Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) Training
Advanced ERD Training, Engineering & Operational Support
Face to Face Courses in brisbane
WellEngIQ works in partnership with Iain Hutchison, Principal of Merlin Energy Ltd, bringing decades of international Extended Reach Drilling and complex well expertise to our clients and training programs.
Course Overview
Designed for drilling supervisors, drillers, rig crews, drilling engineers and service company personnel involved in high-angle and horizontal drilling operations.
An advanced course designed for drilling engineers, well engineers, superintendents and technical leaders involved in ERD planning and execution.
Courses can also be tailored to specific fields, drilling campaigns or operational challenges.
Advanced ERD Training, Engineering & Operational Support
At WellEngIQ Pty Ltd, we help drilling teams plan, execute and optimise complex high-angle, horizontal and Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) wells through practical training, engineering support and operational expertise.
Our ERD services combine real-world drilling engineering experience with field-proven operational practices developed across challenging drilling campaigns in Australia, Europe and international oil & gas operations.
Whether supporting a single complex well or a multi-well drilling campaign, our focus remains the same: reduce risk, improve drilling performance and build operational capability.
Course inormation
ERD Operations Course
Designed for drilling supervisors, drillers, rig crews, drilling engineers and service company personnel involved in high-angle and horizontal drilling operations.
ERD fundamentals
Hole cleaning
Torque, drag & buckling
Hydraulics & ECD management
Surge & swab
Wellbore stability
Tripping & backreaming practices
Differential sticking
Vibration
Stuck pipe prevention
Connection practices
Real operational case studies
This course focuses on practical operational understanding and critical success factors for complex well execution.
ERD Engineering & Operations Course
An advanced course designed for drilling engineers, well engineers, superintendents and technical leaders involved in ERD planning and execution.
ERD well planning
Torque & drag modelling
Hydraulics modelling
Casing & liner design considerations
Trajectory optimisation
Equipment selection
Casing wear prediction
ERD design workshops & case studies
Courses can also be tailored to specific fields, drilling campaigns or operational challenges.
ERD Course Structure & Delivery
- poor hole cleaning
- excessive torque and drag
- wellbore instability
- stuck pipe
- lost circulation
- casing running challenges
- equipment limitations
At WellEngIQ, we apply ERD methodologies developed through real operational experience to help teams identify issues early, improve decision-making and execute wells more consistently.
Our approach integrates:
- engineering
- operational planning
- training
- field execution support
Industry Partnership
Industry Experience & Partnership
WellEngIQ works in partnership with Iain Hutchison, Principal of Merlin Energy Ltd, bringing decades of international Extended Reach Drilling and complex well expertise to our clients and training programs.
Our instructors and engineering team have experience across:
- ERD wells
- HPHT drilling operations
- well integrity
- drilling optimisation
- rig commissioning
- advanced well planning
- drilling operations support
with operational experience spanning Australia, Europe and international oil & gas projects.
Ready to take your next career step?
Our IWCF-accredited training is designed to give you a genuine edge in the field, whether you’re stepping up, refreshing your skills, or branching into a new role. Get in touch to learn more about upcoming courses and how we can support your next move.