Cairo - Sofitel Cairo downtown Nile Hotel

From 27-31/07/2025

Course Introduction: 

This course offers a deep dive into the essential operations of slickline, well testing, and coiled tubing within the oil and gas sector, focusing on intermediate-level techniques. Participants will enhance their operational expertise and troubleshooting skills, positioning them to contribute effectively to their organizations well intervention, maintenance, and production optimization efforts.

Course Objectives: 

Participants will:

1.     Develop a solid understanding of slickline, well testing, and coiled tubing operations and their respective equipment.

2.     Learn the practical applications and advantages of using slickline versus coiled tubing interventions.

3.     Gain proficiency in well testing procedures and data analysis for accurate reservoir evaluation.

4.     Master preventive maintenance, safety protocols, and diagnostic troubleshooting techniques.

5.     Apply hands-on knowledge through simulations and case studies to replicate field scenarios.

Who Should Attend?

·       Well service technicians and intervention engineers

·       Field operations supervisors overseeing well maintenance

·       Slickline and coiled tubing operators and specialists

·       Well testing analysts and data interpreters

·       Production engineers involved in reservoir management and optimization

Course Outline:

Day 1: Slickline Operations in Well Servicing 

·       Reviewing slickline equipment and its applications

·       Common slickline operations including logging, bailing, and sampling

·       Slickline job planning and execution techniques

Day 2: Coiled Tubing Operations and Applications 

·       Intermediate concepts in coiled tubing unit setup and operation

·       Coiled tubing in drilling, cleanout, and stimulation jobs

·       Hands-on simulation: Manipulating coiled tubing equipment in a virtual environment

Day 3: Integration of Slickline and Coiled Tubing Techniques 

·       Comparative analysis of reliability, speed, and efficiency in slickline and coiled tubing operations

·       Determining operational scenarios for slickline versus coiled tubing

·       Group activity: Case studies on intervention strategy decisions based on well conditions

Day 4: Well Testing Methods and Interpretation 

·       Principles and practices of well testing for reservoir performance

·       Essential tools and measurements: gauges, transient tests, and multiphase flow meters

·       Analyzing test data and understanding reservoir characteristics

Day 5: Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting 

·       Preventive maintenance schedules for slickline and coiled tubing equipment

·       Systematic approach to troubleshooting operational issues

·       Emergency handling and safety considerations in pressurized environments

·       Collaborative workshop: Developing a troubleshooting guide for common field issues