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Course OG-016

Wireline Operations and Techniques

Wireline operations are essential to safe and efficient well intervention, completion, production optimization, and main... The outline covers Fundamentals of Wireline Operations and Well Completion, Wireline Tools and P...

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
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Wireline Operations and Techniques
Next online class Live virtual classroom 11 - 15 January 2027 · €1,815 + VAT Next classroom session Amsterdam 11 - 15 January 2027 · €2,425 + VAT

Your week at a glance

  1. Day 1 Fundamentals of Wireline Operations and Well Completion
  2. Day 2 Wireline Tools and Pressure Control Systems
  3. Day 3 Toolstring Assembly and Operational Procedures
  4. Day 4 Gas Lift Systems and Downhole Equipment Operations
  5. Day 5 Wireline Fishing and Electric Line Operations

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  • 5 days
  • 09:00–14:00
  • Certificate of attendance

Classroom sessions

  1. 11–15 Jan 2027

    Amsterdam

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    €2,425 + VAT
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  2. 8–12 Feb 2027

    London

    €2,815 + VAT
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  3. 8–12 Mar 2027

    Istanbul

    €2,210 + VAT
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  4. 12–16 Apr 2027

    Cape Town

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    €1,825 + VAT
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  5. 10–14 May 2027

    Barcelona

    €2,315 + VAT
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  6. 14–18 Jun 2027

    Paris

    €2,810 + VAT
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  7. 12–16 Jul 2027

    Frankfurt

    €2,275 + VAT
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  8. 9–13 Aug 2027

    Barcelona

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  9. 13–17 Sep 2027

    Amsterdam

    €2,425 + VAT
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  10. 11–15 Oct 2027

    London

    €2,815 + VAT
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  11. 8–12 Nov 2027

    Istanbul

    €2,210 + VAT
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  12. 13–17 Dec 2027

    Vienna

    €3,225 + VAT
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Online / Live sessions

  1. 11–15 Jan 2027

    Live virtual classroom

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  2. 8–12 Feb 2027

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  3. 8–12 Mar 2027

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  4. 12–16 Apr 2027

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  5. 10–14 May 2027

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  6. 14–18 Jun 2027

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  7. 12–16 Jul 2027

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  8. 9–13 Aug 2027

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  9. 13–17 Sep 2027

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  10. 11–15 Oct 2027

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  11. 8–12 Nov 2027

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  12. 13–17 Dec 2027

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Introduction

Course overview

Wireline operations are essential to safe and efficient well intervention, completion, production optimization, and maintenance activities. This course provides participants with practical knowledge of wireline equipment, pressure control systems, downhole tools, gas lift operations, and fishing techniques while emphasizing operational safety, well integrity, and industry best practices.

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What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of wireline operations and well completion systems
  • Identify and operate key wireline tools and pressure control equipment
  • Assemble and deploy wireline toolstrings safely and efficiently
  • Perform gas lift valve and flow-control operations
  • Apply wireline fishing techniques and retrieval methods
  • Strengthen operational safety and well integrity practices
  • Improve troubleshooting and decision-making during wireline interventions

Who should attend

Target audience

  • Wireline operators and supervisors
  • Well intervention engineers
  • Production engineers
  • Completion engineers
  • Petroleum engineers
  • Field service personnel
  • Oil and gas professionals involved in well operations

Methodology

Learning approach

  • The course combines technical presentations, practical demonstrations, equipment familiarization, case studies, group discussions, field operation simulations, and hands-on workshops to develop operational competence and safe working practices.

Complete course outline

Five focused days of learning and application

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Day 1

Fundamentals of Wireline Operations and Well Completion

  1. Understanding the evolution and applications of wireline operations in oil and gas production
  2. Reviewing well completion systems and downhole equipment configurations
  3. Identifying wireline units, power systems, and operational support equipment
  4. Understanding depth measurement systems and wireline instrumentation
  5. Coffee break
  6. Understanding depth measurement systems and wireline instrumentation (continued)
  7. Reviewing wireline cable types, specifications, inspection, and maintenance practices
  8. Understanding well integrity principles and safe operating limits
  9. Exploring routine wireline intervention activities and operational planning
  10. Applying safety principles and hazard awareness during wireline operations

Day 2

Wireline Tools and Pressure Control Systems

  1. Understanding the purpose and operation of pressure control equipment
  2. Reviewing lubricators, stuffing boxes, grease injection systems, and associated equipment
  3. Understanding toolstring components and mechanical jar operations
  4. Identifying common wireline service and remedial tools
  5. Coffee break
  6. Identifying common wireline service and remedial tools (continued)
  7. Applying running and pulling techniques for downhole equipment
  8. Understanding flow-control devices, landing systems, and completion accessories
  9. Reviewing commonly used lock systems and flow-control equipment
  10. Understanding gas lift principles and surface-controlled subsurface safety valve operations

Day 3

Toolstring Assembly and Operational Procedures

  1. Performing wire inspection and testing procedures
  2. Rigging up and operating pressure control equipment safely
  3. Assembling wireline toolstrings using appropriate components
  4. Operating pulling and retrieval tools for downhole interventions
  5. Coffee break
  6. Operating pulling and retrieval tools for downhole interventions (continued)
  7. Applying shifting tools during production equipment operations
  8. Understanding sliding sleeve and completion equipment operations
  9. Operating kickover tools for gas lift valve interventions
  10. Troubleshooting operational challenges while maintaining safe work practices

Day 4

Gas Lift Systems and Downhole Equipment Operations

  1. Understanding gas lift systems and mandrel configurations
  2. Identifying common lock types and their operational applications
  3. Setting, retrieving, and equalizing flow-control devices safely
  4. Preparing equipment for open-hole and cased-hole wireline operations
  5. Coffee break
  6. Preparing equipment for open-hole and cased-hole wireline operations (continued)
  7. Performing wireline deployment and retrieval procedures for production equipment
  8. Applying best practices for gas lift valve inspection, servicing, and storage
  9. Identifying operational challenges associated with locks, nipples, and gas lift systems

Day 5

Wireline Fishing and Electric Line Operations

  1. Understanding the principles and objectives of wireline fishing operations
  2. Planning fishing jobs using operational calculations and risk assessments
  3. Identifying common fishing scenarios and selecting appropriate retrieval methods
  4. Understanding gas lift mandrel replacement procedures and operational considerations
  5. Coffee break
  6. Understanding gas lift mandrel replacement procedures and operational considerations (continued)
  7. Reviewing electric line equipment and operational applications
  8. Applying operational best practices to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability
  9. Final workshop: Practical wireline intervention scenarios, lessons learned, and course review

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Wireline Operations and Techniques

Next session: 11 - 15 January 2027, Amsterdam

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What does Wireline Operations and Techniques (OG-016) cover?

This course covers Oil and Gas through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 11 - 15 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.

Who should attend this course?

Wireline operators and supervisors, Well intervention engineers, Production engineers

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).