Drilling & Well Control
Basic & Advanced Stuck Pipe Prevention & Fishing Operations
Recognise the warning signs, prevent stuck pipe events and plan effective fishing operations — taught through real incident case studies and drilling simulator exercises.
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Overview
Stuck pipe remains one of the costliest sources of non-productive time in drilling. This course builds the awareness and discipline crews need to spot the early warning signs, prevent sticking events and respond correctly when they happen.
Sessions bring drilling personnel together to review real stuck pipe incidents and apply the lessons through practical drilling simulator exercises. Teams work through scenarios, discuss the indications, assess possible sticking mechanisms and agree on the right response — challenging assumptions and explaining every decision.
Delivered at basic and advanced levels, including a focused one-day Stuck Pipe Prevention, Jarring & Case Studies format.
Key objectives
Prevent
Recognise early warning signs and take timely action.
Respond
Identify the likely sticking mechanism and determine the right first actions.
Free
Assess suitable remedial methods and, when appropriate, operate drilling jars safely and correctly.
Learn
Translate lessons from real wells into improvements for future operations.
What you'll cover
Key topics
- 01Sticking mechanisms: differential, pack-off & bridging, wellbore geometry
- 02Early warning signs and trend monitoring at the rig floor
- 03Prevention practices during drilling, tripping and connections
- 04First actions and freeing procedures when the string sticks
- 05Jarring fundamentals — operating drilling jars safely and correctly
- 06Fishing tools, fishing operations and decision-making
- 07Real well incident case studies and team discussion
- 08Practical drilling simulator exercises
Who should attend
- Drillers & assistant drillers
- Toolpushers & rig supervisors
- Drilling engineers
- Company men & wellsite supervisors
How it's delivered
- Real incident case studies with open, team-based discussion
- Practical drilling simulator exercises
- One-day format or extended basic & advanced levels
- Delivered at your training event — in-house or at a partner training facility
Track record
Previously delivered by our lead trainer for
- PETRONAS
- Velesto Energy
- Sapura Energy
- Borr Drilling — PTTEP HPHT project
- Valaris 67
- Seadrill — West Capella
Engaged by these organisations — in-house or through O&G training academies.
Who delivers it
Field-proven trainers
Subash RajanLead Trainer · Senior Drilling & P&A Supervisor28 yrs multinational
Mohd Zamri Bin Mohd NorSenior Toolpusher · Technical Advisor30 yrs oilfield
Mohamad A Rahman (Pok Cik)Senior Trainer · Land Rig Supervisor30+ yrs offshore
Karunagaran Krishnan (Gana)Senior Driller / Toolpusher30+ yrs oilfieldTrainer assignment depends on your programme's scope, level and schedule.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend stuck pipe prevention training?
Drillers, assistant drillers, toolpushers, drilling engineers and wellsite supervisors — anyone whose decisions on the rig floor affect hole condition and the response to a stuck pipe event.
Does the course include simulator exercises?
Yes. Teams work through stuck pipe scenarios on a drilling simulator — discussing the indications, assessing the likely sticking mechanism and agreeing on the right response.
Is there a one-day option?
Yes. A focused one-day Stuck Pipe Prevention, Jarring & Case Studies course is available, alongside extended basic and advanced versions tailored to your programme.
Is this course HRD Corp claimable?
Sura Energy Drilling is an HRD Corp Registered Training Provider. Contact us to confirm claimability for your organisation.
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Accredited & recognised
- Registered Training Provider under HRD Corp
- HRDF-certified lead trainer, IADC-certified instructor
- HRD Corp claimable programmes