Aberdeen Drilling International

Through a key partnership with Aberdeen Drilling International, Samson Tiara is now able to facilitate the delivery of a range technical oil & gas courses. These include the popular Stuck Pipe Prevention & Solutions, High Pressure, High Temperature Drilling Operations as well as both IADC and IWCF accredited Well Control and Well Intervention Pressure Control courses.

You can find out more about the courses by clicking on them below, or feel free to contact our friendly staff for assistance.


Aberdeen Drilling International Aim & Objectives:
This highly interactive and engaging course forms a key component of continuous professional development for any employee who requires an understanding of the drilling process and equipment. The aim of the course is to develop awareness of the technology behind the drilling process and function, in order that non-drilling personnel can engage in effective, value adding conversation with their drilling colleagues. read more

Aberdeen Drilling International Aim & Objectives:
This HPHT Drilling course provides a comprehensive understanding of the well design and operational requirements for HPHT wells. It develops the principles of HPHT well engineering from rig selection through well control and HPHT considerations for casing design, drilling fluids and cement formulations. The course draws on case studies for classroom discussions. read more

Aberdeen Drilling International Aim & Objectives:
This 2-day Essentials of Plug & Abandonment course aims to provide participants with an enhanced understanding of the principles, methodologies, practicalities and risks associated with well abandonment. The course offers a review of the underlying principles of well abandonment before considering the concepts involved in a temporary abandonment (suspension) and subsequent abandonment requirements needed for an increasing inventory of ageing wells. read more

Aberdeen Drilling International Aim & Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to provide well engineers, drilling supervisors and drilling personnel with the knowledge and understanding of the causes of stuck pipe and the means to reduce or eliminate stuck pipe as a significant cause of lost time incidents and related costs. read more

Aberdeen Drilling International Aim & Objectives:
The 1-day Introduction to Drilling course aims to provide non-drilling personnel with a comprehensive overview of the terminology and vocabulary of the drilling process. read more