Drilling Engineering

A 19th-century oilfield in full activity.

History of Petroleum and Gas, From Early Wells to the Modern Era

The evolution of drilling, showcasing the transition from manual cable-tool drilling in the 19th century to modern, automated rotary technology

Technological Evolution in Drilling: From Manual Tools to Automation

Cover of the chapter on basic petroleum geology

Basic Petroleum Geology Essential: Traps and Rocks

Illustration of sedimentary rock layers with a visible drilling well, representing the dialogue between geology and engineering

Geological Formation Properties and Their Impact on Drilling

Oilfields with multiple wells, from exploratory to development, in an arid landscape, connected by a pipeline network

Petroleum Well: Definition, Purpose, and Lahee Classification

An engineer overlooking a vast oilfield, observing multiple drilling rigs

Well Lifecycle: From Planning to Abandonment

Drilling rig in a vast, arid landscape, highlighting its imposing structure

Types of Wells: Vertical, Directional, and Multilateral

Drilling tools and towers of a land rig, highlighting the mast and drawworks in an arid environment

Onshore Drilling Equipment: Conventional Rigs and Workover Rigs

Illustration of a semi-submersible drilling platform at sunset, viewed from a low angle to emphasize its scale

Offshore Equipment: Fixed Platforms and Jack-ups

Two illustrations of the most advanced platforms, the drillship and semi-submersible, in deep waters during sunrise

Offshore Equipment II: Semi-submersibles and Drillships

The image captures the energy and teamwork of the rig crew

Organizational Structure in the Drilling Rig, Key Roles, and Hierarchy

Mud engineer at the shale shaker area, with a realistic view of the industrial environment of a drilling rig

Support Teams: Mud Engineers, Cementing Specialists, and Wellsite Geologists

The drilling team working in perfect coordination on the rig

Communication and Safety at the Drilling Site

Geological failures

Case Studies on Operational Failures Due to Poor Geological Planning

Illustration of an offshore drilling platform, showcasing its components and connection to the seabed in calm waters

Future Trends, Automation, and Sustainability in Drilling