IADC MPD - Supervisor

The course combines advanced technical instruction with scenario-based learning to prepare you for decision-making in complex drilling environments. You’ll cover:

• MPD Overview – Reviewing MPD principles, purpose, and industry applications • Conventional vs. MPD – Key differences in planning and execution • Variants of MPD – Understanding SBP MPD, Dynamic and Static MPD • Pressure Management (SBP MPD) – Techniques for maintaining bottomhole pressure • Influx Management and Well Kill Procedures – Detecting and responding to well influxes • MPD Problems & Complications – Managing losses, ballooning, stuck pipe, and HPHT scenarios • SBP MPD Procedures – Day-to-day operations including tripping, cementing, and testing • Pressurised Mud Cap Drilling (PMCD) – Fundamentals, reservoir concepts, and equipment • Contingency Procedures – Managing failures such as choke blockages, RCD seal leaks, and power loss • Project Management, HSE, and Regulations – Integrating leadership, safety, and compliance in MPD operations