Introduction to Well Integrity

Course Goal/Description

This course providers learners with an introduction to well integrity.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Define 'well integrity' and explain its importance to the oil and gas industry
LO2 Identify the key legislative requirements
LO3 Describe the Well Integrity Policy
LO4 Identify the key elements of a Well Integrity Management System (WIMS)
LO5 Identify the stages in a well's life cycle
LO6 Describe the competence requirements
LO7 Identify the record and reporting requirements
LO8 Describe pressure containment boundaries, well barrier envelopes and Well Barrier Elements (WBES)
LO9 Describe the two-barrier philosophy
LO10 Describe well component performance standards
LO11 Describe well operating limits
LO12 Describe subsurface containment assurance
LO13 Identify the risk assessment considerations for well integrity
LO14 Explain the importance of monitoring and maintaining well barrier envelopes
LO15 Identify the key components of a risk-based approach to well integrity management
LO16 Describe the risk assessment process for assessing a well anomaly