pressure Schedules
Laboratory Reporting
Lightweight Cement Tests

Day 5: Laboratory Quality Processes

Laboratory Safety
Sampling
Equipment Maintenance & Calibration
Laboratory Technician Competency
Laboratory Inspections and Audits

Certificate

On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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